Baby Mabry #3 Boy Names

As trendy as the chic Colorado ski resort, with a hint of whimsy from the shimmering trees, Aspen has been climbing the charts for boys since the early 90s. While it has always been more popular for girls, it could work for a boy too.

Atlas is one of those names that was previously thought too powerful for a baby boy, who would have to be strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders. Now Atlas has joined the pantheon of Greek and Roman god and goddess names in the realm of possibility, along with Mars, Zeus and Apollo.

Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.

Ellis is a former Old Man Name turned gender-neutral choice for the 21st century. It's one of the less used names in the currently popular El-family.

Honest and sincere, laid-back and creative, Emmet is a male cognate of the megapopular Emma and Emily, but the more common spelling is Emmett. Emmet dropped off the US Top 1000 in 1934 and reentered the list in 2014; Emmett, on the other hand, has never been off the charts.

Merrill is a unisex name with Anglo-Saxon origins, though it's more commonly used for males. Derived from the Old English surname Muriel, which combines elements meaning "famous" and "sea." Alternatively, it may come from Murrell, a diminutive of Moore meaning "marshy land." Merrill gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s and 1940s. While its usage has declined since then, it maintains a classic, distinguished quality. The name is often associated with intellectualism and professionalism, perhaps bolstered by its connection to the financial firm Merrill Lynch. Though relatively uncommon today, Merrill offers a sophisticated option with historical depth.

Oliver is an international star, ranking near the top of the charts throughout the English-speaking world and in a host of European and Latin American countries, from Norway to Chile, Slovenia to Switzerland. Why? Because Oliver is energetic and good-natured, stylish but classic, with a meaning symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

Reeve is cool and dignified, sophisticated and modern — an excellent combination of assets, and a name being seen as a more masculine and distinctive alternative to Reese.