As we discussed in our previous post, choosing a name for your baby is a big deal. This name will be his/hers for a lifetime! Now if that doesn’t add stress to the process! To complement the top ten baby girl names from our last post, we are sharing the top ten baby boy names. My husband’s name, KC, is of Irish origin. His Dad won on that one because his Mom is Sicilian! His name means “vigilant,” which definitely describes him.
MooseRoots used the 2014 data from the Social Security Administration to identify the most popular baby names in the United States. Below are the top ten baby boy names.
- #10 – Daniel – This was a favorite name in medieval times and has become popular again in the U.S. since the 1980s. It means “God is my judge” in Hebrew.
- #9 – James – Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, it means “supplanter” or one who follows. This name was most popular in the 1940s.
- #8 – Alexander – Extremely popular in Europe, this name has been trending upward in the U.S. over the past few years. Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, it means “defender of men.”
- #7 – Michael – This name has had an enduring popularity since the 1900s. A biblical name, it means “who is like God” in Hebrew.
- #6 – Ethan – Gaining popularity within the past few years in the U.S., this name means “strong, safe, firm” in Hebrew.
- #5 – William – Of German origin, this name was introduced to England by the Normans. Meaning “strong-willed warrior,” this name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1880s.
- #4 – Jacob – Having peaked in popularity in the 2000s, this name means “supplanter” or one who follows.
- #3 – Mason – Of French origin, this name is a transferred use of the surname, macon, an occupational name for a stone worker in the Middle Ages.
- #2 – Liam – A short form of the Irish name Uilliam, this name is the Irish equivalent of William. It means “strong-willed warrior and protector.”
- #1 – Noah – A Hebrew name meaning “rest” and “comfort.” 19,144 baby boys were named Noah in 2014.
Please, share your baby naming story!
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