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Classic Boy Names

Just like your favorite songs, these are the classics -- names that stand the test of time and still sound as good today as when you first heard them.


  • 1. Adam + This name is among the top 100 most popular names in America. It is a favorite in part because of its biblical background.
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  • 2. Anthony + This name's diverse spellings and various nicknames make it a popular choice for new parents.
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  • 3. Benjamin + This name shares its heritage with Benjamin Franklin. Ben and Benji are also popular spin-offs of Benjamin.
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  • 4. Brian + This name, which means high and noble, has a long history of being a top choice for new moms and dads.
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  • 5. David + David is in the top 20 for most popular names, coming in at No. 14 in 2009.
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  • 6. Jason + This name has been on the top of the popularity list since the '60s. Alternative spellings, such as Jayson and Jaisen, are trendy right now.
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  • 7. Henry + This name has a tradition of brilliance behind it! Henry Ford, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau are historical figures who shared the name.
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  • 8. Paul + This name is popular because of its biblical history.
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  • 9. Richard + Richard is a true classic that has been popular since the 12th century.
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  • 10. William + This name has been in the top 10 for the past 125 years! In 2009, the name hit at No. 5 on the popularity chart.
    Read more about William

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Comments (3)
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ShaylasRachelle wrote:

I really cannot decide but these names just dont seem to fit for me ill keep looking any suggestions let me know

3/21/2012 11:21:35 AM Report Abuse
liz_avina831 wrote:

Gosh theres soo many names i don't know wich one to pick. Hope i pick a good one

8/16/2011 11:10:16 PM Report Abuse
wwwlilamanda wrote:

i wish they had names i could have never heard of on a list that wud be really sweet i watn to have a baby in a few years and am trying to look up names that i might like but so far i dont see any that i wud really want to name my baby i was thinking Robyn or Destiny for a girl and Patrick, Nickolas, Cameron, or Connor for a boy but still cant decide lol

2/15/2011 12:02:39 PM Report Abuse
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