Male first names the most popular of last year.

#241

AVERY

Male

Modern, English gender-neutral given name derived from the Old French 'averi', meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf'.

#242

RORY

Male

Gender-neutral Irish name derived from 'ruadh', meaning 'red-haired'.

#243

AZIEL

Male

Hebrew name derived from "az" meaning 'strong' or 'mighty', and "El", referring to God, thus translating to 'Mighty is God'.

#244

ISMAEL

Male

Masculine given name of Hebrew origin that means "God will hear" or "God shall listen".

#245

JEREMY

Male

English 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.

#246

ZAYN

Male

Appealing Arabic boy's name meaning 'beauty' or 'adornment', popularized by singer Zayn Malik.

#247

COHEN

Male

Hebrew-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.

#248

SIMON

Male

Latin-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.

#249

MARCUS

Male

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.

#250

STEVEN

Male

English given name, popular worldwide, derived from the Germanic name Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

#251

MARK

Male

Latin-origin name derived from "Mars", the Roman god of war, meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "consecrated to Mars".

#252

DALLAS

Male

Unisex given name of American origin, derived from Scottish 'Dubhghall' meaning "black stranger", or Old English "Delhaegl" meaning "noble battle".

#253

TRISTAN

Male

The 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.

#254

LANE

Male

English unisex given name derived from the Middle English word for 'narrow street or alley'.

#255

BLAKE

Male

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

#256

PAUL

Male

Popular 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.

#257

PAXTON

Male

English name derived from 'paxte', meaning 'peace'.

#258

BRYCE

Male

Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning "strength" or "power".

#259

NASH

Male

Rare Welsh unisex given name derived from the word "Nasha," meaning "to converse.

#260

CREW

Male

Unique and unconventional given name with no established origin. It may derive from nautical terms or English surnames like Crew or Crewe.

#261

KASH

Male

Distinctive name with uncertain origins, potentially derived from Hebrew or Latin roots, but its true source remains unclear.

#262

KENNETH

Male

Scottish 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.

#263

OMAR

Male

Arabic name meaning "long-lived," widely used globally, and notable for its historic figures like Omar ibn al-Khattab and Omar Khayyam.

#264

COLT

Male

American 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.

#265

LENNOX

Male

Scottish given name derived from Gaelic "Leamhnachd," meaning "garden enclosure" or "enclosed meadow.

#266

KING

Male

King: An ancient and powerful name of royal origin, derived from the Old English word 'cyning' meaning 'king'.

#267

WALTER

Male

Germanic 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.

#268

EMERSON

Male

English name derived from the Old German word "Ermann", meaning "universal" or "entire".

#269

PHOENIX

Male

Greek name meaning "dark red" or "blood-red," associated with the mythical bird known for its rebirth from ashes, symbolizing renewal and transformation.

#270

JAYLEN

Male

African 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.

#271

DEREK

Male

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.

#272

MUHAMMAD

Male

Muhammad, of Arabic origin, means 'praised' or 'commended'; it's often associated with Prophet Muhammad, Islam's founder.

#273

ELLIS

Male

Welsh name meaning "beneficent" or "kindly," derived from the word "eluis.

#274

KALEB

Male

Hebrew 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.

#275

PRESTON

Male

English 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.

#276

JORGE

Male

Spanish name derived from Greek Georgios, meaning 'earthworker', popularized by Saint George during the Middle Ages.

#277

ZANE

Male

English 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.

#278

KAYSON

Male

Modern English name derived from 'Kay' (short for Katherine/Kathleen) and 'yson' (variant of Isaac). Its meaning varies but often signifies purity or laughter/joy.

#279

CADE

Male

Irish name of Gaelic origin, meaning "formidable in battle," derived from the elements "cath" (battle) and "aidh" (formidable).

#280

TOBIAS

Male

Hebrew name meaning "God is good," originating from the biblical story of Tobit's faithfulness despite adversity.