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#♂Name Meaning
1 ♂AaronLofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.
2 ♂Albertbeautifully by noble behavior
3 ♂AlexAbbreviation of the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. The name is common among English, German and Dutch speakers.
4 ♂AlexanderGuardian
5 ♂Andre
6 ♂AnthonyAnthony(or Antony) is a given name for men. It originates from a Roman family name 'Antonius'. Its full name is Marcus Antonius means Mark Antony in English. The name appears in many countries in different forms like Antoine in French, Antonio in Spanish and Italian, António or Antônio in Portuguese, Anton in Russian, etc. Anthony means "flower", which came from a Greek word "anthos".
7 ♂Ariecoming from or resident of Adria
8 ♂ArjanFrom Adria
9 ♂ArjenOne from the city of Adria
10 ♂ArneHe who reigns as an Eagle
11 ♂ArnoHe who reigns as an Eagle
12 ♂ArthurFrom the Roman clan name Artorius, meaning noble, courageous. Famous bearer: Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights. This legend dates to the early 9th century.
13 ♂Bartbright or shiny
14 ♂BasMajestic
15 ♂Benson of happiness
16 ♂Benjaminson of happiness
17 ♂Bertbeautifully by noble behavior
18 ♂Bjornbear
19 ♂Bobbeautifully by fame
20 ♂Bramfather of many nations
21 ♂BrentDerived from a surname and place name; based on the Old English words for high place, steep hill, or burnt. Used occasionally as a first name in North America since the 1930s.
22 ♂Brianhigh
23 ♂BryanBryan is a name that is usually given to boys. It is a variant of the name Brian. It comes from an Old Celtic language word meaning "high", or "noble".
24 ♂Casfrom Lucania, light
25 ♂Caspertreasurer
26 ♂CedricCedric was a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Possibly derived from a misspelling of Cerdic, a 6th-century king of Wessex, or from the Welsh Cedrych, meaning bounty-pattern.
27 ♂CeesThe horned
28 ♂Chrisanointed
29 ♂Christiaananointed
30 ♂CoenExperienced in counseling
31 ♂ColinA variant of Nicholas, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive.
32 ♂DaanComes from the name Daniel. Hebrew: `my judge is G-d'. Name of one of the four prophets from the first testament. Because of his ability to explain dreams, Daniel was given an influential position at the court. Holy name: Daniel the Stylite, a Greek sain
33 ♂Damianrestrain
34 ♂DaniMy judge is God, Near, near
35 ♂DanielGod is my judge
36 ♂DannyGod is my judge
37 ♂DaveDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
38 ♂DavidDavid is a both used as a male given name and a surname, and is mostly a given name in English and French Hebrew origin. The name was derived from the Hebrew name "Dawid", which means "Darling" or "Beloved". David is often shortened to "Dave/Davey/Davie/Davy". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel in the 10th century BC.
39 ♂DavyDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
40 ♂Dennisfertility
41 ♂Dimitrison of Demeter
42 ♂Dirkpowerful among the people
43 ♂DouweDove
44 ♂Driesmanlike, manly, brave
45 ♂DylanSon of the wave, born near the sea, influence. Famous bearers: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, American folk singer Bob Dylan.
46 ♂Eddywealth, guardian of the property
47 ♂Edwinrich friend
48 ♂EmielGentle, friendly, competitor
49 ♂Ericruler of the Law
50 ♂Erikruler of the Law
51 ♂ErwinVariant of Irwin: Boar friend. Sea friend.
52 ♂FabianDerived from the Roman clan name Fabius; a name given several Roman emperors and 16 saints.
53 ♂Ferrysecurity, courageous protector
54 ♂FinnFair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians.
55 ♂Florisbloom
56 ♂FrankA diminutive of the Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra.
57 ♂FransVariant of Franz: Frenchman.
58 ♂Frederikpowerful protector
59 ♂Freekpowerful protector
60 ♂GeertStrong with the spear
61 ♂GerardStrong with the spear
62 ♂GerbenSpear Bear
63 ♂GerritStrong with the spear
64 ♂GijsIntelligent.
65 ♂GinoItalian form of Louis 'famous' Abbreviation of names like Gian and Giovanni.
66 ♂GiovanniYahweh is gracious
67 ♂GlennDerived from the Gaelic 'gleana', meaning valley. Used both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: Canadian actor Glenn Ford.
