Popular Baby Names 1978
Classic names that peaked in 1978 — now making a comeback.
200 names3362 girl1538 boy
These 1978 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Wesley
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Western meadow
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Abraham
Boy[English
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude".
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Rafael
Boy[Spanish
Form of RAPHAEL.
#231 ↑
Jeremy
BoyEnglish
God will uplift
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Derek
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
the people's ruler
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Jorge
BoySpanish
farmer
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Francisco
BoySpain
Free man
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Dante
BoyItalian
enduring
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Damien
BoyGreece
To tame
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Titus
BoyRoman
Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus "title of honour". It is more likely of Oscan origin, since it was borne by the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius.... [more]
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Marco
BoyItaly
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
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Solomon
BoyHebrew
Peace
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Erik
BoySweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
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Bo
BoyChinese
In Chinese, it can mean 'to conquer' (博), 'wave' (波), or 'precious' (宝) depending on the characters used.; Derived from Scandinavian roots meaning 'to live' or 'to dwell'.
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Chioke
BoyNigeria
God's strength.
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Abiodun
BoyNigeria
Yoruba
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Demel
BoyScottish
from the meadow
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Simeon
BoyHebrew
he has heard
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Aba
UnisexGhana
Father
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Nicolino
BoyItaly
victorious, people of victory
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Ehron
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
singer, song
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Octavis
BoyAmerican
Eighth
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Shawndale
UnisexAmerican
A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.
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Thalmus
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
There is a purpose
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Antwan
BoyAmerican
A variation of Antoine
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Rodolfo
BoyItaly
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of RUDOLF. This is the name of the hero in Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' (1896).
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Jarvas
BoyEstonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
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Kwanza
UnisexSwahili-speaking countries
First
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Rahsan
BoyTurkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
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Jaimey
UnisexAmerican
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
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Joshewa
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Yahweh is salvation
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Daimeon
BoyGreece
To tame or subdue.
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Nicholes
BoyAmerican
victory of the people
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Ping
Unisex[Chinese]
From Chinese 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other characters can also form this name.
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Kentwan
BoyAmerican
from the land of Kent
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Woo
BoyKorea
A common surname; also means 'rain' when used as a word.
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Delbreco
BoyItaly
Of unclear origin, possibly a combination of 'Del' meaning 'of' and 'Brec' or 'Breco'.
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Santini
BoyItaly
little saint
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Laterrance
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Kindu
BoyAfrica
To be strong or to influence
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Brishen
BoyWelsh
the one who brings joy
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Willison
BoyScotland
Son of William
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Deray
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Jamiyl
BoyArabic
handsome, beautiful
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Turon
BoyUzbekistan
Turkic
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Jonas
BoyGreece
Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.
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Theus
BoyGreece
God of the heavens, divine
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Demion
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
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Jacquis
BoyFrance
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
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Tarl
BoyAmerican
to bring joy or happiness
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Nyerere
BoyTanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
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Moises
BoySpain
Drawn out of water
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Janvier
UnisexFrench-speaking countries
January
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Lavar
BoyAmerican
to shine brightly
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Nate
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
gift of God
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Antrone
BoyAmerican
strong, warrior
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Demorrio
BoyAmerican
A modern creation, potentially derived from names like 'Damon' and 'Mario'.
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Tobius
BoyAmerican
God is good
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Waheed
BoyArabic
Unique, singular.
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Nectarios
BoyGreece
Of nectar; relating to the gods.
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Teco
BoySpanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
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Davone
BoyAmerican
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
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Kenjuan
BoyAmerican
Healthy and strong
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Dunstan
BoyEnglish
Town with a fort
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Rushun
BoyChina
As smooth; As it should be
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Jermane
BoyAmerican
brother, or from Germany
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Dewyne
BoyUSA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
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Fuquan
BoyChina
Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
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Nacoma
BoyAmerican
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
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Deavin
BoyAmerican
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
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Shah
BoyPersian-speaking countries
Princess or noblewoman
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Kasib
BoyArabic
one who earns; one who is successful
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Ramee
UnisexArabic-speaking regions
receiver
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Sanchez
BoySpain
sacred
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Tramayne
BoyAmerican
from the village
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Mohammad
BoyArabic
Praiseworthy.
