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SSA Top 1000: Boy Names Ranked #1000
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Arvil
Arvil is a masculine name with possible roots in several traditions. It may be a variation of Arvil, which itself could derive from Old Norse elements meaning "eagle" and "wolf," symbolizing strength…
Baron
English word name
"a lord of the realm"
If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
Basil
Greek
"royal"
Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class…
Benito
Benito is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Benedictus,' meaning 'blessed.' It's essentially the diminutive form of 'Benedicto' in Spanish. The name carries…
Boris
Slavic
"to fight"
Boris is one of the old Russian names being revived by chic Europeans; it hasn't quite made a comeback yet in the U.S., but it does have potential. For a long time the name has been associated with…
Brennan
Irish
"descendent of the sad one"
Brennan is a winning Irish surname name, more modern than Brian or Brendan, more unusual than Conor and Aidan. The only possible problem with Brennan: people might think you're saying Brendan.…
Brown
Color and surname
Most color names, like Scarlet and Violet, are definitely female, but not this one. Brown is as rich and warm as the tone it denotes, though we must admit the Italian version Bruno has more spark and…
Burnice
Burnice is a masculine name variant of the more common Bernice, which derives from Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bringing victory.' This spelling with 'u' instead of 'e' gives the name a distinctive…
Chalmer
Scottish variation of Chambers, English
"royal official, servant of an official"
A surname style name, Chalmer is a form of Chambers, with the alteration in spelling likely emerging due to regional dialects. It featured in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century.
Chuck
Diminutive of Charles
So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
Claudio
Italian, Spanish
"lame; enclosure"
Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, , Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing . While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged meaning,…
Cloyd
Cloyd is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely derived as a variant of 'Claude,' which comes from the Latin 'Claudius' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' The name has a distinctive sound that…
Coley
English
"people of victory; dark, black, coal"
An intriguing way to honor a Nicholas, an alternative to Colton, Colby, or Callum, and a rare last-name style choice, Coley may be one to consider. Country singer Cooper Alan and his wife Hally chose…
Curley
Curley is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before transitioning to occasional use as a given name. It derives from the Middle English word 'crul' meaning 'curly,'…
Cyril
Greek
"lordly"
A British-accented Greek name with an intellectual image that has been off the U.S. charts since 1966, but was a Top 300 name at the turn of the last century. We have the feeling Cyril's ready for a…
Darien
Spelling variation of Darian
"rich, kingly"
The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing…
Deante
Deante is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Dante or Deon, or possibly as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with another name element. The 'De-' prefix appears…
Dedrick
German, variation of Derek
"the people's ruler"
This name is related to Derek and Dietrich, either of which would be preferable.
Deonta
Deonta is a masculine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be connected to other names beginning with 'De-' (a common…
Deric
Deric is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, which ultimately derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'people's ruler.' This streamlined spelling offers…