Male names most popular since 1880 - page 30.
Samir
Arabic male name derived from 'samara', meaning 'companion' or 'friend'. It has been popular worldwide, symbolizing lifelong friendship.
Lavern
Rare, distinctive French name meaning 'to wash', coined by Balzac in 'Père Goriot'.
Benton
American given name derived from the English surname for someone living near a river bend, historically associated with strength and nature.
Ambrose
Latin-derived name meaning 'immortal,' inspired by Homer's 'ambrosia' in The Iliad. It has been associated with wisdom and leadership throughout history, popular among notable figures like King Ambrose I of Germany and writer Ambrose Bierce.
Jaxton
English name meaning 'from Jack's town', derived from the personal name Jack and the Middle English word 'tun'.
Yusuf
Arabic-origin name meaning "God increases" or "God grants". It's associated with Joseph from the Bible and Quran, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. Today, Yusuf remains popular among global Muslim communities due to its positive meaning and historical significance.
Winfred
English name derived from Old Germanic elements 'Wini' meaning "friend" and 'fred' meaning "peace", signifying "bearing peace".
Pasquale
Italian male given name derived from the Latin word "pascha," meaning Easter. Popularized by Pope Pascal II in the early 11th century, it has no additional historical significance besides his reign.
Elmo
Spanish origin name meaning "the man," popularized by Sesame Street's lovable red monster character since 1969.
German
The name German originates from Latin and means "from Germany", derived from the Old French word "germain" which comes from the Germanic word "* Germainaz", meaning "spear-man" or "warrior".
Nikolai
Greek-derived boys' name meaning "victory of the people," popularized in Russia by Saint Nicholas and globally through figures like Tesla.
Jaylon
Modern American name created by combining Jay Gatsby and Lon Chaney Jr., with no specific meaning beyond its origins.
London
Unique given name derived from the city of London in England, meaning 'fortress of the Thames,' with no specific symbolic significance beyond its geographical origins.
Boston
English unisex given name derived from the historic Massachusetts city, meaning 'bend, curve' or 'bot's town'.
Randell
English male given name with German roots, derived from 'rand' meaning "shield" and 'wald' meaning "rule", translating to " Shield ruler".
Lenard
Germanic name derived from 'leonhard', meaning 'brave lion'. It originated in medieval Germany and was brought by Normans, becoming popular among nobility before spreading globally. Notable figures include St. Leonard of Noblac and Thomas Edison (who later adopted Lenard).
Hezekiah
Rare Hebrew name meaning "Strength of God".
Benedict
Latin-derived name meaning "blessed," originating from the past participle of "benedicere" (to bless).
Oakley
Uncommon English given name derived from "acele," meaning "oak meadow" or "field of oak trees.
Vincenzo
Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "victoria", meaning victory. It has been widely popular in Italy since the Middle Ages and is often associated with Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a Christian martyr from the Roman Empire's persecution period.
Ford
The name Ford originates from Old English, meaning 'river crossing,' and was initially used as a place-name before evolving into a surname.
Chaz
American given name with Germanic roots meaning "free man" or "strong".
Lon
English name of recent origin, possibly derived from "alone," meaning solitary or single. It first appeared in the late 19th century U.S., initially perhaps as a diminutive form of longer names like Solomon or Alexander, but now stands alone with no specific associated meanings beyond its potential connotation of independence and strength through solitude.
Rolland
Germanic origin, meaning "famous warrior," derived from Old High German elements "hrod" (fame or glory) and "land" (land or country). It was popular among Germanic tribes and brought to France by the Franks during the medieval period.
Lemuel
Rare Hebrew name meaning "devoted to God" or "for God he has spoken," first appearing in the Bible as the father of King Jehoshaphat. Despite its biblical roots, Lemuel remains uncommon today, possibly due to its unconventional spelling and pronunciation.
Jovan
Serbian name derived from Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious." It has been used by Serbian royalty throughout history and is now popular worldwide.
Dominik
Polish origin, meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'master of the people', derived from the Latin word 'dominus'.
Lucius
Historic male name of Latin origin, meaning 'light', associated with figures like Emperor Lucius Verus and philosopher Seneca the Younger.
Unknown
Uncertain origin, symbolizes mystery and individuality.
Olin
Rare Norwegian name derived from Old Norse elements "auðr" meaning wealth and "inn" meaning home, translating to "rich home".
Soren
The Danish given name Soren originates from Old Norse, meaning 'stern' or 'severe', reflecting strength and resilience of Scandinavian values.
Eden
Hebrew unisex name meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight', derived from the biblical Garden of Eden.
Rico
Spanish-origin given name and surname that means 'rich'.
Mckinley
American given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname McKinlay or McKinely. It means "servant of the people from the river Aithne" and gained prominence through William McKinley, the 25th U.S. President.
Kristofer
Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse Kristófr, meaning "bearer of Christ" or "wise as crystal." It's a variant spelling of Christopher, introduced into England by the Normans, and popularized due to Saint Christopher's veneration. Today, it's considered a classic Scandinavian name with international appeal.
Crew
Unique and unconventional given name with no established origin. It may derive from nautical terms or English surnames like Crew or Crewe.
Yosef
Hebrew name with significant historical and cultural importance, derived from the Semitic root verb "y-sh-b," meaning to add or increase. It is popular among Jewish communities worldwide and signifies hope and growth.
Tristin
Unique French-origin name derived from 'triste', meaning sad, but now associated with positivity and strength.
Mariano
Mariano: Of Spanish & Italian origin, meaning 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war; derived from Latin 'marius', given to March-born children believed under Mars' protection.
Leandro
Spanish name meaning 'lion's son', derived from Latin 'leo' (lion) and Spanish '-ardo'.