Boy Baby Names from the 1990s

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.

From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".

Who is like God?

From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down".

Medieval contracted form of AUGUSTINE (1). Modern use of the name is probably also partly inspired by the common surname Austin, which is of the same origin. This is also the name of a city in Texas.

victory of the people

Son of Carr

Italian form of Iohannes (see JOHN). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.

lover of hounds

From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.

bailiff, steward

Maker of tiles

defender of mankind

Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.

Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.

Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

Old French form of the Pictish name Drustan, a diminutive of DRUST. The spelling was altered by association with Latin tristis "sad".

peacock town

Speckled or freckled

to cut or to tailor

Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'

lion of God

A beloved name with deep roots

young lion

red-haired

A follower of Christ

son of the marsh-dwellers

Means "friend" in Arabic.

Spanish and Portuguese form of EDWARD.

Warrior

Fortuity; luck; opportunity

king or ruler; chieftain or lord

Scottish

From the grassland village

Latinized form of HUGH. As a surname it has belonged to the French author Victor Hugo (1802-1885), the writer of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Misérables'.

From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (g…

From an English surname meaning "one who tans hides".

crowned

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Battle; rock; Handsome

raven

From a surname, either the Irish surname DEVIN (1) or the English surname DEVIN (2).

Lingala

Little dark one

From the valley of the rivers

one hundred years

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.

Carefree

a combination of La and Donte, meaning noble or enduring

A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.

To achieve, to attain; One who is pious

God gives victory

Christian, follower of Christ.

Grand, spacious, vast

great, large

A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.

Une forme de Michel

A modern twist on 'Brent', meaning 'hill' or 'high place'.

victorious or conqueror

impulsive

a monk or religious scholar

brave leader, path maker

strong and powerful

one who is born on a Saturday

God has sent

Brave or warrior.

brightness, illumination

Shade, shadow

Wise, virtuous, abundant

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.

a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'

exalted father

The one who is praised.

to fly

Devoted one

Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond

One who brings peace and higher order

Unknown

From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English.

A beloved name with deep roots

Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'

A combination of John and Tay

he who brings joy

Victory of the people

Inhabitant by the river bay.

Of the valley.

A modern invented name

American English

A beloved name with deep roots

prince

A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor

A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.

The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.

Intelligent, wise

A beloved name with deep roots

God has done this for us.

An invented name, possibly a variation of Terrence or a blend of Terry and Chris.

A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.

church near a lake

From the meadow

defender of mankind

Ancient; a descendant of Cian.

held by the heel

Scottish

Spirit, essence

a flower or a form of the name Jara

to be good or pleasing

valley

Combination of John and Luke, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'bringer of light'

The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.

A beloved name with deep roots

African

To shine brightly

Variant of XAVIER.

fragrance, scent

Experience

A place of prosperity; From the pear-tree farm

Little drop of water

A modern combination name, possibly influenced by 'Devon' and 'Monty'.

My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)

Modern invented name

enduring, steadfast

Honest, sincere; A person of good character

A modern American adaptation

One who packs.

Derived from the Welsh surname Denzil, meaning 'from the fortress'.

possibly derived from a combination of Jarvis and various other names.

Strong oak

Variant of CODY.

Hunter; one who hunts.

a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem

A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'

radiance, shine, light

Derived from the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'

New, big son

from the land near the river

Of noble birth

Variation of Mark, meaning 'warrior' or 'defender'

A variant of the name 'Shaquille', often meaning 'the one who is great' or 'the one who is mighty'.

This name is believed to be a modern variant of Aaliyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'.

cool breeze over the mountains

A beloved name with deep roots

Radiance; brilliance.

narrow or straight

The one who rules with wisdom

derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.

Hindi

Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.

The Lord is gracious

Italian form of Patricius (see PATRICK).

Yahweh has given

A beloved name with deep roots

reigning

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Derived from a blend of names, may imply strength or dominance.

God has healed

Soap; A modern coinage with no traditional meaning

high and prosperous

just, fair, or righteous

The bliss or joy of giving

a variant of the name Jacob, meaning supplanter

From Sanskrit अमर (amara) meaning "immortal" and दीप (dipa) meaning "lamp, light".

son of Marcos

Defender; Descendant of Donn

Four

famous land, renowned

third born

Life

Modern invented name, possibly a blend of names.

Possessor or holder

He who is like God

to be strong

The name may derive from the Swahili word for 'to be rich'

Variant of 'Colin', meaning 'cub' or 'young pup'.

A unique or creative variation on Quantez

Fierce or brave

from the mountain town

to signify or denote

noble

Desired; longed for

victorious

The same as Kadeem, often interpreted as 'the one who is advanced or the one who is enlightened'

Derived from 'Renee', reflecting rebirth.

a form of Russ or Russian

modern twist on the name Vaughn, meaning 'small' or 'little'

a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.

Variant of Tyrek, meaning 'tyrant' or 'possessor'

God is gracious

Joyful, full of joy

the great one

God will add (Josep); Nobleman (Patrick)

A variant of the name Nigel, derived from the Latin 'Nigellus', meaning 'little black one'.

bright, shining, or blooming

God has given