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Common Boy Names

A
15 of 86 names
Aaden
Hebrew · Little fire, fiery one
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Aaron
Biblical / Hebrew · Mountain of Strength
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Aarya
Sanskrit · Noble
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Abel
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Breathing
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Abraham
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Father of Many Nations
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Ace
English / Latin · The Best One
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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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Adan
Hebrew / Biblical · Little Fire, Fiery One.
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Aden
Hebrew / Old English · Little fire / delight, pleasure
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Adolph
English · Noble wolf
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Adonis
Greek · Lord
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Adria
Latin · From Hadria, dark, rich
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Adrian
Latin · From Hadria, dark, rich
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Adriel
Aramaic · God is my master
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B
15 of 60 names
Bama
Modern American · Southern US state, Crimson Tide.
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Barrett
English / Germanic · Rule Like A Bear
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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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Bear
Old English / Germanic · Bear, bear-like, strong as a bear
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Bebe
Modern American · Toy; delight; lady of the house; life
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Beckett
English / Germanic · Bee hive, little brook or bee cottage
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Beckham
Modern American · Homestead by the stream
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Ben
English / Hebrew · Right Hand's Son
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Benjamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favoured son
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Bennett
Latin / English · Blessed
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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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Bentley
English · Meadow with bent grass
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Berna
Turkish · Young Woman
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C
15 of 77 names
Caddie
French · Free man
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Cade
Modern American · Pure, protector, kind-hearted.
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Caden
English / Gaelic · Son of Cadan
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Callum
Latin / Scottish · White Dove
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Calvin
English / French · Little Bald One
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Camden
English · Valley
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Cameron
Scottish Gaelic · Crooked nose, bold
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Carl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Carlos
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Free Man
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Carlton
English · Town For Peasants
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Carrington
English · From Carrington
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Carson
Scottish Gaelic · Son of Carr, from the marsh
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Carter
Old English · Cart driver, transporter
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Cash
English / Germanic · Hidden storage or hiding place.
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Cedric
English / Welsh · Generous and Friendly Character
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D
15 of 71 names
Daja
Modern American · Symbol of strength and resilience.
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Dakotah
English / Germanic · Allies, friends, trusted companions.
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Dale
English · Living In A Valley
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Dalton
English · Settlement In A Valley
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Damian
Modern American · To tame, subdue
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Damien
Greek · To tame
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Damon
Greek · A Tamer
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Dan
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Dane
English · From A Valley
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Dani
Danielle / Danita / Hebrew / Italian · God is my judge
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Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, judged by God
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Danny
Modern American · Gift of God.
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Dante
Italian / Latin · Steadfast, Faithful
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Danyell
Modern American · "God is my judge."
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Darci
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Name meaning: Dark haired one.
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E
15 of 58 names
Ean
Hebrew / Scottish · God is gracious
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Earl
English · A Noted Warrior
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Earlie
Modern American · Early onset or beginning.
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Early
Modern American · Early onset or beginning.
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Easton
Old English · East settlement, eastern town
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Ed
English · Wealthy Guard
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Eddie
Old English · Wealthy guardian
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Edgar
English / French · Prosperity From The Spear
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Edie
Old English · Prosperous in war, wealthy battle
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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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Eduardo
English / Portuguese / Spanish · Wealthy Guard
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Edward
English / Polish · Wealthy Guard
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Edwin
English · A Rich or Wealthy Friend
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Eithan
Hebrew · Strong, firm
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F
15 of 19 names
Fabian
Polish · Bean grower
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Fae
English · Fairy
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Felix
Biblical / Latin · Happy
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Fernando
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Brave Yet Peaceful
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Finis
Modern American · End, conclusion, termination, boundary, limit.
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Finn
Gaelic / Irish · Fair or Light
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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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Fonda
Modern American · "Belongs to a fond person."
