Boy Baby Names from the 2000s

defender of the people

strong, firm

From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.

priceless

Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".

God is salvation

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.

He has given or gift.

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.

Messenger of God

from Hadria

Scottish form of JOHN.

means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'

God will add

prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak

fighter

From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta. A famous bearer was the eccentric American journalist Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005).

highest point

Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching".

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

my messenger

Old English

Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.

Variant of BRADEN.

hay valley

From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".

Variant of CADEN.

From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English historian William Camden (1551-1623).

Anointed one

Variant of AIDAN.

From an English surname which was derived from the Old English given name Tata, of unknown origin.

Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".

ditch, muddy place

white hawk

bringer of light.

Allies; friends

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

English variant of CALEB.

fighter; battle

Little fire

hewer, one who cuts trees

River

fighter; son of the battle

narrow

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

Defender of the people

The one who is a triumph

God is my God

Anglicized form of RHYS.

the traverse, the land towards the sea

of the city of Paris

Variant of CADEN.

Yoruba

From the priest's town

God is gracious and 'warlike'

Victory of the People

Central or of the center

sorrow or difficulty

Thankful

A beloved name with deep roots

Means 'breezy' or 'soft breeze'.

Sword or blade

guided by God

Brave

Moses; drawn from water

a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.

from the round hill

God has heard

God is salvation

Eighth

to reign

A beloved name with deep roots

son of the Nazarene

Lord of the universe

My God is Yahweh; Variant of Elijah

God is my salvation

I have my heart

Loving horses.; A variant form of Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

Just

Possibly a modern alteration of Tyson, meaning 'from Ty'.

Derived from Ángel, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God.'

a variant of the name Javon, possibly derived from the name Yavan or meaning 'young'

Descendant of the one who is from the estate

Little and dark.

royal valley

He who is like the precious stone

he who is wise

A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.

to be able

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

crooked nose

Innovative

a variation of the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'

Variant of the name Teague, meaning 'poet' or 'one who is handsome'.

Derived from the Welsh name Tristan, possibly meaning 'tumult' or 'noise'.

dragon; to achieve; accomplished

no clear meaning

Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

American English

unknown origin and meaning, likely a modern creation

son of Henry

Derived from 'Darren', which is believed to be an Irish surname signifying 'great' or 'oak tree.'

Old English

A beloved name with deep roots

sighted

One who is thoughtful or wise

Hindi / Punjabi

a name of the God Rama

Sky; heavenly

Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.

A combination of Jorge and Alberto, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (Jorge) and 'noble' or 'bright' (Alberto)

A name derived from the indigenous Nahuatl, involving meanings around 'serpent' or 'to be wise.'

Variant of Zion, meaning 'highest point' or 'heavenly city'.

a variant of the name 'Jacoby', derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'akov' meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.

No established meaning

son, child

Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.

Mandinka

A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'

A variant spelling of the name Jamin, meaning 'right hand' or 'fully accepted.'

A creative variation of the name Kieran.

derived from ‘Cameron’, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

A surname derived from the Old English 'brōd,' meaning 'broad'

God has been gracious

Variation of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'

a modern name possibly derived from a combination of Ty and Juan, meaning 'you' and 'God is gracious'.

from the place of the brambles

Strong

A beloved name with deep roots

Fortunate and powerful

son of the chief

unique or uncommon

sword

belonging to the Lord

My God is Yahweh

blooming, flourishing

God is my salvation

A modern variation of names like Ronald and Darius, possibly combining elements that invoke leadership and strength.

Scottish

Mature, intelligent

bright

A form of 'Alberto' which means 'noble' and 'bright'.

A beloved name with deep roots

From the priest's meadow

A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'

Great Water.

derived from 'Udonis', a modern name often associated with strength and resilience.

A variant of Wilbur, meaning 'resolute guardian.'

God guides me

noble

Beloved

to be found

A modern invented name likely derived from 'Tray' and 'lan'

a variation of the name Connor

Wealthy friend

Rich friend

A modern variation of Javier, meaning 'bright' or 'new house'.

son of the right hand

Descendant of Dreánán

To govern, ruler; The ruler

Light, illumination

Derived from 'Arian', meaning 'lion'.

one who is praised

Land of the Kashmiri people

Free landowner

It is well with us

Punjabi

student)

A variation of Cord or Court, meaning 'the court or courtly one'.

Wealthy or prosperous.

One who loves to celebrate

A month name

Pohvaliti, izraziti odobravanje

of the air or ethereal

Name of a clan or tribe.

Mahonri means 'the one protected by God'.

The meaning is not well documented but is likely a modern variation or creative spelling of traditional names.

protector

Ruler, leader

God is gracious

world or universe

means 'well-versed' or 'one who has knowledge'.

A gracious gift

derived from Adrian, meaning dark one

daughter of the river

The Lord is my strength

One who is unyielding or strong

Germanic

Means "ancient" in Gaelic. This was the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta in Irish legend. Cian was also the name of a son-in-law of Brian Boru.

bud or sprout; to blossom

Can have varying meanings based on Hanja characters used.

sabah

little fire

A variation of the name Don, possibly influenced by the suffix -quez which is common in Spanish names.

to be filled with joy

Derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my light'.

Handsome