Male first names since 1880.
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JAMES
MaleClassic English male name derived from Hebrew 'Ya'akov', meaning "supplanter" or "seize by the heel".
JOHN
MaleEnglish masculine name derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been widely used historically and across cultures, popularized by figures like John the Baptist in the Bible, and remains one of the most common names for boys today.
ROBERT
MaleGermanic name derived from "hrod" meaning fame and "bert" meaning bright or famous, first introduced to France by Viking settlers during the Middle Ages and subsequently becoming popular among nobility.
MICHAEL
MaleEnglish name derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'.
WILLIAM
MaleWilliam is of Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed warrior'.
DAVID
MaleHebrew name meaning 'beloved', derived from the root verb davar meaning 'speak' or 'word'.
JOSEPH
MaleTimeless boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will add" or "he shall increase".
RICHARD
MaleGermanic origin, meaning 'powerful' and 'strong'.
CHARLES
MaleClassic male given name of French origin, meaning "free man" or "strong," derived from the Old Germanic word "karal," meaning "strength.
THOMAS
MaleGermanic name of ancient Greek origin meaning "twin".
CHRISTOPHER
MaleEnglish name derived from Greek Christophoros, meaning "bearer of Christ." It honors Saint Christopher, a giant who carried people across rivers, including once Jesus in the form of a child. This legendary tale associates the name with travel and protection against sudden death. The name has been popular since medieval times and continues to be recognized as a classic choice for boys.
DANIEL
MaleHebrew name meaning "God is my judge.
MATTHEW
MaleEnglish name with Hebrew origins, meaning "gift of God," derived from Matthias. It has been widely used throughout history, notably by one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.
GEORGE
MaleGreek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker". It derives from the Greek word "geōrgos", composed of "gē" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
ANTHONY
MaleMale given name of Latin origin, meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy', derived from the Roman family name Antonius and popularized in Europe during the Middle Ages due to its association with early Christian saints like Saint Anthony of Padua.
DONALD
MaleScottish name that means "proud chief". It has been used in Scotland for centuries and was popular among Scottish nobility.
PAUL
MalePopular masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It gained prominence through the Apostle Paul of Tarsus and has been consistently ranked among the top boy's names in various countries since the late 19th century.
MARK
MaleLatin-origin name derived from "Mars", the Roman god of war, meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "consecrated to Mars".
ANDREW
MaleEnglish name derived from Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "courageous". It was popularized through Saint Andrew, one of Jesus Christ's apostles and patron saint of Scotland.
EDWARD
MaleEnglish name composed of Old English elements "ēad" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "weard" meaning "guardian," translating to "rich guardian.
STEVEN
MaleEnglish given name, popular worldwide, derived from the Germanic name Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
KENNETH
MaleScottish masculine given name derived from Gaelic elements "Cenn" meaning 'head' or 'chief,' and "Eth" meaning 'fire.' It is traditionally associated with Saint Kenneth, an Irish abbot and monastery founder in Scotland during the 6th century.
JOSHUA
MaleHebrew origin meaning "God is salvation.
KEVIN
MaleIrish name derived from Ó Caoimh, meaning 'descendant of gentle/handsome'.
BRIAN
MaleIrish male given name derived from the old Celtic word "brigh", meaning "strength" or "honor".
RONALD
MaleEnglish given name of Old German origin, derived from Hrodnand, meaning 'bold and famous'.
TIMOTHY
MaleGreek name meaning "honoring God," popular throughout history and worn by notable religious figures like Saint Timothy, companion of Apostle Paul. It has also been used by royalty such as King Timothy I of Georgia. Today, it remains a popular boy's name worldwide.
JASON
MaleGreek-origin boy's name meaning 'healer', popularized by the mythological leader of the Argonauts.
JEFFREY
MaleEnglish name derived from Geoffrey, ultimately of Germanic origin, meaning "spear-ready".
JACOB
MaleHebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "held by the heel," with historical significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. It has been widely adopted globally and remains popular today.
RYAN
MaleIrish male given name derived from the ancient name 'Rían', meaning 'little king'. It has been popular throughout history with notable bearers such as Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds, and its popularity has grown since the mid-20th century.
NICHOLAS
MalePopular given name of Latin origin, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people.
FRANK
MaleMasculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Germanic tribal name Franks. It means "free" or "bold". Notable historical figures include Charlemagne Frank, while literature features characters like Franz Kafka's Frank Kafka. Today, it remains popular in English-speaking countries due to its appealing and strong image.
GARY
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old French word "Gari", meaning "spear".
ERIC
MaleMale given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternally powerful" or "forever powerful".
STEPHEN
MaleEnglish name derived from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been widely used since its introduction by the Normans in 1066, popularized through Saint Stephen's martyrdom, and immortalized in literature like James Joyce's "Ulysses".
JONATHAN
MaleJonathan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard" or "God gives".
LARRY
MaleEnglish masculine given name derived from Old English 'Lafric', meaning 'from the lawn' or 'from the meadow'.
BENJAMIN
MaleHebrew name that means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".
SAMUEL
MaleHebrew name meaning "name of God", derived from the Hebrew word "shama" which means "to hear or listen".