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Forrest
English · From The Woods
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Foy
Modern American · Faith
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Francis
Latin · Free, Frenchman, from France
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Francisco
Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · French Man
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Frank
English / Germanic / Latin · French Man
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Franklin
Old French / Germanic · Free man, free landholder
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G
15 of 36 names
Gabriel
Hebrew · God is my strength, man of God
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Gael
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Gage
English · In Charge of Weights and Measures
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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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Gary
English / Germanic · A Spear
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Gavin
Scottish / Welsh · Hawk of White
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Gaylen
Modern American · "Joyful, happy, cheerful, lively."
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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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Gerard
Germanic · Strong spear, brave with spear
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Gerardo
Germanic / Spanish · Strong spear, brave with spear
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Gideon
Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Hewer
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Gilbert
Dutch / Germanic · Bright Young Man
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H
15 of 32 names
Hadleigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Heather meadow, heathery clearing.
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Hali
Greek · The sea
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Harlan
English · Hailing From Near An Army Land
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Harlen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Hunter; from the hare's hill.
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Harlin
Modern American · Surname meaning "hare land".
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Harold
English · Powerful Man In The Army
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Harrison
English / Germanic · Harry's Son
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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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Hayes
Modern American · Hedged area
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Heath
English · Hailing From A Region With Heather
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Heavenly
Modern American · Divine or celestial; paradise-like.
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Hector
Greek · Holding fast, defender, restrained
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Hedy
Dutch / German / Germanic · Fighting A Battle
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I
14 of 14 names
Ian
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Iker
Modern American · Visitation
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Illa
Modern American · Energetic, youthful, intuitive, determined, ambitious.
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Iman
Arabic · Faithful Person
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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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Isaac
Hebrew · He will laugh, laughter, God laughs
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Isaiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Delivers
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Ismael
Spanish · God will hear
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Israel
Hebrew · He who wrestles with God, Israel
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Ivan
Croatian / Hebrew / Ukrainian / Belarusian / Bulgarian · God is Merciful
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Izan
Modern American · Strong, firm; reliable mountain
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Izola
Modern American · "Gift of tranquility and peace."
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J
15 of 89 names
Jace
Hebrew / Greek · Healer, God is salvation
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Jack
Hebrew / Old French · God is gracious, supplanter
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Jackson
Old English · Son of Jack, God is gracious
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Jacob
Hebrew / Scandinavian / Amish · Following After
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Jaden
English · Unclear
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Jadin
Modern American · "God has heard; thankful soul."
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Jaiden
English · God has heard our prayer.
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Jaime
Modern American · Supplanter
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Jake
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jakob
Hebrew / Germanic · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jalen
English / NativeAmerican · Flute
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Jalin
Modern American · "Jalyn" means "healer" or "calm and serene."
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Jalyn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Jalyn" means "healer" or "calm and serene."
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Jamaal
Arabic · Handsome, distinguished, prominent, chivalrous, noble.
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Jamal
Arabic · Handsome or Beautiful
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K
15 of 54 names
Kaden
English / Gaelic · Son of Cadan
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Kai
Hawaiian / Japanese · Sea
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Kaiden
American / Irish · Fighter
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Kairi
Japanese / Estonian · Sea
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Kairo
Hawaiian / Polynesian · The name 'Kairo' means "victorious" or "ascendant."
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Kaisley
American · Stylish, whimsical feminine name.
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Kaleb
Hebrew · Faithful, devoted
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Kalee
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Goddess of fate and time.
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Kalli
Modern American · Beautiful, lovely, admirable.
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Kallie
Greek / Celtic · Most beautiful / slender, pure
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Kameron
English · Crooked nose
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Kamya
Modern American · The potential or the ability.
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Karl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Karma
Hindi · Destiny, spiritual force
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Karol
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Slavic form of Charles; free man.
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L
15 of 52 names
Lamont
Modern American · Lawyer
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Lance
Germanic / Latin · Land, spear, lance weapon
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Landen
Old English · Long hill, ridge
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Landin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Surname derived from Land.
