| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Aaron
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High mountain
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Hebrew
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Ace
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Number one
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English
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Adam
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Man
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Hebrew
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Adrian
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From Hadria
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Latin
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Aiden
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Little fire
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Irish
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Alan
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Little rock
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English
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Alexander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Allen
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Little rock
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English
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Andrew
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Manly and powerful
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Greek
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Angel
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Messenger of God
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Greek
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Anthony
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Unknown meaning
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Latin
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Antonio
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Unknown meaning
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Italian
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Asher
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Happy and blessed
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Hebrew
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August
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To increase
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Latin
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Francis
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Frenchman; free man
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Latin
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Gabriel
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God is my strength
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Hebrew
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Gavin
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Little white falcon
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Welsh
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Gray
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Gray-haired
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English
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Grayson
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Son of the steward
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English
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Greyson
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Son of the steward
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English
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Harrison
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Son of Harry
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English
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Henry
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Home ruler
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English
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Hudson
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Son of Hudd
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English
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Hugh
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Soul, mind, intellect
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German
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Hunter
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Hunter
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English
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Ian
|
God is gracious
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Scottish
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Isaac
|
He will laugh
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Hebrew
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Isaiah
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God is salvation
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Hebrew
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Ivan
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God is gracious
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Slavic
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Jace
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To heal
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American
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Jack
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God is gracious
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English
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Jackson
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Son of Jack
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English
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Jacob
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Supplanter
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Hebrew
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James
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Supplanter
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English
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Jameson
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Son of James
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English
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Jason
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To heal
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Greek
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Jax
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Son of Jack
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English
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Jaxon
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Son of Jack
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English
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Jay
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To heal
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English
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Jayden
|
Thankful one
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Hebrew
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Jeffrey
|
Peaceful territory
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German
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Jeremiah
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God will exalt
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Hebrew
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Jeremy
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God will exalt
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English
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John
|
God is gracious
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Hebrew
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Jonah
|
Dove
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Hebrew
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Jonathan
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God has given
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Hebrew
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Jordan
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To descend
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Hebrew
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Jose
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Jehovah will increase
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Spanish
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Joseph
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Jehovah will increase
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Hebrew
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Joshua
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God is salvation
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Hebrew
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Josiah
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God supports
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Hebrew
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Juan
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God is gracious
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Spanish
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Julian
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Young at heart
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Latin
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Julio
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Jove's child
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Greek
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Julius
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Youthful and downy
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Greek
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Kai
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Sea
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Polynesian
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Kingston
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King's town
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English
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Kyle
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Narrow strait
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Scottish
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Landon
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Long hill
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English
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Laurence
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From Laurentum
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Latin
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Lee
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Pasture or meadow
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English
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Leo
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Lion
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Latin
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Levi
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Joined together
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Hebrew
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Liam
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Helmet of will
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Irish
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Lincoln
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Lake colony
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English
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Logan
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Small hollow
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Scottish
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Lucas
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From Lucania
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Latin
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Luke
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From Lucania
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Greek
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Mason
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Stoneworker
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English
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Mateo
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Gift of God
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Spanish
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Matteo
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Gift of God
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Italian
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Matthew
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Gift of God
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Hebrew
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Max
|
Greatest
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English
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Micah
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Who is Like God?
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Hebrew
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Tyler
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Tiler
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English
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Ulysses
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"One who hates.” The Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, from the Greek odyssomai, I hate.
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Latin
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Uriah
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My light is Jehovah
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Hebrew
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Vincent
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Conquer
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Latin
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Wade
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To ford
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English
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Wesley
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Western meadow
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English
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Weston
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West town
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English
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William
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A willing protector
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German
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Wyatt
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Brave in battle
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English
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Xander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Xavier
|
New house
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Spanish
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Zachariah
|
The Lord recalled
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Hebrew
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Zachary
|
God remembers
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Hebrew
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Zander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Zane
|
God is gracious
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American
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Zeke
|
Form of Ezekiel
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Hebrew
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Finding the perfect middle name can be a handful. Do you go for a classic, or do you try out something modern and edgy? How do you perfectly pair something with your chosen first and last names? We’ve gathered some common middle names for boys to make the process a little easier.
The most common middle names for boys today are ones you’ve likely heard: James and John. So what makes these two classics so popular? Well, aside from being perennially popular first names, these one-syllable wonders sound great paired with most monikers. They also flow well and are easy for a little one to say and spell, earning them points with most parents.
Popular middle names for boys are typically classic, avoiding the “trendy” feel that quickly goes out of style. You’ll find names like Andrew, Anthony, and Daniel in this niche of names. Timeless names like these are unique, as you can usually find someone of every age group in an area donning them. See Thomas, William, and Joseph for more classic common middle names for boys.
Common middle names for boys are often short, pairing well with longer first names for a crisp transition. Ace is a contemporary favorite here, along with Cole and Jay. Kai has seen a modern spike, while Hugh remains a darling with lovers of vintage names. Lee has been a long-term love for parents as a middle, and his playful pal Jack is quickly becoming another. If you’d like a unique middle initial, see Quinn and Zane.
Middle names for boys can be long, especially when paired with a short first name. This includes the mighty Alexander, meaning “defender of man,” and Christopher, meaning “bearer of Christ.” Benjamin is a favorite today, along with Harrison and Sebastian. The secret with using a longer middle name is to make sure no syllables run into the first or last name, allowing for a natural rhythm.
Enjoy our list of common middle names for boys. Good luck finding that perfect name for your sweet son.
