10 Most Popular Baby Names in Massachusetts and What They Mean
There’s a lot to a name. It kind of becomes your identity, who you are. And you had zero say in the matter. What does your name mean? Do you…
There's a lot to a name. It kind of becomes your identity, who you are. And you had zero say in the matter. What does your name mean? Do you know? I haven't the foggiest idea what mine means but I know my dad picked it while my mom was in labor because it was the name of the starring character of the movie that was on the TV in the waiting room. I know, real deep.
Well here are the current top baby names in Massachusetts. I'll give you the Top 10 Girl names and then the Top 10 Boy names. I'll list the name... and what the name means. Maybe you, your child or grandchild, or maybe future child will be listed below!
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #10
LUCAS
What it means: "bringer of light"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #9
WILLIAM
What it means: "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #8
THEODORE
What it means: "gift of God(s)"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #7
OLIVER
What it means: "olive tree"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #6
JAMES
What it means: “supplanter”
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #5
BENJAMIN
What it means: "son of the right [hand]" or "son of my days"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #4
JACK
What it means: "God is Gracious"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #3
HENRY
What it means: From the Old German name Haimirich, which is from the Germanic heim, meaning "home" and ric, meaning "power, ruler"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #2
LIAM
What it means: Desire, Guardian, Helmet, Protector, Boss
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (BOYS) #1
NOAH
What it means: It is most likely of Babylonian origin from the word "nukhu" meaning repose or rest, which is possible in view of the Sumerian/Babylonian source of the flood story.
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #10
ELLA
What it means: beautiful, fairy Maiden, Goddess
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #9
EVELYN
What it means: desired child, island in the water, life, little bird, strength. and wished for
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #8
AVA
What it means: "birdlike, lively"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #7
ISABELLA
What it means: "God is my oath"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #6
MIA
What it means: "MINE" or "DARLING"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #5
AMELIA
What it means: "INDUSTRIOUS" or "HARDWORKING"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #4
SOPHIA
What it means: "Wisdom"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #3
EMMA
What it means: "whole" or "universal"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #2
CHARLOTTE
What it means: "free man" or "petite"
TOP BABY NAMES IN MASS (GIRLS) #1
OLIVIA
What it means: olive, olive tree, "peace"
