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Presidential Baby Names

Presidential surnames are becoming increasingly stylish as baby names, ideally as a way to give your child something to live up to. While Presidential names have always been used for baby boys, they're increasingly popular for baby girls too. The top Presidential name for boys is Jackson, while the top Presidential name for girls is Madison.

Along with Madison, other Presidential names ranking in the Top 1000 for girls include Kennedy, Carter, Taylor, Reagan, and McKinley. Along with Jackson, other Presidential names that make the boys' Top 1000 include Carter, Tyler, Lincoln, Hayes, and Pierce.

In 2020, the name Joe became Presidential when Joe Biden was elected as the 46th President of the United States. He is the first US President to be named Joseph or Joe. The most common name among former Presidents is James, followed by William and John. Below, names inspired by Presidents of the United States.

Kennedy

Meaning: misshapen head

Origin:Irish
793
Monroe

Meaning: mouth of the Roe river

Origin:Scottish
1855
Madison

Meaning: son of Matthew

Origin:English
245
Lincoln

Meaning: town by the pool

Origin:English
234
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32
Zachary

Meaning: the Lord has remembered

Origin:Hebrew
30
Harrison

Meaning: son of Harry

Origin:English
99
Grant

Meaning: large

Origin:Scottish from French
203
Grover

Meaning: lives near a grove of trees

Origin:English
888
Calvin

Meaning: bald, hairless

Origin:Latin
129
Hayes

Meaning: hedged area

Origin:English surname and nature name
161
Mckinley

Meaning: son of the fair hero

Origin:Scottish
2478
Jackson

Meaning: son of Jack

Origin:English
389
Carter

Meaning: transporter of goods by cart

Origin:English occupational name
331
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Origin:Diminutive of Isaac
1240
Chester

Meaning: fortress, walled town,

Origin:Latin
198
Reagan

Meaning: little king

Origin:Irish
1291
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Ford

Meaning: dweller at the ford

Origin:English
386
Abraham

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Hebrew
621