Male names most popular since 1880 - page 12.
Rex
Powerful male name with Latin roots meaning 'king', conveying royalty and importance.
Lyle
Scottish masculine given name derived from Old Norse 'Leifr', meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'.
Gerard
Germanic male given name, meaning 'strong spear' or 'brave warrior', popular among medieval nobility and bearing notable figures such as Saint Gerald of Aurillac.
Earnest
The name Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'respectable', originated from Old French and Latin roots.
Trenton
American boy's name derived from the city of Trenton in New Jersey, founded by William Trent around 1679-80.
Elliott
English name with Old Norse origins, derived from Hjalti which means "noble". It has been used since the 13th century in Scotland and gained popularity in the U.S. mid-20th century, currently ranking among the top 500 boys' names. Notable individuals with this name include musician Elliott Smith and photographer Elliott Erwitt.
Maverick
American origin, derived from the Spanish word for unbranded cattle. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 1970s, symbolizing independence and nonconformity due to its association with Samuel Maverick's refusal to brand his cattle.
Hubert
Germanic masculine given name meaning "bright" and "brave.
Myles
English name of Old French origin, meaning 'soldier' or 'servant', derived from the Latin 'Milites'. It was popularized in recent years.
Salvatore
Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "salvus", meaning "safe" or "sound". Its elements denote health and well-being, conveyed by someone who brings about these qualities.
Wilbur
Historic English male name derived from 'wilburch,' meaning 'spear bright.'
Leland
English given name with Old English roots, 'lean' meaning "bold" or "brave", and 'land' meaning "land". It was originally a descriptive nickname for someone who lived on brave lands, later associated with the Norman-French family name 'Le Landes', meaning "of the lands". Today, Leland is considered a strong and distinctive name that conveys bravery and adventurous spirit.
Jasper
Distinctive name of Persian origin, derived from 'yasamin' meaning jasmine flower and associated with the semi-precious stone jasper. It has been used in literature, notably in 'The Little Prince', and gained popularity in the US around the mid-1990s, ranking within the top 500 names for boys at its peak in 2003. Today, Jasper remains a unique yet approachable name option that honors Persian heritage or simply appreciates its sound, beauty, and natural associations.
Bentley
English given name that originated from the Old English word "benthalm," meaning "from the bent grass land." It was first used as a surname for landowners in Lincolnshire, before becoming popular as a given name in the 19th century. Today, Bentley is associated with luxury and craftsmanship due to figures like Sir Henry Ralph Bentley, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.
Alfredo
Spanish male given name derived from Germanic elements, meaning 'noble ruler'.
Jameson
Irish name derived from "Séamas", meaning "supplanter" or "to replace".
Arturo
Arturo, of Spanish origin, means 'strong as a bear'.
Conner
Irish name derived from Conchobhar meaning 'desirous of counsel' or 'wise advisor', associated with historical kings and legendary figures like Conn of the Hundred Battles.
Beau
French-derived given name that means "handsome" or "beautiful," traditionally used for boys but also sometimes for girls. Its popularity has grown in recent years in English-speaking countries.
Graham
Graham is of Scottish origin, meaning 'gravelly homestead' or 'gravelly hollow'.
Camden
English name derived from 'Cædmunt', meaning 'freeholder' or 'warlike'. It gained popularity as a given name after being used as a surname, and is associated with the city of Camden, New Jersey.
Josue
Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is salvation.'
Neal
English name derived from the Old English word "neah", meaning "near". It is also associated with the Scottish surname Neil, which comes from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning "champion".
Greyson
English given name with a unique spelling, derived from Old English words meaning 'gray-haired son'.
Ira
Hebrew name meaning 'watchful', with historical significance as one of King David's warriors.
Alec
Scottish name derived from 'Ailig', composed of 'alba' meaning Scotland and 'cairdeach' meaning companionship.
Zane
English name derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious', gaining recent popularity in North America as a unisex name. It first appeared in literature in the late 19th century in Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", and has since been used as a given name with notable celebrities contributing to its appeal.
Geoffrey
Old Germanic name meaning "protector of peace".
Gerardo
Spanish name derived from the Germanic Gariharus, meaning "spear strong," composed of "gar" (spear) and "hard" (strong). Popular in Spain since the Middle Ages, Gerardo has been borne by historical figures like Gerardo de Brocar and Gerardo Sagredo. Today, it remains popular in Spanish-speaking countries as both a given name and surname, with notable bearers including football manager Gerardo Martino.
Horace
The name Horace originates from Latin and signifies 'timekeeper' or 'hour'; it was favored among ancient Romans as both a family name and given name.
Archie
The name Archie originates from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "truly brave.
Elliot
English male given name derived from the Old Norse "Eilífr," meaning "famous warrior.
Wendell
English name originally derived from "wende" meaning "way" or "journey", and "hull" meaning "hill".
Emanuel
Hebrew boy's name from the Old Testament, meaning "God with us".
Rudolph
German-origin name derived from "Hrodulf," meaning "famous wolf.
Darius
Persian name meaning "holder of goodness," notably borne by ancient kings like Darius I the Great.
Dana
Irish given name meaning "little" or "short", derived from the Gaelic word "dana".
Joey
Energetic American name derived from the Italian nickname for Joseph, meaning 'God shall increase.'
Declan
Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "declán," meaning "full of good fortune.
Chance
Recent yet distinctive American given name derived from the English word 'chance', meaning opportunity or possibility. It signifies luck and good fortune.