Male first names most popular over the past 5 years.
SHMUEL
MaleHebrew masculine given name meaning "his name is God," derived from the Hebrew Bible and popularized by the prophet Samuel.
JAIR
MaleDistinctive male given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'He who enlightens' or 'enlightened one', inspired by the Hebrew word for light. It has historical significance in Jewish culture as seen through notable figures such as Jair, a judge over Israel during biblical times, and another Jair, considered among Jesus' disciples. Today, it is increasingly popular globally due to its unique sound and meaningful origin despite variations in pronunciation.
CEDRIC
MaleAttractive Scottish and Irish name derived from the Old English 'Cerdic,' meaning 'natural leader' or 'battle chief.'
DAYTON
MaleEnglish given name of American origin derived from the surname "Day", meaning "from Day's town".
FOSTER
MaleEnglish surname turned unisex given name, derived from Old English 'fostor' meaning 'nourisher' or 'feeder', originally given to caregivers of orphaned children.
WYLDER
MaleUnique English name derived from the Old English word "wyldde", meaning "wild".
ROGELIO
MaleDistinctively Spanish name derived from "rogero," meaning "spear" or "lance." Historically associated with strength and valor, it gained popularity among noblemen during the Middle Ages in Spain and has since been adopted globally by diverse cultures.
JONES
MaleWelsh patronymic surname dating back to the Middle Ages, meaning "son of John." It originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying "God is gracious." Today, Jones is one of the most common surnames globally due to widespread use by Welsh emigrants. Notable figures include Tom Jones and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
HOWARD
MaleEnglish male given name derived from the Old German 'Hohart', meaning 'strong heart'. It was brought to England by the Normans after their conquest in 1066 and has since been popular in English-speaking countries, gaining prominence during the Middle Ages and associated with notable families like the Howards of Surrey. Today, Howard remains a strong and distinctive name with over 150,000 people bearing it as a surname in the United States alone.
AGUSTIN
MaleAgustín is a masculine given name of Latin origin derived from 'augere', meaning 'to increase'.
LYLE
MaleScottish masculine given name derived from Old Norse 'Leifr', meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'.
BENEDICT
MaleLatin-derived name meaning "blessed," originating from the past participle of "benedicere" (to bless).
MARC
MaleLatin-origin name meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.
YADIEL
MaleUnique, Hebrew-derived Spanish name meaning "friend of God" or "beloved of God," tracing back to biblical times through figures like King David's son Jedidiah.
BENTLEE
MaleModern American name of uncertain origin, likely inspired by names like Bentley or Kentlee, and gaining popularity despite lacking historical significance or established meaning.
IMRAN
MaleArabic name derived from 'Amr', meaning "life" or "to live". It is also associated with the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad's family.
TERRANCE
MaleLatin name meaning "to cultivate" or "to tend to", derived from the Latin word "terrenus".
MEIR
MaleHebrew male given name meaning "one who illuminates" or "one who gives light", originating from the Hebrew word "me'or".
MAISON
MaleThe name Maison originates from France, meaning 'house' or 'dwelling', derived from the Old French word 'maison'. It was initially used as a surname, but now serves as a popular unisex given name.
ELIEZER
MaleHebrew name meaning "God is my help," with roots in the Bible, appearing first when God promises Abraham numerous descendants, and later as Abraham's faithful servant.
JEROME
MaleLatin male given name derived from the Greek 'Hieronymos,' meaning 'sacred name.'
JUELZ
MaleAfrican American name derived from the Spanish word 'jewel', meaning precious stone, symbolizing wealth and beauty throughout history.
DAVIAN
MaleHebrew-origin boy's name meaning "beloved" or "friend," inspired by King David's legacy of love and friendship.
WILL
MaleEnglish name derived from Old English 'will', meaning 'resolute power'. It also shares roots with Wilhelm, a German name brought to England by Normans after 1066.
LANDRY
MaleMale French origin given name derived from "landrieu," meaning "from the land.
GIAN
MaleItalian name derived from the Latin Ioannes, meaning 'God is gracious'. It gained popularity in recent years as a modern alternative to traditional names like Giovanni or John.
STONE
MaleUnique English given name meaning "rock" or "stone", often associated with strength and durability.
KEENAN
MaleIrish name derived from "Cianán," meaning "little old woman" or "wise woman.
FRANKIE
MaleUnisex Italian name that gained popularity in recent years. It's often considered a diminutive of Francis, meaning 'free man' or 'Frenchman', but it can also stand alone.
JORDY
MaleScandinavian name derived from Old Norse Jordi, meaning "earth".
DIMITRI
MaleGreek name meaning 'honorable', popularized by early Christian saints and carried by historical figures like Dimitri I and Dimitri Ypsilanti.
KAISEN
MaleRare Japanese given name composed of "sea" (kai) and "immortal" (sen), signifying ancient tradition and spiritual depth.
WESTYN
MaleDistinctive Welsh name meaning "guest" or "stranger", reflecting Wales' inclusive spirit and reminding us to welcome newcomers.
BISHOP
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old English word 'bisceop', meaning 'bishop'. It originally referred to the highest rank of clergy in the Christian Church during the Middle Ages.
JAXEN
MaleUnique boys' name of unknown origin, gaining popularity in recent years despite no definitive meaning or historical context.
ABNER
MaleHebrew name derived from "Avner", meaning "builder" or "father of light". It was first used in the Bible, where Abner served as a brave warrior and played significant roles in biblical narratives.
JEFFERY
MaleEnglish masculine name originating from Geoffrey, derived from Germanic Geoffroy meaning "peace" and "power".
CRUE
MaleCru is a unique Latin-derived given name for boys, meaning "raw" or "unrefined".
LYRIC
MaleEnglish-origin name derived from "lyric", signifying creativity and emotion.
BOAZ
MaleAncient Hebrew name meaning 'strength' or 'swiftness'.