250 Most Popular Baby Boy Names With Meanings For 2019

Written by Bhavana Navuluri

Last Updated on May 31, 2014

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Every year, there’s a new trend in baby names based on the happenings in the entertainment sector or pop culture, including movies, television, fashion, books and the lives of celebrities. Keeping with the trend, MomJunction has compiled the latest list of the most popular baby boy names taken from the US Social Security Administration’s collection of top baby boy names.

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Rank	Name	Origin	Meaning
1	Liam	Irish	Liam is the short form for William and means a ‘strong-willed warrior’.
2	Noah	Hebrew	The top spot goes to Noah, which means ‘peaceful’.
3	William	English, German	This moniker with literary and royal ties means ‘protector’.
4	James	English	This one will make a great middle name too! It means ‘supplanter’.
5	Logan	Irish	Made famous by Wolverine, Logan means ‘meadow’.
6	Benjamin	Hebrew	It’s the name of Jacob and Rachel’s youngest son in the Old Testament. It means ‘son of my right hand’.
7	Mason	French	Meaning ‘stone worker’, Mason has a strong and hardworking feel to it.
8	Elijah	Hebrew	It’s the name of a prophet who moved to heaven in a chariot of fire in the Old Testament. It means ‘my God is Yahweh’.
9	Oliver	Latin	Oliver is a stylish and energetic name, meaning ‘olive tree’.
10	Jacob	Hebrew	Jacob has been one of the top 10 names for 14 years. It means ‘supplanter’.
11	Lucas	German, Irish	This super cool name means ‘bringer of light’.
12	Michael	Hebrew	Michael has long been a favorite. It means ‘who is like God’.
13	Alexander	Greek	The four syllables and the x in the middle make Alexander a hit with the parents. It means ‘defender of the mankind’.
14	Ethan	Hebrew	Ethan, meaning ‘firm and strong,’ has a preppy and bookish feel to it.
15	Daniel	Hebrew	This name has a timeless style and a multicultural appeal. It means ‘God is my judge’.
16	Matthew	Hebrew	Serene, classic and smooth, Matthew means ‘gift of God’.
17	Aiden	Irish	This moniker with a smooth and clear sound means ‘fiery’.
18	Henry	German	Henry is a princely and amiable name, meaning ‘ruler of the household’.
19	Joseph	Hebrew	Another Old Testament classic, Joseph means ‘May Jehovah add/give/increase’.
20	Jackson	English	If you want your son to make a big impression, name him Jackson.
21	Samuel	Hebrew	This name brings to mind Samuel Adams, the revolutionary leader. It means ‘god has heard’.
22	Sebastian	Greek	A dignified name, meaning ‘venerable’.
23	David	Hebrew	Daniel is an all-time classic name, meaning ‘beloved’.
24	Carter	English	A mellow sounding name, Carter means ‘cart driver’.
25	Wyatt	French	A name that became hot in the last decade, Wyatt means ‘little warrior’.
26	Jayden	Hebrew	Meaning of this non-traditional name is ‘thankful’.
27	John	Hebrew	One of the most popular names in the history, it means ‘God is gracious’.
28	Owen	Irish	A quintessential preppy name, meaning ‘young warrior’.
29	Dylan	Welsh	Dylan is a Welsh mythological name, meaning ‘son of the wave’.
30	Luke	Latin	The meaning of Luke is ‘light giver’.
31	Gabriel	Hebrew	The name of one of the seven archangels in the Bible means ‘God is my strength’.
32	Anthony	Latin	This name is derived from an old Roman family name Antonius and means ‘highly praiseworthy’.
33	Isaac	Hebrew	This name is highly preferred by Jewish parents. It means ‘laughter’.
34	Grayson	English	The meaning of Grayson is ‘son of the bailiff’.
35	Jack	American	One of the favorites with the Americans, Jack means ‘God is gracious’.
36	Julian	Latin	One of the rising stars in names, Julian means ‘youthful’.
37	Levi	Hebrew	One of the lighter Biblical names, Levi means ‘attached’.
38	Christopher	Greek	Also the name of the patron saint of travelers, Christopher means ‘carrier of Christ’.
39	Joshua	Hebrew	It’s the name of the prophet who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. It means ‘Yahweh is salvation’.
40	Andrew	Greek	Shared by the first apostle of Christianity, this name means ‘manly’.
41	Lincoln	English	Lincoln is one of the highest rising names. It means ‘town by the pool’.
42	Mateo	Spanish	Mateo is an attractive and energetic variation of Matthew.
43	Ryan	Irish	Originating from the surname Riain, Ryan means ‘little king’.
44	Jaxon	English	Jaxon is the cool spelling variant of Jackson.