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Dayon
BoyEnglish
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
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Kerick
BoyUSA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.
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Myrone
BoyAmerican
myrtle
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Fabain
BoyFrance
French
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Nichalaus
BoyGreece
victory of the people
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Tawon
BoyAmerican
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
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Jaime
UnisexSpanish-speaking countries
supplanter
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Rechard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave power, hard power
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Ebay
BoyIsrael
There is a house'
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Jerud
BoyArabic
Strong; powerful
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Eldrin
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
old, wise ruler
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Demille
BoyFrench
Of the mill
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Arvelle
BoyAmerican
The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.
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Jamie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Supplanter
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Javas
BoyAmerican
Possibly derived from Java, either representing the Indonesian island or inspired by the programming language.
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Centwane
BoySouth Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
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Ripal
BoyIndia
To pluck or gather
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Paulos
BoyGreece
Small
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Keshaun
BoyAmerican
Pure, chief
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Kamien
BoyPoland
Stone
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Tao
BoyChina
Peach
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Toron
BoyHebrew
Strong; bull
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Cornellius
BoyLatin
Latin
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Lavarr
BoyAmerican
Variant of the name Lavare which means 'to wash' in Latin.
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Lemarco
BoyAmerican
from the sea
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Kawaski
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Jevon
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Jevan derived from the Welsh name Iefan.
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Duron
BoySpanish-speaking countries
It may derive from 'durable' or 'hard', implying strength and resilience.
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Jerimie
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
appointed by God
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Tario
BoySpain
Deliberate; to take a route
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Starbuck
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Starlit stream or brook.
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Afrim
BoyAlbania
One who is cheerful and joyful.
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Jimar
BoySomalia
one who is knowledgeable
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Ronzell
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Travus
BoyAmerican
Crossing
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Chinua
BoyNigeria
God's own
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Gregorios
BoyGreece
Watchful
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Aalon
BoyUSA
A beloved name with deep roots
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Mikhail
BoyRussia
Who is like God.
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Nichlous
BoyGreece
victory of the people
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Octabio
BoyLatin
the name can be interpreted as referring to the number eight or things associated with eight.
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Gustavo
BoySpain
royal staff, staff of the Goths
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Chamel
UnisexArabic
to have a specific character
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Romone
BoyAmerican
Strong, powerful
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Mondre
BoyAmerican
The name Mondre is often associated with modernity and uniqueness.
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Lawarren
BoyAmerican
A modern blend or variation of 'Lawrence' or 'Warren'.
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Labrian
BoyAmerican
A name that may be inspired by the word 'labyrinth,' suggesting complexity or depth.
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Jonanthan
BoyHebrew
God has given
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Antar
BoyArabic
Male lion
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Oved
BoyHebrew
servant
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Deshannon
UnisexAmerican
A combination of the prefix 'De-' meaning 'of' and the name 'Shannon', which means 'old river'.
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Un
UnisexKorean
grace
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Nikitas
BoyGreece
Victorious.
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Smauel
BoyHebrew
God has heard.
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Oluseyi
BoyNigeria
God has done this for me.
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Alain
BoyFrance
French form of ALAN.
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Zebulah
BoyHebrew
gift from God
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Aeron
BoyWelsh
berry, fruit
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Rahsaan
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name Rasa, meaning 'talented' or 'skilled'
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Alpesh
BoyIndia
Gujarati
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Danan
BoyIrish
from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'
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Marreo
BoySpain
from the marsh or swamp
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Niclas
BoySweden
Victory of the people
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Jolon
BoyNative American
The name means 'valley'.
