Middle Names for Boys (with Meanings and Popularity)

Royal names are on the rise. Along with names such as King, Prince, and Royal, why not Palace? Why not indeed.

Along the same lines as Fable or Madrigal, Parable is a cute choice for literary families. It might also be considered as a pseudo-biblical name, given the fame of the Biblical parables.

Cool and casual, a la humorist Ring (born Ringgold. ) Lardner.

The part of the ship that gives it stability. A short, sweet, Old Englishy type name that has gone almost completely unused so far.

Maybe if you're planning to have only one child -- and iffy even then.

Actress Shannyn Sossamon used this as the middle name for her son Audio; one of the most do-not-try-this-at-home combos we've heard.

Why beat around the bush with a name like Elvis or Axl when you can come right out and name your baby Rocker? Your grandma will be scandalized, but teenage Rocker will kiss your feet.

Many parents are seeking a strong name--well there's no denying that Strong fits that bill.

Modern virtue name, playing on the word "tough".

In the Capability Brown vein -- not a choice to be made lightly.

Cool middle name possibility.

Stricter than Peace or Justice.

The singular version sounds more contemporary.

Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.

Baby name as political statement.

Trey or Trip or even Deuce, yes; Deux is tougher.

Sarah Palin and husband Todd, creative baby-namers, named their oldest son Track because of their love for running.

The term Quarto comes to us from the Latin for "four", but it is used as a term in literature to describe a book from the early days of printing that was a particular size. An obscure and potentially intriguing choice for arcane, book-loving parents.

Rhymer feels right at home with names like Ryder, Ryker and Riley, but brings an artsy edge to this group of names.