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Boy Names That Peaked in 2018

These boy names were at their highest point ever on the official US popularity list in 2018. That may mean, of course, that they're at their lifetime peak and it's all downhill from here. Or it might mean they're hot and will only get hotter. A name that's been very popular for a long time, like Liam or Oliver, is more likely to soften than one that's been motoring up the charts, like Maverick or Weston. Maverick and Weston's true peak most likely lies several years ahead. The only thing this list tells you for sure is that these names are finding widespread favor, whether they're already in the Top 10 or lie much further down the list.

Matthias

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Aramaic variation of Matthew
260
Adriel

Meaning: God is my master

Origin:Hebrew
348
Declan

Meaning: man of prayer

Origin:Irish, meaning unknown, possible "man of prayer"
301
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Prince

Meaning: chief, prince

Origin:Latin
2422
Zaire

Meaning: the river that swallows all rivers

Origin:Place name
1245
Mathias Mathias is a name with Greek origins. It is ...
Origin:Spelling variation of Mattias
1679
Jaxson

Meaning: son of Jack

Origin:Variation of Jackson, English
1319
Daxton Daxton is a name with both English and Frenc...
Origin:Modern invented name
1617
Kylan Kylan is a gender-neutral name of American o...
Origin:Modern invented name
7704
Cohen

Meaning: priest

Origin:Hebrew
438
Ali

Meaning: supreme, exalted

Origin:Arabic
1280
Muhammad

Meaning: praiseworthy

Origin:Arabic
1538
Kamryn Kamryn is of American origin. Other origins ...
Origin:Spelling variation of Cameron
9710
Bennett

Meaning: blessed

Origin:English, medieval form of Benedict
226
Barrett

Meaning: bear strength

Origin:German
900
Amir

Meaning: prince, ruler; treetop

Origin:Arabic or Hebrew
2429
Rey

Meaning: king

Origin:Spanish
4200
Jensen

Meaning: son of Jens

Origin:Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
962
Leighton

Meaning: meadow town

Origin:English
1820