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Milo

Latin and Old German

"soldier or merciful"

Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles , meaning "soldier." However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the…

Marcus

Latin

"warlike"

Though ancient, Marcus now sounds more current than Mark, in tune with today's trend towards us-ending Latinate names. Marcus, which is thought to be related to Mars, the god of war, was commonplace…

Maximus

Latin

"greatest"

The powerful name of the powerful character played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator first appeared on the popularity charts that same year. Max to the max. One time considered a "too much…

Moses

Egyptian

"delivered from the water"

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's choice of this white-bearded Old Testament name helped bring it into the modern age, along with brethren Elijah, Isaiah and Isaac. User-friendly nicknames include…

Maximo

Spanish variation of Maximus, Latin

"greatest"

With the ubiquitous Max heard at every playground across the US, international versions have been gaining traction in an attempt to provide a fresh avenue to the highly sought nickname. This Spanish…

Magnus

Scandinavian from Latin

"greatest"

Magnus is a Latin name, literally meaning "greatest," that has a Scandinavian feel. It dates back to Charlemagne being called Carolus Magnus, or Charles the Great. Norwegian king Magnus I, named…

Macon

French place-name

What with Mason scooting up the charts, this attractive place-name, with its thick Georgia accent, could make a more distinctive alternative. Macon has played major roles in two novels, Anne Tyler's…

Maddock

Maddock is a masculine name of Welsh origin derived from the Welsh name 'Madoc,' meaning 'fortunate' or 'beneficent.' Historically, it was more common as a surname but has recently gained some…

Madoc

Welsh

"fortunate, benefactor's son"

Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and…

Madok

Madok is a rare masculine name with potential roots in various cultures. It may be connected to the Welsh name Madoc, believed to derive from the Welsh element 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good'.…

Markus

German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of Mark

The K may be trendy, but this spelling variation is much less popular than Marcus.

Marx

German philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx will be most people's immediate association with this uncommon name. The author of The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital is widely…

Maxim

French variation of Maximus

"greatest"

Although often connected to the men's magazine title, Maxim is a chic and powerful name for a little boy. It's proving moderately popular too, having been in the Top 1000 in the US since the year…

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…

Merritt

English surname

"boundary gate"

Merritt is an old-style surname name that could be seen as a positive virtue name. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th century for boys, reaching the Top 400 in 1899, and is notable today for…