Male names most popular since 1880 - page 52.
Elgin
Distinctive Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Eilginn," meaning "the sun.
Aleksander
Greek origin, meaning 'defender of the people' or 'helper of mankind', composed of 'aleks' meaning 'to defend' and 'ander' meaning 'man'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages through Alexander the Great.
Lou
French unisex name derived from 'loup', meaning 'wolf'. Historically popular for males in France, it's now gaining favor among parents choosing names for daughters due to its simplicity and versatility.
Tremayne
Uncommon Cornish name derived from the village Tremaine near Helston in Cornwall, meaning "homestead boundary" or "farmstead frontier". It first appeared in records in the early 13th century, with the surname possibly associated with land ownership or territorial rights, and may have been a nickname for someone stubborn or inflexible.
Eliel
Hebrew name meaning "Towards God".
Pearl
Elegant English name derived from the precious gemstone pearl, symbolizing purity and beauty since the Middle Ages.
Benicio
Spanish name derived from "beneficium," meaning "good deed" or "act of kindness." It was originally used as a title for those performing charitable acts before evolving into a given name in medieval Spain.
Montrell
The name Montrell, derived from Mandinka language, means 'powerful king' and is of African origin.
Lonzo
Uncommon yet powerful name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "Lonzoka" meaning 'to forcefully seize' or 'to conquer'.
Konrad
Historic Germanic given name of uncertain origin, associated with power, wisdom, and bravery. It has been used throughout history in various cultures, with notable figures such as Saint Conrad of Constance and Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The name first appears during the early Middle Ages and has been popularized through literature like Gustav Freytag's "Konrad der Siebzehnjährige".
Kristoffer
Norwegian name derived from Old Norse Kristófr, meaning "bringer of peace".
Prentice
Uncommon English given name derived from 'prentise', meaning 'apprenticeship'. It was traditionally given to boys entering trades or expected to follow in their father's professions, but today it's recognized as a unique name choice.
Sebastien
Sebastian is a Latin-derived name meaning "venerable," popularized by early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian and bearing historical and literary significance.
Christ
Male given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Christus', meaning 'anointed', directly related to the Christian religion.
Reinaldo
Spanish name derived from Latin "reinare," meaning "to reign" or "rule." It originally denoted royalty but now serves as a given name.
Talan
Unique Hawaiian name derived from "tala," meaning "to talk" or "to speak." It signifies eloquence and is often associated with storytelling and oral tradition in Hawaiian culture.
Miguelangel
Distinctive Spanish name composed of Miguel, meaning "who is like God?", and Angel, signifying an angelic messenger. Combined, it means "Who is like an angel?
Erasmo
Italian male given name derived from the Latin word "erusmus", meaning "eager" or "ardent". Popularized by the famous Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, this distinctive name signifies passion, enthusiasm, and ambition. It is associated with intelligence and learning due to its namesake's significant contributions to culture and education during the Renaissance period.
Carsen
Scandinavian male given name derived from 'kars' meaning strong and 'hjalmr' signifying helmet, translating to 'strong protector'.
Omarion
Distinctive Yoruba name meaning "Monday King," symbolizing royalty born on this day.
Howell
Welsh boy's name derived from Hywel, meaning "eminent peaceful". It was historically associated with Welsh royalty like Hywel Dda.
Kay
Scottish-origin unisex name derived from the Gaelic word "Caoimhín", meaning "gentle".
Alain
French masculine given name derived from Adalhelm, meaning 'noble protector'.
Treyvon
Trayvon is a name of African American origin that means "watcher or guardian". It was coined in the early 1990s by rapper and actor Treach, who added the suffix "-von" to his stage name "Tray". Although it gained popularity following Treach's music album releases, Trayvon has been independently used as a given name for many years. Despite its recent popularity, it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Leopold
German origin name derived from 'leud' meaning people and 'hard' meaning strong, thus signifying brave people or popular warrior.
Enos
Hebrew origin, meaning "man," and appears in both biblical and Mormon texts as a descendant of Adam and forefather of the Nephites. It has been used throughout history by figures like Saint Enos, an early Christian martyr, and more recently in media such as Jurassic Park and literature like Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.
Maxx
Modern male name with unknown origin and meaning, believed to be a variant spelling of Max, which may derive from Latin "maximus" or German Maximilian.
Willy
Unisex German name that means 'will' or desire, popularized worldwide during the late Middle Ages.
Ignatius
Rare yet historically significant given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'ignis', meaning fire, and traditionally associated with heat and passion.
Kwame
African name of Akan origin meaning "born on Saturday".
Donta
African-origin name meaning "God has been gracious," combining "Do" (god) and "ta" (has been gracious).
Jethro
Hebrew name derived from "yeṯer," meaning "abundance." It's historically significant as it was the name of Moses' father-in-law in the Old Testament, though it's less popular today.
Juelz
African American name derived from the Spanish word 'jewel', meaning precious stone, symbolizing wealth and beauty throughout history.
Lex
Modern, gender-neutral name of Greek origin that means 'defense' or 'protection'. Its use has increased in popularity in recent years.
Jayme
Spanish-derived name, originally a diminutive of James, which means "supplanter" in Hebrew. It's popular in Spain and Latin America due to Spanish colonization.
Elzie
American name derived from "elk," meaning 'large deer,' symbolizing strength and nature connection.
Linden
English name derived from the Old English word 'lind', meaning 'lime tree'.
Anibal
Spanish name derived from Hannibal, meaning 'graceful hero'.
Dash
Recent, unconventional given name of unknown origin, often associated with speed due to its similarity to the word "dash." It gained popularity in the 21st century, peaking at number 465 on the U.S. boys' names list in 2017.
Dayne
English name derived from the Old English word "dene," meaning "valley." It symbolizes tranquility and harmony.