Popular Baby Names 2010

defender of the people

strong, firm

(English: "stone worker")

God is my strength

little fire

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

Fair ruler

fighter

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

hay valley

Variant of CADEN.

Enthusiasm

Bent grass clearing

Variant of AIDAN.

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English.

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

A modern name with no defined meaning; possibly derived from 'Kasey'

a pilgrim to Rome

Variant of PEYTON.

Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.

greatest

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.

helper to the priest

Variant of Isaiah, meaning 'Salvation of the Lord'

Awakening

son of the bison

God has heard

God is salvation

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

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

dragon

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

crooked nose

Innovative

bright

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Variations imply being a humble person or a small one.

A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.

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

son of Henry

A beloved name with deep roots

of January

from the dark town

fighter

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

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 the Arabic 'Yasmin' meaning 'Jasmine flower'

Defender of mankind

A beloved name with deep roots

to pull or tug

a variant of 'Cillian' which means 'war' or 'strife'

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

A variant of the name Brett, meaning 'from Britain'.

Variant of Drayden, meaning 'son of the drake'

hunter; one who hunts

brave and wise

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'.

A blend of 'Chris' (from Christopher) meaning 'bearer of Christ' and 'angel'.

Leader or chief

A beloved name with deep roots

one who is powerful

God increases

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

Beloved one

Dark and wise

Derived from 'Arian', meaning 'lion'.

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

God is gracious

A modern name that may be derived from various phonetic influences.

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

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'.

beloved or friend of God

to call or summon

bud or sprout; to blossom

Courageous and beautiful

sabah

the one who brings joy

hidden

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

God will uplift

narrow

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

Son of the land

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

He who achieves his goals; Buddha's birth name

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

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.

brave and courageous

God is with us

God will uplift

a pure and radiant one

Old French

you are that

God is gracious

The one who is well prepared or well equipped

youthful; downy

free man

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

Brave

The Lord has remembered

gift of the gods

ascent, to rise, advancement

Yahweh has established

Derived from the name Jeremiah

He will be prosperous

fruit, berry

elevated, sublime

A beloved name with deep roots

Inspiring Leader

Derived from a combination of the names Curtis and the suffix 'avious', often interpreted as a unique or modern creation.

supplanter

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

Pure and Clear

New house; new home

long hill

Delight, pleasure.

one who has attained honor or glory

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

name of an Islamic prophet

supplanter

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

he has given

Supplanter

Little druid

God strengthens

Genuine; honest.

From the Dacians

Always or forever

He has heard

heavenly way or path

One who is sophisticated or wise

pleasant, nice

God has heard

intelligent

thankful

A beloved name with deep roots

broad valley

harvest

the first son

God is gracious

a twist of traditional names

from Hadria

One who is calm; a monk; a saint

A surname derived from a name referring to a fort or a stronghold.

Unending; capable of binding or holding.

Of the sea; marine

a variant of 'king', meaning 'ruler' or 'leader'

little Nil, or swimming

modern English

great, noble

Angel Michael

town of Charles

Noble, patrician

from Tuscany, a region in Italy

A beloved name with deep roots