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Filter by meaning, origin, style, era and sound. Every card shows how the name divides between boys and girls, and how its popularity has moved since 1880. Or see the whole shape of it in the name graph.

53 names

  • Hebrew · Biblical

    Michael

    “who is like God?”

    89Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Timeless

    Matthew

    “gift of God” · “a gift from God”

    88Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Greek · Timeless

    Alexander

    “helper and defender of mankind”

    88Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Aramaic · Victorian era

    Thomas

    “twin”

    87Very commonSteady

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Timeless

    Elizabeth

    “God is my oath” · “My God is bountiful”

    87Very commonEasing

    >99% girls

  • Latin · Timeless

    Anthony

    “a flourishing man; from an ancient Roman family”

    86Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Victorian era

    Abigail

    “father of exaltation” · “the source of a father”

    84CommonCooling

    >99% girls

  • Greek · Mythological

    Christopher

    “one who bears Christ inside”

    83CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Nickname-names

    Jonathan

    “God has given” · “a gift of God”

    81CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Germanic · Royal

    Robert

    “one who is bright with fame”

    80CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Greek · Timeless

    Nicholas

    “of the victorious people”

    78CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Aramaic · Biblical

    Samantha

    “one who listens well”

    73CommonCooling

    >99% girls

  • Greek · Nickname-names

    Timothy

    “one who honors God”

    72CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Greek · Royal

    Katherine

    “one who is pure; virginal”

    71CommonEasing

    >99% girls

  • Germanic · Royal

    Richard

    “a powerful ruler”

    70CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • English · Vintage revival

    Franklin

    “a free man; a landholder”

    64FamiliarRising

    99% boys · 1% girls

  • Welsh · Victorian era

    Gwendolyn

    “one who is fair; of the white ring”

    63FamiliarSteady

    >99% girls

  • English · Biblical

    Jake

    “supplanter” · “heel grabber”

    61FamiliarCooling

    >99% boys

  • Latin · Nickname-names

    Amanda

    “one who is much loved”

    60FamiliarEasing

    >99% girls

  • Literary

    Kate

    “one who is pure; virginal”

    59FamiliarCooling

    >99% girls

  • French · Presidential

    Jacqueline

    “the supplanter”

    58FamiliarCooling

    >99% girls

  • Literary

    Allie

    “the son of a noble” · “helper and defender of mankind”

    58FamiliarEasing

    >99% girls

  • Greek · Saints

    Gregory

    “watchful” · “one who is vigilant; watch-”

    57FamiliarEasing

    >99% boys

  • Russian · Nickname-names

    Sasha

    “helper and defender of people”

    57FamiliarSteady

    8% boys · 92% girls

  • Biblical

    Abby

    “father of exaltation” · “the source of a father”

    54UncommonEasing

    >99% girls

  • English · Old-fashioned

    Harry

    “the ruler of an army” · “home”

    53UncommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • English · Nature

    Tony

    “a flourishing man; from an ancient Roman family”

    53UncommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Timeless

    Deborah

    “bee”

    52UncommonSteady

    >99% girls

  • Biblical

    Jon

    “God has given” · “a gift of God”

    49UncommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • English · Royal

    Betty

    “my God is bountiful” · “God is my oath”

    48UncommonRising

    >99% girls

  • Nickname-names

    Larry

    “man from Laurentum; crowned with laurel” · “a tomboyish woman”

    47UncommonCooling

    >99% boys

  • Old-fashioned

    Bobby

    “one who is bright with fame” · “foreign woman”

    47UncommonEasing

    98% boys · 2% girls

  • Royal

    Liz

    “my God is bountiful” · “God is my oath”

    46UncommonRising fast

    >99% girls

  • Timeless

    Mike

    “who is like God?”

    45UncommonSteady

    >99% boys

  • Old-fashioned

    Will

    “a resolute and brave man” · “will”

    45UncommonEasing

    >99% boys

  • Vintage revival

    Bobbie

    “one who is bright with fame” · “foreign woman”

    39RareRising

    8% boys · 92% girls

  • Old French · Nickname-names

    Joanne

    “God is gracious”

    35RareEasing

    >99% girls

  • Literary

    Sandy

    “helper and defender of mankind” · “from the sandy crossing”

    35RareEasing

    13% boys · 87% girls

  • Hebrew · Nickname-names

    Susannah

    “resembling a graceful white lily”

    35RareEasing

    >99% girls

  • Nature

    Carrie

    “a joyous song; a small, strong woman” · “from the river”

    34RareCooling

    >99% girls

  • Royal

    Betsy

    “God is my oath” · “My God is bountiful”

    34RareEasing

    >99% girls

  • English · Place names

    Rusty

    “a red-haired woman; a fiery woman” · “one who has red hair or a ruddy complexion”

    33RareRising

    98% boys · 2% girls

  • English · Nickname-names

    Ginger

    “a lively woman; resembling the spice”

    31RareEasing

    >99% girls

  • Nickname-names

    Matt

    “gift of God” · “a gift from God”

    26RareEasing

    >99% boys

  • Ancient Greek · Royal

    Katharine

    “one who is pure; virginal”

    25RareCooling

    >99% girls

  • Nickname-names

    Greg

    “watchful” · “one who is vigilant; watch-”

    23RareEasing

    >99% boys

  • Hebrew · Biblical

    Abbey

    “a father's joy”

    23RareCooling

    >99% girls

  • English · Royal

    Bill

    “the determined protector” · “will”

    21RareCooling

    >99% boys

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