Male names most popular since 1880 - page 13.

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44258 names found

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C
481.

Colby

English name derived from Old English "col," meaning "coal-black." It originally served as a surname for people with dark features before becoming popular as a unisex given name in recent years.

B
482.

Bennie

Dutch origin name meaning "blessed," derived from the Hebrew Benjamin, and has been used throughout Europe since medieval times.

L
483.

Lynn

English given name derived from the Old English word 'hlinc', meaning 'twig' or 'young branch'.

M
484.

Marcos

Latin-origin masculine given name that means 'warlike'. It traces back to the Roman family name Marcius, which is believed to be linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.

S
485.

Shannon

Irish unisex name derived from the Gaelic word "Sionna," meaning "wisdom" or "old." Originally a surname linked to County Cavan's River Shannon, it has since evolved into a popular given name.

W
486.

Willis

English surname derived from the Old Norse Willelmus, meaning 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed warrior'. It was originally a patronymic surname passed down through generations based on the father's given name.

F
487.

Forrest

English given name of Scottish origin meaning 'great wood' or 'large forest'.

E
488.

Edmund

Classic English name derived from Old English Æðelmund, meaning "Noble protection".

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489.

Kenny

Irish name derived from Cormac, meaning "warlike" or "having a short nose". It's associated with the influential O'Kennedy sept and has been popular in the US since the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include musician Kenny Loggins and game show contestant Ken Jennings.

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490.

Peyton

English given name with roots in the French name Payet or Peyter, derived from Germanic elements meaning "peace" and "battle," signifying a peaceful warrior. Originally used as a boy's name in the mid-20th century, it has since gained popularity for both boys and girls.

B
491.

Bryant

English given name derived from the Old English word 'brīht', meaning bright or famous.

T
492.

Tucker

English name derived from the Middle Ages, originally a nickname for active individuals, meaning 'to touch' or 'approach'. Today, it's popular in the U.S., often associated with the American South.

T
493.

Trent

English male given name derived from the Middle English word "Trente," meaning "twenty" and referencing the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, England.

K
494.

Kelvin

English name derived from the Old English word "cwelm", meaning "wise" or "strong-willed". It also has Scottish ties, linked to the Kelvin River. The name evolved from Saint Chelm, an Irish abbot, and gained popularity in the 19th century due to its association with the Kelvin temperature scale created by Lord Kelvin, a Scottish physicist. Today, Kelvin is seen as a powerful and wise name, fitting for those embodying strength of character.

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495.

Grady

English surname derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gráði", meaning "ready" or "prepared".

N
496.

Noel

French name meaning 'Christmas', popularized during the Victorian era.

R
497.

Rene

René is a French given name of Latin origin, signifying 'reborn' or 'born again.'

N
498.

Nick

Greek name meaning "victory of the people," derived from Nicolaos, with notable bearers including Saint Nicholas and literary figures like Nick Bottom and Nick Carraway.

K
499.

Kerry

Irish unisex given name derived from County Kerry, with no specific meaning but strongly associated with Irish culture and heritage.

R
500.

Rudy

Short form of Rudolph/Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf" in German, derived from Old High German words "hrod" (fame) and "wulf" (wolf). Popularized in the late 19th century, Rudy is now considered a classic boys' name with a strong sound.

D
501.

Dante

Italian male given name that has been popular throughout history, with the most famous bearer being poet Dante Alighieri, author of "La Divina Commedia." Its origin and meaning are debated but often linked to the Latin word "dannatus," meaning "accursed" or "cursed," or alternatively, derived from Germanic names like Dankard or Dancwart.

R
502.

Randolph

English given name of Anglo-Saxon origin that means "famous wolf.

K
503.

Kaiden

Irish-origin male name derived from the surname "Keady," meaning "quarterland" or referring to the fourth son in a family.

C
504.

Clark

American given name derived from the English surname Clarke, which means "priest" in Old English.

J
505.

Jude

The name Jude originates from Hebrew, meaning 'praise' or 'praised', and was traditionally used for males but now popular for both genders.

E
506.

Emilio

Italian name with ancient Roman roots, meaning 'to excel' or 'rival', and carries a rich history of nobility, intellect, and cultural significance.

S
507.

Salvador

The name Salvador comes from Spanish origins and signifies 'savior', derived from the Latin word 'salvator'. It has been traditionally given to children born around Christmas as a reference to Jesus Christ, and became popular during the Counter-Reformation. The name is also associated with art and culture, notably through Salvador Dalí.

O
508.

Orlando

Italian given name derived from the city of Orlando in Italy, founded during the 2nd century BC. Its meaning is believed to be "famous throughout the land," with other interpretations including "from the golden lands" or "a song about a nobleman." Throughout history, it has been popular across different cultures and used by notable figures like Orlando Bloom. However, despite its long history, Orlando remains relatively rare compared to other given names.

P
509.

Pablo

Pablo, of Spanish origin meaning 'small' or 'humble', is a historic given name associated with notable figures like Pablo Picasso and Pope Paul VI.

C
510.

Carlton

English name derived from the Old English word 'carte,' meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' It originally served as a surname for people living near Carlton, North Yorkshire, but has evolved into a unisex given name over centuries.

A
511.

Amir

Arabic name meaning 'commander' or 'prince', used historically as a title for leaders in Islamic cultures.

B
512.

Brooks

English-origin name meaning "brook" or "stream," often associated with bodies of water. It was traditionally used as a surname but has become increasingly popular as a boy's given name in the United States since the 1980s.

M
513.

Malik

The male given name Malik is of Arabic origin and means 'king' or 'ruler', having been used by notable historical figures such as Malik al-Ashtar and among royalty like King Malik I of Ghana.

W
514.

Wilson

English name derived from the Scottish surname Wilson, meaning 'son of William'.

B
515.

Benny

Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'blessed', derived from ben (son) and yamin (right hand), with historical popularity in various cultures.

G
516.

Griffin

Welsh-origin name derived from 'griffin,' referring to a mythical creature known for strength and courage. Popular since medieval times, it symbolizes leadership and protectiveness.

E
517.

Ellis

Welsh name meaning "beneficent" or "kindly," derived from the word "eluis.

D
518.

Dawson

English origin given name derived from an occupational surname for a dark-skinned person or servant, with a possible connection to the Old English word 'day'.

G
519.

Garry

English name derived from the Old Germanic 'Gari', meaning 'spear'. Popular as both a given name and surname, Garry has been associated with strength and bravery since medieval times.

A
520.

Alton

Alton, derived from Old English "æl" meaning noble or elegant and "tun" meaning enclosure or farm, translates to "noble estate" or "elegant settlement".