Male names most popular from last year.

American variant of the Hebrew name Kalev, meaning "bold" or "wholehearted," and signifying courage and determination.

Arabic name derived from 'shaykh', meaning 'chief' or 'leader', reflecting its historical association with respected community leaders in Islamic cultures.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'conscious' or 'aware', derived from the word 'chetana'. It is associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology and has been passed down through generations.

Distinctive Greek name meaning 'anointed one'.

Spanish origin given name meaning 'from the family/village of Cisco', popularized in the U.S. by musical duo The Cisco Brothers.

Latin-origin name meaning "steadfast," popularized during the Roman Empire and notable among Visigoths; Constantine the Great was its most famous bearer.

Rare, unique name of unknown origin, primarily used in French-speaking countries with no widely accepted meaning or etymology.

Rare but notable masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'raven' and associated with intelligence, wisdom, adaptability, and strength throughout history.

Rare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic "Am Cuilinn," meaning "of Cullin," likely referring to someone from the Cuillin region on the Isle of Skye.

Intriguing unisex given name of unknown origin, popularized recently for its unique sound and spelling despite lacking definitive cultural or historical roots, inviting individuals to assign personal meaning to it.

Unique Scottish name derived from the Gaelic phrase "da eamhan", meaning "having no fear".

Ethiopian name derived from Amharic, meaning "strength" or "power".

Unique, powerful Swahili name meaning 'strong-willed'.

Distinctive and uncommon given name of Native American origin, derived from the Sioux tribe's word "Dakota," meaning "friend" or "allies." It has gained popularity outside its Native American roots in recent decades but remains relatively uncommon.

Spanish origin name, derived from Damian which means 'to tame' or 'subdue'. It gained popularity through the character Damari in the TV series "Sleeper Cell", but has since become an independent, unique choice for boys despite being relatively uncommon.

German origin, meaning 'man' or 'human being', derived from the Old High German word "mann". It was once considered a strong and powerful name for boys in ancient Germany, but has since become more gender-neutral. Today, it's a unique and meaningful choice for both boys and girls worldwide.

Italian name of Latin origin meaning "to tame" or "to subdue," associated with several historic saints including Damian of Molokai and Damian of Pavia.

Uncommon African name derived from Swahili, meaning "to keep safe" or "protected by God.

Persian name derived from "davar," meaning "word" or "speech." It signifies eloquence, wisdom, and intelligence.

Unique Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse 'dags' meaning 'day', and '-sen' signifying 'son of'.

African American given name derived from "Day" (light/sun) and "Shawn" (God is gracious), conveying strong meanings of life, energy, warmth, and divine favor.

Uncommon Italian given name derived from "dente," meaning tooth, symbolizing strength and power.

Rare Portuguese given name meaning 'god' or 'beloved', derived from the name David.

Rare Greek name derived from 'dakryos', meaning tears or sorrowful, but symbolizing depth and empathy rather than sadness.

Rare English male given name derived from Old English Æðelbeorht, meaning "noble and bright".

South Sudanese origin meaning 'strong' or 'powerful', traditionally given to males during times of adversity by the Dinka ethnic group.

Brazilian boy's name derived from the Portuguese word "deniz," meaning "of the sea." It gained popularity through footballer Denílson de Oliveira but remains uncommon outside Brazil.

English given name derived from the Old English 'doege', meaning 'lead' or 'to lead', and also associated with the verb 'dodge'. It has been used as a first name for centuries in England and other English-speaking countries.

Modern American name derived from the Old Norse 'Þórsteinn', meaning 'stone of Thor'. Though rare, it's seen as a unique variant of Dustin.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, translating to "one who comes to follow" or "one who obeys what has been said," reflecting the importance of adhering to cultural norms in Yoruba tradition.

Finnish name derived from Old Norse 'Eir', meaning 'protector' or 'warrior', traditionally used among Finnish families and popularized during the 19th century national romanticism movement.

Distinctive Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse 'Ívarr', meaning 'bow' or 'archer', associated with skilled Viking archery and legendary warrior Ivar the Boneless.

Hebrew name derived from 'Eliyakim', meaning 'God will establish'. It is biblically significant, held by King Hezekiah and later prominent Jewish sage Eliakim ben Hillel.

Hebrew unisex name meaning "God is my Lord" or "I am my God's sacrifice," worn by one of King David's warriors in the Bible.

Unique Greek name derived from 'Elysium', the paradise of heroic souls in ancient Greek mythology. It signifies perfection, tranquility, and happiness. Though rare historically, this captivating name has gained recent popularity due to its profound meaning and symbolism of eternal bliss.

Uncommon yet profound name of Igbo origin (Nigeria), meaning 'arrival' or 'to come', symbolizing joyous celebration upon a baby's birth.

African name of Shona origin, translating to "the sun is rising" or "the dawn".

Albanian boy's name meaning "cloud".

Hebrew name derived from the word 'aron', meaning 'fighting'. It is associated with Aaron, Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel, signifying leadership and wisdom.

Escarno is a unique Spanish-Basque name derived from "eski", meaning "cheek" or "jaw", with "-nor" signifying place of origin. It's thought to symbolize strength or power, or reference one's roots.