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Theofilos
BoyGreece
Lover of God
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Jorje
BoySpain
farmer, earthworker
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Timotheus
BoyGreek
One who honors God
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Dialo
BoyAfrican
To speak
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Tian
UnisexChina
Heaven
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Jenner
BoyUnited Kingdom
juniper tree
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Tornell
BoySweden
thunder
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Ahmad
BoyArabic
highly praised
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Jame
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Supplanter, one who follows
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Marguette
BoyFrench-speaking countries
pearl
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Taurice
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name 'Taurus', symbolizing strength and reliability.
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Hassan
Boy[Arabic
Means "beautifier, improver" in Arabic. Hassan ibn Thabit was a 7th-century poet who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Nicklus
BoyAmerican
victorious people
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Rashawd
BoyAmerican
Variant of Rashad, meaning 'good fortune' or 'success'
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Taurus
BoyLatin
Latin
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Yun
UnisexChina
From Chinese 云 (yún) meaning "cloud" or 允 (yǔn) meaning "allow, consent", as well as other Chinese characters which are pronounced in a similar way.
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Marell
BoyAmerican
Little sea; playful; maritime.
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Aquarius
UnisexLatin
water bearer
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Dumaka
BoyAfrican
Courageous or Brave
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Haralabos
BoyGreece
to be a protector of the city
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Jonthomas
BoyAmerican
God is gracious
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Markiee
BoyAmerican
A variant of Mark, often used as a modern or unique twist.
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Hillery
UnisexAmerican
From the hill
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Lazerick
BoyAmerican
a variation of Lazarus, meaning 'God has helped'
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Sahwn
BoyAmerican
A variation of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'.
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Arnab
BoyIndia
rabbits, water
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Reimundo
BoySpanish
wise protector
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Rashem
BoyMiddle Eastern countries
One who brings good news
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Devang
BoyIndia
god-like
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Teon
BoyGreek
Teon (Θεόν) means 'god' or 'divine'.
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Gered
BoyWelsh
brave with a spear
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Harilaos
BoyGreece
Charilaos) - Joyful grace.
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Java
UnisexIndonesia
from the island of Java
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Jemon
BoyIndia
Hindi
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Rhasheen
BoyIreland
Little Rose
#720 →
Philson
BoyAmerican
Son of Philip
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Tiso
BoyItalian
a form of the name Tiziano, meaning 'of the Titans'
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Jeriod
BoyAmerican
Spear ruler
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Ibin
BoyArabic
son of
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Jasun
BoyEnglish
based on the name Jason, meaning 'healer'
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Kaimi
UnisexHawaii
The hidden one
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Colley
BoyUnited Kingdom
victorious people
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Manuell
BoySpain
God is with us
#733 →
Jamieson
BoyUnited Kingdom
Son of Jamie
#735 →
Emmanouel
BoyGreece
God is with us
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Ramie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Noble protector
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Aron
BoyHebrew
Exalted, high mountain, or bearer of Light
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Jemond
BoyAmerican
Variant of names derived from 'Jem' or 'Jamon', meaning 'healer' or 'to be a healer'
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Learon
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#741 →
Jerramy
BoyEnglish
Solemnly buried
#742 →
Curry
BoyEnglish
from the place where curries are made
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Devanand
BoySanskrit
God's joy; bliss of God
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Dilanjan
BoyIndia
One who is dedicated to helping others
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Damaine
BoyAmerican
a variant of the name Damien; 'to tame' or 'subdue'
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Hillory
UnisexAmerican
A variation of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
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Tavarres
BoyAmerican
descendant of Tavares, a surname of nobility
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Joshoua
BoyHebrew
Yahweh is salvation
#751 →
Brock
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
badger
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Hristos
BoyGreece
Christós) - anointed one, Messiah
#752 →
Soctt
BoyAmerican
From the South
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