45	Nathan	Hebrew	Nathan is a short form of Nathaniel and means ‘God has given’.
46	Aaron	Hebrew	This moniker peaked at #28 in the year 1994. It means ‘lofty’.
47	Isaiah	Hebrew	Once a neglected name, Isaiah is now finding favor with the masses. It means ‘salvation of the Lord’.
48	Thomas	Greek	A formal sounding name, meaning ‘twin’.
49	Charles	French	This longtime traditional name means ‘free man’.
50	Caleb	Hebrew	Caleb has become one of the chic, trendsetting names in just a few years. It means ‘faithful’.
51	Josiah	Hebrew	A name with loads of quaint and charm, Josiah means ‘god supports’.
52	Christian	Greek	The meaning of this classic name is ‘follower of Christ’.
53	Hunter	English	A distinctive baby boy name meaning ‘one who hunts’.
54	Eli	Hebrew	It has its namesake in Eli Whitney, the inventor of cotton gin. The name means ‘high’ or ‘ascended’.
55	Jonathan	Hebrew	Jonathan is an Old Testament name, meaning ‘gift of Jehovah’.
56	Connor	Irish	This moniker is derived from the name Conchobhar and means ‘hound lover’.
57	Landon	English	A popular surname-turned-first-name, meaning ‘long hill’.
58	Adrian	Latin	It’s one of the most used place names for baby boys. Adrian means ‘sea’.
59	Asher	Hebrew	Asher is a beautiful sounding name, meaning ‘happy one’.
60	Cameron	Scottish	Cameron is a Scottish clan name, meaning ‘crooked’.
61	Leo	Latin	This moniker has loads of people going for it. It means ‘lion’.
62	Theodore	Greek	Theodore is a Greek name, meaning ‘gift of God’.
63	Jeremiah	Hebrew	It’s the name of one of the important prophets in the Old Testament and means ‘appointed by God’.
64	Hudson	English	This name has risen on the charts after being in obscurity for years. It means ‘Hugh’s son’.
65	Robert	English	A consistently successful name, meaning ‘famous brilliance’.
66	Easton	English	This stylish, English name means ‘east-facing place’.
67	Nolan	Irish	Nolan is one of the fastest rising Irish names, meaning ‘champion’.
68	Nicholas	Greek	One of the most used names in the US, Nicholas means ‘people’s victory’.
69	Ezra	Hebrew	Ezra is a fresh and quirky name meaning ‘help’.
70	Colton	English	Colton is a trendy, two-syllable name, meaning ‘from the coal’.
71	Angel	Greek	Yes, Angel is also popular as a boy’s name. It means ‘messenger’.
72	Brayden	Celtic	It’s derived from the surname Braden and means ‘someone who lives near a broad valley’.
73	Jordan	Hebrew	The meaning of Jordan is ‘descending’.
74	Dominic	Latin	Dominic is a chubby name, meaning ‘belonging to the Lord’.
75	Austin	Latin	A short form for Augustine, meaning ‘majestic’.
76	Ian	Scottish	Ian is the Scottish version of John and means ‘God is gracious’.
77	Adam	Hebrew	It’s one of the most popular Old Testament names, meaning ‘son of the red earth’.
78	Elias	Greek	It’s a Greek variation of Elijah and means ‘Yahweh is God’.
79	Jaxson	English	A cool spelling variation of Jackson, it means ‘son of Jack’.
80	Greyson	English	Greyson is an English name, meaning ‘son of the steward’.
81	Jose	Spanish	Jose is the Spanish version of Joseph and means ‘Jehovah increases’.
82	Ezekiel	Hebrew	You get the nickname option of Zeke with this Biblical name. It means ‘God strengthens’.
83	Carson	English	This one’s for the car lovers. It means ‘son of carr’.
84	Evan	Welsh	Evan is the Welsh form of John and means ‘God is gracious’.
85	Maverick	American	Maverick means ‘independent and non-conformist’.
86	Bryson	English	A surname that has transitioned to the first name, Bryson means ‘son of Brice’.
87	Jace	Hebrew	Jace is a diminutive of Jason and means ‘the Lord of salvation’.
88	Cooper	English	Cooper is an English occupational name, meaning ‘barrel maker’.
89	Xavier	Arabic	Often featured in the names of parochial hospitals and schools, Xavier means ‘owner of a new house’.
90	Parker	English	Parker is an English occupational name, meaning ‘park-keeper’.
91	Roman	Latin	It’s a straightforward name, meaning a ‘citizen of Rome’.
92	Jason	Greek	Taken from Greek mythology, Jason means ‘healer’.
93	Santiago	Spanish	The meaning of this spirited name is ‘St. James’.
94	Chase	French	Chase, meaning ‘to hunt,’ is a surprise entry to this list.
95	Sawyer	English	An English surname with a relaxed and friendly feel. It means ‘woodcutter’.
96	Gavin	Celtic	A variation of medieval name Gawain, meaning ‘white hawk’.
97	Leonardo	Italian, Spanish	Leonardo is an Italian and Spanish version of Leonard and means a ‘brave lion’.
