Male first names most popular over the past 5 years.

#2001

KELTON

Male

Unique English name derived from "celtan," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with notable bearer Kelton Crammer, an American football player. Today, it's still rare but appealing for its uniqueness and historical roots.

#2002

ALAKAI

Male

Distinctive Hawaiian name of Polynesian origin, derived from "ala" (to awaken) and "kai" (sea), signifying "awakening by the sea".

#2003

BRYAR

Male

Unique Scottish name meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'.

#2004

KASPER

Male

Scandinavian boys' name derived from 'Gashpare,' meaning 'treasurer.'

#2005

TRISTIN

Male

Unique French-origin name derived from 'triste', meaning sad, but now associated with positivity and strength.

#2006

QUEST

Male

The name Quest originates from Old French and means 'search' or 'journey', associated with adventure, exploration, and discovery. It signifies purposefulness, determination, and courage.

#2007

JARIEL

Male

African-origin male name from the Yoruba culture meaning "May God crown his head," wishing the child blessings and prosperity.

#2008

ZEALAND

Male

Unusual given name of uncertain origin, with theories suggesting Danish or Norse roots but no widely accepted etymology.

#2009

ABBAS

Male

Arabic name meaning 'lion', with historical significance as a title of prominent figures in Islam and ancient Mesopotamia.

#2010

SIMCHA

Male

Hebrew name of uncertain origin but often associated with 'happiness' or 'joy', popular among Ashkenazi Jews since the 19th century.

#2011

AJ

Male

Mysterious name of unknown origin and meaning, with some believing it's derived from Hebrew 'ayin' meaning 'eye', though evidence is inconclusive.

#2012

DWIGHT

Male

English given name derived from the Old English word "Þwīg", meaning "war".

#2013

TIBERIUS

Male

Latin-origin male name derived from the river Tiber, meaning "of or belonging to the Tiber." It was famously borne by Roman Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus, who ruled from 14 to 37 AD. Today, it's seen as a powerful and distinctive choice for boys, evoking ancient Rome and nobility.

#2014

TOBIN

Male

Uncommon Irish name derived from Ó Tobaim, meaning "descendant of the well" or "tomb." It was brought to Ireland by Norse-Vikings and carried by powerful Norman families during the Middle Ages. Today, it's used as both a given name and surname in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada.

#2015

CAINE

Male

Hebrew-origin name meaning "metalworker," reflecting strength and skill. It's traced back to the Bible as one of Cain's descendants and has been adapted in various spellings like Kane or Kayne today.

#2016

JASAI

Male

Uncommon name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Yachin, but this claim lacks definitive evidence. It has gained some recent popularity, primarily for girls, though it can also be used for boys. Its meaning and symbolism are open to interpretation due to its unclear origins.

#2017

KEYLOR

Male

Spanish-origin name derived from 'clavel', meaning 'carnation'.

#2018

MARKELL

Male

Distinctive American name with Welsh roots, meaning "dedicated to Mars," and popularized by figures like Markelle Fultz.

#2019

EDRIC

Male

Rare Welsh male given name meaning 'having wealth' or 'fortunate'.

#2020

EMMIT

Male

Uncommon American given name created by author Haruki Murakami for his character in "Kafka on the Shore". Its meaning is unknown but it may be derived from 'emit', meaning to send out or radiate. It has no historical significance, but its uniqueness and literary connection make it appealing to some parents seeking distinctive names.

#2021

ESTEVAN

Male

Spanish name meaning 'resurrection', used since ancient Roman times and popular in Spain around Easter.

#2022

AHAAN

Male

Indian name derived from the Sanskrit 'Aahuti', meaning 'offering' or 'oblation', signifying selfless devotion in Hinduism.

#2023

EASTYN

Male

Modern creation, a variant of Ethan, first used in the late 20th century.

#2024

KYLAR

Male

Irish given name derived from Cú Culainn, translating to 'hound of Culann', reflecting strength and courage in Irish mythology.

#2025

MAKAIO

Male

Hawaiian name meaning "eye of the hawk," derived from the words "maka" (eye) and "io" (hawk).

#2026

MANOLO

Male

Popular Spanish name derived from Manuel, meaning "little hand.

#2027

ZYION

Male

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord my strength.'

#2028

AKAI

Male

Japanese given name derived from "akai," meaning "red," symbolizing positivity and prosperity.

#2029

BASIL

Male

Greek-origin name meaning 'king' or 'ruler', popularized by early Christian saints like Saint Basil the Great, and notable figures such as Emperor Basil I of the Byzantine Empire. Despite its association with the herb basil, the name retains its regal associations and remains a unique choice for parents today.

#2030

JAHAZIEL

Male

Hebrew name meaning "God is my help," derived from two Hebrew words: "Yah" meaning "God," and "Azriel" meaning "help of God.

#2031

OMER

Male

Hebrew origin that means "sheaf of grain.

#2032

ANDREI

Male

Slavic given name of Greek origin meaning "man".

#2033

JAYVEN

Male

Contemporary American boys' name created from "Jay" (meaning "to rejoice") and "even" (referring to the number two).

#2034

BRANCH

Male

Uncommon English name derived from 'branche,' meaning 'branch.' It originally referred to someone who worked with wood or lived near trees. Despite its recent popularity in media like "Moana," Branch remains relatively rare.

#2035

MAXIMILLIAN

Male

Latin name derived from "Maximus," meaning "greatest.

#2036

SYAIRE

Male

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'poem' or 'verse', signifying creativity and artistry.

#2037

ADVAITH

Male

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Advaita', meaning 'non-duality'.

#2038

DEONTE

Male

African American male given name of Latin origin, derived from "dominus" meaning 'lord' or 'master', associated with strength and leadership, popularized during the Civil Rights Movement, and historically carried by notable figures like basketball player Deonte Hurst.

#2039

JAKHARI

Male

Igbo (Nigeria) origin name meaning "prospering at home".

#2040

JETSON

Male

The name Jetson is an American variant of the common English surname Johnson, meaning 'son of John', but holds no specific meaning beyond that.