Favorite Boy Names

Names I love! I've always been obsessed with names and truly believe names affect people - their personalities, character, success, etc. Here are some names I love right now!
  1. Axl
    • Origin:

      Variation of Axel, Scandinavian version of Absalom
    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"
    • Description:

      Guns 'n' Roses musician Axl (born William) Rose created this name by dropping a vowel, a la Barbra Streisand. The traditional Axel is more popular, though celebrity parents Fergie and Josh Duhamel deliberately chose the Axl spelling to honor her rock hero.
  2. Diederik
    • Eero
      • Origin:

        Finnish variation of Eric
      • Meaning:

        "eternal ruler"
      • Description:

        Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
    • Everett
      • Origin:

        English variation of the German Eberhard
      • Meaning:

        "brave as a wild boar"
      • Description:

        Everett is a preppy but outdoorsy name, with wintery New England vibes. In the last decade, it’s had a leap in popularity, perhaps because of its similarity to trendy girls’ names like Ava and Scarlett, or perhaps because it offers a fresh alternative to 90’s style Evan and Brett.
    • Ezra
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "help"
      • Description:

        Ezra has a lot going for it: the strength of its heroic Biblical legacy, its quirky sound, and its fresh but familiar feel. Ezra is now at its highest point ever, but its intuitive streamlined spelling and deep roots could make it a worth successor to Elijah in the Top 10 -- or even to Liam or Noah at Number 1.
    • Frederik
      • Gunnar
        • Origin:

          Scandinavian variation of Gunther
        • Meaning:

          "bold warrior"
        • Description:

          A key figure in Norse legend and a traditional Scandinavian favorite making inroads here.
      • Liam
        • Origin:

          Irish short form of William
        • Meaning:

          "resolute protection"
        • Description:

          Liam is the top boys' name in the US, holding the Number 1 spot for the past seven years and also ranking as one of the most popular boys' names around the western world.
      • Nolan
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "champion"
        • Description:

          The friendly and sporty feeling Nolan blends some of the best qualities of other popular boy names. With the gentle but energetic sounds of Noah, a hint of the classic Nicholas, and the cool, surname-style vibe of Greyson or Colton, it makes for a familiar and grounded choice.
      • Solomon
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "peace"
        • Description:

          Solomon, a name that evokes wisdom and peace, is an Old Testament name that, along with other patriarchal classics, is finally beginning to shed its long white beard and step from the pages of the Old Testament into modern nurseries.