98	Kayden	Modern Invented Name	This moniker was chosen by over 4,000 parents in 2015. It means ‘battle’.
99	Ayden	Irish	It’s an uncommon variation of ‘Aidan’ and means ‘fiery’.
100	Jameson	English	It means ‘son of James’.
101	Kevin	Irish	A ‘handsome’ name for your handsome boy.
102	Bentley	English	A stuffy English name meaning ‘meadow with coarse grass’.
103	Zachary	Hebrew	After Alexander, Zachary is the most familiar Biblical name. It means ‘God remembered’.
104	Everett	English	This statesmanlike name is an English variation of Eberhard.
105	Axel	German	A heavy, metal rock name, meaning ‘father of peace’.
106	Tyler	English	A cool, fresh and clean name, meaning ‘tile maker’.
107	Micah	Hebrew	It would make an excellent alternative to Michael. It means ‘who is like the lord’.
108	Vincent	Latin	Vincent is a name with a complex image. It means ‘conquering’.
109	Weston	English	A trendy, n-ending name, meaning ‘from the western town’.
110	Miles	English	Miles is the English form of Milo and means ‘soldier or merciful’.
111	Wesley	English	This name is reminiscent of the Old West. It means ‘western meadow’.
112	Nathaniel	Hebrew	Nathaniel is an elegant and sleek name, meaning ‘gift of God’.
113	Harrison	English	Despite its meaning (son of Harry), Harrison does not sound stuffy.
114	Brandon	English	This name, meaning ‘beacon hill,’ rose in popularity in the 1990s.
115	Cole	Latin	This simple, one syllable name would work best with complex last names. It means a ‘cabbage farmer’.
116	Declan	Irish	Declan is an appealing Irish name, meaning ‘man of prayer’.
117	Luis	Spanish	Louis is the Spanish form of Lewis or Louis. It means ‘famous in battle’.
118	Braxton	English	This name has been climbing steadily since it entered the popularity ranks in 1985. It means ‘Brock’s settlement’.
119	Damian	Greek	This name has been increasing in popularity since the 1950s and means ‘subdues’.
120	Silas	English	This New Testament name is associated with George Eliot’s Silas Marner. It means ‘wood’ or ‘forest’.
121	Tristan	Irish	Tristan is the name of the doomed hero in the Celtic legend Tristan and Isolde. It means ‘tumult’.
122	Ryder	British	Ryder is a British surname, meaning ‘messenger’ or ‘cavalryman’.
123	Bennett	English	This medieval form of Benedict means ‘blessed’.
124	George	Greek	George is a strong and stately name, meaning ‘farmer’.
125	Emmett	English	This masculine version of Emma means ‘universal’.
126	Justin	Latin	Justin Timberlake brought the sassy back to this name. It means ‘righteous’.
127	Kai	Hawaiian	A multicultural and exotic name, meaning ‘sea’.
128	Max	English, German	Max is the English and German diminutive of Maximilian and means ‘greatest’.
129	Diego	Spanish	This elegant and handsome name means ‘supplanter’.
130	Luca	Italian	Luca is the Italian variation of Lucas and Luke and means ‘man from Lucania’.
131	Ryker	German	Ryker is rising in popularity for its Ry beginning. It means ‘rich’.
132	Carlos	Spanish	This Spanish name for Charles is reminiscent of baseball players and world leaders.
133	Maxwell	Scottish	A lovely option between formal Maximilian and laid back Max. It means a ‘great stream’.
134	Kingston	English	The meaning of Kingston is ‘king’s town’.
135	Ivan	Russian	This Russian form of John is widely used in the US.
136	Maddox	Welsh	A name with a strong, masculine image. It means ‘son of Madoc’.
137	Juan	Spanish	This Spanish form of John was popularized by Don Juan, the Spanish lover.
138	Ashton	English	The cutie Aston Kutcher is behind the popularity of this name. Ashton means ‘ash trees place’.
139	Jayce	Modern Invented Name	You can use this one as a nickname for Jason.
140	Rowan	Celtic	This Celtic name, meaning ‘little red-haired one’ is used predominantly in Scotland and England. And we must say it’s every bit charming.
141	Kaiden	Modern Invented Name	A variation of Kayden that has become successful on its own.
142	Giovanni	Italian	An elaborate version of John, Giovanni means ‘god is gracious’.
143	Eric	English/Scandinavian	A princely name for your dashing young one. It means ‘ruler’.
144	Jesus	Hebrew	The ultimate religious name, Jesus means ‘the Lord is salvation’.
145	Calvin	Latin	This quirky and fashionable name means ‘bald’.
146	Abel	Hebrew	Meaning ‘breath’, Abel is the name of Adam and Eve’s son.
147	King	English	It would work best as a middle name. King means ‘monarch’.
