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Top 50 boy and girl baby names along with their meanings

by Becky
(Sarasota, FL)

Here’s a list of the top 50 baby names along with their meanings - this list came in so handy when my husband and I were trying to pick our baby's name last month - thought I'd share!

Top 25 Boy Names and Meanings:
1. Liam - Strong-willed warrior and protector.
2. Noah - Rest, peace.
3. Oliver - Olive tree.
4. Elijah - My God is Yahweh. (Yahweh is an ancient Hebrew name for God)
5. James - Supplanter or replacer, also means, may God protect.
6. William - Resolute protector.
7. Benjamin - Son of the right hand.
8. Lucas - Light-giving.
9. Henry - Ruler of the household.
10. Alexander - Defender of the people.
11. Mason - Worker in stone.
12. Michael - Who is like God, or gift from God.
13. Ethan - Strong, firm.
14. Daniel - God is my judge.
15. Jacob - to follow, be behind, but it can also mean "to supplant, overreach,"It can also mean "may God protect." All are based on the biblical story of Jacob
16. Logan - Little hollow.
17. Jackson - Son of Jack.
18. Levi - Joined, attached.
19. Sebastian - Venerable, revered. Someone who is venerable is usually respected because they are wise and have integrity.
20. Mateo - Gift of God.
21. Jack - God is gracious.
22. Owen - Young warrior, well-born.
23. Theodore - Gift of God.
24. Aiden - Little fire.
25. Samuel - Heard by God.

Top 25 Girl Names and Meanings:
1. Olivia - Olive tree.
2. Emma - Whole, universal.
3. Ava - Life, bird.
4. Sophia - Wisdom.
5. Isabella - Devoted to God.
6. Mia - Mine, wished-for child.
7. Amelia - Work, industrious.
8. Harper - Harp player.
9. Evelyn - Wished for child.
10. Abigail - Father’s joy.
11. Ella - Light, beautiful fairy woman.
12. Elizabeth - Pledged to God.
13. Camila - Young ceremonial attendant.
14. Luna - Moon.
15. Sofia - Wisdom.
16. Avery - Ruler of the elves.
17. Mila - Gracious, dear.
18. Aria - Air, song or melody.
19. Scarlett - Red.
20. Penelope - Weaver.
21. Layla - Night.
22. Chloe - Blooming.
23. Victoria - Victory.
24. Madison - Son of Matthew.
25. Eleanor - Bright, shining one.

I hope you find this list helpful!