Pick Or Pass On These Baby Boy Names And We'll Guess Your Sign

Expecting a baby boy? Then congratulations! Most parents are over the moon when they finally find out the gender of their unborn baby. It is always a thrilling moment. However, the day when one finds out the gender of one's baby is also the day when the real struggle begins. The struggle to find the ideal name, that is.

Let's be honest - choosing a baby name sounds like an incredibly fun exercise in theory. It is anything but that in reality however and most parents realize this pretty early on. Choosing a name that both the mother and the father (or the two partners) like is pretty much impossible. For example, one parent might want to go for an obscure and strange name that no one else in the world will have whereas another parent might be drawn towards a traditional name that is not only common but also very popular. Reaching a compromise in this scenario is of course not impossible but it is nerve-wrecking and annoying.

Luckily, knowing the gender of the baby really helps. After all, if one knows they are expecting a baby boy then there is no reason to look at baby girl names. Those who can't decide on a baby boy name even after looking at a bunch of them should take the quiz below.

Question 1

Liam?

The name Liam is of Irish origin. It is actually a shortened version of the Irish name Uilliam which apparently refers to someone who is either a protector or a strong-willed warrior. According to Baby Center, the name Uilliam comes from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means someone who has strong will power (or to be more specific, “helmet of will”). The name Liam is currently the most popular baby boy name in the U.S. and has been pretty popular ever since 2008.

Question 2

Elijah?

Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Elijah? Elijah is of Hebrew origin and apparently means “Yahweh is God”. According to Baby Center, Elijah was actually the name of a famous prophet from Israel. His name appeared in The First Book of Kings as well as in The Second Book of Kings in the Bible. While once upon a time the name Elijah was given to only those who were Jewish, today the name is popular among those who practise other religions too.

Question 3

Robert?

Robert is a classic baby name and one that has been around for quite a while. As far as names go, it is quite popular. Indeed, chances are, you know someone named Robert! In the U.S. this name is currently the 122nd most popular baby boy name of 2018. It was most popular in the 1930’s but has since declined in popularity somewhat. The name Robert is said to be of English origin and it means someone who is famous or destined to be famous (Baby Center).

Question 4

Matthew?

The name Matthew is of Hebrew origin. It actually comes from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which, according to Baby Center, means “God’s gift”. Those who have read the New Testament are probably well aware that one of Jesus’s apostles was named Matthew and that he wrote the First Gospel. This name became incredibly popular sometime in the 1960’s. It reached its peak in the 1980’s and has since dwindled in popularity somewhat. Nonetheless, it is still the 34th most popular baby boy name of 2018!

Question 5

Damon?

Damon is not a very popular name (currently it is only the 446th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. for example according to Baby Center) so if you are looking to name your baby something unique, Damon might be the perfect choice. According to Behind the Name, the name Damon is of Greek origin and it means someone who has the ability to tame others. As an English name, Damon has only been around ever since the 20th century.

Question 6

Aiden?

Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Aiden? Aiden is currently the 10th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. It is of Irish origin and it is apparently the name of the Celtic sun god. According to Baby Center, the name Aiden means someone who is fiery. While initially the name Aiden was only given to baby boys nowadays it is also quite a popular name among baby girls too (although if given to girls it is actually spelled as Aidan as opposed to Aiden).

Question 7

Lucas?

The name Lucas is a form of another name, most likely either Luke or Lucius. According to Baby Center, the name Lucas means either someone who is illuminated or someone who gives light. The name Lucas is of Latin origin and it is currently one of the most common baby boy names of 2018. Indeed, it is the 5th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. This name became popular sometime in the 1970’s and has not stopped rising in popularity since.

Question 8

Oliver?

It is believed that the name Oliver comes from the French name Olivier. The French name Olivier in turn comes from the Latin word olivarius which means... yes you guessed it, olive tree! As far as names go, Oliver is incredibly popular. It has actually been popular ever since the late 19th century although it did fall in popularity sometime in the 1950’s. Nonetheless, the name Oliver became popular once again in the early 2000’s (Baby Center). So, who’d say yes and who’d say no to the name Oliver?

