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SSA Top 1000: Boy Names Ranked #1000
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Desean
Desean appears to be a modern variant spelling of DeSean or De'Sean, which combines the French prefix 'De' (meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'Sean,' the Irish form of John (meaning 'God is gracious').…
Donavon
Donavon is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Donovan. The original name derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Donndubháin,' meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,'…
Early
Diminutive of Earl, English, or word name
"nobleman, warrior; early"
Early is a word-turned-name, pleasantly suggesting the start of a bright new day. Of the new word and day names, Early is one of the best. Early James is the stage name of singer-songwriter Fredrick…
Einar
Old Norse
"bold warrior"
With Norse (and pseudo-Norse) names such as Thor, Odin and Magnus growing in popularity, this one, which refers to warriors destined for Valhalla on account of their bravery, might have some appeal…
Enrico
Italian variation of Henry
One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.
Evelyn
English
"desired; or water, island"
Renowned English author Evelyn Waugh pronounced his name "EEV-lin" (fun fact: his first wife, also named Evelyn, was referred to as "She-velyn"). But "EV-uh-lin" also works, and is probably the most…
Finis
Finis is a masculine name derived from the Latin word meaning 'end,' 'boundary,' or 'conclusion.' Historically, this name was sometimes given to a final child in a family, signifying that parents did…
Flem
Flem is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as a short form of Fleming, a surname referring to someone from Flanders (a region spanning parts of Belgium, France, and the…
Furman
Variation of Fermin, Basque, Spanish
"strong"
Furman is a surname-y spin on the Basque saint's name Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona, where Hemingway famously ran with the bulls.
Genaro
Genaro is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Latin 'Januarius,' meaning 'of January' or 'dedicated to Janus,' the Roman god of doorways, transitions, and new…
Gonzalo
Spanish from German
"saved from combat"
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
Gustave
Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The…
Handy
English
"useful"
Handy was once an English nickname, given to someone who was useful and skilled. It has a similar vibe to Curley, Doc, Dusty, and Muley, wordy nicknames that you might find in a John Steinbeck novel.
Harrell
Hebrew
"God's mount"
While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.
Heather
English botanical name
"small shrub"
This flower name was one of the most popular in her class in the seventies and eighties, a fact reflected in the 1989 movie Heathers , in which every snobby girl in the high school clique bears the…
Henery
Spelling variation of Henry
Heriberto
Heriberto is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine name derived from the Germanic name Herbert, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The name…
Hershell
Hershell is a masculine name of Germanic origin, considered a variant spelling of Herschel. The name ultimately derives from the Yiddish 'Hershel,' a diminutive of 'Hersh' (deer), or from the German…
Hughie
Diminutive of Hugh, English
"mind, interllect"
Clunky and distinctive in appearance but charming and gentle in sound, Hughie might appeal to fans of Rudy, Louie, and Augie. Ultimately derived from the Germanic Hugo, it has cool and thoughtful…
Isaak
Variation of Isaac
Cool spelling of the venerable Isaac used in several different cultures.