Male first names most popular over the past 5 years.
NILAN
MaleIndian name of Kerala origin, meaning 'Blue Height' in Malayalam.
ALPHONSE
MaleItalian given name composed of 'adal' meaning noble and 'fons' meaning source or founder, translating to "noble-founder.
ELOY
MaleSpanish origin name meaning "the sixth", referencing the sixth day of creation in the Bible.
MARWAN
MaleArabic-origin male name derived from 'marw' meaning 'desert plain', popularized during the Islamic Golden Age and associated with Umayyad Caliph Marwan I. It signifies strength, confidence, and is believed to bring good fortune.
QUILL
MaleIrish given name derived from the surname Ó Cuilleáin, meaning "descendant of Cuilleáin," where Cuilleáin means "comely" or "gracious.
TREMAINE
MaleThe name Tremaine originates from Old French 'Tremein', meaning 'to tremble or shake'. It was initially used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name.
AAYDEN
MaleModern, Irish-inspired name meaning 'fiery' or 'little fire', created by combining 'Aiden' with the letter 'y'.
COAST
MaleEnglish given name of recent popularity, derived from the Old Norse word "koustr" meaning "comb" or "ridge of waves," referring to the boundary where land meets sea or ocean.
LATRELL
MaleUncommon African American given name derived from Latrelle, meaning 'from Lauren's field' or 'from the meadow of Latrell'.
RONNY
MaleDutch-derived male given name that translates to "famous wolf protection.
AASIR
MaleArabic origin, means 'helper' or 'assistant', reflecting its wearer's reliability and supportive nature, as inspired by the Prophet Muhammad's companions, the Ashiraw.
ALEXAVIER
MaleDistinctive Hispanic name composed of two powerful elements: Alexander ("defending men") and Xavier ("new house").
AMAZIAH
MaleAmaziah, of Hebrew origin, means 'the Lord is strong,' signifying divine power.
AVEER
MaleModern Hebrew name derived from 'av' (father) and 'yer' (strength), meaning 'my father is strength.'
GOLDEN
MaleEnglish name meaning "made of gold", derived from the Old English word 'geolo'.
JAYVEON
MaleDistinctive African American name created in the late 1990s, likely derived from "Jay" and "Vonte." It's often associated with power despite having no specific meaning, and has gained popularity in popular culture through figures like rapper Jay Sean and athletes Jayveon Pinkston and Jayveon Carter.
RAINER
MaleGerman male given name derived from the Germanic element "Ragin," meaning "advice" or "counsel.
SAMPSON
MaleStrong and distinctive name of Hebrew origin, meaning "sun" or "man of the sun", inspired by the biblical figure Samson whose power came from his long hair.
TIMUR
MaleTurkic name meaning "iron," popular among Muslims worldwide, believed to have been the original name of Timur Lenk, the famous Mongol conqueror who unified much of Asia in the 14th century.
WALI
MaleArabic name meaning "friend" or "ally," often associated with loyalty and devotion in Islamic culture.
ASIM
MaleArabic masculine given name meaning "elegant" or "well-mannered", composed of 'as' (to make beautiful) and '-im'. It's associated with the Arabic word for elegant and has historical significance in Arabic literature through poet Asim ibn Abi al-Najud, and in Persian culture as a name believed to bring good luck.
BINYAMIN
MaleAncient Hebrew name meaning 'Son of the Right Hand', reflecting the power and strength associated with one of Israel's twelve tribes.
LAYDEN
MaleUncommon Irish male given name derived from the ancient Irish word "laoi" meaning "heroic".
MATEUS
MalePortuguese name derived from Matthias, one of Jesus' twelve apostles in the Bible, meaning 'gift of God'.
ROMELO
MaleUnique Spanish name derived from "romero," meaning "rosemary." Popularized by medieval Spanish nobility, it symbolizes purity, faithfulness, and remembrance. Today, it's a rare yet captivating choice for boys.
ACESON
MaleRare but powerful Latin-derived name meaning 'ascent' or 'rising', popularized during the Middle Ages.
CYRIL
MaleGreek-origin name meaning 'Lord', derived from 'Kyrillos'. It's composed of 'kyrios' (lord/master) and 'oros' (mountain). Saint Cyril, a 9th-century missionary, created the Cyrillic script still used today.
EMRY
MaleDistinctive given name of uncertain origin, with theories linking it to Welsh, English, or Irish names like Emery or Emer.
MENDY
MaleHebrew-origin name meaning "comforter", derived from the biblical king Menahem's name. It's often used as a nickname or diminutive of Menahem, and has gained popularity beyond its traditional Jewish roots due to its unique sound and meaningful origin.
ZAYAAN
MaleArabic girls' name derived from "zaa'iya," meaning beauty or attractiveness. It honors Prophet Muhammad's daughters, Fatima az-Zahra' and Zainab bint Ali, and has historical significance in Islamic communities worldwide.
AYSON
MaleUnique, recently gained popularity name of unknown origin, with no established etymology or historical significance.
KOVE
MaleUncommon male given name of West African origin, specifically from Ghana's Ga-Adangbe people. Its meaning remains uncertain but may be connected to "kofi," Friday-born. It has historical significance and is still used in Ghanaian communities.
RIVAAN
MaleIndian name meaning 'water stream,' popular among Hindus and Sikhs, and historically linked to Lord Vishnu's avatar Rivindu.
VIRAAJ
MaleIndian name of Sanskrit origin, popular in northern regions like Punjab and Rajasthan, meaning "brave" or "heroic," inspired by Hindu mythology's first human, Viraj.
ADVAIT
MaleSanskrit name meaning 'non-duality', associated with Adi Shankara's Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
DEMARCO
MaleDistinctive male name of Italian origin, derived from the surname De Marco meaning "of the male deer" or "from the boundary marker".
JIN
MalePopular unisex name of Chinese origin, meaning "gold" and symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and success. It has been associated with good fortune across diverse cultures, including Japan and Korea.
PEARSON
MaleEnglish surname turned unisex given name, originating from the Middle Ages and derived from the Old French word 'percehn', meaning 'to pierce'.
RAHIM
MaleArabic-origin name meaning "compassionate" or "merciful", often associated with Islamic concepts of mercy. It's popular among Muslims worldwide and has transcended cultural boundaries.
SCOTTY
MaleScottish male name meaning 'little warrior' or 'from the bright hill', originating from the medieval Scottish surname Scott.