148	Camden	Scottish	This name became popular through the hit television show, 7th Heaven. It means ‘from the winding valley’.
149	Amir	Arabic	A common Middle Eastern name, meaning ‘exalted’.
150	Blake	English	Blake is a funky and preppy name, meaning ‘attractive’.
151	Alex	Greek	This diminutive of Alex has become a classic on its own.
152	Brody	Irish	Brody is a place name and surname, meaning ‘ditch’.
153	Malachi	Hebrew	A relatively uncommon name meaning ‘my messenger’.
154	Emmanuel	Hebrew	Emmanuel means ‘God is with us’.
155	Jonah	Hebrew	An appealing Old Testament name, meaning ‘dove’.
156	Beau	French	This French name, meaning ‘handsome’ suggests someone who is incredibly good looking with oodles of charm. A lovely name to bestow on your little one.
157	Jude	Latin	A perfect example of the name whose image was shaped by a popular celebrity. It means ‘praised’.
158	Antonio	Spanish	It’s the Spanish and Italian version of Anthony and means ‘priceless one’.
159	Alan	Irish	A midcentury favorite, Alan means ‘handsome’.
160	Elliott	Hebrew	Elliot is a handsome name of French origin derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning ‘Jehovah is God’. Elliott from E.T. could be a reason for the name’s popularity.
161	Elliot	Hebrew	Eliot is a spelling variant of Elliot and means ‘Jehovah is God’.
162	Waylon	English	This English origin name came into the spotlight through country singer Waylon Jennings. It means ‘land beside the road’.
163	Xander	Greek	This latest short form of Alexander has been rising up the popularity charts ever since it featured in the television series, Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Xander means ‘defending men’.
164	Timothy	Greek	Timothy sounds more upscale than Thomas. It means ‘honoring God’.
165	Victor	Latin	Victor is one of the earliest Christmas names and means ‘conqueror’.
166	Bryce	Scottish	A variation of Brice, meaning ‘speckled or freckled’.
167	Finn	Irish	This short and sweet name is derived from Irish mythology and means ‘white or fair warrior’. We absolutely love this name for its charm and energy.
168	Brantley	English	One of the several popular English surnames, Brantley means ‘sword’.
169	Edward	English	This classic name has been moving in and out of fashion. It means a ‘wealthy guardian’.
170	Abraham	Hebrew	Meaning ‘father of multitudes’, Abraham is the name of the first Old Testament patriarch.
171	Patrick	Latin	A stylish Latin name, meaning ‘noble’.
172	Grant	Scottish	The meaning of Grant is ‘large’.
173	Karter	English	This variation of Carter is for people who are fixated with the letter K.
174	Hayden	English	A sweet English name, meaning ‘hedged valley’.
175	Richard	English, German	This name has been used for centuries. It means a ‘powerful ruler’.
176	Miguel	Spanish	An attractive Spanish variant of Michael.
177	Joel	Hebrew	Besides the US, Joel is popular in Sweden, Germany and Spain. It means ‘Jehovah is his God’.
178	Gael	Gaelic	Gael, meaning ‘Irishman’, is a cross-cultural name heard mainly in Spain, Wales, and Brittany. It’s been rising in the US too.
179	Tucker	English	An English occupational name, meaning ‘fabric pleater’.
180	Rhett	Dutch	We’re so glad to see that people have started giving a second chance to this classic name. Rhett is a Dutch name, meaning ‘Fiery’.
181	Avery	English	This moniker has a fresh and outdoorsy appeal. It means ‘ruler of the elves’.
182	Steven	Greek	One of the mainstream American names, Steven means ‘crowned’.
183	Graham	Scottish	A name well used in Scotland and England, it means ‘gravely homestead’.
184	Kaleb	Hebrew	This spelling variation of Caleb was chosen by over 2,500 parents in 2015.
185	Jasper	Persian	Jasper is derived from the Persian name Casper and means ‘treasure bringer’. A lot of people have been going for this name lately as it’s skyrocketing the charts.
186	Jesse	Hebrew	This Hebrew name means ‘gift’.
187	Matteo	Italian	The Italian variation of Matthew, meaning ‘gift of God’.
188	Dean	Middle English	Dean, a retro surfer sounding name is once again climbing up the charts and is currently one of the top 200 baby boy names. It means ‘chief of a group’.
189	Zayden	Modern Invented Name	One of the fastest climbing names of the Aiden clan. It means ‘little fire’.
190	Preston	English	One of the most popular names of its genre, Preston means ‘priest’s estate’.
191	August	German	The German form of Augustus, meaning ‘majestic’.
