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Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Abraham
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Father of nations
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Hebrew
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Alaric
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Noble, regal ruler
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German
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Albert
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Noble, bright, famous
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German
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Alexander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Alfred
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Elf or magical counsel
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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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Angelo
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Messenger of God
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Italian
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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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Archibald
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Genuine, bold, brave
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German
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Atticus
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From Attica
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Latin
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Augustine
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Great, magnificient
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Latin
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Augustus
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Great, magnificient
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Latin
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Barnabas
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Son of consolation
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Spanish
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Harmon
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Soldier
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German
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Hayes
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Hedged area
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English
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Hector
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Steadfast
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Greek
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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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Idris
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Fiery leader; prophet
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Welsh
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Ignatius
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“The ardent one,” from the Latin ignire, to set on fire.
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Latin
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Ira
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Full-grown; watchful
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Hebrew
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Irving
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Green or fresh water
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Gaelic
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Isaac
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He will laugh
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Hebrew
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James
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Supplanter
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English
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Jasper
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Treasurer
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English
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Jefferson
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Son of Jeffrey
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English
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Jeffrey
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Peaceful territory
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German
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Sophisticated boy names are beloved by parents for their polish and poise. They’re upscale on the ear and right at home in a courtroom or boardroom, setting your son up for a lifetime of success. It doesn’t hurt that they’re absolutely adorable on a little one, either. We’ve gathered all sorts of sophisticated sweethearts on our full list, but we’ve also handpicked some standouts from it to discuss in detail.
Some of today’s most popular picks are sophisticated boy names. The Top 10 darlings Henry, William, and Theodore are certainly polished. The Greek Sebastian is another common cutie with a refined air. Meaning “honorable,” he can be softened with nicknames like Seb and Bastian. The Spanish sweetheart Mateo is another popular pick with polish. A variant of Matthew, he means “gift of God.” Check out Maximilian and Alexander for more popular sophisticated picks.
Lovers of rare monikers are still in luck, as many sophisticated boy names remain unique. Frederick is a favorite, as this “peace-loving ruler” is chockful of awesome nicknames, including Fred, Freddie, and Ricky. Francis is another awesome pick, meaning “the free.” He has the adorable Frankie and Frank nicknames too. Desmond offers Irish roots. Meaning “from South Munster,” he’s recognizable yet ranks down in the 300s on the charts. See Carlisle, Stefan, and Valentino for more unique monikers with a fancy side.
Classics are favorites in naming for most parents. These monikers never go out of style, making classic, sophisticated boy names some of the best, most beloved options. A prime example is James. This crisp English pick means “supplanter” and is one of today’s most popular picks, though he’s held high rankings on the charts for generations. He’s also super popular as a middle name. Anthony also shares such a long popularity. He’s of Latin origin, though his exact meaning is unknown. Sometimes shortened to Tony, he can also remain whole without much fuss. Other classic choices with a sophisticated side include John, Joseph, and Andrew.
Get to know more sophisticated boy names on our extended list.
