Male names most popular since 1880 - page 4.
Craig
Scottish male first name derived from the Gaelic word "creag," meaning "rock" or "crag.
Leonard
Classic given name of Germanic origin derived from "leonhard," meaning "brave lion.
Theodore
Greek name meaning 'gift of God', popularized by Saint Theodore of Tarsus and President Theodore Roosevelt.
Cody
American given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname 'Ó Cuidighthigh', meaning 'descendant of Cuidighthach'. It became popular in the U.S. during the mid-20th century.
Earl
English given name meaning "nobleman" or "warrior", derived from the Old English word 'eorl'. It originally denoted a man of high rank in society and has been popular among British nobility for centuries.
Francis
Latin-origin boy's name meaning 'free' or 'French', derived from 'franciscus'.
Jimmy
American name derived from the English given name James, meaning "supplanter" or "held by the heel," with notable historical figures like King James I of England and cultural icons such as James Joyce and James Dean.
Luis
Spanish masculine given name derived from the Latin word 'lux', meaning 'light'. It also signifies 'famous warrior' and was borne by notable Romans like Lucius Tarquinius Superbus. Today, Luis is globally recognized and worn by influential figures such as Luis Alberto Spillimbergo.
Danny
Irish male given name derived from Ó Donnghaile, meaning "descendant of Donnghal," which likely means "brown-haired stranger." It emerged as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, initially used as a pet form of Daniel. Notable figures include actors Danny Kaye and musicians like Danny Baker. Despite its Irish origins, it's globally popular and considered unisex.
Jackson
English boy's name derived from the surname "Jacksone," meaning 'son of John' or 'God is gracious.'
Alex
Greek-derived name meaning 'to defend' or 'protect', popular among various cultures since ancient times.
Evan
Welsh origin male given name derived from the old Welsh word 'efan', meaning 'the Lord is gracious'.
Todd
English given name that originally meant "fashioner" or "shaper".
Nathaniel
Hebrew name meaning 'gift from God', composed of 'natan' ('to give') and 'yâlekh' ('of God'), popularized through its biblical usage.
Dale
English name originally derived from the Old English word for 'valley'.
Joel
Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God," composed of "Yah" (a shortened form of YHWH) and "El" (God).
Allen
English male given name derived from the Middle English word "alun," meaning "eagle." It has been popular throughout history, originally used as a surname in medieval times before becoming more prevalent as a first name.
Frederick
German-origin male name composed of 'fridu' meaning peace, and 'ric' meaning power or ruler, signifying "peaceful ruler" or "having power over peace".
Adrian
Latin name derived from 'Hadrianus', honoring Emperor Hadrian. It signifies 'dark' or 'from Hadria'. Notables include Saint Adrian and King Adrian II of Portugal. In literature, it's the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.
Curtis
English surname-turned-given-name derived from 'curtr', meaning 'court'. It originally denoted people who worked at court or were related to courtiers.
Antonio
Traditional Latin masculine given name, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or relating to a flowering shrub.
Hunter
English origin, deriving from the Old English word "hunta," meaning "to hunt." Initially used as a surname for hunters or those involved in hunting, it has evolved into a popular boys' given name worldwide, symbolizing strength, determination, and skillfulness.
Angel
Spanish and Italian name meaning 'messenger,' derived from the Latin word 'angelus.'
Marvin
German origin name derived from Old Germanic words 'mar' meaning famous and 'win' meaning friend, popular in Germany during the Middle Ages.
Norman
Old French origin, derived from the Germanic name Nordmann meaning 'North man'. It was brought to England by the Normans, Viking settlers in northern France who played a significant role in shaping medieval European history.
Tony
Masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius meaning "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy." It's also associated with Saint Anthony of Padua. Used as a short form of Anthony since the early 20th century, Tony has been popular in English-speaking countries, though its popularity has varied over time.
Julian
Latin-derived name, originally from the Roman gens Julia, tracing back to Julius, believed to be descended from Jupiter himself. It means "youthful" or "downwards".
Ian
Scottish name meaning 'God is gracious', originally a variation of John but popular in its own right since the 20th century.
Glenn
Scottish unisex name meaning "valley," popularized by astronaut John Herschel Glenn Jr.
Rodney
English name derived from Old German 'Hrodnand', meaning 'famous ruler'.
Aiden
Irish origin name meaning 'little fire', popularized by Saint Aidan in the 6th century.
Edwin
Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'rich friend', popularized by historical figures like King Edwin of Northumbria, and composed of the elements 'ead' (rich, blessed) and 'wine' (friend).
Melvin
English name derived from the Old French "Melien," which originates from the Germanic "Malchibert." It means "council" and "bright, famous.
Jayden
Jayden, of Hebrew origin, signifies gratitude.
Leo
Boys' name of Latin origin, meaning 'lion,' derived from the Latin word for lion, conveying strength and courage.
Isaiah
Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation," derived from the prominent biblical prophet of the same name.
Alfred
Germanic male name meaning 'noble power', derived from Old German elements, popularized by historical figures like Alfred the Great.
Steve
Greek origin, meaning "garland or crown," and has been a popular male given name in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century.
Chad
Masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning, first gaining popularity in the US during the 1960s-70s.
Jesus
Spanish origin and means 'God is salvation'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Joshua and popularized through Christian traditions surrounding Jesus Christ.