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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.

Boy Names Starting with M: Miles, Malcolm, McCoy

June 20, 2022 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

boy names starting with M

Looking for boy names starting with M? Parents love the letter M. It’s one of the most popular letters for boy names, not far behind favorite first initials J, A, and L. As of 2021, it comes in fourth. (It’s even more popular for our daughters; it comes in third for baby girl names.) Michael […]

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Baby Name Ambrose: Adventurous Gent

June 8, 2022 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

baby name Ambrose

The baby name Ambrose recently returned to the US Top 1000 following years of hibernation. Thanks to Lou for requesting this cool comeback choice as our Baby Name of the Day. IMMORTAL Ambrose comes from the Late Latin name Ambrosius, derived from a Greek word meaning immortal. That brings to mind ambrosia, the divine food […]

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Boy Names Starting with R: Robert, Rafferty, Rhodes

June 6, 2022 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

boy names starting with R

Looking for boy names starting with R? From traditional mainstays like Robert and Richard to new favorites like Ryder and Remy, there’s no shortage of R boy names to consider. In recent years, it’s felt like a number of the hottest names come from this letter – just look at the list of most popular […]

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Baby Name Harry: Cozy Traditional

June 1, 2022 By appellationmountain 53 Comments

baby name Harry

British parents are wild about the baby name Harry. It’s cozy, traditional, cool – a brother for Jack, an alternative to Charlie. American families haven’t quite caught on. At least not yet. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HENRY, BUT MAKE IT COZY Many will recognize Harry as a traditional […]

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Baby Name Arthur: Distinguished but Approachable

May 28, 2022 By appellationmountain 36 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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Beach Boy Baby Names: Kai, Reef, Cove, Dune

May 26, 2022 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

Beach Boy Baby Names

Beach boy baby names fit in perfectly with our love of so many great, inventive nature name choices. They’re perfect picks for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Or if you love the ocean and the coast, they could be just right any time of year. While certain categories of nature names, like flowers and […]

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Sweet Spot Boy Names: Jonah, Malcolm, Lane

May 24, 2022 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

sweet spot boy names

Today we’re looking at sweet spot boy names. What does sweet spot mean? They’re names that we all recognize, but they’re far from the Top Ten Liam or Lucas. We’ve heard them, and might even know a kid or two with the name. But they’re not everywhere – even though some of them are gaining […]

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Names Like Carter: Walker, Calder, Briggs

May 23, 2022 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

names like Carter

Looking for names like Carter? Carter appears in the US Top 1000 for most years with data available, way back to 1880. But it soared in use beginning in 1994, thanks to the debut of smash-hit television series E.R. John Carter – almost always referred to as simply Carter – started out as a medical […]

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Baby Name Henry: Classic Trendsetter

May 18, 2022 By appellationmountain 54 Comments

baby name Henry

The baby name Henry proves that some choices can be both the height of tradition and the definition of stylish at the same time. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of classic boy names. FAMOUS PEOPLE NAMED HENRY Fictional action hero-archeologist Indiana Jones started out life as Henry Walton Jones. England’s […]

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Fastest Rising Boy Names: Luca, Maverick, Kai

May 16, 2022 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

fastest rising boy names

Time for the fastest rising boy names of the year. Most of the time we talk about changes in rank on the popularity charts. But this list is based on the increase in number of actual births. Why does that matter? Sometimes it doesn’t, actually. Luca is the top name on this list of the […]

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