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Boy Names of American Origin
American baby names and what they mean, for american, americas, with 76 results. These boy names were at the height of their popularity 2 decades ago (USAGE OF 0.73%) and are almost as common today (USAGE 0.62%, 15.5% LESS), but with names such as Tevin becoming somewhat dated. Maverick (#73), Anakin (#828) and Jayson (#466) are three of the more fashionable names for newborns among these, while Brailey (TOP 22%) and Bruley (22%) are common last names. Here is the list of American names for girls.
Anakin - De-
Anakin▲
"Tall, giant." Anikin is also a moderately common boys' name. Invented name by George Lucas for ..
Arjay
Phonetic spelling of the initials R .. Unconventional, but Arjay is similar to popular -ay last names Atay (TOP 89%), Alway (42%). See also Archy.
Biff
"To hit." Biff is seldom used as a children's name. Gender-neutral name. Usually used as a nickname.
Braylen
Combination of Brayden and Jalen. Adoption of Braylen as a baby name in 2018 was up 55.9% compared to 2008.
Briley
Modern invented name .. Also used for girls. Used somewhat frequently as a baby name, Briley is comparable to the conventional Bailey.
Brylee
Probably an invented name of Bryan .. Brylee was not among 2018's Top names. Unisex name.
Cherokee
"People of a different speech." Cherokee is a rare masculine name. .. the largest Native American tribes, used ..
Cheyenne
"Unintelligible speakers." Chayan, Shayanne, etc. are rarely found as masculine names, and Shayan occurs commonly (UPPER 94%) as a last name. Native American tribe indigenous to Minnesota ..
Cochise
The name of a renowned warrior .. Cochias and Cochiro are creative forms.
Comanche
Name of a Native American tribe .. Comanche is not often used as a baby name.
Da-1, var. Davon1▼
Combination of the Da prefix with .. Adoption of Da- and Davon as baby names in 2018 was down 51.9% compared to 10 years ago.
Dadrian
A contemporary rhyming variant on Adrian. Dadrian was not a Top birth name in 2018. See also Jadrian.
Dakota▼
"Friend, ally." Dakota and forms rose in popularity 2 decades ago and have become less common, with Dakota becoming somewhat dated. Tribal name and place name ..
Darence
Blend of Darrell and Clarence. Darence is atypical as a masculine name.
Darold
Invented name that is a blend .. A somewhat offbeat boys' name. See also Farold.
Darrick▼
Variant of spelling of Derrick, from .. Darrick has decreased in popularity as a birth name circa the 1970s. See also Derrik.
Davion
Blend of David and Darrion. Usage of Davion as a birth name in 2018 was 61.3% less than a decade ago. See also Davian.
Davon2▼, var. Da-2
Contemporary variant of Davyn or a .. Davon and Da- became less trendy in 2018, falling on average -73 rankings as baby names with Davon leading the fall.
Daylon
Daylon and its variants probably are .. Used somewhat widely as a birth name, Daylon is comparable to the common Jaylon. See also Dalon.
De-
Combination of the De prefix with .. De- is not in the Top 2000.
Quick Reference
Summary Index of names [and variants] for American names for boys.
1. Anakin - De-Anakin▲, Arjay, Biff, Braylen, Briley, Brylee, Cherokee, Cheyenne [Shayan], Cochise, Comanche, Da- [Davon▼], Dadrian, Dakota▼, Darence, Darold, Darrick▼, Davion, Davon▼ [Da-], Daylon, De- [Deshawn, Deandre▼]
Deandre▼, Deion▼, Deshawn, Dwade, Evian, Hobart▼, Ja-, Jaden▼, Jadrian, Jareth, Jaycee, Jaylen, Jayson▲, Je-, Jerrick, Jonte, Jorell, Keandre, La-, Le-
Mandan, Mankato, Mar- [Marshawn], Marshawn, Maverick▲, Mohawk, Mohegan, Osage, Pawnee, Powhatan, Quanah, Rashaun, Sassacus, Seminole, Seneca, Shaquille▼, Shawnee, Shayan, Shoshone, Tadi
Tahoe, Tahoma, Tammany, Taylan, Tevin▼, Travon▼, Tyrus, Ukiah, Uncas, Wapiti, Waunakee, Wyandanch, Xidorn, Yaholo, Zipkiyah, Zuni
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