Male first names the most popular of last year.
AVERY
MaleModern, English gender-neutral given name derived from the Old French 'averi', meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf'.
RORY
MaleGender-neutral Irish name derived from 'ruadh', meaning 'red-haired'.
AZIEL
MaleHebrew name derived from "az" meaning 'strong' or 'mighty', and "El", referring to God, thus translating to 'Mighty is God'.
ISMAEL
MaleMasculine given name of Hebrew origin that means "God will hear" or "God shall listen".
JEREMY
MaleEnglish name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God', first appearing in literature during the late 14th century but becoming common only in the mid-20th century.
ZAYN
MaleAppealing Arabic boy's name meaning 'beauty' or 'adornment', popularized by singer Zayn Malik.
COHEN
MaleHebrew-derived name originally used for priests descended from Aaron, now widely recognized as a Jewish surname and increasingly popular as a boy's given name.
SIMON
MaleLatin-origin name derived from "simplex," meaning simple or straightforward. Popular among early Christians, it's borne by two biblical apostles, including Simon Peter, a founder of the Catholic Church. Throughout history, notable figures like Simón Bolívar and Simon Wiesenthal have carried this enduringly popular name.
MARCUS
MaleLatin-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.
STEVEN
MaleEnglish given name, popular worldwide, derived from the Germanic name Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
MARK
MaleLatin-origin name derived from "Mars", the Roman god of war, meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "consecrated to Mars".
DALLAS
MaleUnisex given name of American origin, derived from Scottish 'Dubhghall' meaning "black stranger", or Old English "Delhaegl" meaning "noble battle".
TRISTAN
MaleThe male given name Tristan is of French origin, deriving from the ancient Breton word "drust," meaning "noise" or "uproar." It gained popularity through the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, in which Tristan, a Cornish knight, aided his uncle King Mark to wed Irish princess Isolde. However, after drinking a love potion intended for the king, Tristan fell deeply in love with Isolde himself, leading to their tragic yet enduring love story that continues to captivate audiences today.
LANE
MaleEnglish unisex given name derived from the Middle English word for 'narrow street or alley'.
BLAKE
MaleBlake, of English origin, means 'black' and was traditionally given to dark-haired children.
PAUL
MalePopular masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It gained prominence through the Apostle Paul of Tarsus and has been consistently ranked among the top boy's names in various countries since the late 19th century.
PAXTON
MaleEnglish name derived from 'paxte', meaning 'peace'.
BRYCE
MaleScottish name of Gaelic origin meaning "strength" or "power".
NASH
MaleRare Welsh unisex given name derived from the word "Nasha," meaning "to converse.
CREW
MaleUnique and unconventional given name with no established origin. It may derive from nautical terms or English surnames like Crew or Crewe.
KASH
MaleDistinctive name with uncertain origins, potentially derived from Hebrew or Latin roots, but its true source remains unclear.
KENNETH
MaleScottish masculine given name derived from Gaelic elements "Cenn" meaning 'head' or 'chief,' and "Eth" meaning 'fire.' It is traditionally associated with Saint Kenneth, an Irish abbot and monastery founder in Scotland during the 6th century.
OMAR
MaleArabic name meaning "long-lived," widely used globally, and notable for its historic figures like Omar ibn al-Khattab and Omar Khayyam.
COLT
MaleAmerican origin, derives from Old English 'colt', meaning young male horse, or Scottish Gaelic 'coileach', signifying 'cock' or 'rooster'. It gained prominence through Samuel Colt's firearms company.
LENNOX
MaleScottish given name derived from Gaelic "Leamhnachd," meaning "garden enclosure" or "enclosed meadow.
KING
MaleKing: An ancient and powerful name of royal origin, derived from the Old English word 'cyning' meaning 'king'.
WALTER
MaleGermanic name derived from Old German Walthari, meaning 'ruler of the army'. Introduced to Britain in 1066, it became popular among nobility and has been borne by notable figures like Saint Walter of Pontoise, Walter Scott, Walter Gropius, and Walter Cronkite. Today, it remains a popular choice for boys' names.
EMERSON
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old German word "Ermann", meaning "universal" or "entire".
PHOENIX
MaleGreek name meaning "dark red" or "blood-red," associated with the mythical bird known for its rebirth from ashes, symbolizing renewal and transformation.
JAYLEN
MaleAfrican American name derived from Jay (meaning 'healer') and Leonard ('brave lion'), popularized in the 1990s with no notable historical figure, but carried by athletes like Jaylen Brown and Jaylen Adams.
DEREK
MaleEnglish 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.
MUHAMMAD
MaleMuhammad, of Arabic origin, means 'praised' or 'commended'; it's often associated with Prophet Muhammad, Islam's founder.
ELLIS
MaleWelsh name meaning "beneficent" or "kindly," derived from the word "eluis.
KALEB
MaleHebrew name meaning "faithful" or "devoted," not derogatory like in English. It first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of Moses' twelve spies. Popular across different cultures, Kaleb has been used by early Christians and remains common today, particularly in Scandinavian nations and English-speaking countries.
PRESTON
MaleEnglish name derived from "preost" and "tun", translating to "priest's farm". Initially a surname indicating proximity to such settlements, Preston evolved into a popular boys' given name with notable historical figures like Sir Preston of Craigmillar and Preston Manning.
JORGE
MaleSpanish name derived from Greek Georgios, meaning 'earthworker', popularized by Saint George during the Middle Ages.
ZANE
MaleEnglish name derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious', gaining recent popularity in North America as a unisex name. It first appeared in literature in the late 19th century in Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", and has since been used as a given name with notable celebrities contributing to its appeal.
KAYSON
MaleModern English name derived from 'Kay' (short for Katherine/Kathleen) and 'yson' (variant of Isaac). Its meaning varies but often signifies purity or laughter/joy.
CADE
MaleIrish name of Gaelic origin, meaning "formidable in battle," derived from the elements "cath" (battle) and "aidh" (formidable).
TOBIAS
MaleHebrew name meaning "God is good," originating from the biblical story of Tobit's faithfulness despite adversity.