Baby Boy #4

Possible names for our 4th son.
  1. Conor
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Connor, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "lover of hounds"
    • Description:

      Conor's more popular brother name Connor has been in the Top 100 for long enough that both are ready to make way for a new generation of Irish boys' names.
  2. Henry
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
    • Description:

      Henry is back. The classic Henry climbed back onto the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and now stands at Number 8.
  3. Jed
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jedidiah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"
    • Description:

      Cowboyish short form that's both macho and cool. Got prime time exposure on The West Wing.
  4. Jaeger
    • Neo
      • Origin:

        Latin or Tswana
      • Meaning:

        "new or gift"
      • Description:

        This nouveau name of Keanu Reeves's character in The Matrix has not enjoyed the same burst of popularity as its female counterpart, Trinity, but it definitely sounds, well, newer. Neo Rauch is an interesting contemporary German artist.
    • Reef
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Meaning:

        "ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"
      • Description:

        Reef is an uncommon nature name with mainstream potential. Its laidback, beach-y vibe makes it a perfect choice for ocean lovers.
    • Sage
      • Origin:

        Herb name and also Latin
      • Meaning:

        "wise and knowing"
      • Description:

        A modern, multifaceted name, Sage is short, sweet, and strong. A unisex possibility, it is also a virtuous word name associated with wisdom, and a nature name linked to a fragrant herb.
    • Storm
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Windswept and dramatic, but perhaps asking for trouble. Quite popular in Denmark and Sweden, where it derives from Stromr, which is a fairly common surname. Storm Thorgerson is a famous bearer of the name - he designed iconic album covers for Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, the Cranberries, Anthrax, and Pink Floyd.