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Marion
French derivative of Mary
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Fun fact: Marion was the birth name of movie star John Wayne. Although commonly thought of as a female name today, it was actually more popular for boys until the late 19th century, and was given to…
Markus
German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of Mark
The K may be trendy, but this spelling variation is much less popular than Marcus.
Marlowe
Variation of Marlow, English
"driftwood"
While Marlowe (and Marlow and Marlo) are surname names that are not intrinsically or traditionally gendered and so in theory work equally well for boys and girls. About 10 percent of the babies named…
Marmaduke
Irish
"devotee of Maedoc"
One of the ultimate teasable names, an Irish saint's name now associated with the oversized comic-strip dog. Scottish adventurer Bear (born Edward) Grylls took up the challenge when he used it for…
Marsh
English nature name
Soft and mellifluous nature-surname name, situated miles away from the dated Marshall.
Matej
Slovak, Slovene, and Croatian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
Central European form of Matthew.
Matevž
Slovene variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
A classic Slovene choice.
Matheiu
Matheiu is a French variant of Matthew, though less common than the standard French spelling Matthieu. The name derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift of Yahweh.'…
Matic
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
Matija
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Maurice
English and French from Latin
"dark-skinned"
In the USA, Maurice was in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century; since 1990, however, it has been on a slow and steady decline. This name has the potential for some old-school cute nicknames such…
Maxence
French form of Latin Maximus
"greatest"
A cute and fresh way to get to Max, this was the name of a sixth century saint. Maxence is a Top 100 boys' name in France, but largely unknown in the US where it is given to only a handful of baby…
Maximilien
French, from Latin
"greatest"
Like Maximilian, but with an attractive French twist.
Mcarthur
Scottish
"son of Arthur"
The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is one of the most popular. Though outside the U.S. Top 1000, it's among the fastest rising names for boys . And why not?…
Mehtab
Urdu and Punjabi for of Mahtab, Persian
"moonlight"
A unisex name with a beautiful and luminous meaning, Mehtab was one of the fastest rising names for boys in England and Wales in 2023. It derives from Mahtab, a Persian name predominantly used for…
Mekhi
Derivation and meaning unknown
Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.
Mercury
Latin
"Roman messenger god"
Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman…
Meridian
Latin
"midday / pinnacle"
In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association…
Merlin
Welsh
"sea fortress"
This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin…
Merrick
German, Welsh
"fame, power, ruler; dark-skinned"
Maverick meets Merritt in this strong sounding choice, which has its origins in Welsh, German, and Scottish. Notably borne by dancer Merrick Hanna, comedian and presenter Merrick Watts, and by…