Question 9

Enzo?

The name Enzo is not that common and as most people will probably agree, is somewhat unique. This name was practically non-existent in the U.S. until the early 2000’s which is when it began to rise in popularity. Currently, this name is as popular as it has ever been (according to Baby Center it is the 155th most popular baby boy name in the U.S.). No one is a hundred percent sure as to where this name comes from but it is possible that it is of Italian origin.

Question 10

Oscar?

The name Oscar was particularly popular in the late 19th century. For example, according to Baby Center, in 1885 every 5,780 in a million babies were given this name. This name declined in popularity in the early 20th century. While the name Oscar is nowhere near as popular as it once was it is nonetheless quite common. Indeed, it is actually the 219th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. at the moment. So, who’d pick and who’d pass this name?

Question 11

Henry?

According to Behind the Name, the name Henry is of Germanic origin. Indeed, it is derived from the Germanic name Heimirich which means someone who rules the home. This name was once very popular among royalty. As many as seven German kings, eight English kings and four French kings were named Henry! In the U.S. this name was incredibly popular in the late 19th century. Later it dwindled in popularity. Nonetheless, nowadays it is one of the most common baby boy names out there.

Question 12

Marcus?

The origin of the name Marcus is not well known. Nonetheless, it is generally believed that it was derived from the name of the Roman god Mars (Behind the Name). This name means someone who is warlike. In the U.S. this name rose in popularity in mid 1960’s. It was most popular in mid 1980’s and it has since declined in popularity. Today the name Marcus is the 184th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (Baby Center). So, who’d say yes and who’d say no to this name?

Question 13

Toby?

According to Behind the Name, the name Toby is a medieval version of the name Tobias. Curiously enough, back in the day (in the 1930’s and the 1940’s) this name was sometimes given to baby girls thanks to the popularity of the Hollywood actress Toby Wing. According to Baby Center, this name is of Hebrew origin and means “God is good”. As far as baby boy names go, it is not very popular. Indeed, it is only the 653rd most popular baby boy name in the U.S. at the moment.

Question 14

Brutus?

The name Brutus is of Latin origin. It was actually a Roman cognomen – a nickname that was often passed down from father to son (Behind the Name). The name Brutus is incredibly rare so if you are looking for a name that no one else will have, this is it. Indeed, according to Baby Center, the name Brutus is the 18,150th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (so pretty much no one is named Brutus). This name was most popular in the early 20th century (and even then it wasn’t common in that only 47 out of every one million babies were given this name).

Question 15

Terence?

Here we have another rare name and one that you should give your baby if you want him to stand out from the crowd. The name Terence is of Latin origin. It apparently comes from the Roman family name Terentius but unfortunately, its meaning is unknown according to Behind the Name. This name was not introduced into the English speaking world until the 19th century. The name Terence was most popular in the 1960’s. Today it is only the 4,240th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (Baby Center).

Question 16

Albert?

If you think that the name Albert sounds very Germanic, you’re certainly not wrong. This name is indeed of Germanic origin. To be even more specific, it comes from the Germanic name Adalbert which means someone who is noble and bright. The name Albert was particularly common during the Middle Ages, and especially among royalty. This name was introduced to England by Normans and was made very popular in England in the 19th century by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband (Behind the Name).

Question 17

Clyde?

According to Behind the Name, the name Clyde is of Scottish origin. This name was actually derived from the name of River Clyde in Scotland. The meaning of this name is not known. This name became quite common in the 19th century. It is a rather old-fashioned name. The name Clyde was particularly popular in the early 20th century and has since dwindled in popularity. Indeed, nowadays it is only the 841st most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (Baby Center).

Question 18

Arthur?

The origin and the meaning of the name Arthur are actually unknown according to Behind the Name. Some believe that this name is of Celtic origin whereas others think that this name is of Roman origin. In England, this name became popular in the Middle Ages. It was especially popular in the 19th century, both in England and in the U.S. This name has decreased in popularity since then. According to Baby Center, this name is currently the 209th most common baby boy name in the U.S.