192	Oscar	English or Irish	A name that’ll forever be associated with the Hollywood film fraternity. Oscar means ‘God spear’.
193	Jeremy	English	Jeremy is the English form of Jeremiah and means ‘appointed by God’.
194	Alejandro	Spanish	The Spanish variation of Alexander, meaning ‘defending men’.
195	Marcus	Latin	This name is commonplace in Rome. It means ‘warlike’.
196	Dawson	Hebrew	Dawson was a rarely heard name before it featured in Titanic and Dawson’s Creek. An offshoot of David, the name means ‘son of David’.
197	Lorenzo	Latin	Latinizing gives an entirely new dimension to a name and Lorenzo is a perfect example of it. Lorenzo is a form of Lawrence and means ‘from Laurentium’.
198	Messiah	Hebrew	We’re quite surprised to see this name on the list after a Tennessee judge ruled in 2013 that parents could not use this name for their children. Messiah means ‘expected savior or deliverer’.
199	Zion	Hebrew	A name that has taken off in the recent years, Zion originates from Hebrew and means ‘highest point’.
200	Maximus	Latin	A powerful name, meaning ‘greatest’.
201	River	English	It seems that this tranquil water body name has escaped its association with River Phoenix, which is why many people have been going for it lately. The name River means ‘a flowing water body’.
202	Zane	Hebrew	Zane is a variation of the classic name John and means ‘God is gracious’. The name sounds catchy and is perfectly in tune with the style of our generation.
203	Mark	Latin	This apostle name means ‘warlike’.
204	Brooks	Swedish	Brooks is one of the last names gaining traction as a first name. It’s an English origin name meaning ‘of the brook’.
205	Nicolas	Greek	Nicolas is the Spanish and French form of Nikolaos, which people have been choosing lately. It means ‘victory of the people’.
206	Paxton	English	This Latin moniker, meaning ‘peace town’, stands out from the rest due to its wonderful meaning and the letter ‘X’ in the middle.
207	Judah	Hebrew	Judah is derived from Biblical Hebrew name Yehuda and means ‘he who is praised’. Its newfound popularity can be attributed to its similarity to the name Jude.
208	Emiliano	Latin	Emiliano is an appealing and slightly longer Latin version of Emil and means ‘work’. Its namesake is Emiliano Zapata Salazar, one of the leading figures of Mexican Revolution.
209	Kaden	Arabic	This newly minted name has skyrocketed in popularity. It means ‘companion’.
210	Bryan	English	One of the most enduring Irish imports, it means ‘strong and virtuous’.
211	Kyle	Irish	This one sounds much cooler than its brother Lyle. It means ‘narrow piece of land where the cattle graze’.
212	Myles	Latin	Myles, meaning ‘soldier or merciful’ is a much cooler version of the English name Miles. If you’re a basketball fan, you must have surely heard of Myles Turner.
213	Peter	Greek	Greek name Peter, meaning ‘rock or stone’ is best known for its association with one of the apostles of Jesus. Some of the famous namesakes include the comedian Peter Kay, the footballer Peter Crouch and the singer Peter Andre.
214	Charlie	English	Charlie is a friendly and genial name. Charlie is an English name, meaning ‘free man’.
215	Kyrie	Greek	Kyrie, meaning ‘lord’, is one of the oldest religious names, but it’s now rising on the popularity list may be due to basketball star Kyrie Irving.
216	Thiago	Portuguese	Thiago, the diminutive of Santiago, is a Portuguese name, meaning ‘supplanter’. This moniker is rising in popularity, and we’re anticipating it will go up by a few more spots in near future.
217	Brian	Irish	Brian means ‘strong and virtuous’.
218	Kenneth	Scottish, Irish	This name, meaning ‘born of fire, handsome’, is in its glory.
219	Andres	Greek	Andres is an exotic Estonian version of Andrew and means ‘strong and manly’. This name has a flowing, rhythmic feel, which is probably why parents have been going for it.
220	Lukas	Greek	If Lucas is a bit commonplace, you can consider Lukas, meaning ‘man from Lucanus’. It’s popular in Germany and Norway too!
221	Aidan	Irish	An appealing saint name, meaning ‘fiery’.
222	Jax	English	We think Jax is one of the most popular and cool, modern invented names, even cooler than Pax. If not as a first name, you can use it as a nickname for Jack or Jaxon.
223	Caden	Arabic	This name is rising in popularity along with Aiden and Jaden. It means ‘friend, companion’.
224	Milo	German	This highly recommended name is finally getting the well-deserved appreciation. It’s basically a form of Miles, but has a debonair charm. Milo means ‘merciful’.
