Male Names: A Comprehensive List of Meanings

This comprehensive list delves into the rich tapestry of male names, exploring their origins, etymological roots, and profound meanings. From classic and timeless choices to modern and unique names, this resource offers a diverse selection for parents seeking the perfect name for their baby boy. Each entry provides a detailed explanation of the name's meaning and significance, offering valuable insights into its cultural and historical context.
1. **Aaden:** Noble, fortunate, blessed; a modern variation of Adam
2. **Aaron:** Mountain of strength; a biblical name, brother of Moses
3. **Abdiel:** Servant of God; a Hebrew name, found in Milton's Paradise Lost
4. **Abraham:** Father of many; a biblical name, the first patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
5. **Adam:** Earth, man; a biblical name, the first man
6. **Adrian:** From Adria, a city in Italy; a name with Latin roots, meaning "dark," "man from Hadria"
7. **Aidan:** Little fire; a Celtic name, meaning "fiery" or "little son"
8. **Alan:** Handsome; a Celtic name, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful"
9. **Albert:** Noble, bright; a German name, meaning "noble" or "bright"
10. **Alexander:** Defender of mankind; a Greek name, meaning "defender of men"
11. **Alfred:** Wise counsel; an Old English name, meaning "wise" or "counsel"
12. **Andrew:** Strong, manly; a Greek name, meaning "strong" or "manly"
13. **Anthony:** Priceless, praiseworthy; a Latin name, meaning "priceless" or "praiseworthy"
14. **Archer:** Bow-maker, archer; a name with English origins, meaning "bow-maker" or "archer"
15. **Arthur:** Bear; a Celtic name, meaning "bear"
16. **August:** Revered, majestic; a Latin name, meaning "venerable" or "majestic"
17. **Austin:** Noble; a Latin name, meaning "noble" or "venerable"
18. **Avery:** Ruler of the elves; an Old English name, meaning "ruler of the elves"
19. **Axel:** Father of peace; a German name, meaning "father of peace"
20. **Benjamin:** Son of the right hand; a Hebrew name, meaning "son of the right hand"
21. **Blake:** Dark, black; an Old English name, meaning "dark" or "black"
22. **Brandon:** Hill, brow; an Old English name, meaning "hill" or "brow"
23. **Brent:** Steep place, burning; an Old English name, meaning "steep place" or "burning"
24. **Brian:** Strong, virtuous; a Celtic name, meaning "strong" or "virtuous"
25. **Caleb:** Dog; a Hebrew name, meaning "dog"
26. **Cameron:** Crooked nose; a Scottish name, meaning "crooked nose"
27. **Carl:** Free man; a German name, meaning "free man"
28. **Carter:** Cart driver, carrier; an Old English name, meaning "cart driver" or "carrier"
29. **Casey:** Vigilant, watchful; an Irish name, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful"
30. **Charles:** Free man; a German name, meaning "free man"
31. **Christian:** Follower of Christ; a Greek name, meaning "follower of Christ"
32. **Christopher:** Christ-bearer; a Greek name, meaning "Christ-bearer"
33. **Clark:** Scribe, scholar; an Old English name, meaning "scribe" or "scholar"
34. **Clayton:** Clay town; an English name, meaning "clay town"
35. **Cody:** Helpful; an Irish name, meaning "helpful"
36. **Colby:** Dark valley; an English name, meaning "dark valley"
37. **Cole:** Victorious; a Latin name, meaning "victorious"
38. **Colin:** Little dove; a Gaelic name, meaning "little dove"
39. **Connor:** Lover of hounds; an Irish name, meaning "lover of hounds"
40. **Cooper:** Barrel maker; an Old English name, meaning "barrel maker"
41. **Daniel:** God is my judge; a Hebrew name, meaning "God is my judge"
42. **Darius:** King, wealthy; a Persian name, meaning "king" or "wealthy"
43. **David:** Beloved; a Hebrew name, meaning "beloved"
44. **Dean:** Valley; an Old English name, meaning "valley"
45. **Derek:** Ruler of the people; an Old English name, meaning "ruler of the people"
46. **Devon:** From Devon, a county in England; a name with English origins, meaning "from Devon"
47. **Dylan:** Son of the sea; a Welsh name, meaning "son of the sea"
48. **Eamon:** Rich protector; an Irish name, meaning "rich protector"
49. **Easton:** From the east; an English name, meaning "from the east"
50. **Edgar:** Prosperous spear; an Old English name, meaning "prosperous spear"