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Classic Boy Names

A
15 of 72 names
Aaren
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Aaron
Biblical / Hebrew · Mountain of Strength
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Acie
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble or of noble birth.
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Adam
Biblical / Hebrew / Amish / Czech · Man
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Adolph
English · Noble wolf
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Aime
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Beloved, loved, adored, cherished, esteemed.
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Akeem
AfricanAmerican / Arabic · Knowledgeable, Wise
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Al
English · Unclear
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Alan
Celtic / Breton · Handsome, harmony
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Alane
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Precious, elegant, graceful, serene, serene.
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Albert
Germanic · Noble and bright, noble brightness
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Alberto
Germanic / Spanish · Noble and bright, noble brightness
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Alec
Greek · Defender of men, protector
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Alex
Greek · Defender
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Alexander
Dutch / Greek / Germanic / Bulgarian · Defender of Man
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B
15 of 60 names
Babygirl
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Endearing name for a female.
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Bao
Chinese · Treasure, jewel
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Bari
Modern American · Gifted, Exalted, Respected, Selective, Sailing
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Barney
English / Hebrew · The Son of Encouragement
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Barry
Irish Gaelic / Welsh · Spear, sharp, fair-haired one
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Bart
Dutch / Greek / Hebrew · Rich In Land
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Basil
English / Greek / Latin · Imperial, Monarchic or Royal
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Bebe
Modern American · Toy; delight; lady of the house; life
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Bee
English / Latin · Voyager
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Ben
English / Hebrew · Right Hand's Son
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Benito
Latin / Spanish · Blessed, well-spoken of
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Benjamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favoured son
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Benjamine
Modern American · Son of the right hand.
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Bennie
Hebrew · Son of the right hand / blessed
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Benny
Hebrew · Son of the right hand / blessed
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C
15 of 67 names
Calvin
English / French · Little Bald One
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Cameo
Modern American · Short appearance or feature.
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Camry
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Vehicle driven during aging vacation
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Carl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Carlis
Modern American · Strong, courageous, independent, ambitious, knowledgeable.
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Carlo
Germanic / Italian · Free man, strong, manly
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Carlton
English · Town For Peasants
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Carnell
Modern American · Unique, masculine, and energetic name.
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Casimir
English / French / Polish / Slavic · Destroyer of Peace
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Cass
Greek · Shining upon men
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Catlin
Modern American · Pure, intelligent, feminine, timeless beauty.
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Cayce
Modern American · Cayce means "alert" or "vigilant".
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Cedric
English / Welsh · Generous and Friendly Character
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Cedrick
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Warrior' or 'Battle leader' | Formal: 'Noble leader in battle'
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Chad
English · War or Soldier
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D
15 of 104 names
Daja
Modern American · Symbol of strength and resilience.
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Dale
English · Living In A Valley
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Dalton
English · Settlement In A Valley
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Damon
Greek · A Tamer
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Dan
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Dandre
Modern American · "Man's strength or courage."
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Dane
English · From A Valley
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Danell
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Danial
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God is my judge.
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Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, judged by God
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Dann
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Danny
Modern American · Gift of God.
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Daquan
Modern American · Strong, powerful, leader, experienced, intelligent.
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Darell
Modern American · Noble, brave or open.
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Darien
English / Persian · A Good and Wealthy Protector
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E
15 of 45 names
Earl
English · A Noted Warrior
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Earnie
Modern American · Serious and earnest person.
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Ed
English · Wealthy Guard
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Edd
Modern American · We couldn't find the exact meaning for the name 'Edd', as it appears to be a nickname rather than a standalone name.
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Eddie
Old English · Wealthy guardian
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Eddy
Old English · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Edgardo
Old English / Spanish · Prosperous spear, wealthy guard
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Edmond
Old English · Wealthy protector, prosperous guard
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Edmund
Old English · Wealthy protector, prosperous guard
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Edward
English / Polish · Wealthy Guard
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Edwardo
Modern American · Wealthy guardian or prosperous guardian. | Formal: Guardian of great wealth.
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Edwin
English · A Rich or Wealthy Friend
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Efrain
Modern American · Fruitful, fertile, productive
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Elbert
Modern American · Noble, bright
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Elden
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble friend
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F
15 of 25 names
Fantasia
Greek · Imagination
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Fate
Modern American · Faith
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Federico
Germanic / Italian · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Felton
Modern American · "Happy town" or "Joyful settlement."
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Female
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Woman or girl.
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Ferdinand
Germanic · Bold voyager, adventurous peace
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Fidel
Latin / Spanish · Faithful, Loyal
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Finis
Modern American · End, conclusion, termination, boundary, limit.
