Popular Baby Names 2009

defender of the people

strong, firm

(English: "stone worker")

God is my strength

little fire

priceless

thankful

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".

from Hadria

YHWH has uplifted.

long hill

fighter

highest point

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

hay valley

Variant of CADEN.

Bent grass clearing

Variant of AIDAN.

ditch, muddy place

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

Variant of PEYTON.

River

fighter; son of the battle

Means "enthusiasm" in Welsh. Several Welsh rulers have borne this name.

Courageous and strong

One who herds sheep

Means "comforted by YAHWEH" in Hebrew. According to the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament he was a leader of the Jews who was responsible for the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity.

Anglicized form of RHYS.

Variant of CADEN.

From the priest's town

Central or of the center

son of the bison

Brave

God has heard

God is salvation

Intelligent, one who has knowledge.; The conscious, the aware.

God is my salvation

greatest, largest

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

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

Brave or lion-like

He who is like the precious stone

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

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

crooked nose

Innovative

bright

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'.

no clear meaning

son of Henry

A beloved name with deep roots

sighted

of January

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'.

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

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

Derived from the Arabic 'Yasmin' meaning 'Jasmine flower'

Defender of mankind

A beloved name with deep roots

Bentely is a variation of Bentley, meaning 'bent grass clearing' or 'meadow with bent grass'.

Fortunate and powerful

brave and wise

sword

Variant of the name Mark, often interpreted as 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.

God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.

Mature, intelligent

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

From the priest's meadow

Leader or chief

A beloved name with deep roots

one who is powerful

God increases

Rich friend

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

Dark and wise

Light, illumination

Derived from 'Arian', meaning 'lion'.

Variant of Brayden or Braeden, meaning 'descendant of Bradan'.

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

One who is outstanding and talented; Young warrior

One who loves to celebrate

of the air or ethereal

Name of a clan or tribe.

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

protector

Ruler, leader

Derived from the name Trey, which means 'third', often given to the third-born child.

Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion

Youthful, downy or soft-haired

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

One who is unyielding or strong

bud or sprout; to blossom

sabah

the one who brings joy

hidden

to be filled with joy

A creative twist on the name Zion, reflecting a sense of serenity and new beginnings.

God will uplift

narrow

It can mean 'dream' (梦) or 'to be clear' (明), depending on the characters used.

son of Nael

Gift of God

to attract or to draw toward; attractive.

One who is victorious

the sky

Hawaiian

God is gracious, who is like God?

Follower of Christ

A modern variant and created name that has no specific meaning.

Grateful

youthful, downy

three

A combination of 'Gianni', derived from Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious', and 'Carlo', meaning 'free man'.

He is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

meaning not universally defined, can reflect various peaceful or serene elements depending on kanji used.

Sebastianós) - Venerable, revered; Sebastianus - From Sebastia, a region in Asia Minor

The name is often understood to mean 'sugar cane' or 'bringer of sweetness'.

Fiery one

A variant of the name servon, which means to serve

Hebrew form of GABRIEL.

God is always with us.

God is with us

Gaelic

God will uplift

you are that

a combination of the names Jamal and Amari

God is gracious

The one who is well prepared or well equipped

youthful; downy

free man

handsome at birth

an invented name, possibly a combination of 'Nate' and 'Marion'

Modern invented name, possibly a blend of names like 'Dema' and 'Jae'

Brave

A variant of 'Bren,' meaning 'prince' or 'chief'

a variant of dragon or serpent

Variant of Logan, meaning 'small hollow'

Variant of Trayvon

The Lord has remembered

a form of 'Tavon' meaning 'to be plentiful or abundant'

gift of the gods

ascent, to rise, advancement

Yahweh has established

Derived from the name Jeremiah

He will be prosperous

fruit, berry

elevated, sublime

wise; he who is knowledgeable

A beloved name with deep roots

firm, strong

Inspiring Leader

supplanter

modern English

A beloved name with deep roots

The name means 'laughter' or 'he will laugh'.

Pure and Clear

a variation of Griffin, a mythical creature that is part lion and part eagle

long hill

Delight, pleasure.

Slavic

a form of Jade, precious stone

one who has attained honor or glory

a variant of the name 'Mingus', meaning 'the great one'

name of an Islamic prophet

one who begins

supplanter

A modern name that may derive from a combination of 'Davis' and 'Juan'.

he has given

Supplanter

God strengthens

Genuine; honest.

From the Dacians

Always or forever

wheat

He has heard

heavenly way or path

One who is sophisticated or wise

pleasant, nice

God has heard

A modern variation of the name Jaden or Jaiden, often associated with the meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard.'

intelligent

Severe or strict.

thankful

angel of God

A beloved name with deep roots

broad valley

harvest

the first son

He will have compassion, derived from the root word 'racham' (to have compassion or mercy).

God is gracious

from Hadria

One who is calm; a monk; a saint