Popular Baby Names 2011

movement

defender of the people

strong, firm

From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

(English: "stone worker")

God is my strength

little fire

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".

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".

God is my salvation

son of Jack

YHWH has uplifted.

long hill

Fair ruler

Short form of JASON.

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

Variant of CADEN.

Enthusiasm

Bent grass clearing

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

Gracious, dear.

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

a pilgrim to Rome

Variant of PEYTON.

From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).

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

greatest

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

To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.

descendant of Conn

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

greatest, largest

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

Brave or lion-like

ruler or king

He who is like the precious stone

dragon

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

Innovative

bright

Warrior, leader

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.'

Growth, abundance

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'.

A variant of 'Chester', which refers to a fortress or castle.

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 creative and innovative leader

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

Leader or chief

Son of Bryce

A beloved name with deep roots

one who is powerful

God increases

Lord.

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

a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures

Beloved one

Dark and wise

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

God is gracious

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

One who is outstanding and talented; Young warrior

One who loves to celebrate

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

Courageous and beautiful

the one who brings joy

hidden

God is my strength

nāṭānīm) -given, bestowed

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

God will uplift

narrow

son of Nael

to attract or to draw toward; attractive.

One who is victorious

Hawaiian

God is gracious, who is like God?

Follower of Christ

little warrior

wakes up with wealth

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

Grateful

Short form of names like Mazen or Mazen, which means 'brave'.

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

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

a pure and radiant one

the greatest

Old French

you are that

God is gracious

The one who is well prepared or well equipped

youthful; downy

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

Brave

gift of the gods

ascent, to rise, advancement

Yahweh has established

Derived from the name Jeremiah

Modern name variant inspired by Jay.

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.

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

Pure and Clear

gift

New house; new home

long hill

Delight, pleasure.

one who has attained honor or glory

A variant of the name Charles, meaning 'free man.'

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

name of an Islamic prophet

supplanter

Supplanter

Little druid

God strengthens

Genuine; honest.

From the Dacians

Always or forever

a blend of Brianna and Brooklyn

He has heard

pleasant, nice

God has heard

intelligent

A beloved name with deep roots

broad valley

to remember

harvest

the first son

God is gracious

a twist of traditional names

from Hadria

A modern name, typically seen as a blend of Braxton and Aston.

courageous; brave

One who is calm; a monk; a saint

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

Of the sea; marine

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

little Nil, or swimming

modern English

Angel Michael

town of Charles

healer

A beloved name with deep roots

earth or ground

a form of the deity Krishna

from the town on the tip of a hill

God saves

Wishes, aspirations.

A beloved name with deep roots

A place name derived from Old English, meaning 'broom' or 'bramble home'