These are the 100 most popular boy names in the United States, ranked by SSA data. Each name links to a full page with meaning, origin, pronunciation, and mockery risk analysis.
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strong-willed warrior
Irishmotion, wandering
Hebrewolive tree
Englishdivine gift
Englishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishgift of Yahweh
Spanishthe Lord is my God
Hebrewfrom Lucania
Englishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishson of the south
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishfrom Sebastia
Englishsupplanter
Englishdivine judge
Englishname of God
Englishwho resembles God
Englishpermanent, long-lived
Englishfortunate, prosperous
JewishYahweh is gracious
Englishson of Hudd
Americanman from Lucania
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishthe Lord is my God
Greekyoung warrior
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea
WelshSaint James
Spanishyouthful, downy-bearded
Latinbeloved, dear
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewman from Lucania
Greekson of Jack
Englishindependent thinker, non-conformist
Americansoldier, warrior
Englishbrave in war
EnglishTwin
EnglishHe will laugh; laughter
EnglishSupplanter; one who follows at the heel
EnglishStone worker; one who builds with stone
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
EnglishPriceless; of inestimable worth
EnglishOne who transports goods by cart; cart driver
EnglishLittle hollow; from the little hollow place
ScottishLittle fire; born of fire
IrishFrom the English surname 'son of the grieve (es...
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
EnglishFrom the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...
Englishfree man
Englishcitizen of Rome, Roman
Latinthe Lord heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
Hebrewsupplanter
Brazilian Portuguesethe Lord saves
Hebrewmay God deliver
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
EnglishGod has heard
Americanblessed
Englishone who carries Christ in heart
Greekhe gave
Hebrewmessenger
Spanishchampion, famous one
Irishwayside land, roadside settlement
Americancrooked river, winding stream
Scottishone who lives near a brook
Americanmanly, brave
Greekhandsome, beautiful
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanlittle red-haired one
Irishfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latinlake colony, settlement by the pool
Americanruler of the estate
ItalianGod is gracious
Scottishsea
Hawaiianfollower of Christ
Englishfather of peace
Swedishmountain of strength; exalted
Englishgift of God
Englishof the forest
Englishcloth walker, one who treads cloth
EnglishGod has given
Englishbrave as a lion
Italianbrave boar
Englishwho is like God?
Englishlittle king
Irishgreat, magnificent
Englishstranger, foreigner
Irishbright fame
EnglishGod will increase
Spanishascended, high
HebrewGod will uplift, exalt
Hebrewlight, illumination
Croatianprince, commander
ArabicGod is gracious (via Jack, from John)
Americankeeper of the game preserve
Englishfrom the coal settlement or dark town
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englishman, mankind, human
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