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Flo
English / Latin · Like A Flower
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Floyd
English / Welsh / Amish · Gray Haired Person
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Forrest
English · From The Woods
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Foy
Modern American · Faith
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France
English / French · Nation in Western Europe.
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Francis
Latin · Free, Frenchman, from France
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Francisco
Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · French Man
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G
15 of 42 names
Galen
English / Greek / Amish · Calm or Peaceful
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Garett
English / Germanic · As Hard As A Spear
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Garfield
English · A Triangular Bit of Land
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Garland
English · A Triangular Bit of Land
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Garnett
Modern American · Pomegranate; strong or robust.
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Garret
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Spear strength
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Garrick
English / Germanic / Teutonic · Ruler With Spear
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Gary
English / Germanic · A Spear
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Gaylen
Modern American · "Joyful, happy, cheerful, lively."
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Gaylord
English / French · A Dandy
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Genny
Modern American · "God is gracious; fair-haired."
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Geo
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Earth; land; farming; tillage.
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Geoffrey
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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George
English / Greek / Amish · Farming Man
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Gerald
Germanic · Ruler of the spear, spear wielder
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H
15 of 39 names
Hakeem
Arabic · Judicious
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Hal
Germanic / Hebrew · Army ruler / home ruler
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Hale
Modern American · Life, strength, power, champion.
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Hans
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Hardy
English · Bold, brave
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Harlan
English · Hailing From Near An Army Land
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Harland
English · Meaning: Land of the army.
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Harlin
Modern American · Surname meaning "hare land".
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Harmon
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · From Old English: Army man
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Harold
English · Powerful Man In The Army
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Harris
English / Germanic · Ruler of The House
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Harry
English / Germanic · Ruler of The House
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Harvey
English / Amish · A Battle With A Worthy Opponent
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Hassie
Modern American · Short form of Harriet.
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Hayward
Modern American · Fenced enclosure near water.
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I
8 of 8 names
Ike
Hebrew · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Illa
Modern American · Energetic, youthful, intuitive, determined, ambitious.
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Infant
Modern American · Baby, newborn, young child.
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Irish
Modern American · Relating to Ireland
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Irvin
English / Scottish / Amish · Water of Green
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Irving
English / Scottish · Water of Green
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Irwin
English · Friend Like A Boar
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Isadore
English / Greek · Present From Isis
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J
15 of 84 names
Jack
Hebrew / Old French · God is gracious, supplanter
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Jacob
Hebrew / Scandinavian / Amish · Following After
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Jacolby
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Formal variant of the name 'Jacob'.
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Jacques
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jaime
Modern American · Supplanter
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Jama
Modern American · Undefined, no specific meaning.
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Jamaal
Arabic · Handsome, distinguished, prominent, chivalrous, noble.
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Jamaica
Modern American · Rich in springs
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Jamal
Arabic · Handsome or Beautiful
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Jamar
Arabic / English · Handsome or Beautiful
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Jamel
Modern American · Formal and simple meaning of the name 'Jamelle': Supplanter or Variant of James.
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Jamelle
Modern American · Formal and simple meaning of the name 'Jamelle': Supplanter or Variant of James.
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James
Hebrew / Latin · Supplanter, holder of the heel
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Jamika
Modern American · Formal, simple: Unknown, no clear meaning.
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Jamil
Arabic · Handsome or Beautiful
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K
15 of 35 names
Kalen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Pup, cub
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Karl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Karyl
Modern American · Strong, Feminine, Pure, Free-spirited, Loyal.
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Kasha
Modern American · Pure, sacred fire.
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Kasi
Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · Radiant
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Kaylon
Modern American · Strong, intelligent, courageous, determined, leader.
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Kee
Modern American · Hawk, intelligent, curious, endangered parrot.
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Keenan
Gaelic / Irish · Ancient One
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Keith
Scottish · Forest
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Kelvin
English · From The River Kelvin
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Ken
Modern American · Born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong
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Kenneth
English / Gaelic / Amish · Handsome One
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Kennie
English · Simple and formal meaning: Brave, leader, handsome, smart.
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Kennith
English · Without any alteration, I am unable to provide the specific meaning of the name 'Kennith' as it seems to be misspelled. However, the name 'Kenneth' means "handsome" or "born of fire."
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Kennon
Modern American · Ancient Irish, wise and intelligent.
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L
15 of 55 names
La
Modern American · Short and simple sound.
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Ladell
Modern American · Noble, kind.
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Ladon
Modern American · Serene and mighty serpent guardian.
