Meanings, origins, and popularity for boy names.
Meaning & Origin Memphis is a place name referring to the ancient Egyptian capital and the American city famous for blues and rock and roll music. Popularity Memphis has grown quickly since the 2010s, part of the trend toward musical American place names, now within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Common…
Meaning & Origin Lane is an English surname-name meaning “narrow road,” referring to a small pathway. It has a clean, understated simplicity. Popularity Lane has held modest, steady popularity for decades, appealing to parents wanting a short, simple name that’s easy to spell. Nicknames & Variations Lane is short and typically used as-is. There are…
Meaning & Origin Kip is an English name, originally a nickname for Christopher, or derived from the Dutch “kip” for a young rooster. It’s short, sprightly, and energetic. Popularity Kip remains rare as a formal given name today, more often heard as a nickname, but appeals to parents wanting a distinctive short name. Nicknames &…
Meaning & Origin Jett is an English word name referring to the deep black gemstone, and evokes speed and sleekness, as in “jet-setting” or a jet aircraft. Popularity Jett has grown steadily since the 2000s, boosted by celebrity use, now ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Jett is short and…
Meaning & Origin Gunner is a Scandinavian occupational name meaning “warrior” or “battler,” a modern spelling variant of the traditional name Gunnar. Popularity Gunner has grown quickly since the 2000s, especially popular in the American South and Midwest, ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Common nicknames include Gun. Variant spelling…
Meaning & Origin Fox is an English word name referring to the clever, quick woodland animal, symbolizing wit and cunning. Popularity Fox has grown quickly since the 2010s, part of the animal word-name trend, now within the U.S. top 400 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Fox is short and typically used as-is. There are no…
Meaning & Origin Duke is an English title name derived from the Latin “dux,” meaning “leader,” historically referring to a nobleman ranking just below royalty. Popularity Duke has grown steadily since the 2010s, part of the trend toward regal, one-syllable names, ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Duke is short…
Meaning & Origin Colt is an English word name referring to a young male horse, symbolizing youthful energy and freedom. It has a rugged, Western feel. Popularity Colt has held steady popularity since the 1990s, particularly popular in rural and Southern regions, ranking within the U.S. top 400 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Colt is…
Meaning & Origin Cash is an English word name, likely derived from the Old French “casse,” referring to a money box, and forever tied to music legend Johnny Cash. Popularity Cash has surged in popularity since the 2010s, part of the trend toward bold, one-syllable word names, now within the U.S. top 150 for boys….
Meaning & Origin Cruz is a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning “cross,” carrying deep religious significance in Catholic naming traditions. Popularity Cruz has grown steadily since the 2000s, boosted by celebrity use, now ranking within the U.S. top 200 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Cruz is short and typically used as-is. There are no major…