225	Paul	Latin	A simple, yet widely diffused name, meaning ‘small’.
226	Beckett	English	Beckett, one of the hit names of the decade, has an attractive, brisk sound and a plethora of literary associations. The meaning of Beckett is ‘bee cottage’.
227	Brady	Irish	A well-used name since the turn of the last century, Brady means ‘large chested’.
228	Colin	Irish or Scottish	This name has enjoyed a long reign of popularity. It means ‘pup’.
229	Omar	Arabic	Omar, the exotic and familiar name with a strong O initial is extremely common among the Muslim families. Despite being an old-timey name, Omar sounds anything but ancient. It means ‘gifted speaker’.
230	Bradley	English	An English surname name meaning ‘wide meadow’.
231	Javier	Spanish	Javier, the Spanish version of Xavier, was a popular choice for many Americans in 2017. It carries the magnetic charm of Javier Bardem, the Oscar-nominated actor.
232	Knox	Scottish	This Old Scottish surname ‘round hill’. Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie have named their son Knox.
233	Jaden	Hebrew	It is a pop culture-inspired name popular with both sexes, but used mainly for boys. Jaden is a variant of the Hebrew name Jadon and means ‘God has heard’.
234	Barrett	Irish	This pleasant name is much coveted for its macho meaning ‘bear strength’. And its association with Elizabeth Barrett Browning should be also credited.
235	Israel	Hebrew	In the 16th century, the name Israel was mainly used by the Puritans. But after the Jewish state came into being, Israel transformed into a traditional favorite name among Jewish and Latino communities. This Hebrew name means ‘he who struggles with God’.
236	Matias	Greek	Matias, the spelling variant of Mattias, is originally the Spanish form of Matthew and means ‘gift of God’.
237	Jorge	Spanish	It’s reported that over 2000 boys were given the name Jorge in the US and all of them were from Portuguese and Latino families. Jorge is a Spanish and Portuguese version of George and means ‘farmer’.
238	Zander	Greek	Along with Xander, even Zander has been on the rise as an independent name. Zander is a diminutive of Alexander and means ‘defending men’.
239	Derek	English	Derek was once considered ideal for British baby, but it became so common over the years that it lost its English edge. Today, Derek, meaning ‘the people’s ruler’ is highly popular in the US.
240	Josue	Hebrew	How cool is Josue, the French, Spanish and Portuguese version of Joshua? The meaning of Josue is ‘the lord is my salvation’.
241	Cayden	Gaelic	This is a spelling variation of Caden. Cayden stands pretty strong as a standalone name. Actor Kevin Costner picked this name for his baby boy.
242	Holden	English	This classic name has suddenly jumped out of the attic to make it to the birth certificates. Holden means ‘hollow valley’.
243	Griffin	Irish	Griffin, a Celtic name meaning ‘strong in faith’ was rarely used in the 20th century, but it reappeared on the charts in the 2000s and has been growing steadily ever since.
244	Arthur	English	This Celtic name, meaning ‘strong as a bear’ is best known for its association with the King of Briton, King Arthur, who presided over the Knights of the Roundtable. It has been a favorite with the Americans right from the 19th century and even today parents are partial towards it.
245	Leon	French	Leon, the equivalent of Leo, is witnessing remarkable popularity in the US. What’s striking is its usage among various cultures – Christians, Jews, Agnostics, African-Americans and Hispanics. It means ‘Lion’.
246	Felix	Latin	Felix, the Latin word for ‘lucky’ or ‘successful’ is funky, offbeat and thoroughly cute. No wonder, it’s still consistently used.
247	Remington	English	Remington, meaning ‘settlement by the boundary stream’ originates from the place name in England, which explains its refined and rich sound.
248	Jake	Hebrew	Here’s another pet form of Jack, which has good chances of becoming more popular than the original. The meaning of Jake is ‘God is supplanter’.
249	Killian	Irish	Killian, a name that is pretty uncommon compared to other Irish names, has a friendly and upbeat sound and a distinct charm to it. It means ‘little church’.
250	Clayton	English	Clayton, meaning ‘a clay settlement’, is one of the first examples of surnames turned first names in the US. Even its short form Clay carries a charm and quality.

