Male names most popular from last year.
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DESMOND
MasculineIrish name derived from the Gaelic word "Dubhslaine," meaning "dark chieftain.
ROYAL
MasculineUnisex given name of English origin, derived from the word 'royal', meaning connected with a king or queen's power. It gained popularity in the United States, associated with grandeur and elegance.
STERLING
MasculineEnglish name derived from "stereling," meaning "little star." Its popularity has surged recently, carrying a positive connotation of light and brightness. Historically used as a surname, it gained traction as a given name during the Victorian era and continues to be beloved worldwide today.
MARIO
MasculineItalian name derived from Latin Marius, meaning "warlike" or "masculine", often given to honor warrior ancestors or express hope for military success.
KYLO
MasculineDistinctive male given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient surname 'O'Kelly', meaning 'descendant of Kelly', and translating to 'bright-headed' or 'comely-haired'.
SERGIO
MasculineItalian and Spanish name derived from Latin "Servius", meaning "to serve" or "guard".
JAKE
MasculineAmerican boy's name, derived from Jacob, meaning "held by the heel" in Hebrew, reflecting its biblical origin as the name of the clever son of Isaac and Rebecca. It signifies strength, courage, and independence, making it a popular choice among parents across different backgrounds.
KASHTON
MasculineModern American name created by combining elements from Casper and Ashton; its meaning could signify "treasure from the ash tree town.
SHEPHERD
MasculineEnglish name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning 'shepherd' or 'farmer'.
FRANKLIN
MasculineEnglish name derived from Middle English Franklyn, meaning 'from the free land'.
IBRAHIM
MasculineArabic name meaning 'father of many', derived from the Semitic root verb 'hrb'. It's revered in Islamic tradition as the prophet and patriarch of Arab people.
ARES
MasculineGreek name meaning 'ruiner' or 'destroyer', originating from 'archein', which means 'to begin' or 'to lead'. It was associated with the god of war in Greek mythology.
KODA
MasculineNative American name from the Sioux tribe meaning "friend" or "companion".
LAWSON
MasculineEnglish given name derived from the surname Lawson, which originally referred to law enforcers or bailiffs. It can also mean 'son of someone who lives on a hill', tracing back to Old English roots. Popularized as a given name in the late 19th century, Lawson is now considered unisex and has been used in various literary works and popular culture.
HUGO
MasculineHugo: German origin meaning 'heart'; popular boy's name associated with courage & charm.
KYLE
MasculineScottish surname turned unisex given name, meaning "narrow" or "slender". It gained popularity in the US during the mid-20th century and has been borne by notable figures like actors Kyle MacLachlan and Kyle Chandler.
KYSON
MasculineUnique American name of Greek origin, derived from "Xystus," meaning "graceful.
KOBE
MasculineThe name Kobe originates from Japan and means "victory" or "be triumphant," derived from the traditional Japanese dance celebrating victory. It gained global popularity due to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who was named after the city where his parents met while serving in Japan's navy.
PEDRO
MasculineClassic Spanish name derived from 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It originated from the Greek word 'Petros' and was given to Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles. Popular since at least the 12th century in Spain, Pedro symbolizes strength and stability. Now globally recognized, it remains a popular choice for baby boys regardless of religious affiliation. Notable figures named Pedro include Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral and American actor Pedro Pascal.
SANTINO
MasculineItalian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "santus," meaning holy or saintly.
WILDER
MasculineAmerican given name of English origin, derived from the occupational or topographical surname Wilder, meaning 'wild animal keeper' or 'dweller near a wild area'. It gained popularity as a first name in America with no widely accepted meaning, but often associated with wildness or untamed qualities.
SAGE
MasculineEnglish origin, meaning "wise" or "herbalist", derived from the Latin word "salvia" referring to sage herb. It has been used as a unisex given name since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
RAIDEN
MasculineJapanese name meaning "Thunder's Origin" or "Source of Thunder.
DAMON
MasculineGreek name meaning "to tame," popularized by Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
NASIR
MasculineArabic name meaning 'helper' or 'assistant', popular among Muslims due to its historical significance and appealing phonetics.
SEAN
MasculineIrish male name derived from Ó Séaghdha, meaning "descendant of Seán", which itself means "God is gracious".
FORREST
MasculineEnglish given name of Scottish origin meaning 'great wood' or 'large forest'.
KIAN
MasculineKian is of Irish origin, derived from the ancient name Cían, once borne by early kings and warriors. Its meaning, "ancient" or "enduring," reflects this historic association. Once popular in Ireland, Kian regained global popularity in recent decades.
REED
MasculineEnglish surname derived from the Middle English word 'reed', referring to the marsh plant used for making pens and musical instruments. It was originally given as an occupational name to someone who worked with reeds or lived near a reed-bed.
TANNER
MasculineAmerican given name derived from an occupational surname for tanners, those who process animal hides into leather. The Middle English word 'taner' means "one who tans".
JALEN
MasculineAmerican name derived from Jamal ("beauty") and Jaylen (variant of Jason, "healer"). It gained popularity in the 1990s and has been one of the top 500 boys' names since 2000.
APOLLO
MasculineGreek-origin male name derived from the god of light, truth, prophecy, music, poetry, and arts in Greek mythology.
ZAYNE
MasculineUncommon yet appealing unisex name derived from Arabic, meaning "beauty" or "adornment".
NEHEMIAH
MasculineHebrew name meaning "Yahweh comforts," derived from "nehama" (comfort) and "yah" (the Lord).
EDGAR
MasculineEnglish name of Old Germanic origin, translating to "wealthy spear", brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century and popularized during King Edgar's reign.
JOHNNY
MasculineDiminutive of Jonathan, originating from Hebrew and meaning "gift from God," popular throughout history, particularly in English-speaking countries.
CLARK
MasculineAmerican given name derived from the English surname Clarke, which means "priest" in Old English.
EDEN
MasculineHebrew unisex name meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight', derived from the biblical Garden of Eden.
GUNNER
MasculineStrong American masculine name derived from the occupational surname 'Gunner', historically given to those operating military weapons, reflecting its commanding presence.
ISAIAS
MasculineHebrew boys' name derived from Isaiah, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," reflecting its biblical origins as the name of an influential Old Testament prophet.