Question 19

Frank?

According to Baby Center, the name Frank is a form of the name Francis. It is apparently of Latin origin. According to Behind the Name, the name Frank is of Germanic origin. Apparently this name was brought to England by none other but the Normans. Today the name Frank is not very popular and is deemed somewhat old-fashioned. This name was especially popular in the late 19th century and has since declined in popularity considerably. So, who'd pick and who'd pass this name?

Question 20

George?

The name George is of Greek origin. It was actually derived from a few Greek words and it means someone who works the land. As far as names go it is quite old-fashioned. It has been popular all throughout history. In the U.S. this name was especially popular in the late 19th century. For example, in 1880, 46,395 in every one million babies were given the name George. This name is still popular today (it is the 137th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. according to Baby Center).

Question 21

Harry?

According to Behind the Name, the name Harry is a medieval version of the name Henry. Nowadays it is often used as a diminutive of the names Harold and Henry. This name is popular in countries all over the world, including the U.S., England, Canada, France, and Sweden. In the U.S. this name was at its peak in the late 19th century. At the moment it is the 393rd most popular baby boy name in the country according to Baby Center.

Question 22

Leonard?

Another rare name, Leonard is of Germanic origin. It is derived from a few different Germanic words and it means someone who is as brave as a lion. As is the case with many names, the name Leonard was brought to England by the Normans. This name is common in the U.S., Canada, England and Wales, France and Poland. It is currently the 747th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. This name was most popular in the 1930’s (Baby Center).

Question 23

Percy?

How many Percys do you know? Probably very few or none at all. After all, as far as names go, it is pretty unusual. Indeed, according to Baby Center the name Percy is only the 2,814th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (and as is so often the case with rare names, it was especially popular in the second half of the 19th century). According to Behind the Name, the name Percy comes from an English surname which in turn comes from a Norman town known as Perci.

Question 24

Rudolph?

The name Rudolph is currently the 8,796th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (Baby Center). As such, it is obviously not very common and one can see why. After all, no one wants to be associated with Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. This old-fashioned name is of Germanic origin. It was actually derived from the German name Rudolf. As a name it is not popular in many countries around the world (only in the U.S. and France) according to Behind the Name.

Question 25

Theodore?

If you think that your baby is a gift from God then you might want to name him Theodore. The name Theodore is of Greek origin and means exactly that – God’s divine gift. This name was very popular in classical Greece and was the name of quite a few saints (Behind the Name). This name is common in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and France. It is currently the 86th most popular baby boy name in the U.S (Baby Center).

Question 26

Felix?

The name Felix is popular in countries around the world, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, France, Norway and Sweden. According to Behind the Name, the name Felix is of Roman origin. This name also appears in the New Testament. Popular among Christians, the name Felix was the name of quite a few popes and early saints. This unique name has been quite common in England and the U.S. ever since the 19th century.

Question 27

Grayson?

The 20th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. at the moment, the name Grayson apparently means someone who is a son of a steward. This name is of English origin and according to Baby Center was once a surname. In the U.S. this name was practically non-existent until the 1980’s. For example, in 1977 only 22 in ever one million babies were named Grayson (Baby Center). This name is common in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and New Zealand.

Question 28

Hunter?

Nowadays the name Hunter is quite common. Indeed, according to Baby Center this name is currently the 51st most popular baby boy name in the country (although it has fallen in popularity somewhat since last year). The name Hunter has a rather curious meaning. Indeed, apparently, back in the day (in the Middle Ages to be exact) the name Hunter was an English and Scottish surname that was given to those who hunted wild animals and caught birds for a living.

Question 29

Dean?

According to Behind the Name, the name Dean is derived from an English surname (which referred either to the word valley or someone who worked as a dean). This name is common in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Scotland. At the moment it is the 164th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (and has increased in popularity since last year). This name was most popular in the early 1960's (Baby Center). So, who’d pick and who’d pass this name?

Question 30

Thomas?