Unique Ways To Choose A Name For Your Baby Boy:

Deciding your baby boy’s name can be a very positive experience. But with so many choices, it can be a bit tricky to narrow down the options to one or two. Here are a few tips to the perfect name for your little prince.

1. Put Together A List Of Names:

Sit down with your partner and make a list of names that you both like. Research on the shortlisted names and find out their popularity.

2. Say Out The Names Aloud:

Say out the selected names aloud to understand how they sound. A mix of one, two and three syllables work great together.

3. Pick A Family Name For Your Son:

You can express your love for your grandfather or anyone who’s close to you by giving your son their name.

4. Select A Name That Indicates Your Heritage:

If you have close ties with ethnicity, consider a name from your culture. Ensure that the spelling of that name is simple to pronounce.

5. Pick A Name That’s Meaningful To You:

There may be a name or a word that represents a turning point or a critical moment in your life. It can also refer to someone who inspired you in your career or supported you in your difficult time.

[ Read: Baby Boy Names Around The World ]

Common Mistakes While Choosing A Name And How To Avoid Them:

1. Embarrassing Initials:

Samuel Andrew Davis and Alison Sarah Smith are lovely names until you notice the initials. So check the initials first to avoid the rude awakenings.

2. Clinging Tightly To The Name You Swore To Give Your First Son:

Women decide on the names of their kids even before they are pregnant. But if the name has become too familiar or clashes with your last name, just let it go!

3. Not Testing The Name In The Real Word:

Some names may look nice on the paper, but may not work that well in life. This is true for both traditional and uncommon names. So pick names that can be pronounced easily and with confidence.

4. Giving Your Baby Boy An Androgynous Name:

According to a study published in Education Finance and Policy, boys who are given borderline female names like Jamie, Shannon or Aaron tend to face behavioral problems than those with boy-alone name. So stick with unisex names only for girls.So which of these names appealed to you the most? Tell us in the comment section below!

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