68 ♂Guidowood, forest, forest
69 ♂HansYahweh is gracious
70 ♂Harmwarrior or (military) commander
71 ♂Haroldruler King
72 ♂Harryruler King
73 ♂Hendrikruler King
74 ♂Henkruler King
75 ♂HermanWarrior
76 ♂Hiddebattle
77 ♂Hugothinking mind, wise
78 ♂Ivoarcher
79 ♂Jaaphe heel grip
80 ♂Jaccohe heel grip
81 ♂Jackhe heel grip
82 ♂JanGod is merciful
83 ♂JarnoThis is probably a fancy name. It is the name of a character in Goethe's novel "Wilhelm Meisters Wander Jahre" (1821). Also Finnish neogenesis of Jarmo, Jermo (a form of Jeremiah).
84 ♂Jasonto heal. Jason is a character of Greek mythology
85 ♂Jaspertreasurer
86 ♂JeffreyDerived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.
87 ♂Jellevalue, payment, retribution, sacrifice
88 ♂JelmerRenowned for nobility
89 ♂JensGod is gracious
90 ♂Jeroenwith a holy name
91 ♂JesperTreasure holder
92 ♂JesseGift
93 ♂JimSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
94 ♂Jimmyson of Demeter
95 ♂JobPersecuted. In the Old Testament, Job was remembered for his great patience ('the patience of Job').
96 ♂JochemYahweh focuses on
97 ♂JoepThe Lord's addition (to the family)
98 ♂Joerifarmer or husbandman
99 ♂JoeyYahweh grant increase
100 ♂JohanYahweh is gracious
101 ♂JohnJohn is a given name used for boys in the English language but it originated from a latin form of The Greek name "Ioannes and Iohannes". At first, it was known as Hellenized Jews then transfered to Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "Graced by God" or Yehohanan meaning "God is Gracious".
102 ♂JohnnyYahweh is gracious
103 ♂JonasDove. Variant of Hebrew Jonah.
104 ♂JonathanGift from God
105 ♂Joostnickname for the Devil
106 ♂JoppeHe grabbed the heel, He will protect
107 ♂Jordieditor of the Earth
108 ♂Jordyeditor of the Earth
109 ♂Joriseditor of the Earth
110 ♂JornFarmer
111 ♂JortStrong or brave as a boar
112 ♂JosMay the Lord add
113 ♂JulianThe young man, dedicated to Jupiter
114 ♂Jurgeneditor of the Earth
115 ♂JustinRighteous
116 ♂Karelmeans the same as guy
117 ♂KeesThe horned
118 ♂KennethHandsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows.
119 ♂KevinKevin is a male name of Gealic/Irish origin. On of the earliest people who carried the name was Saint Kevin, although it is not a biblical name.Kevin in Irish is: Caoimhghín. Caoimhghín comes from the Irish caomh which means: "kind, honest, handsome".
120 ♂Klaasvictor by the people, loved by all
121 ♂Kobehe heel grip
122 ♂KoenA surname meaning "Priest," commonly spelled as Cohen.
123 ♂Larsthe award-winning
124 ♂Laurensthe award-winning
125 ♂LeoLion.
126 ♂Leonlion
127 ♂LeviAttached or pledged. Joined. Levi: third of Jacob's 12 sons, he became father of the tribe that was assigned priestly duties.
128 ♂Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
129 ♂Lorenzothe award-winning
130 ♂Louisglorious war hero
131 ♂Lucfrom Lucania, light
132 ♂Lucafrom Lucania, light
133 ♂Lucasfrom Lucania, light
134 ♂Luukfrom Lucania, light
135 ♂MaartenThe little warrior
136 ♂MaikelHebrew for "Who is like God"
137 ♂Marcson of Mars
138 ♂MarcelDedicated to Mars, Roman god of war, warrior
139 ♂Marcoson of Mars
140 ♂MarijnMarine
141 ♂MarinusFrom the sea
142 ♂MarkMark is popularly used as a male given name in English language or many European countries. Originally, it was from old Latin "Mart-kos" meaning "consecrated to the god Mars", "God of war" or "to be warlike". This name Mark is formed from Marcus. The author of the second Gospel in the New Testament was Saint Mark, He is the patron saint of Venice.
143 ♂Marnixmarl
144 ♂MartenThe little warrior
145 ♂MartijnDedicated to Mars
146 ♂MartinServant Of Mars, God Of War
147 ♂MarvinVariant of Mervyn: Form of Merlin: From the sea fortress.
148 ♂MathijsGift of the Lord
149 ♂MatsGod's gift
150 ♂MatthiasGift from God
151 ♂MatthijsGod's gift
152 ♂MauriceMoor, inhabitant of Mauritania
153 ♂MauritsMoor, inhabitant of Mauritania
154 ♂MaxThe largest
155 ♂MaximThe largest
156 ♂Melvinfriend
157 ♂Mennopower, strength
158 ♂MerijnAppears in Ontario
159 ♂MichaelThe name Michael is usually used for males and can be changed to Michèle, Michelle, Michaela, Mechelle, Micheline, and Michaelle for female or even Mychal for either male or female. Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "Who is like God?". In English, it is shortened as Mike, Mikey, Mickey or Mick.