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Landon
Old English · Long hill, ridge
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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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Lashon
Modern American · Tongue, language, or speech.
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Lawrence
Latin · From Laurentum, laurel wreath
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Legend
Modern American · Hero or fable
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Lem
Hebrew · Devoted to God
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Len
Modern American · Short form of Leonard/Lenora; brave lion or light.
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Lennox
English / Gaelic · Smooth Farm
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Leo
Latin · Lion, brave, lion-hearted
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Leon
German / Greek / Latin · Lion Man
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M
15 of 71 names
Mack
English / Gaelic · The Son
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Maddox
Welsh · Fortunate
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Magen
Modern American · Shield; protector; defender.
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Makala
Hawaiian · Myrtle,
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Makena
Modern American · Happy one
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Malachi
Jewish · My messenger
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Malaya
Filipino · Free
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Malcolm
English / Gaelic · Follower of Saint Columba
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Maliah
Arabic / Islamic · Bitter
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Malik
Arabic / Bosnian · King
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Manning
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Monk
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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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Marco
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Marcos
Latin / Spanish · Of Mars, warlike, dedicated to Mars
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N
15 of 24 names
Nala
African · Lioness, beloved, or gift of God.
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Nash
Arabic / Islamic · By the ash tree
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Nat
Hebrew · He gave / born at Christmas
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Nathan
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Gives
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Nathaniel
Biblical / Hebrew · God Gives
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Nautica
Modern American · Pertaining to ships or sailors
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Neil
English / Gaelic · Coming From Clouds
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Nels
Danish / Swedish · Cloud
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Nelson
English / Gaelic / Amish · Neil's Son
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Nery
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Formal meaning of the name 'Nery': Unknown or uncertain.
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Nichol
Scottish · Victory of the people.
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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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Nico
Greek / Italian · Victory of the people
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O
15 of 22 names
Odell
English · Hill On Which Woad Grows
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Odie
Modern American · Of the valley; wealthy
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Ole
Old Norse · Ancestor relic, ancestor's descendant
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Oliver
Latin / Old Norse · Olive tree, ancestor's descendant
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Omar
Arabic / Hebrew / Aramaic · To Flourish or To Thrive
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Onie
Modern American · Unknown meaning, may be rare.
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Orah
Hebrew / Jewish · Light; illuminated; guidance; radiant; clarity.
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Orie
Modern American · "Orie" means "golden; beautiful light."
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Orion
Greek · Border or Extremity
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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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Orris
Modern American · Fragrant plant used in perfumes.
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Orville
English / French · Golden Village
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Oscar
English / Gaelic / Irish · Friend of The Deer
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Osiris
Egyptian · Mighty, powerful, throne, god of life
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P
15 of 19 names
Pablo
Latin / Spanish · Tiny, Petite
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Pallie
Modern American · Sweet, kind, caring friend.
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Palmer
English · Pilgrimage or Religious Expedition
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Parrish
Modern American · Parish means 'church district' or 'priest's house'.
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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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Payten
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble, warrior, royal, regal, prestigious.
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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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Q
2 of 2 names
Quentin
French / Latin · Fifth
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Quinton
English · Queen's manor or fith
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R
15 of 57 names
Rafael
Hebrew / Portuguese · God Heals
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Rahn
Japanese · Joyful; peace; orchid.
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Ralph
English / Germanic / Amish · As Wise As A Wolf
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Ramon
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Rana
Arabic · Proud leader, protector.
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Randall
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randolph
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randy
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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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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Raymond
French / Germanic / Amish · Protected Counsel
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Refugio
Modern American · Shelter or refuge in Spanish.
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Reginald
Germanic · Wise ruler, counsel power
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Reita
Modern American · Individual, imaginative, and determined.
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Rene
Latin · Reborn, born again
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S
15 of 45 names
Sable
English · Animal name
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Saint
Latin · Holy, saintly, sacred one
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Sal
Hebrew / Latin · Peace / saviour
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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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Samuel
Hebrew · His name is God, heard by God
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Sanai
Modern American · Ancient Persian poet and musician.
