When do you start thinking about names for your little one? Is it when you find out your baby’s gender? Does it start from the moment you learn you are expecting? Or have you planned for a name even before getting married? Choosing a name for your baby is both challenging and fun, but if you’re looking for baby boy names, we are to help.
Most popular baby boy names in the Philippines
In December 2018, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the most common baby names of 2017, with Nathaniel being the most popular name for boys. If you’re having a hard time deciding what to name your little boy, you can take advantage of these tried-and-tested baby boy names. Here’s the complete list along with their meanings:
1. Nathaniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God2. James
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: One who follows3. Jacob
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter4. Angelo
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Messenger5. Joshua
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord is my salvation6. Gabriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength7. Christian
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Follower of Christ8. John Mark
Origin: Hebrew (John) and Latin (Mark)
Meaning: God is gracious (John) and warlike (Mark)9. Nathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Given10. Daniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my judgeFilipino names to give your baby boy
Pay homage to the beauty of our national language by choosing a name that depicts a unique character for your son. Here are nine Filipino names for your baby:
11. Alab
Meaning: A flame or blaze, to light up. This name connotes a sense of inner strength, courage, power, and fierceness
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW12. Amihan
Meaning: Cold Christmas breeze. Amihan is also a bird in Philippine mythology, and the first creature to accompany the first gods, Bathala and Aman Sinaya.
13. Bughaw
Meaning: Blue. Inspired by the sky or sea.
14. Dakila
Meaning: Great. It connotes an air of strength, power, and wisdom.
15. Habagat
Meaning: Another seasonal wind in the Philippines. The name connotes strength, authority, and splendor.
16. Kidlat
Meaning: Lightning
17. Lakas
Meaning: Strength
18. Malaya
Meaning: Free
19. Sibol
Meaning: To grow or to sprout. This connotes a sense of inner potential
20. Takipsilim
Meaning: Dusk or sunset
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Popular baby boy names in the United States
Apart from the most common names in the country, you may also look for inspiration from the U.S. database. Pregnancy and parenting website BabyCenter compiled a list, using data from over 700,000 users.
21. Jackson
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God has been gracious22. Liam
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Helmet of will23. Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest or comfort24. Aiden
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little fire25. Caden
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Spirit of battle; friend or companion26. Grayson
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of the grey-haired one27. Lucas
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light-giving, illumination28. Mason
Origin: French
Meaning: Stoneworker29. Oliver
Origin: French
Meaning: Peaceful or olive tree30. Elijah
Original: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord is my God31. Logan
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Small hollow32. Carter
Origin: English
Meaning: Drives a cart33. Ethan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Strong, safe, and firm34. Muhammad
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Praiseworthy35. Jayden
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Thankful36. Michael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?CONTINUE READING BELOWRecommended Videos37. Sebastian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Venerable, revered38. Alexander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of men39. Mateo
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Gift of God40. Ryan
Origin: Gaelic
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41. Benjamin
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand42. William
Origin: German
Meaning: Strong-willed warrior43. Jack
Origin: English
Meaning: Working class name44. Julian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bearded, father of the skies45. Leon
Origin: French
Meaning: Lion46. Jayce
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Healer47. Caleb
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Faithful48. Luke
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light-giving49. Matthew
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift from God50. Wyatt
Origin: French
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51. Owen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Young warrior, noble52. Connor
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Wise53. Josiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord supports, the Lord saves, the Lord heals54. David
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved55. Isaac
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will laugh56. John
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has been gracious57. Carson
Origin: English, Scottish
Meaning: Son of Carr58. Cameron
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Crooked nose59. Isaiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Salvation of the Lord60. Asher
Origin: Hebrew
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61. Lincoln
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lithe62. Adam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Red earth63. Nicholas
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people64. Lando
Origin: English
Meaning: Long hill65. Joseph
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: May God give an increase66. Dylan
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sea67. Ian
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God is gracious68. Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God, high, elevated69. Colton
Origin: English
Meaning: From the coal or dark town70. Anthony
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Priceless oneTrending baby boy names of 2019
If you’re looking for names that are a little more outside the box, various baby-naming sites have identified the top trends for baby boy names this year. Some of these trends include:
- Global names
- Gender-neutral names
- Sneakerheads
- Muted colors
- Jewel tones
- Names starting with ‘F’
- Names that have the vowel ‘U’
- Short and sweet
- Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s baby name
Here are some of the trendiest names and their meanings:
71. Lior
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: I have a light72. Acacius
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Thorny, innocent, not evil73. Kiran
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Ray of light74. Justice
Origin: English
Meaning: Word name75. Revel
Origin: English
Meaning: Word name76. Finley
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Fair-haired hero77. Robin
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame78. Chuck
Origin: Diminutive of Charles
Meaning: Free man79. Taylor
Origin: English
Meaning: Occupational name80. Gray
Origin: Color name and diminutive of Grayson
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81. Sage
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wise and knowing82. Jasper
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Bringer of treasure83. Onyx
Meaning: Gem name
84. Felix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy, fortunate85. Florian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flowering86. Frederick
Origin: German
Meaning: Peaceful ruler87. Hugo
Origin: Latinized form of Hugh
Meaning: Mind, intellect88. Hal
Origin: Diminutive of Harold and Henry
Meaning: Estate ruler89. Kit
Origin: English, diminutive of Christopher
Meaning: bearer of Christ90. Archie
Origin: Teutonic, diminutive of Archibald
Meaning: Truly brave91. Harrison
Origin: English
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Game of Thrones baby boy names
Are you a diehard fan of the books or TV series? You can choose to name your little boy after the characters of this iconic show that recently ended its run.
92. Bran
Origin: Diminutive of Brandon
Meaning: Broom-covered hill93. Daario
Origin: Variant of Dario
Meaning: Kingly94. Gendry
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWMeaning: Literary name
95. Jamie
Origin: Diminutive of James
Meaning: Supplanter96. Joffrey
Origin: Scottish; variant of Geoffrey
Meaning: Pledge of peace97. Jorah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Early rain98. Jon
Origin: Variation of John or Jonathan
Meaning: God is gracious; gift of Jehovah99. Samwell
Origin: Variant of Samuel
Meaning: Told by God100. Tyrion
Meaning: Literary name
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