Max? Micah? Marius? Check out these unusual and popular names for little boys that start with the letter M.
If you're looking for a baby boy name that starts with the letter M, you'll find lots of choices. According to the U.S. Social Security Baby Name Index, M is the first letter of some of the most popular baby names in America, as well as plenty of uncommon choices as well.
Popular and Trendy Baby Boy Names That Start With M
- Michael. Michael was the #1 name in the United States from 1954 until 1998, when Jacob finally pushed Michael into the #2 spot. During the Baby Boom, when casual names were more prevalent, Mike was a common stand-alone name-- but it isn't any longer. Michael comes from a Hebrew expression that means" who resembles God." For a less common variation, try Mitchell.
- Matthew. Ranking at #5 in 2006, Matthew has been in the top 10 since 1972. This New Testament Biblical name comes from a Hebrew expression that means "God's gift." For something more unusual, try Matteo.
- Mason. Mason's a last-name-turned-first-name with a Western sound-- two factors that account for its current trendiness. Rarely used as a first name in the past, it ranked at #39 in 2006. The meaning of Mason is the same as the word-- "one who works with stone."
- Miguel. One of the more popular Spanish name choices, this Spanish equivalent of Michael ranked at #89 in 2006. Manuel, a Spanish name with a similar sound that means "God is with us," ranked at #161.
- Mark. A top 10 name during the 1960s, Mark has dropped down to #129. Marcus, which also used to be rmore popular, ranked at #112. A New Testament name, Mark comes from a Latin name that means "dedicated to Mars," who was the Roman war god. For a different twist, try Marco.
- Micah. Looking for a less common variation of Michael? Micah was ranked at #148 in 2006, and like many less common Hebrew names, it's gaining in popularity. Also rising in popularity quickly is Malachi, a Hebrew name which means "messenger."
- Max & Maxwell. Previously seen by many parents as way too old-fashioned, these names are coming back. In 2006, Max ranked at #160, and Maxwell ranked at #149. Max comes from a Latin name that means "the greatest," and Maxwell comes from an Old English expression that means "Mac's stream."
Unusual Baby Boy Names That Start With M
- Martin & Malcolm. Of these two African American leader names, Martin is more popular these days. Both are strong and classic alternatives to more popular M names. Martin has the same origin as Mark, and Malcolm comes from a Gaelic place name.
- Marius & Mario. Both of these names have distinctive pop culture namesakes-- the romantic hero in Les Miserables and the lovelorn video game plumber, respectively. Both come from a Latin name that means "manly."
- Marlon & Marlo. These nifty Hollywood names aren't used much anymore. They are related to a Hebrew place name.
- Morgan. This last-name-turned-first-name has become trendy for girls, but originated as a boy's name. Morgan is from a Welsh expression that means "circling sea." Another last-name-turned-first-name, Maddox, is becoming more popular-- it's the name of Brangelina's oldest son.
- Mohamed. As the Muslim population of the U.S. grows, this name is becoming more common. Mohamed is the most common spelling, but it's also commonly spelled Mohammed and Mohammad. Mohamed was the most significant prophet in Islam, and the name means "praiseworthy" in Arabic.
- Moses. Here's one Biblical name that has never really caught on. Moses comes from a Hebrew name meaning "savior."
- Miles & Milo. These two M names sound like they could be trendy, but they aren't. They come from a Latin expression meaning "soldier."
- Marvin, Melvin, Murray, Morris, & Marshall. Are these names so far out that they're never coming back? Perhaps. They certainly conjure up images of pleasant elderly fellows playing checkers in Boca Raton. But to some, these old-fashioned names may be retro chic for a little boy.
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Baby Boy Names That Begin with K
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