The name Thomas is of Greek origin and means “twin”. As such, it might be the perfect name for a twin baby boy. This name was introduced to England by... you guessed it, the Normans! The name Thomas was very popular among saints (Behind the Name). This name is popular all over the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, Chile, Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands. It is currently the 59th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (Baby Center).

Question 31

Max?

The name Max is a short form of two other names – Maximilian and Maxwell. Maximilian means "the greatest" and Maxwell means “great spring”. According to Baby Center this name is quite popular today. Indeed, it is actually the 73rd most popular baby name in the country at the moment. The name Max was most popular in 2011. Back then 2,086 in every one million babies were named Max. This name is popular in countless of countries across the globe including the U.S. and the U.K. as well as France, Slovenia and Spain (Behind the Name).

Question 32

Calvin?

According to Behind the Name, the name Calvin is of French origin. To be more specific, it is derived from the French surname Cauvin which in turn is apparently derived from the French word chauve which means someone who is bald. Popular in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Frances, Scotland and the Netherlands, this name is currently the 157th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (it has fallen in popularity somewhat since last year). Who’d say yes and who’d say no to this name?

Question 33

Noel?

If your baby is born on Christmas day you might want to name him Noel. The name Noel comes from a French word that means “Christmas”. Back in the Middle Ages it was common to give this name to those who were born on the popular holiday. This name is common not only in the U.S. and the U.K. but also in Finland, France, Spain, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland and Sweden. This name is not particularly popular in the U.S. at the moment.

Question 34

Jesse?

The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin. While its meaning is unknown many believe that it means “gift” (Behind the Name). At the moment this name is the 188th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. Indeed, it has actually risen in popularity since last year. This name was popular in the late 19th century and then declined somewhat. Nonetheless, it one again rose in popularity in the 1980’s. For example, in 1981, 5,833 in every one million babies were named Jesse (Baby Center).

Question 35

Andrew?

The name Andrew is of Greek origin. It was derived from the Greek name Andreas and means someone who is manly and strong (Behind the Name). This name has always been common throughout the Christian world and became especially popular during the Middle Ages. You can expect to run into someone named Andrew in countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland. The name Andrew is the 82nd most popular name in the country at the moment although it has fallen in popularity somewhat since last year (Baby Center).

Question 36

Julius?

According to Behind the Name, the name Julius comes from a Roman family name which in turn might have been derived from a Greek name that meant someone who was “downy-bearded”. Some also believe that this name is in some way related to the Roman God Jupiter (who ruled the sky and thunder). This name is popular in only a few countries around the world such as the U.S., Finland and Czech Republic. However, it is not a very common name.

Question 37

Harrison?

If you think about it, the name Harrison kind of sounds like “son of Harry”. That makes sense seeing that this is the actual meaning of this name. Indeed, back in the day the name Harrison was actually an English surname. In the U.S. this name is currently the 116th most popular baby boy name of 2018. For some reason this name was especially popular in 1888. Back then 3,310 in every one million babies were named Harrison (Baby Center). So, who’d pick and who’d pass this unique name?

Question 38

Jack?

Back in the day Jack was not a name but rather a nickname given to those who were named John or James. Once upon a time this name was also used to refer to any man hence where the popular phrase “jack of all trades” comes from! Nowadays Jack is a very popular name. Indeed, according to Baby Center it is actually the 21st most popular baby boy name in the U.S. (although it is still not as popular as it was back in the late 1920’s).

Question 39

Ethan?

Like so many other names, the name Ethan is of Hebrew origin. It means someone who is strong and firm. There were a few characters named Ethan in the Old Testament. For example, one character that was named Ethan was a very wise man although he was not as wise as Solomon. This name is popular in quite a few countries around the world, including the U.S. and the U.K. as well as Belgium, France, Italy, New Zealand, and Switzerland (Behind the Name).

Question 40

Jacob?

Another baby boy name that is of Hebrew origin, the name Jacob means someone who is a “supplanter”. As some might be well aware, a well-known biblical patriarch was named Jacob. According to Baby Center, the name Jacob has been one of the most popular baby boy names in the U.S. for the last 30 years. At the moment the name Jacob is the 17th most popular baby boy name in the country (it has fallen in popularity somewhat since last year).

