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From evergreen James and William to new favorites like Maverick and Kai, there's never been a better time to name a boy! And that's only looking at the current US Top 100. Layer in the other 900 names in the rankings, plus thousands of names that don't chart - yet - and the  possibilities are endless.

Whether you're inclined to stick to the classics, or prefer a rare, unexpected choice, Appellation Mountain has something for every parent to consider.

Top 100 Boy Names: Coolest, Classic, New

March 23, 2023 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

top 100 boy names

The Top 100 boy names combine Old Testament traditionals with regal classics, bold modern word names and modern surname names. A popular name can be cool, classic, novel, even edgy. Especially for our sons, classics have always played a role in the Top 100 boy names. But that’s changing in recent generations, with evergreen picks […]

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Nickname Cash: Cassian, Cassius, Kashton

March 22, 2023 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

nickname Cash

The nickname Cash can be short for many a longer name, many of them rare and surprising – but made more wearable by the easy short form. CASH as a BABY NAME Of course, Cash is king. It’s long been a surname, as in Johnny Cash. There are several possible origins. It’s a surname for […]

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Baby Name Kai: Cross-Cultural Star

March 21, 2023 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

baby name Kai

The baby name Kai might belong to a medieval knight or a modern surfer. Thanks to Clio for choosing our Baby Name of the Day. THE ROUND TABLE Back in the earliest tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, we find Sir Kay, foster brother to the king. Sometimes he’s brave […]

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Boy Names Starting with G: Grayson and Gates

March 20, 2023 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

boy names starting with G

Boy names starting with G include traditional George and Biblical Gabriel. They’re familiar, handsome choices for our sons. But the letter also suggests a big number of surname options, from current favorites to rising possibilities. Rare and overlooked G boy names abound, too. As of 2021, G represents the fourteenth most popular first initial for […]

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Baby Name Dominic: Time-Tested Traditional

March 7, 2023 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

baby name Dominic

The baby name Dominic transformed from exclusively Catholic mainstay to a popular choice for a son. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAINT DOMINIC and the DOMINICANS Not so long ago, the baby name Dominic was heard mainly amongst Catholic families. That’s thanks to Saint Dominic, born in Castile in […]

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Boy Names Starting with D: Daniel, Dempsey, Dax

March 6, 2023 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

boy names starting with D

Let’s talk about boy names starting with D. David comes to mind immediately. Daniel, too. More parents prefer boy names starting with J – or A, M, C, L, or E – but D names routinely appear in the US Top 100. It feels like a strong, solid sound for a boy. In fact, it’s […]

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Baby Name Ever: Bold Romantic

March 1, 2023 By appellationmountain 25 Comments

baby name Ever

The baby name Ever has gone from obscure possibility to fast-rising favorite. Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY the NUMBERS It’s easy to dismiss the baby name Ever as a modern word name, a sister for Legend or a brother for Promise. But there’s much more to this name, […]

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Baby Name Arthur: Storied and Noble

February 21, 2023 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

baby name Arthur

The baby name Arthur straddles the line between distinguished, vintage picks and friendly, approachable ones. Thanks to Another and Katharine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR Ask people to name a famous King and many will answer Arthur. Some believe the Arthurian legends are based on a historical […]

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Baby Name Shiloh: Peaceful and Powerful

February 14, 2023 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

baby name Shiloh

The baby name Shiloh combines a stylish sound with deep roots and significant meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is Shiloh. OLD TESTAMENT In the Old Testament, Shiloh is a place, older than Jerusalem. The city served as a sanctuary for the Israelites, prior to the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. It’s […]

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Longer Surname Names for Boys: Sullivan and Callahan

February 9, 2023 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

longer surname names for boys

Longer surname names for boys combine all the appeal of Top 100 favorites like Parker and Hendrix, but with a few more syllables and a little more sound. Not so long ago, a name like Lincoln or Miller would only be considered if they were family names. Today, though, parents embrace last names as firsts […]

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