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Top US baby names 2007

US baby names: Choosing a name for your baby

Naming your baby is a big decision. If you've been having trouble settling on a baby name, why not look Stateside for some names you might not have thought of before.

We've got the top twenty most popular boys and girls names along with their meanings for you to choose from, and some other baby names that ranked highly.

The top 20 names for boys

1) Jacob (Jake - No. 15 in UK, Jacob No, 21)
Hebrew: 'supplanter, held by the heal'.

2) Michael (No. 42 in UK)
Hebrew: 'Who is like God?'

3) Ethan (No. 19 in UK)
Hebrew: Strong and optimistic

4) Joshua (No. 3 in UK)
Hebrew: God rescues

5) Daniel (No. 9 in UK)
Hebrew: God is my judge

6) Christopher (No. 85 in UK)
Greek: Bearer of Christ

7) Anthony
Latin: derived from 'Antonius'

8) William (No. 7 in UK)
Germanic: Will, desire and protection

9) Matthew (No. 18 in UK)
Hebrew: Gift of God

10) Andrew (No. 97 in UK)
Greek: Man, warrior

11) Alexander (No. 24 in UK)
Greek: Defending men

12) David
Hebrew: Beloved

13) Joseph (No. 12 in UK)
Hebrew: He will enlarge

14) Noah (No. 46 in UK)
Hebrew: Rest comfort

15) James (No. 6 in UK)
Hebrew: Supplanter

16) Ryan (NO. 25 in UK)
Gaelic: Little King

17) Logan (No. 63 in UK)
Gaelic: Hollow

18) Jayden (No. 68 in UK)
American English: Possibly derived from the Hebrew name 'Jadon' meaning grateful

19) John (No. 75 in UK)
Hebrew: God is gracious

20) Nicholas
Greek: Victory of the people

Other high scorers...

American families seem to favour names for boys that rhyme with 'Aiden' with all of the following ranking quite highly:

Brayden (no. 64)

Caden (no. 92)

Kaden (no. 98)

Zayden (no. 588)

Raiden (no. 931)

Some other popular names in the top 100...

Gabriel (no. 28)

Gavin (no. 32)

Jackson (no. 33)

Mason (no. 37)

Isaac (no. 41)

Landon (no. 49)

Owen (no. 56)

Jeremiah (no. 67)

Xavier (no. 68)

By Charlotte Gunn

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