The top ten baby names have changed over the years but the most popular baby names seem to have survived the test of time despite the influence of TV and music and the rise in popularity of unusual baby names.

When we look at the top ten baby names and their meanings there is a direct link between hostory and religion that has continued for many centuries.

Baby boys names are very much influenced by history and religion as the top ten baby names illustrate....

Jacob....... origins in the Hebrew language

Michael.... means " who is like God"

Joshua..... means " savior"

Matthew.... was one of the 12 apostoles

Andrew.... means " brave "

Joseph..... surely you can guess ?

Ethan..... name from the old testament

Daniel.....means " God is my judge "

Christopher.... Latin origins

Anthony..... Another Latin name

Now you could drill down the list of the top 1000 baby names and probably find most baby names and their meanings and origins go back many hundreds of years. The top ten bay names are simply a good starting point for selecting YOUR baby boys name so take your time and pick a name your son will be proud of in many years to come !