Male first names the most popular of last year.
DESMOND
MaleIrish name derived from the Gaelic word "Dubhslaine," meaning "dark chieftain.
ROYAL
MaleUnisex given name of English origin, derived from the word 'royal', meaning connected with a king or queen's power. It gained popularity in the United States, associated with grandeur and elegance.
STERLING
MaleEnglish name derived from "stereling," meaning "little star." Its popularity has surged recently, carrying a positive connotation of light and brightness. Historically used as a surname, it gained traction as a given name during the Victorian era and continues to be beloved worldwide today.
MARIO
MaleItalian name derived from Latin Marius, meaning "warlike" or "masculine", often given to honor warrior ancestors or express hope for military success.
KYLO
MaleDistinctive male given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient surname 'O'Kelly', meaning 'descendant of Kelly', and translating to 'bright-headed' or 'comely-haired'.
SERGIO
MaleItalian and Spanish name derived from Latin "Servius", meaning "to serve" or "guard".
JAKE
MaleAmerican boy's name, derived from Jacob, meaning "held by the heel" in Hebrew, reflecting its biblical origin as the name of the clever son of Isaac and Rebecca. It signifies strength, courage, and independence, making it a popular choice among parents across different backgrounds.
KASHTON
MaleModern American name created by combining elements from Casper and Ashton; its meaning could signify "treasure from the ash tree town.
SHEPHERD
MaleEnglish name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning 'shepherd' or 'farmer'.
FRANKLIN
MaleEnglish name derived from Middle English Franklyn, meaning 'from the free land'.
IBRAHIM
MaleArabic name meaning 'father of many', derived from the Semitic root verb 'hrb'. It's revered in Islamic tradition as the prophet and patriarch of Arab people.
ARES
MaleGreek name meaning 'ruiner' or 'destroyer', originating from 'archein', which means 'to begin' or 'to lead'. It was associated with the god of war in Greek mythology.
KODA
MaleNative American name from the Sioux tribe meaning "friend" or "companion".
LAWSON
MaleEnglish given name derived from the surname Lawson, which originally referred to law enforcers or bailiffs. It can also mean 'son of someone who lives on a hill', tracing back to Old English roots. Popularized as a given name in the late 19th century, Lawson is now considered unisex and has been used in various literary works and popular culture.
HUGO
MaleHugo: German origin meaning 'heart'; popular boy's name associated with courage & charm.
KYLE
MaleScottish surname turned unisex given name, meaning "narrow" or "slender". It gained popularity in the US during the mid-20th century and has been borne by notable figures like actors Kyle MacLachlan and Kyle Chandler.
KYSON
MaleUnique American name of Greek origin, derived from "Xystus," meaning "graceful.
KOBE
MaleThe name Kobe originates from Japan and means "victory" or "be triumphant," derived from the traditional Japanese dance celebrating victory. It gained global popularity due to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who was named after the city where his parents met while serving in Japan's navy.
PEDRO
MaleClassic Spanish name derived from 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It originated from the Greek word 'Petros' and was given to Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles. Popular since at least the 12th century in Spain, Pedro symbolizes strength and stability. Now globally recognized, it remains a popular choice for baby boys regardless of religious affiliation. Notable figures named Pedro include Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral and American actor Pedro Pascal.
SANTINO
MaleItalian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "santus," meaning holy or saintly.
WILDER
MaleAmerican given name of English origin, derived from the occupational or topographical surname Wilder, meaning 'wild animal keeper' or 'dweller near a wild area'. It gained popularity as a first name in America with no widely accepted meaning, but often associated with wildness or untamed qualities.
SAGE
MaleEnglish origin, meaning "wise" or "herbalist", derived from the Latin word "salvia" referring to sage herb. It has been used as a unisex given name since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
RAIDEN
MaleJapanese name meaning "Thunder's Origin" or "Source of Thunder.
DAMON
MaleGreek name meaning "to tame," popularized by Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
NASIR
MaleArabic name meaning 'helper' or 'assistant', popular among Muslims due to its historical significance and appealing phonetics.
SEAN
MaleIrish male name derived from Ó Séaghdha, meaning "descendant of Seán", which itself means "God is gracious".
FORREST
MaleEnglish given name of Scottish origin meaning 'great wood' or 'large forest'.
KIAN
MaleKian is of Irish origin, derived from the ancient name Cían, once borne by early kings and warriors. Its meaning, "ancient" or "enduring," reflects this historic association. Once popular in Ireland, Kian regained global popularity in recent decades.
REED
MaleEnglish surname derived from the Middle English word 'reed', referring to the marsh plant used for making pens and musical instruments. It was originally given as an occupational name to someone who worked with reeds or lived near a reed-bed.
TANNER
MaleAmerican given name derived from an occupational surname for tanners, those who process animal hides into leather. The Middle English word 'taner' means "one who tans".
JALEN
MaleAmerican name derived from Jamal ("beauty") and Jaylen (variant of Jason, "healer"). It gained popularity in the 1990s and has been one of the top 500 boys' names since 2000.
APOLLO
MaleGreek-origin male name derived from the god of light, truth, prophecy, music, poetry, and arts in Greek mythology.
ZAYNE
MaleUncommon yet appealing unisex name derived from Arabic, meaning "beauty" or "adornment".
NEHEMIAH
MaleHebrew name meaning "Yahweh comforts," derived from "nehama" (comfort) and "yah" (the Lord).
EDGAR
MaleEnglish name of Old Germanic origin, translating to "wealthy spear", brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century and popularized during King Edgar's reign.
JOHNNY
MaleDiminutive of Jonathan, originating from Hebrew and meaning "gift from God," popular throughout history, particularly in English-speaking countries.
CLARK
MaleAmerican given name derived from the English surname Clarke, which means "priest" in Old English.
EDEN
MaleHebrew unisex name meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight', derived from the biblical Garden of Eden.
GUNNER
MaleStrong American masculine name derived from the occupational surname 'Gunner', historically given to those operating military weapons, reflecting its commanding presence.
ISAIAS
MaleHebrew boys' name derived from Isaiah, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," reflecting its biblical origins as the name of an influential Old Testament prophet.