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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 I: Isaac, Idris, Ibrahim

September 25, 2023 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

boy names starting with I

When it comes to boy names starting with I, two varieties dominate. There are the every guy names, the likable and familiar favorites, like Isaac and Ian. But then there are the daring boy names starting with I, from Shakespeare’s Iago to Elba’s Idris. Is there any middle ground? Maybe. A saintly classic and some […]

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Baby Name Damian: Stylish Classic

September 15, 2023 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

baby name Damian

The baby name Damian combines ancient roots with a stylish sound. Thanks to Emma for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ORIGIN and MEANING of the NAME DAMIAN The Greek name Damianos comes from the word damazo, meaning “to tame” or “to subdue.” It’s also possible that Damian might be derived from Damia, a […]

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Baby Name Crew: Preppy Hellraiser

September 14, 2023 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

Baby Name Crew

The baby name Crew blends buttoned-up style with a rough-and-tumble vibe. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CREW CUT As hair cuts go, a crew cut is pretty traditional. It was the go-to choice for GIs during World War II. It’s everywhere in mid-century America, and still a common, conservative […]

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1924 Boy Names: Merrill, Hosea, Randolph

September 14, 2023 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

1924 boy names

1924 boy names often sound exactly like today’s favorites. There’s James and William in the Top Ten, with Jack not too far behind – just like the current list. Except when you zoom out, the most popular names are wildly different, too. Harold and Kenneth, Ralph and Carl, Ernest and Earl. All Top 100 choices […]

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Boy Names Starting with H: Henry, Huxley, Heath

September 11, 2023 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

boy names starting with H

Time to discuss baby boy names starting with H. As first initials go, H isn’t a breakout star. It’s no A or J, letters we love for our children’s names year over year. But it’s easy to think of possibilities starting with the letter H, in every category. Classics and trendsetters, rarities and rising favorites […]

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Baby Name Orrin: Versatile and Rare

September 8, 2023 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

baby name Orrin

The baby name Orrin blends more than one backstory for an intriguing, culture-spanning possibility for a son. Thanks to Jess for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Jenny for requesting an update. SAINT ODHRAN Saint Odhran, sometimes written Odran, was a fifth century companion of St. Patrick, and helped bring Christianity to […]

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Nature Names for Boys: Most Popular

September 5, 2023 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

nature names for boys

Nature names for boys have always been around. Glenn, Cliff, and Craig all had their moments in the not-so-distant past. And it’s not just American families in the last hundred years, either. Many cultures bestow names based on nature, and have for millennia. Many of them stay under the radar. We tend to think of […]

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Boy Names Starting with G: Grayson and Gates

August 28, 2023 By appellationmountain 4 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 2022, G represents the fourteenth most popular first initial for […]

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Boy Names Ending with S: Hayes, Brooks, Banks

August 27, 2023 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

boy names ending with S

Boy names ending with S are enjoying a moment. It’s easy to credit Miles, or maybe Brooks for the rise. But don’t forget that enduring classic James sits at #4 in the US. There’s something to be said for the sound. Of course, it’s not just preppy surname names catching on. The ancients are back […]

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Leo Names: From Leonard to Leovanni

August 23, 2023 By appellationmountain 26 Comments

Leo Names

What are Leo names? Short in letters, but big on style, the regal Leo ranks in the current US Top 100. But so do over a dozen more names that easily shorten to Leo. The more daring your appetite for naming babies, the more possibilities appear! Let’s take a look at the best of the […]

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