Male names most popular since 1880 - page 5.

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44258 names found

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Oliver

English name derived from the Latin 'oliva', meaning olive tree or branch, symbolizing peace and abundance. It gained prominence through Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist" (1838) and was further popularized by Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in British history.

M
162.

Marcus

Latin-origin masculine given name meaning "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war, popular among ancient Romans and notable historical figures like Emperor Marcus Aurelius and politician Cato the Younger.

W
163.

Wesley

Wesley, of English origin, means "western meadow" and has been popularized by John Wesley, founder of Methodism. It is often associated with intelligence and wisdom due to its meaning.

D
164.

Derek

English name that means "from the people's seat of power," originating from Old Norse words "djore" meaning "people" or "army," and "ric" meaning "power" or "kingdom.

L
165.

Lee

Lee is of Korean origin, meaning "righteousness" and derived from the common surname 이 (Lee). It has prestigious associations and notable bearers like former Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee and president Lee Myung-bak. In Western cultures, Lee is also recognized as an English given name, appreciated for its simple yet meaningful sound and spelling.

O
166.

Owen

Centuries-old Welsh name derived from 'Owain', meaning 'youth' or 'noble youth'.

J
167.

Jeffery

English masculine name originating from Geoffrey, derived from Germanic Geoffroy meaning "peace" and "power".

C
168.

Connor

Connor: An Irish origin name, derived from "Conchobhar" meaning 'hound' or 'strong-willed warrior', popularized by Saint Conan & high kings of Connacht.

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169.

Herbert

German origin name that means "bright warrior" or "famous in battle".

R
170.

Ricky

English origin name derived from Richard, meaning 'bold power' or 'strong'. It gained popularity in recent years and is often used as a diminutive form of Richard or independently.

J
171.

Jeremiah

Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, means 'may God exalt'.

C
172.

Calvin

Latin name meaning "bald" or "chronic," first used in the Middle Ages and popularized during the Puritan era.

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173.

Troy

Greek origin, derived from the legendary city of Troy, known for its role in the Trojan War. While it does not have a specific meaning, it is strongly associated with this historic event and its heroes. Today, Troy remains popular as a boy's given name due to its appealing sound and powerful associations.

E
174.

Eddie

English name with a rich history, derived from Edward which means "rich guard" or "protector of wealthy".

O
175.

Oscar

Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic "Hroswitha," meaning "divine spear.

D
176.

Dustin

American boy's name derived from 'dust', meaning grounded or resilient.

M
177.

Mike

American diminutive of Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?", widely popular as both a nickname and given name.

J
178.

Jared

Hebrew name meaning 'to descend', with biblical origins, and has been widely used throughout history.

R
179.

Ray

English unisex name meaning "wise" or "protector," derived from the Germanic element "ragin.

S
180.

Sebastian

Latin-origin boy's name meaning "venerable" or "revered," associated with the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, and popularized by Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr.

L
181.

Leroy

English name meaning "the king" or "the lord", derived from the old Norman family name of Lancaster, which means "the king of the county".

B
182.

Bernard

Germanic masculine given name meaning "strong as a bear," introduced into France by Frankish conquerors and popularized during the Middle Ages. It shares its name with notable figures like Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and has places named after it worldwide, including Mount Bernard in Australia.

R
183.

Randall

English name derived from Old German elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wald' meaning 'rule', translating to 'powerful ruler'. Initially a medieval surname denoting someone living near fortifications or serving as guard, Randall later became popular as a given name.

L
184.

Levi

Hebrew-origin male name meaning 'joined' or 'attached', known from the Old Testament as one of Jacob's twelve sons.

W
185.

Wyatt

English given name derived from Old English words 'wiht' meaning 'little' and 'æðel' meaning 'noble', signifying 'little noble'.

C
186.

Carter

Modern classic English unisex given name derived from the medieval occupational surname 'carter', meaning 'cart driver' or 'goods transporter'.

J
187.

Jay

English name of Norman origin, meaning "jaybird" or associated with the letter 'J'.

S
188.

Shane

Irish boy's name derived from Ó Séaghdha, meaning "peaceful" or "gentle," reflecting Ireland's calm nature.

M
189.

Manuel

Traditional Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name derived from the medieval title 'manus', meaning 'hand'. It was historically bestowed upon individuals skilled in manual tasks or crafts.

C
190.

Clifford

English name derived from Old English words 'clif' (hill) and 'ford' (river crossing), meaning 'ford by the hill'.

D
191.

Dean

English origin, derived from the occupational surname given to an official who served as a dean, which means "valley." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has since become widely recognized as a first name, particularly in the 20th century.

M
192.

Miguel

The name Miguel, derived from the Hebrew Michael, means 'who is like God?' in Spanish and Portuguese.

D
193.

Dominic

Latin origin meaning 'of the lord', is associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.

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194.

Gavin

Charming Irish name with roots dating back to the 12th century, derived from the Gaelic word 'gaibhin' meaning 'handsome'.

C
195.

Corey

English gender-neutral name believed to derive from the Latin "corvus" meaning 'raven', though some sources suggest it could also be an Irish variant spelling of Cormac, meaning 'son of the sea chief'.

B
196.

Blake

Blake, of English origin, means 'black' and was traditionally given to dark-haired children.

R
197.

Ronnie

Strong, unique name for boys, derived from Ronald meaning 'famous warrior'.

W
198.

Warren

English name meaning "guardian" or "protector", originally used as a surname for those living near hills or fortifications.

B
199.

Barry

Male given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Barry meaning "spear valor" or "barley". It was originally used as a surname but became popular as a given name in the 19th century.

L
200.

Landon

English origin, meaning 'from the long hill'.