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Santa
Italian / Latvian · Gift giver, Saint Nicholas.
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Santiago
Spanish · St. James
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Saul
Hebrew · Prayed for, asked for, desired
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Savon
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Soap; cleansing agent; soothing element.
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Schuyler
Dutch · Scholar
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Scott
English / Scottish · Speaking Gaelic
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Scotty
Scottish · Scot
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T
15 of 52 names
Tab
Modern American · Short form of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" or "deer".
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Taft
English · Building site
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Tal
Hebrew / Jewish · Dewy
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Tanner
English · Tanner of Animal Skin
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Taran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Thunder
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Tari
Modern American · Flowing water; blessed one.
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Taurus
Modern American · Bull
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Ted
Old English / Greek · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Teddy
Old English / Greek · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Tennie
Cherokee · Short form of Tennessee, American state.
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Teo
Greek · Gift of God
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Tequila
Spanish · Liquor distilled from the agave plant
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Terence
Latin · Smooth, polished, tender
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Terrance
Latin · Smooth, polished, tender one
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Terrell
English / French · Stubborn Animal or Person
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U
1 of 1 name
Unnamed
Modern American · No specified or given name.
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V
15 of 18 names
Vada
English / German / Sanskrit · Knowledge, rule
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Valery
Latin / Russian · Strong, healthy, vigorous
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Vallie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Vallie: Valley; peaceful, natural habitat.
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Vashon
Japanese · Island in Washington State.
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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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Verdell
Modern American · Green, flourishing, determined, brave.
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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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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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Vester
German · "Western or westerner."
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Vic
Latin · Conquering / victory
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Victor
Latin / Romanian · Man of Victory
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Vincent
Latin / Swedish · The One Who Conquered
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W
15 of 24 names
Wade
English · From Near A Ford
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Walker
English · A Person Who Prepares Cloth
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Wallace
French / Scottish · Foreign Person
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Walter
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Rule
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Warren
English / French / Germanic · From La Verenne
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Waylon
English · Land by the road
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Wayne
English · One Who Makes or Drives Wagons
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Wende
Modern American · Prayerful; peaceful; blessed; wanderer
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Wendell
English / Germanic · Vandals, Wends
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Wesley
English · Western meadow
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Weston
English · From A Settlement In The West
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Wilbert
Germanic · Bright will, resolute brightness
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Wilbur
English · Wild Pig
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Wilfred
Germanic · Desiring peace, will and peace
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Will
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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X
1 of 1 name
Xander
Dutch / Greek / Germanic · Defender of Man
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Y
2 of 2 names
Yael
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Wild As A Mountain Goat
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Yahir
Modern American · He will enlighten
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Z
13 of 13 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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Zander
Greek / Germanic · Defender of men, protector
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Zane
English / Latvian · Unclear
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Zayden
Arabic / Islamic · Modern, unique, strong boy name.
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Zayn
Arabic · Beauty, grace
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Zion
Hebrew · Highest point
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Zola
African / English · Unclear
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Zona
Greek / Latin · From A Zone
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Zula
English / African / SouthernAfrican · Unclear
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Zyaire
Modern American · Zyaire holds no significant meaning.
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Common Boy Names — Questions & answers

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

Names like Liam, Noah, Oliver, James, and William consistently rank near the top because they're easy to say, classic, and strong at any age.
Common names usually share strong meanings, easy sounds, and cross-cultural appeal. Noah and James have stayed popular because they simply work everywhere.
Not necessarily — they're common because they're loved. If you want familiarity, common names are great. If you want him to stand out, try Cassian or Soren.
They overlap. James and William are both common and classic. But some common names like Liam are newer favorites.
Liam means strong-willed warrior, Noah means rest, Oliver means olive tree, and Lucas means light-bringer — meaningful and well-loved.
NameHub has curated lists of popular and common boy names with meanings, origins, and pronunciation.