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Lajuan
Spanish / Portuguese · God is gracious, merciful.
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Lakin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Short form of the name 'Lakisha'
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Lala
Bulgarian / Slavic · Tulip Flower
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Lamont
Modern American · Lawyer
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Lance
Germanic / Latin · Land, spear, lance weapon
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Lanell
Modern American · Nickname for Helen or Eleanor.
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Lanier
Modern American · Wool worker
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Lark
English · Early Bird
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Laron
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Mythical warrior"
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Larrie
English · Uncertain, cautious, persevering, protector, honest.
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Larry
Latin · From Laurentum, laurel wreath
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Lashaun
Modern American · God is gracious, Yahweh is graceful.
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M
15 of 59 names
Mack
English / Gaelic · The Son
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Mackie
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Son of the handsome one.
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Mahlon
Amish · Sickly
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Malcolm
English / Gaelic · Follower of Saint Columba
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Malik
Arabic / Bosnian · King
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Mannie
Modern American · Little man or God is gracious
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Manuel
Hebrew / Spanish · God is with us, God is present
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Marc
Latin / French · Of Mars, warlike, dedicated
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Marcell
Latin / Hungarian · Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
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Marcus
Biblical / Latin · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Marijo
Modern American · Simple and formal description: Variation of the name Mary.
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Mario
Latin / Italian · Of Mars, warlike, Roman clan
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Mark
Biblical / Latin · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Markie
English · Feminine nickname for Marcus.
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Markus
Latin / Germanic · Of Mars, warlike, dedicated to Mars
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N
15 of 21 names
Nam
Modern American · Vietnamese hero, south of Hanoi.
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Napoleon
Germanic / Italian · From Naples
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Nat
Hebrew · He gave / born at Christmas
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Nathanial
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift of God.
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Nautica
Modern American · Pertaining to ships or sailors
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Ned
English · Wealthy Guard
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Neil
English / Gaelic · Coming From Clouds
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Nelson
English / Gaelic / Amish · Neil's Son
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Nestor
Greek / Russian · One Who Comes Home
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Newton
English · New Town or Settlement
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Nicholas
French / Greek · People's Triumph
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Nick
Greek · Victory of the people
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Nickolas
Greek · Victory of the people
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Nicola
Greek · People of victory
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Nigel
English / Gaelic · Coming From Clouds
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O
15 of 17 names
Oda
German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian · I will praise the Lord or wealth
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Odell
English · Hill On Which Woad Grows
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Omer
Modern American · Sheaf of corn
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Onie
Modern American · Unknown meaning, may be rare.
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Onnie
Modern American · "Beloved, gracious gift from God"
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Oren
Hebrew / Jewish · From A Pine Tree
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Orie
Modern American · "Orie" means "golden; beautiful light."
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Oris
Greek · Woman of Discord
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Orlando
Germanic / Italian · Famous land, renowned in the land
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Orval
English · Golden valley or golden city.
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Orville
English / French · Golden Village
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Osie
Modern American · God's gift or divine gift.
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Otis
English / Germanic / Greek · Wealthy or Rich
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Ottie
Modern American · Female baby otter; wealthy, possession, law
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Otto
English / Germanic · Wealthy or Rich
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P
15 of 17 names
Pa
Hmong · Father; dad; parental figure.
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Park
Modern American · Geographical area with greenery. | Formal: Enclosed area for recreational activities.
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Pasquale
Italian / Latin · Easter-related
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Patrice
French · Noble; noble one; regal.
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Patrick
German / Latin · A Nobleman
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Paul
Biblical / Latin / Amish · Tiny, Petite
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Pedro
Greek / Spanish · Rock, stone, steadfast
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Percy
Old French / Latin · Pierce the valley, Arthurian knight
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Perri
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Means "rock" or "pear tree".
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Perry
English / Germanic / Latin / Amish · Herry's Son
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Pete
Greek · Rock, stone, steadfast
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Peter
Greek · Rock
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Phil
English / Greek · Friend of Horses
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Philip
Biblical / Greek · Friend of Horses
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Phillip
Greek · Lover of horses, horse friend
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Q
2 of 2 names
Quinton
English · Queen's manor or fith
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Quran
Arabic / Islamic · Holy book of Islam.
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R
15 of 74 names
Raheem
Arabic · Empathetic, merciful
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Ralph
English / Germanic / Amish · As Wise As A Wolf
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Ramiro
Germanic / Spanish · Famous Counsel
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Ramon
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Randall
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randell
English · Wolf shield, bold protector.
