boy names
By soccergirl48120
Updated Wed Dec 07 2022
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- Adam
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"son of the red earth"Description:
Adam -- a primal Old Testament name -- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is not as popular as it once was and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and Axel. Its most prominent current bearers include Adams Sandler, Levine, Brody and Driver -- who plays a character named Adam on Girls.
- Arlington
Origin:
English habitational surname, place nameMeaning:
"the noble's town"Description:
Similar in sound to Arlo, Remington, and Arthur, this surname style and place name could make a patriotic choice in the US, with its connections to Arlington National Cemetery. Given to 14 girls and 24 boys in 2023, it is making moves up the charts, albeit small ones.
- Asher
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fortunate, blessed, happy one"Description:
Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite.
- Ashton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"ash trees place"Description:
The recent ascent of this English surname is due to two things: the megapopular Ash beginning and TV/movie hottie Ashton Kutcher. The name peaked at Number 76 in 2004, a year after Ashton Kutcher's (both Christopher Ashton) hit TV show Punk'd made its debut.
- Beckett
Origin:
English and IrishMeaning:
"bee hive, little brook or bee cottage"Description:
Beckett is one of the big baby name hits of the decade.
- Brendan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"prince"Description:
According to Irish legend, Saint Brendan the Voyager was the first European to touch American soil, and his name has been established here for decades, peaking in the late 1990s.
- Brooklyn
Origin:
Place-name from DutchMeaning:
"marshland"Description:
It may be the hippest of hispter neighborhoods, but as a baby name Brooklyn is now on the decline: down from a peak of 120 births for boys in 1999, and over 7000 births for girls in 2011.
- Brooks
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"of the brook"Description:
A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image.
- Caden
Origin:
English, CelticMeaning:
"battle; round, barrel"Description:
Caden is a key member of the rhyming contingent that includes Aiden, Jayden, Kayden, Brayden et al. It may derive from the Celtic Cadan or Irish Cathán, both from the same root meaning "battle". It is also possible it comes from Cade, meaning "round" or "barrel".
- Caeden
Description:
Caeden is a masculine name of modern origin that emerged as a variant spelling of Caden, which itself began as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Cadáin. The name has gained popularity since the 1990s, particularly in English-speaking countries. With its contemporary feel and Celtic undertones, Caeden represents the trend toward surnames becoming first names. The alternate spelling with 'ae' gives it a distinctive appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation. Parents are often attracted to its strong sound and modern appeal combined with subtle traditional elements. Caeden belongs to the category of names ending in '-den' or '-dan' (like Jayden, Aiden) that became fashionable in recent decades. The name conveys a sense of strength and masculinity while remaining accessible and easy to pronounce.
- Caiden
Origin:
Variation of Caden/KadenMeaning:
"round or barrel; battle"Description:
A variation of the popular Caden, Kayden, Kaden, and so on, Caiden is in the US Top 500 and the UK Top 1000. When you combine all the spelling variations however, Caiden begins to feel and sound like a Top 20 choice in the States.
- Caius
Origin:
Variation of Gaius, LatinMeaning:
"rejoice"Description:
Caius is classical and serious but also has a simple, joyful quality. There was a third century pope named Caius, as well as an early Christian writer, several Shakespearean characters, and a Twilight vampire. We would pronounce the name to rhyme with eye-us though at Cambridge University in England, where it's the name of a college, it's pronounced keys.
- Carter
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"transporter of goods by cart"Description:
Carter has ranked in the Top 100 since the the turn of the millennium, but despite its recent popularity, it's not a trendy new name. In fact, Carter is one of those names that just misses ranking in the US Top 1000 for its entire 140+ year history.
- Cassius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"hollow"Description:
Cassius, a Shakespearean name rooted in antiquity, is trending in a major way. It's one of a raft of Cas-starting names for both boys and girls, including Caspian, Cassian, and Cassia, that are enjoying a new moiment in the sun.
- Chase
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"to hunt"Description:
Chase, with its sleek and ultraprosperous aura, is redolent of the worlds of high finance and international banking. Chase has been well used during the last few decades, seen as a character on 24 and on several young-audience shows.
- Collen
Description:
Collen is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Colin (derived from the Greek name Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people') or a masculine form of Colleen (from the Irish word 'cailín' meaning 'girl'). In some cases, it could relate to the Old English word 'col' meaning 'coal' or 'dark-featured.' The name remains uncommon in most English-speaking countries, generally overshadowed by the more popular spelling Colin. The double 'l' gives Collen a distinctive look while maintaining familiar pronunciation. Though rare, the name has appeared consistently but sparingly throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Collen has a gentle yet masculine quality, with its soft sounds balanced by its traditional male name structure, making it appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet somewhat uncommon.
- Conrad
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave counsel"Description:
Conrad has a somewhat intellectual masculine image, a solid name that has been consistently on the popularity lists, especially well used in the 1920s and 30s, and given a pop of rock energy by the Elvis-like character of Conrad Birdie in Bye, Bye, Birdie--("We love you Conrad, oh yes we do!").
- Cullen
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"holly tree"Description:
Cullen is an appealing Irish surname name that upped its cool factor considerably when it became the Twilight family name of Edward et al. It's considerably less popular than it was at its peak in 2010, but is still widely used.
- Dawsen
Description:
Dawsen is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variation of the surname Dawson, which itself means 'son of David.' This trend of transforming surnames into first names became increasingly popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The alternative spelling with 'en' instead of 'on' gives the name a contemporary feel while maintaining its connection to the more traditional form. Dawsen gained some recognition following the popularity of the TV show 'Dawson's Creek,' which premiered in 1998. The name conveys a strong, modern image with hints of both sophistication and approachability. While not among the most common names, Dawsen appeals to parents seeking a masculine-sounding name that feels both familiar and distinctive.
- Dawson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of David"Description:
Dawson was scarcely heard as a first name before the debut of Dawson's Creek in 1998, at which point it leaped up more than 550 places in one year. The character Dawson Leery, played by James Van Der Beek, was a teen favorite until the show's demise in 2003.