Male first names most popular over the past 5 years.

English name derived from "holt," meaning "small wood" or "thicket." It symbolizes strength and resilience, and has gained popularity as a modern boy's name in recent years despite lacking historical figures associated with it.

Scandinavian unisex given name derived from Old Norse words meaning "horse" and "wolf," interpreted as "horse-wolf." It has medieval roots in Viking communities but gained recent popularity in English-speaking countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia despite not being common even in Sweden or Norway today.

Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation," popular among Jews and Christians, first appearing in the Old Testament as Moses' successor, and famously used as Jesus Christ's Aramaic name.

Unique boy's name of Turkish origin, derived from "ev" meaning 'house', with the suffix "-ren" added to create its masculine form. Its meaning, "of the house" or "from the house", reflects the importance of familial bonds in Turkish culture.

Persian name derived from "arv", meaning "pure", associated with legendary hero Arash, popular among Iranian families since the 19th century.

Uncommon English male given name derived from 'gauge', referring to a measuring device, reflecting precision and industry.

Irish boy's name derived from the Old Irish 'Níall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. It has gained popularity due to its unique sound and powerful meaning, inspired by historical figures like Niall Noígíallach, high king of Ireland during the 5th century AD.

Rare yet distinguished given name of Latin origin meaning "noble power." It gained fame through Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the renowned Austrian composer, and carries an aura of elegance and musical genius.

Welsh origin name meaning 'companion' or 'leader', derived from Caine.

Rare, unisex name derived from Latin 'Christus', meaning 'anointed one'. Its unique spelling differentiates it from common Christopher while retaining Christian significance.

Hebrew name meaning "to bind together," associated with the biblical figure Menasheh and popular among Jewish families for centuries.

Modern English name, originally a shortened form of Tyler, which possibly means 'tiler' or 'bricklayer'.

Modern, unique given name with unknown origins and meaning, popularized in recent years in English-speaking countries.

Rare German-origin name derived from the Germanic word "Wit," meaning "white" or "fair-haired.

American given name created by blending Braxton, meaning "broad stream," and Austin, meaning "great" or "majestic.

Unique African name from Swahili culture, meaning 'respectful' or 'polite', reflecting strong moral values.

Distinctive Spanish name with Latin roots, meaning 'brother' or 'armed with a club'.

The German surname Fischer has its roots in the Middle High German word 'vischer,' meaning 'fisherman.' It was historically given to individuals who made a living through fishing or lived near water.

Hebrew masculine given name derived from "lev", meaning "heart". In Jewish tradition, it signifies compassion, wisdom, and understanding.

Unique, unisex name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning.

Distinctively English male name, derived from Reginald meaning 'bold power'.

Ancient Greek female name derived from the goddess of hunting and wild animals, meaning "safe" or "to rise up".

Uncommon African name derived from Swahili, combining 'Jaha' (life) and 'ri' (wealth), signifying prosperous living and communal abundance.

Distinctive boy's name of Sanskrit origin, derived from 'Samaarthya', meaning capability or ability. It signifies strength, proficiency, and skillfulness.

Italian origin, signifies 'master' or 'lord' and was traditionally given to boys of noble birth or authority.

Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength," with historical significance as one of the seven archangels in the Old Testament, and prominent figures throughout history bearing this name.

Variant spelling of Johnny, which originated from the Hebrew name John meaning "God is gracious". It gained popularity during the Victorian era in English-speaking countries.

Male given name of Indian origin, meaning "easy to approach" or "accessible," signifying someone friendly and sociable.

Greek name meaning 'gift from God', composed of theos ('god') and doron ('gift').

English name with a distinct meaning. It originates from the Old English word 'drægen', meaning dragon, symbolizing strength and courage.

Irish name originally meaning "Little James," derived from the ancient Gaelic name Seadagán. It was traditionally given to boys embodying strength and courage, inspired by a powerful warrior king from Irish mythology. Now popular as both a boy's and girl's name worldwide, Jaidyn remains rooted in its rich Irish cultural heritage.

English name derived from the town Leyton in east London, meaning "farm in the woodland clearing".

Latin male given name meaning "well-born" or "noble".

Modern blend of Jackson ("son of Jack") and Maxwell ("greatest"), meaning "the greatest son of Jack".

Distinctive male name of Portuguese origin, derived from the Hebrew "Johanan", conveying divine favor as it means "God is gracious".

English male given name of unknown origin, suggested by some sources to mean "strong as a hawk," first appearing in Middle Ages records and popularized through literature.

Italian name derived from Domenico, meaning "Sunday," often associated with warmth, light, and joy.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation," popularized by medieval figures like Esaias von Hohenlohe, now recognized globally with variations like Ezeias and Ezaj.

Distinctive Norse masculine name meaning "wise ruler" or "powerful leader".

English given name of Norman origin, originally denoting someone from Rozel in Normandy. It means "roe deer hill" and was popularized by Sir Walter Raleigh, the famed explorer who attempted to establish an English colony on Roanoke Island. As a given name, Raleigh carries connotations of strength, courage, and ambition due to its association with this historical figure.