Question 41

Bill?

The name Bill is actually a shortened version of the name William. According to Behind the Name, the spelling for this name first appeared in the 19th century. This name is most common in the U.S. and Canada. However, it is not very common in the U.S. at the moment. Indeed, according to Baby Center, it is currently only the 2,957th most popular baby boy name in the country. In fact, this name hasn’t been very popular since the mid 1930’s.

Question 42

Charles?

The name Charles is of Germanic origin. To be even more specific, it is derived from the Germanic name Karl which means “man” (although some believe that it is actually derived from the Germanic name element hari which refers to someone who is a warrior). The name Charles did not become common in England until the 17th century. This name can be found in quite a few countries around the world. In the U.S. it is currently the 142nd most popular baby boy name of 2018.

Question 43

Fred?

The name Fred is a short form of the name Frederick. This name is common in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France and Norway (Behind the Name). It apparently means peace. This name is not very popular in the U.S. at the moment. Indeed, according to Baby Center it is only the 1,455th most popular baby boy name of 2018. As such, this name is perfect for those who are looking for something unique but at the same time, something traditional.

Question 44

Daniel?

The name Daniel is of Hebrew origin. It comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel and means “God is my judge”. A famous character named Daniel appears in the Old Testament. Indeed, it was this biblical character that popularized the name and made it popular in England during the Middle Ages. This name is popular in countless of countries around the world, such as Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Israel, Switzerland, Romania, Finland, Chile, Hungary and of course, the U.S. and the U.K.

Question 45

Leo?

The 22nd most popular boy name in the U.S. at the moment, the name Leo is of Latin origin and means lion. Back in the day it was the name of quite a few Christian saints as well as the name of several popes. In Germany, the name Leo is the diminutive form of the names Leopold and Leon. According to Baby Center, this name was especially popular in the U.S. in the early 20th century. This name later dwindled in popularity but became common once more in the early 2000’s.

Question 46

David?

The name David is popular all over the globe, including the U.S. and the U.K. of course but also Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Chile, Spain, Hungary, Mexico, Ireland, Russia, Scotland, Slovenia, Switzerland and Hungary. The name David is of Hebrew origin and means either someone who is beloved or curiously enough, uncle (Behind the Name). The name David is one of the most popular baby boy names in the country at the moment and appears to be rising in popularity (Baby Center).

Question 47

Adam?

According to Behind the Name, the name Adam is the Hebrew word for “man”. As most people are without doubt aware, according to the Old Testament, Adam was the first human to be created by God. As such, it comes as no surprise that this name is popular in countries all across the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, Iceland, Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, France, and Denmark among others (Behind the Name). So, pick or pass this name?

Question 48

John?

Like so many other names that we have previously mentioned, the name John is of Hebrew origin. It means “Yahweh is gracious”. The name John is popular in countries all over the world, including the U.S. and the U.K. and also Turkey, Spain, Scotland, Macedonia, Lithuania and Greece (Behind the Name). Of course, the spelling of the name varies from country to country. According to Baby Center, the name John is the 37th most popular baby boy name in the country at the moment (and it has always been pretty popular).

Question 49

Peter?

The name Peter is of Greek origin. It was actually derived from the Greek name Petros which meant stone. This name was made popular by one of Jesus’s apostles. As such, this name is also popular all over the globe, including countries such as Macedonia, Italy, Russia, Croatia and Armenia (Behind the Name). According to Baby Center, this name is the 268th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. at the moment (although this name is actually declining in popularity).

Question 50

Joshua?

The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is “Yahweh is salvation”, at least according to Behind the Name. Those who are familiar with the Old Testament might recall that there was a biblical character named Joshua. In the U.S. the name Joshua is the 53rd most popular baby boy name of 2018. This name was pretty much non-existent in the U.S. until the 1960’s when it greatly rose in popularity. The name Joshua was most popular in the 1980’s. For example, in 1984, 22,312 in every one million babies were named Joshua.

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