Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Malo
“Prince, chieftain; Breton founding saint's name”
Malo is a Breton contraction of Maclou or Maclovius, the Latinised name of Saint Machutus, derived from the Old Brythonic elements mac, meaning son, and leu, possibly meaning lion or radiant. As the name of the Welsh monk who founded the great city of Saint-Malo in Brittany, it is one of the most geographically embedded saint names in French culture.
Malte
“Ruler of council”
Malte is a Low German and Scandinavian name, a contracted form of the older Germanic name Helmold or Hemmold, derived from elements meaning council and ruler. The name carries a sense of wise leadership and deliberative authority. It is particularly common in northern Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, where it has a quietly modern Nordic character. Its brevity and strong consonant ending give it a clean, contemporary feel while retaining deep Germanic roots.
Mamadou
“Praiseworthy”
Mamadou is a West African form of Muhammad, meaning praiseworthy or worthy of praise. It is one of the most widely used male names in francophone West Africa, carrying deep Islamic spiritual significance alongside a warm, rhythmic sound. The name reflects the interweaving of African and Islamic cultural traditions across the Sahel and coastal West Africa.
Mamduh
“The praised and commended one”
Derived from the Arabic root m-d-h, meaning 'praised,' 'commended,' or 'one who is lauded.' It is the passive participle of madaha (to praise), signifying a person worthy of admiration.
Manabu
“to learn or to study”
Manabu (学) is one of the few Japanese given names that is also a common verb, specifically the verb 'to learn' or 'to study'. Naming a child Manabu expresses a direct parental wish for intellectual development and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. The name carries a straightforward earnestness that sets it apart from more poetic Japanese names.
Manan
“Contemplation, deep reflection”
Derived from Sanskrit, Manan means 'reflection,' 'contemplation,' or 'deep thought.' It refers to the mental process of inward thinking and meditation, representing an intellectual and introspective quality.
Manas
“Mind, intellect, soul”
Manas is a classical Sanskrit name meaning 'mind,' 'intellect,' or 'soul.' In Hindu philosophy it refers to the thinking mind, the faculty of perception, imagination, and thought, and is considered one of the core components of consciousness.
Manato
“love of the sea or true harbor”
Manato combines 'mana' meaning love, genuine care, or truth with 'to' meaning harbor, sound, or flight. Together they suggest a person with a deep, harbor-like capacity for love, a safe place for others, calm and expansive. The name also evokes the sea's horizon, suggesting broad perspective and emotional depth.
Manav
“Human, youthful”
Manav is a meaningful Hindi name that translates to "human" or "youthful," derived from the Sanskrit word for mankind. The name celebrates the essence of being human, encompassing qualities of compassion, vitality, and the innate goodness of humanity. It is a name that grounds a child in universal values.
Mandla
“Strength or power”
Mandla is a Zulu and Xhosa name from Southern Africa meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It is derived from the Nguni root 'amandla', a word that carries profound historical and cultural weight as a rallying cry for justice and resilience. The name bestows upon its bearer the qualities of inner fortitude, determination, and the power to overcome adversity. Mandla is both a personal name and a declaration of hope, reflecting the belief that a child will grow into a person of influence and integrity.
Manfred
“Man of peace”
Manfred derives from the Old High German elements 'man', meaning man, and 'fried', meaning peace or protection. Despite its peaceful etymology, the name has often been borne by men of action and daring. It carries a strong, dignified quality that balances strength with an underlying aspiration towards harmony.
Manfredi
“Man of peace”
Manfredi is the Italian form of the Germanic name Manfred, composed of the elements man, meaning man, and frid, meaning peace, together conveying the idea of a man of peace or peaceful protector. The name was borne by King Manfredi of Sicily, a cultured and ambitious ruler whose story is told with sympathy in Dante's Purgatorio. It carries a distinctly aristocratic, literary resonance rooted in medieval Italian history.
Manfredo
“man of peace or peaceful strength”
Manfredo is the Italian form of the Germanic name Manfred, composed of mann meaning 'man' and fred or frid meaning 'peace.' The name therefore carries the compelling compound meaning of 'man of peace' or 'one whose strength lies in peace.' It arrived in Italy during the medieval period through Norman and German influences and became particularly associated with the noble and royal families of southern Italy and Sicily.
Manish
“Lord of the mind, master of intellect”
Manish derives from Sanskrit, combining 'manas' (mind) and 'ish' (lord or master), meaning 'lord of the mind,' 'master of intellect,' or 'god of thought.' It is associated with wisdom, mental strength, and spiritual mastery.
Manning
“Son of Mann, strong lineage”
Manning is a bold, surname-style given name that carries a distinctly American feel, strongly associated with athletic excellence and family legacy. It suits a child with a strong, determined personality and parents who appreciate names that feel established and confident rather than trendy. The name has gained traction as a first name particularly in the American South and Midwest.
Manolis
“God is with us”
Manolis is a diminutive of Emmanouil, the Greek form of Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us.' It is a name that carries warmth, familiarity, and deep spiritual resonance. Particularly beloved in Crete, it blends everyday friendliness with profound theological meaning.
