Top 10 Names for Boys in 2007 and Their Meanings
There is always going to be certain names which parents favor for their children over others. Some names have managed to stay at the top of the most popular list for many years while others are just making their debut, so what are these very popular names? 1. JacobJacob has been the most popular baby name for boys since the year 1999. It has been among the top 5 most popular boy names since 1995 and in the top 10 since 1993. The only other form of this name, Jacoby, does not come close to the popularity of Jacob being ranked at number 620. The name Jacob means "supplanter" and is of Hebrew origin. 2. MichaelMichael is a name that is very popular for baby boys. In fact, since 1988, Michael has been ranked as either number 1 or 2. For ten years, 1988 to 1998, it was ranked number one, and since then has been ranked as the second most popular name for boys. The alternate spelling of the name, Micheal, even though pronounced the same does not have the same popularity being ranked at number 435. The meaning of the name Michael is "who is like God?" and it is of Hebrew origin. 3. EthanSince 1994, the popularity of the name Ethan has been increasing. In 1994 it was ranked as number 89 and has since then managed to make its way up to number 3. The name made a huge jump from number 17 in 2001 to number 5 in 2002. It has held a spot in the top 5 since 2004. There are no other forms of the name Ethan. The meaning of the name Ethan is "firm,strong" and is also of Hebrew origin.
4. JoshuaJoshua has been one of the most popular names for boys for a very long time. Since the year 1988 it has not dropped below number 5. The highest rank it was ever given was number 3, a spot which it held from 2002 to 2006. The other form of the name, Josh which is often a nickname of Joshua, is ranked at number 728. Joshua means "God is salvation" and is of Hebrew origin. 5. DanielThe use of the name Daniel has varied over the years, but has held a ranking of 12 or above since for 20 years. It has consistently been in the top 10 most popular names since 2003. There are no other variations of the name Daniel. The name Daniel means "God is my judge" and is of Hebrew origin, like all the others ranked in the top 5. . ChristopherThe use of the name Christopher has actually been decreasing. From 1988 to 1994 it was ranked as number 2 on the most popular baby name list. Although it has been decreasing, it has not been ranked below number 10 since 1966. Other forms of the name like Kristopher, and Cristopher are not nearly as popular, with Kristopher being the closest in ranking at 419. Christopher means "Christ-bearer" and is of Greek origin. 7. AnthonyAnthony has just recently become one of the top 10 most popular names for boys. In 2005, it was ranked at number 8. In 2006, it was ranked at number 9. It has been ranked among the top 20 most popular names for over 20 consecutive years. The closets form of the name is Antony and this variation of the name is ranked at number 802. Anthony means "of unknown meaning" and is of Latin origin. 8. WilliamWilliam was much more popular in the late 1950's and 1960's where it was ranked at number 6 for a number of years, the highest ranking it has ever had. It was ranked at number 10 in 2006 and number 11 in 2005. There are not variations of the name William. William means "strong-willed warrior" and is of English origin. 9. MatthewThe name Matthew was ranked as either number 2 or 3 for 20 years (1981-2001). It was also ranked between number 2 and 3 between 1995 and 2001. Between 2002 and 2005 it was ranked as number 4. In 2006 it dropped to number 6. The other form of the name, Mathew is ranked at number 348. The name Matthew means " a gift of God" and is of English origin. 10. AndrewSince 1986, Andrew has been ranked as one of the top 10 most popular names for boys. It was ranked higher than number 10 from 1997 to 2006 and has recently dropped back down to 10. Other variations of the name like Andre and Andres are not ranked too far down, but are not nearly as popular as Andrew. Andre is ranked at number 214 and Andres at number 151. Andrew means "manly" and is of Greek origin. By Bob Smithe
4. JoshuaJoshua has been one of the most popular names for boys for a very long time. Since the year 1988 it has not dropped below number 5. The highest rank it was ever given was number 3, a spot which it held from 2002 to 2006. The other form of the name, Josh which is often a nickname of Joshua, is ranked at number 728. Joshua means "God is salvation" and is of Hebrew origin. 5. DanielThe use of the name Daniel has varied over the years, but has held a ranking of 12 or above since for 20 years. It has consistently been in the top 10 most popular names since 2003. There are no other variations of the name Daniel. The name Daniel means "God is my judge" and is of Hebrew origin, like all the others ranked in the top 5. . ChristopherThe use of the name Christopher has actually been decreasing. From 1988 to 1994 it was ranked as number 2 on the most popular baby name list. Although it has been decreasing, it has not been ranked below number 10 since 1966. Other forms of the name like Kristopher, and Cristopher are not nearly as popular, with Kristopher being the closest in ranking at 419. Christopher means "Christ-bearer" and is of Greek origin. 7. AnthonyAnthony has just recently become one of the top 10 most popular names for boys. In 2005, it was ranked at number 8. In 2006, it was ranked at number 9. It has been ranked among the top 20 most popular names for over 20 consecutive years. The closets form of the name is Antony and this variation of the name is ranked at number 802. Anthony means "of unknown meaning" and is of Latin origin. 8. WilliamWilliam was much more popular in the late 1950's and 1960's where it was ranked at number 6 for a number of years, the highest ranking it has ever had. It was ranked at number 10 in 2006 and number 11 in 2005. There are not variations of the name William. William means "strong-willed warrior" and is of English origin. 9. MatthewThe name Matthew was ranked as either number 2 or 3 for 20 years (1981-2001). It was also ranked between number 2 and 3 between 1995 and 2001. Between 2002 and 2005 it was ranked as number 4. In 2006 it dropped to number 6. The other form of the name, Mathew is ranked at number 348. The name Matthew means " a gift of God" and is of English origin. 10. AndrewSince 1986, Andrew has been ranked as one of the top 10 most popular names for boys. It was ranked higher than number 10 from 1997 to 2006 and has recently dropped back down to 10. Other variations of the name like Andre and Andres are not ranked too far down, but are not nearly as popular as Andrew. Andre is ranked at number 214 and Andres at number 151. Andrew means "manly" and is of Greek origin. By Bob Smithe
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