Choosing Baby Boy Names And Their Meanings

Pregnant and expecting a boy? Then you should be happy and thrilled. Boys are a unique experience and offer challenges and rewards that differ from raising a female child. One of the first challenges you will face is choosing a name for your little boy. There are millions of boy names to choose from, but keep in mind that your child won’t stay baby forever. He will grow to be a big man and you want to choose a name which he is going to be comfortable with even in his 40ies. The name that you love and is fashionable today might sound ridiculous in the years to come. So, make sure you choose one that has a good meaning and one that you will like too.

COMMON BOY NAMES

There are many popular boys’ names that are used by millions of people around the world. In the list below, you will find the five boys’ names, which survived the test of time, and their respective meanings and origins:

1. Jacob – Jacob is the most popular boys’ name according to the United States social security administration. It has a Jewish, English, German, Dutch, and French origin, and means “the supplanter.” Jacob is a popular name in the Bible and is used by thousands of people around the world and in the United States.

2. Ethan – Some might think Ethan is a rare name because they don’t hear it that often, but in reality Ethan is another one of the popular boy names and is used thousands of times per day for new births. It has an English heritage and means “Constant” in Latin.

3. Michael – Obviously one of the most popular names, especially in the United States. Michael has an English, German, and Dutch origin. The name is seen heavily in the Bible and comes ultimately from the Hebrew version of the name, which means, “Who is like God?” This name belonged to both angels and archangels in the Bible and in English speaking countries is the Anglicized form of several Greek surnames.

4. Alexander – Scottish is the largest influence for this common American name. You will often find this name shortened to Alex, although many men choose to use their full name on legal documents and in their signature. This name was used heavily in ancient Greek culture and was also used in Scottish, Dutch, English, and German culture. It means “Protector of Mankind.”

5. William – William is of 100% English heritage, and comes from the Norman version of the Old French name derived from Germanic elements of will and helm, meaning desire and protection. In modern times, William means Resolute Protector and Valiant Protector.

In the modern United States, name meanings don’t have as much influence as they used to, and many people don’t even know what their names mean. In other cultures, names are given entirely because of their meaning. If you are about to have a baby boy in the family, spend some time, do your research and choose a name that is both fitting and sounds right.

By: Valentina Kaltchev

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