Boy Baby Names from the 1990s

14111 names that peaked in popularity during the 1990s.

The 1990s blended classic with modern. Softer endings became popular for girls, while boys got strong, single-syllable names. 1990s names are the new vintage — nostalgic for millennial parents.

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מַתִּתְיָהוּ - meaning 'gift of God'.

עַקֹב (Ya'akov) means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.

Who is like God?

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יָרְדֵן - Yarden, meaning 'to descend'

A beloved name with deep roots

victory of the people

lover of hounds

bailiff, steward

defender of mankind

Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.

Sea-born or sea-circle

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Speckled or freckled

to cut or to tailor

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

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A beloved name with deep roots

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A follower of Christ

son of the marsh-dwellers

Fortuity; luck; opportunity

From the grassland village

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Democratic Republic of the Con

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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.

A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.

God gives victory

Christian, follower of Christ.

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

Une forme de Michel

victorious or conqueror

strong and powerful

one who is born on a Saturday

Brave or warrior.

brightness, illumination

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'

The one who is praised.

Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond

Bosnia and Herzegovina

One who brings peace and higher order

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.

American English

A beloved name with deep roots

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.

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

church near a lake

From the meadow

defender of mankind

held by the heel

Spirit, essence

to be good or pleasing

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'.

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A beloved name with deep roots

To shine brightly

fragrance, scent

Little drop of water

My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)

enduring, steadfast

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

from the land near the river

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'.

cool breeze over the mountains

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A beloved name with deep roots

narrow or straight

derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.

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

The Lord is gracious

Yahweh has given

A beloved name with deep roots

high and prosperous

The bliss or joy of giving

a variant of the name Jacob, meaning supplanter

famous land, renowned

Possessor or holder

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

Middle Eastern countries

Desired; longed for

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

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

bright, shining, or blooming