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Randie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Variant of the name 'Randy'
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Randolph
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randy
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Rashad
Arabic · Righteous or Blameless
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Rashawn
Arabic / Islamic · Brave, creative, and imaginative.
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Raul
Germanic / Spanish / Estonian · As Wise As A Wolf
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Ray
Latin / Old French · Wise protector, beam of light
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Rayford
Modern American · "Wise protector, ford guardian." | Formal: "Guardian at the river crossing."
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Raymon
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Wise protector, advice giver." | Formal: "Counsellor or protector with wisdom."
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S
15 of 50 names
Sable
English · Animal name
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Sacha
Greek / French · Defender of men
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Sada
Modern American · Chaste
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Salvador
Spanish / Portuguese · Savior or Rescuer.
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Salvatore
Latin / Italian · Saviour, rescuer, the one who saves
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Sam
English / Hebrew · Lord Has Heard
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Samual
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Listener, heard by God." | Formal: "God has heard, his name."
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San
Chinese · "San" means "together" or "companion."
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Sanford
English · Sandy ford
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Savon
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Soap; cleansing agent; soothing element.
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Schyler
Modern American · Schyler: Noble, scholar, learned, scholar of God
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Scott
English / Scottish · Speaking Gaelic
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Scottie
Scottish · Scot
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Scotty
Scottish · Scot
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Sean
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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T
15 of 70 names
Tad
Aramaic / English / Gaelic / Latin · Gift Given By God
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Takara
Japanese · Treasure, jewel
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Tal
Hebrew / Jewish · Dewy
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Talmadge
Modern American · Surname meaning "tall edge."
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Tam
Scottish / Vietnamese · Heart
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Tama
Modern American · Son or boy
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Tandy
NativeAmerican · Flower
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Tanner
English · Tanner of Animal Skin
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Taran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Thunder
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Taren
Modern American · It means "rock" or "hill."
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Tari
Modern American · Flowing water; blessed one.
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Tarin
Modern American · "Rocky hill; thunderbolt"
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Tariq
Arabic / Urdu · The one who knocks at the door
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Taurus
Modern American · Bull
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Teal
English · Blue-green
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15 of 17 names
Valeri
Modern American · Feminine form of Valerius.
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Vance
Old English · Marshland, boggy area, wetland
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Vaughn
Welsh · Small One
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Vella
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Short for 'Vellavonius', no known meaning.
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Vennie
Modern American · Promising, gracious, blessed, loving, charming
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Ventura
Spanish · Good fortune
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Verlie
Modern American · Beloved, admired; affectionate and cherished.
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Verlon
Modern American · Strong, intelligent, self-confident, charismatic.
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Vern
Modern American · Herald, bear news.
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Vernon
English / French / Cornish / Germanic · Of The Alder Tree
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Vertie
Modern American · Important, influential, strong, brave, victorious.
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Vic
Latin · Conquering / victory
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Victor
Latin / Romanian · Man of Victory
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Vince
Latin · Conquering, prevailing, victorious
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Vincent
Latin / Swedish · The One Who Conquered
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W
15 of 32 names
Wade
English · From Near A Ford
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Waldo
German · To rule
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Wallace
French / Scottish · Foreign Person
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Walter
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Rule
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Walton
English · Foreign Person or Stranger
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Warner
English / Germanic · Army Guard
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Warren
English / French / Germanic · From La Verenne
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Wayne
English · One Who Makes or Drives Wagons
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Weldon
English · A Hill With A Spring or Stream
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Wende
Modern American · Prayerful; peaceful; blessed; wanderer
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Wendell
English / Germanic · Vandals, Wends
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Wheeler
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Wheel maker
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Wilbert
Germanic · Bright will, resolute brightness
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Wilbur
English · Wild Pig
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Wilburn
English · Wild Pig
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Y
1 of 1 name
Yale
Welsh · Bright and knowledgeable leader.
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Z
4 of 4 names
Zachariah
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zachary
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zackary
English · The Lord has remembered
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Zana
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God is gracious
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Classic Boy Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your son.

A classic boy name has stayed loved across generations. James, William, Henry, and Edward have been chosen by parents for centuries and still feel right today.
They never really left, but they're rising again. Theodore, Arthur, Frederick, and George are all resurging.
Yes — many feel beautifully current. Henry, Theo, James, and Charles all carry classic weight while sounding fresh on a young boy today.
If you love classic but want something short, try John, Jack, Sam, Max, or Ben — small, strong, and timeless.
James means supplanter, William means resolute protector, Theodore means gift of God, and Edward means wealthy guardian — meanings to be proud of.
NameHub has a full collection of classic boy names organized by origin, style, and meaning — perfect if you love names with history and heart.