Manolo
“God is with us”
Manolo is a Spanish diminutive of Manuel, itself the Spanish form of Emmanuel, derived from the Hebrew Immanuel meaning 'God is with us.' While originally a nickname, Manolo has long functioned as a full given name in Spain and Latin America. It carries warmth, familiarity, and a deeply Andalusian character, while also being internationally recognized through fashion.
Manos
“God is with us”
Manos is a warm and characteristically Greek familiar form of Emmanouil, the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us'. The name appears in the Old Testament as a messianic title and was applied to Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In Greece, Emmanouil was Hellenised and shortened to Manos as an everyday term of affection. The name carries a gentle, artistic connotation, particularly through its most celebrated bearer, the composer Manos Hadjidakis.
Manrico
“powerful ruler or mighty king”
Manrico is an Italian name of Germanic origin, likely derived from elements related to man ('man,' 'strength') and ric or rich ('powerful,' 'ruler'), giving it the composite meaning of 'powerful man' or 'mighty ruler.' The name achieved its greatest fame as the name of the heroic tenor protagonist in Giuseppe Verdi's 1853 opera Il Trovatore, one of the most beloved and performed operas in the repertoire. This operatic association transformed Manrico into a name permanently linked to passionate love, noble sacrifice, and the drama of Italian Romanticism.
Mansour
“Victorious, aided”
Mansour is an Arabic name meaning 'victorious' or 'aided by God'. It carries a powerful sense of divine support and triumph, and has been borne by caliphs, kings, and scholars throughout the Islamic world for over a millennium.
Manuel
“God is with us, divine companion”
Manuel means "God is with us," derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel. It is a name of deep spiritual reassurance, suggesting divine presence and protection. In Spanish and Portuguese culture, Manuel has been one of the most cherished names for centuries, carrying both sacred weight and everyday warmth.
Manvik
“Intelligent, possessor of the mind”
Manvik is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'intelligent' or 'one who possesses the mind.' It conveys the idea of a thoughtful, wise individual with keen mental faculties.
Maoilios
“Servant of Jesus”
Maoilios is an ancient Irish devotional name formed from maol, meaning servant, devotee, or one who is tonsured, and Ios, a Gaelic rendering of Jesus. The element maol in early Irish names was frequently used to form devotional compounds, indicating a person dedicated to a saint or to Christ. The name reflects the intense spirituality of early Irish Christianity and the monastic tradition that flourished in Ireland from the 5th century onwards.
Maolcholuim
“Devotee of Columba”
Maolcholuim is the original Scottish Gaelic form of Malcolm, composed of two elements: maol, meaning servant, devotee or tonsured one, and Coluim, the Gaelic form of Columba. St Columba was the beloved sixth-century monk who founded the monastery at Iona and brought Christianity to much of Scotland. The name therefore means one who serves Columba, expressing profound religious devotion to the saint most associated with Scottish Christianity and identity.
Maoldonaich
“Devoted follower of Donnacha”
Maoldonaich is an ancient Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'devoted servant' or 'tonsured follower of Donnacha,' formed from the Gaelic word 'maol' meaning 'bald' or 'tonsured' as a mark of religious devotion, and the name Donnacha. In early medieval Celtic Christianity, 'maol' names indicated a person dedicated to a saint, making Maoldonaich a name of deep spiritual significance rooted in the earliest Christian culture of Scotland.
Maolíosa
“Devotee of Jesus”
Maolíosa is an Old Irish devotion name combining 'maol' (servant, devotee) with 'Íosa', the Irish form of Jesus. The name means 'servant of Jesus' or 'devotee of Jesus', expressing total dedication to Christ. It was used by Irish monks and scholars as a name of profound spiritual commitment, parallel to the way 'Maolmhuire' expressed devotion to Mary.
Maolmhaodhog
“Devoted follower of Maodhog”
Maolmhaodhog is a compound Scottish and Irish Gaelic name meaning 'devoted follower of Maodhog,' formed from 'maol' meaning 'tonsured servant' or 'devoted follower' and Maodhog, a name associated with several early Irish and Scottish saints. It belongs to the ancient tradition of devotional naming in Celtic Christianity, where a person's name declared their spiritual allegiance to a particular holy figure.
Maolmhuire
“Devotee of Mary”
Maolmhuire combines the Old Irish element 'maol', meaning a devotee, servant, or one who is tonsured (indicating a monk), with 'Muire', the Irish form of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The name thus means 'devotee of Mary' or 'servant of Mary', expressing deep Marian devotion. It was a common name in early Christian Ireland, reflecting the centrality of Mary in Irish Catholic spirituality.
Maolra
“Devotee of grace”
Maolra is an old Irish name meaning a servant or devotee of grace. It is composed of the element maol, meaning bald or tonsured, historically referring to a monk whose head was shaved as a mark of religious devotion, and ra, possibly a contraction of a term relating to grace or divine favour. The name was once found among monastic communities in early medieval Ireland, where such names denoted deep religious commitment. It has become extremely rare in modern usage, surviving mainly in historical records.
Maor
“Light, luminary”
Maor is a Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'luminary,' derived from the root 'or' (light) with the prefix 'ma,' forming a noun meaning a source of light. It evokes radiance, enlightenment, and divine illumination.
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