By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Maco is a concise masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Latin 'Macus,' a Roman family name, or have connections to Japanese origins where it can mean 'truth' or…
Hebrew
"fortress, strength"
Maoz is a symbolic name given to boys born at Hannukah because of the song "Maoz Tzur," "Rock of Ages," which is sung at that time.
Marq is a streamlined, modern variation of Mark or Marcus, names with ancient Roman origins meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war) or 'warlike.' This simplified spelling emerged in the…
Marv is a diminutive form of Marvin, which derived from the Old English name Mærwine, meaning 'famous friend.' It combines the elements 'mær' (famous) and 'wine' (friend). As a standalone name, Marv…
Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
"twin"
Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
Mazo is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish, 'mazo' means 'mallet' or 'sledgehammer,' suggesting strength and impact. The name may also have Japanese connections,…
Mata is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins, appearing in multiple traditions worldwide. In Sanskrit, it means 'mother' or can relate to wisdom and knowledge. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive…
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
Maxy is a masculine name that can function as a diminutive of Maxwell or Maximilian, both strong traditional names with rich histories. Maxwell has Scottish origins meaning 'Mack's stream' or 'Mack's…
Irish place-name
"yew-tree plain"
When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
English
"from the meadow"
Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.
Meed is an uncommon masculine name with English origins. It likely derives from the Old English word 'mēd' meaning 'reward' or 'payment.' The name may also be a variant spelling of the surname Mead,…
Meid is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Middle English or Germanic roots, potentially related to words meaning "maiden" or "young person." Alternatively,…
Mayr is a masculine name with Germanic and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the German surname 'Meier' or 'Meyer,' which historically referred to a high-ranking peasant who supervised the…
Diminutive of Mercury, Roman mythological name
Merc has been introduced to the American public by the network executive character on Showtime's Episodes, and is a contemporary-sounding short form of the Roman god and planet name Mercury. Mercury,…
Merv is a masculine name that typically serves as a shortened form of Mervyn, which has Welsh origins meaning 'sea hill' or possibly Celtic roots meaning 'mariner.' The name gained some recognition…
Dutch, diminutive of Bartholomeus
"son of the earth"
Apt choice for an architect's child, honoring German-born Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a central figure in modern design, and universally referred to as Mies.
Milt is traditionally a diminutive form of Milton, which originated as an English surname derived from "mill town." As a standalone given name, Milt gained modest usage in the early to mid-20th…
Moor is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and geographical origins. Historically, it referred to a person who lived near or came from moorlands – open, uncultivated upland areas. The name also has…
Motl is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, typically used as a diminutive form of Mordecai (Hebrew for 'warrior'). The name gained literary recognition through the character Motl in Sholem…
