Male names most popular from last year - page 845.
Melique
Rare, unique name of African origin, typically associated with Nigeria's Yoruba people. Its meaning is believed to relate to beauty or grace, and it was traditionally used as an honorific title rather than a personal name.
Melisa
Latin-derived name meaning "honey bee", popularized in France during the Middle Ages.
Melissa
Unique feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "honey bee," associated with sweetness and grace. It gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and has been borne by notable individuals such as Melissa Etheridge.
Meliton
Rare Greek-derived given name that means "from the hives," with roots in ancient mythology and history.
Melivn
English name dating back centuries, derived from Old English words 'mael' (chief) and 'win' (friend), translating to "chief friend". It gained popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1920s among top boy names.
Melkin
Uncommon masculine given name of unknown origin with no established meaning or historical significance.
Melky
Spanish name meaning 'dark-skinned', originating from the diminutive of Melquíades and popular since medieval times.
Mell
Unique Welsh name derived from the ancient word 'Mel', meaning 'chief' or 'prince'.
Mellon
Rare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic "maol" meaning bald, originally a nickname for brave warriors in medieval times.
Mellow
Rare given name with unknown origins and no specific cultural or linguistic ties.
Melody
English female name with musical origins, derived from Middle English 'melodie', meaning 'melody' or 'song'.
Melquan
Distinctive given name of unknown origin, possibly coined as a blend of sounds, with no clear etymological meaning.
Melquiades
Rare Spanish name derived from Basque 'melki' (honey) and '-ade' (born of), thus meaning 'born of honey'.
Melrose
Uncommon English given name derived from 'mel' meaning honey and 'ros' meaning rose, signifying 'honey rose'.
Melroy
Unique English given name derived from "mel" meaning sweet and "roi" meaning king, translating to "sweet king.
Melson
Rare French male given name derived from the occupational surname Melon, meaning 'melon grower' or 'maker of melon-shaped objects'. Its meaning is associated with abundance and fertility, symbolized by the fruit it was named after. Despite its rarity, notable figures like Charles Melson, a 19th-century French chemist, have carried this distinctive name.
Melton
Rare English given name derived from 'mylt,' meaning mill or grinding grain, originally used for people associated with milling. Notable bearers include Sir Ralph Montagu and actor Charles Melton.
Melva
Distinctive name with origins debated but possibly stemming from Scottish Gaelic Màlva, meaning 'smooth or bald', or Latin Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'. Historically used in Scotland for both genders, it's now predominantly female and has been borne by notable individuals like American author Melva Bradley.
Melvan
Unique name of Welsh origin, derived from "Melin" meaning "mill". It has a rich history dating back to medieval Wales and gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
Melven
Rare Welsh name of medieval origin, meaning 'chief' or 'lord', used by the nobility.
Melvern
Uncommon English given name with unknown origins, possibly derived from Old English elements 'mel' meaning stain or spot, and 'beorhn' meaning bear, translating to 'spotted bear'. Alternatively, it may be a unique invention created by parents seeking an unusual name. Its meaning remains speculative and largely depends on individual interpretation.
Melville
English masculine given name derived from Old German 'maGill', meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief'.
Melvine
Unique French-origin given name, derived from 'melville,' which means 'bad fortune.' Though rare, it has gained popularity in English-speaking countries like the US and Canada due to its distinctiveness.
Melvis
Distinctive given name of Jamaican origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," popularized in the U.S. by Elvis Presley despite predating his fame.
Melvon
Rare, unisex African American name with unclear origins and meanings, possibly derived from Hebrew "Melchizedek," but often used without specific significance. It was popularized in sports circles via Melvin "Melvon" Luster.
Memory
Unique American name created by author Zora Neale Hurston, with no explicit meaning but interpreted as emphasizing the significance of recalling past experiences and the individuals who've influenced our lives.
Mena
Hebrew name derived from "menahot," meaning offerings or gifts. It's associated with the Tent of Meeting in the Bible and was borne by King Menahem of Israel, whose name means "comforter." Today, it's used as a unisex given name, offering a unique and meaningful choice.
Menachemmendel
Unique Hebrew name derived from 'Menachem' (comfort) and 'Mendel' (shortened form of Menahem), popularized by the Hasidic movement in 18th-century Eastern Europe, embodying hope, kindness, and compassion.
Menasha
Unique Native American name from the Ojibwe people, meaning "hill or high point," used as both a first and last name today.
Mendal
Rare Hebrew name meaning "judge," signifying wisdom and fairness.
Mendeecee
Rare American first name created by Mýa Harrison for her son, with no known meaning or historical significance beyond its unique origin story, possibly inspired by Jamaican music.
Mendeecees
Uncommon African American given name of Igbo origin, meaning 'to grow old peacefully' and 'beauty'.
Mendell
Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "comforter," associated with warmth and support, derived from the Hebrew word "Menachem.
Menelek
Ethiopian name derived from Emperor Menelik I, son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, meaning 'You have multiplied' in Amharic.
Meng
Ancient Chinese origin, meaning 'expansive' or 'vast', tracing back to the Xia Dynasty's prominent minister Meng Bennong.
Menphis
Rare yet notable given name of ancient Egyptian origin, derived from the historic city of Memphis, meaning 'balance' or 'equilibrium,' reflecting the harmonious union of Upper and Lower Egypt under King Menes.
Mensah
Ashanti Ghanaian name meaning 'born on Saturday' in the Akan language.
Menzo
Unique Dutch given name derived from the surname "Mensen", meaning "people" in English, without specific historical or symbolic significance.
Meraki
Modern Greek name coined by Elia Kazan, meaning "to do something with soul, creativity, or love".
Merald
Rare, unique name of unknown origin with no widely accepted meaning or history.