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Most Popular Names in the United States

Here is a list of the top baby names for boys and girls in the United States. This list is based off of the official Social Security Administration data. You can also take a look at the top baby names by state.



Most Popular Boy Names For 2008

Name
Origin
Meaning
1  Jacob
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Supplanter; he who supplants
2  Michael
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Like God; One who resembles God.
3  Ethan
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Strong; Firm; Constant
4  Joshua
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God is salvation; Jehovah is salvation
5  Daniel
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  My judge is the Lord
7  Alexander
Origin:   Literary
Meaning:  Appeared in Troilus & Cressida
9  Anthony
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Priceless; Flourishing; Flower
10  William
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Resolute protector
11  Christopher
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  Christ bearer; bearing Christ
12  Matthew
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift of God; gift of God
14  Jayden
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Heard by God.
18  Andrew
Origin:   French
Meaning:  Manly; Valiant; Courageous
19  Joseph
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God wiIl multiply; Jehovah increases
20  David
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Beloved one; beloved
22  Noah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Comfort; peaceful
23  Aiden
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Fiery.
24  James
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Replace
26  Ryan
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Kingly.
27  Logan
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  Little hollow
28  John
Origin:   English
Meaning:  God is merciful
29  Nathan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift from God; God has given
30  Elijah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God
31  Christian
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  Annointed; Follower of Christ
32  Gabriel
Origin:   Spanish
Meaning:  God is my strength
33  Benjamin
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Son of the right hand; son of the south; son of my old age
34  Jonathan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift from God;
35  Samuel
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Asked of God; God heard
36  Tyler
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Tiler; Roofer; a worker in roof tiles
37  Nicholas
Origin:   English
Meaning:  People's victory
40  Gavin
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  White hawk
41  Dylan
Origin:   Welsh
Meaning:  Sea God; Son of the waves; son of the sea
42  Jackson
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  God is gracious
43  Brandon
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Fiery hill; Sword-blade
46  Caleb
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Brave; faith, devotion, whole hearted
47  Mason
Origin:   French
Meaning:  Stone worker
48  Angel
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  messenger; messenger of God
51  Isaac
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Laughing one; laughter
52  Evan
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  Right handed
53  Jack
Origin:   English
Meaning:  God is gracious
54  Jose
Origin:   Spanish
Meaning:  May God give increase
55  Kevin
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Handsome child; handsome beloved
57  Isaiah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God's helper; salvation of God; the Lord helps me
60  Luke
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Bringer of light
62  Landon
Origin:   English
Meaning:  From the long hill; long hill
63  Justin
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Just; True; Upright
65  Lucas
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Light; Illumination
66  Zachary
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Remembered by God
67  Jordan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  To descend; To flow; down-flowing
70  Robert
Origin:   French
Meaning:  Bright; Famous
71  Aaron
Origin:   Literary
Meaning:  Appeared in Titus Andronicus
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