Parents expecting a baby boy may find inspiration in some of 2016’s most popular baby names, as reported by BabyCenter. If you’re also curious about the most popular baby names for girls, you can view them here.
1. Liam
Meaning: “strong-willed warrior” and “protector”
2. Noah
Meaning: “rest” and “comfort”
3. Ethan
Meaning: “strong,” “safe,” and “firm”
4. Mason
Meaning: originally a surname used by stoneworkers
5. Lucas
Meaning: “light-giving”
6. Oliver
Meaning: from the Latin olivarius meaning “olive tree”
7. Aiden
Meaning: “fiery”
8. Logan
Meaning: “small hollow”
9. James
Meaning: “supplanter” or “one who follows”
10. Elijah
Meaning: “Yahweh is God”
