Updated October 2026
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Irish / Anglo-Norman surname
"son of Patrick"
A common surname in Ireland, often use as an anglicization of Mac Giolla Phádraig. This name could honor a Patrick. It's also a way to get to Fitz as a nickname.
Greek
"superior"
This Greek form of Aristotle is often used in Greece with nicknames like Aris, Aristos or Telis. Abroad, this variant could help separate the name from its heavy namesake, while still having a clear…
French
"Charles the Great"
The Old French name of the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814), which surprisingly remained in the Top 500 in France until the mid-20th century.
Igbo
"God has done something great"
Often shortened to Emeka, as in basketball player Emeka Okafor.
Polish, from Latin
"greatest"
The Polish form of Maximilian.
Latin
"good fortune"
One for the truly adventurous baby namers, or perhaps an unexpected middle name to liven up a more traditional first. But on trend short form Bo does make it feel a little more accessible.