Boy Names 2015

  1. Alamo
    • Origin:

      Place-name, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "poplar tree"
    • Description:

      The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
  2. Aleksandr
    • Origin:

      Russian; Armenian, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      A form of Alexander commonly used in Russia, Armenia, Estonia and Kazakhstan.
  3. Anselm
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "with divine protection"
    • Description:

      A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
  4. ANTHEM
    • Asa
      • Origin:

        Hebrew; Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "healer; born in the morning"
      • Description:

        A short but strong biblical name with multicultural appeal, Asa is enjoying new visibility thanks to hot young actor Asa Butterfield of Hugo fame.
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        • Basie
          • Origin:

            Scottish surname, meaning unknown
          • Description:

            Basie is a fabulous jazz name to honor the Count, whose birth name was William, the influential pianist, organist, bandleader and composer who led his band for almost fifty years.
        • Bode
          • Origin:

            German, Yoruba
          • Meaning:

            "order, command; return"
          • Description:

            Bode is a short and sharp name that has been on and off the US charts since the mid-2000s. Similar to on-trend choices such as Brooks, Beau, Boone, Brody, and Bodhi, Bode suffers a little, perhaps because it might be read as the word "bode" , as in "that doesn't bode well", and because it has several acceptable pronunciations.
        • Boden
          • Origin:

            English or German surname
          • Meaning:

            "hill shaped like a bow or floor"
          • Description:

            Boden is most often inspired by the clothing catalog of the same name, and it feels like an appropriate first name for boys because of its stylish two-syllable -n ending rhythm, a la Logan, Mason, Owen, and other trendy choices. While Boden or Bowden is a fairly common English surname, in German it is the everyday name for "floor". Boden entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. You might also consider Bowen, Bode, Bodhi, and Bowie.
        • Bogart
          • Origin:

            Dutch surname
          • Meaning:

            "orchard"
          • Description:

            What it really means: you're a "Casablanca" fan.
        • Brody
          • Origin:

            Irish, English, and Scottish
          • Meaning:

            "broad eye or broad island"
          • Description:

            The energetic Brody is a name that claims different meanings and origins depending on whether you're looking at its Irish, Scottish, or English history -- and Eastern Europeans claim a version too. An alternate spelling is Brodie.
        • Calloway
          • Origin:

            English from Latin
          • Meaning:

            "pebbly place"
          • Description:

            Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of American Jive," Cab Calloway.
        • Callum
          • Origin:

            Scottish form of Columba, Latin
          • Meaning:

            "dove"
          • Description:

            Callum, a charming Scottish name high on the list in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is rising through the ranks in the US now too. And it comes complete with the easy nickname Cal.
        • Coltrane
          • Origin:

            Irish surname
          • Meaning:

            "descendant of Coltarán"
          • Description:

            The great sax player John Coltrane could be a cool naming inspiration for a jazz fan.
        • Cruz
          • Origin:

            Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "cross"
          • Description:

            For a single-syllable Latino surname, this new popular kid on the block packs a lot of energy and charm and is one of the most stylish Spanish names for boys in general use today. Victoria and David Beckham named their third son Cruz, following Brooklyn and Romeo, and it was also picked up on by tennis star Lleyton Hewitt for his son. Other parents may prize its Christian associations.
        • Dax
          • Origin:

            French place-name
          • Description:

            The appealingly energetic Dax, with its trendy X-ending, re-entered the Top 1000 in 2007. Its somewhat sci-fi vibe emanates from his appearance as a fictional being in the Star Trek universe, seen on the TV show "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." The Power Rangers character Dax Lo was the Blue Ranger.
        • Eamon
          • Origin:

            Irish variation of Edmund
          • Meaning:

            "wealthy protector"
          • Description:

            Eamon is one of the traditional Irish names that has not yet emigrated to the US. This Irish name pronounced ay-mon was popularized by early president of the independent republic Eamon de Valera (birth name George), who was born in the United States to an Irish mother and a Cuban father. Eamon definitely has possibilities as a successor to the epidemically popular Aidan/Aiden.
        • Elias
          • Origin:

            Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "Yahweh is God"
          • Description:

            Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.
        • Ellington
          • Origin:

            English place-name and surname
          • Meaning:

            "Ellis's town"
          • Description:

            Ellington is a swinging musical name, evoking the jazzy and elegant persona of the Duke (born Edward Kennedy Ellington). While that reference may seem to make Ellington a male name, it is also occasionally used for girls.