160 ♂MichelHebrew for "Who is like God"
161 ♂MichielHebrew for "Who is like God"
162 ♂MikaWho is like God
163 ♂MikeHebrew for "Who is like God"
164 ♂Milanlove fame
165 ♂Nickvictor by the people, loved by all
166 ♂NicoConqueror of the people
167 ♂Niekvictor by the people, loved by all
168 ♂NielsThe horned
169 ♂NilsThe horned
170 ♂NoahRust / comfort
171 ♂OlafWhat remains of the forefathers
172 ♂Olivierolive tree
173 ♂OscarDivine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality.
174 ♂PascalEaster, Born on Easter Sunday
175 ♂PatrickPatrick is a given name for boys. It comes from a Latin name "Patricius" meaning "nobleman". It is popular because of Saint Patrick in Irish history, so there are more people who use the name in Ireland. There are variations of this name like Padraic, Pádraig, Pat, Rick, Ricky and Patricia.
176 ♂Paulsmall or modest
177 ♂PepijnHorse Friend
178 ♂Peterrock
179 ♂Pietrock
180 ♂Pieterrock
181 ♂Pimwith the will as strong as a helmet
182 ♂QuintenFifth
183 ♂Ralphwolf
184 ♂RamonVariant of Raymond: Counsel; mighty protection; guards wisely.
185 ♂Raymondprotection, guardian
186 ♂ReinderStrong Advisor
187 ♂ReinierGuides of the Army
188 ♂Remcorenowned
189 ♂René
190 ♂Rensthe award-winning
191 ♂Ricardostrong, brave
192 ♂Richardpowerful, strong army
193 ♂Rickruler King
194 ♂Rikruler King
195 ♂Robbeautifully by fame
196 ♂Robbebeautifully by fame
197 ♂Robbertbeautifully by fame
198 ♂RobertRobert is a masculine given name and surname. It is a Germanic name, from Old High German Hrodebert which means "bright with glory". Hruod means "fame, glory". Berht means "bright".
199 ♂Robinbeautifully by fame
200 ♂RoelFamous in the country
201 ♂Rolandbrave, brave
202 ♂Rongood ruler
203 ♂RonaldGuides, ruler
204 ♂RoyKing; regal.
205 ♂RubenBehold a son.
206 ♂Rutgerspear
207 ♂RuudFamed wolf
208 ♂RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
209 ♂SamDiminutive of Samson: Sun child; bright sun.
210 ♂SanderProtector of men
211 ♂SebastiaanMajestic
212 ♂Semrenowned
213 ♂Seppevictory, victory
214 ♂SimonGod has heard
215 ♂SjoerdVictory
216 ♂Stansteadfast and persevering
217 ♂StefCrown or garland
218 ♂StefanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
219 ♂StephanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
220 ♂StevenVariant of Stephen 'Crown; wreath.'.
221 ♂StijnA German name related to stone, meaning `stone weapon'. An abbreviation of Augustinus, Constantinus and others.
222 ♂SvenBoy, Young Man
223 ♂TeunThe invaluable
224 ♂Theogodsend
225 ♂ThijsComes form Matthias. A name from the New Testament. Matthias was the name of the apostle which was chosen as Judas? replacement after he died (Hand. 1,23v.). It?s said that he preached in Ethiopia (vgl. Mattheus).
226 ♂ThomDerives from Thomas 'Twin.'.
227 ♂ThomasThomas is a male given name. It was formed from a Greek word of the Aramaic name "Ta'oma'" meaning "twin". After Saint Thomas Becket, it became popular in England. This name also has some female versions such as Thomasina, Tamsyn, Tamsin, Tasmina, Tasmino, Thomaida/Thomais, or Tammy.
228 ♂TiesA gift from God
229 ♂TimShort version of Timotheus or a variation of Dimme.
230 ♂TimoVariant of Timothy 'one who honors God.'.
231 ♂TomDerives from Thomas 'Twin.'.
232 ♂Toninvaluable
233 ♂TristanTumult; outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table and tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristram and Isolde.
234 ♂Twaninvaluable
235 ♂Tygo(Good) fate, luck
236 ♂VictorVictor
237 ♂VincentConquering.
238 ♂WesleyFrom the west meadow. John and Charles Wesley were the founders of Methodism.
239 ♂WesselArmy defender
240 ♂Willemwith the will as strong as a helmet
241 ♂Williamwith the will as strong as a helmet
242 ♂WimDetermined protector
243 ♂Woutruler of the army
244 ♂Wouterruler of the army
245 ♂XanderProtector of men
246 ♂YannickYahweh is gracious
247 ♂YouriBoer



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