31. Finley Up 4
This Gaelic name is really gaining traction in the UK.
Also, a surname, it follows the recent trend for using surnames as first names.
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32. Daniel Down 4
The name Daniel has lots of possible nicknames, including Dan and Danny.
It dropped down four spots this year.
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33. Benjamin (no change in ranking)
The name Benjamin is of Hebrew origin.
Traditionally it’s often given to the youngest child in a family.
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34. Harrison Down 2
Despite Harrison dropping down two spots this year it may well become a lot more popular in the next couple of years thanks to the royal baby.
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35. Sebastian Up 1
Sebastian is a Latin name derived from the name Sebastianus.
It moved up one spot in the most popular baby boy name rankings this year.
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36. Adam Up 1
Adam has been a popular name for boys for years. Literally meaning ‘man’,
according to the bible Adam was the first man on earth.
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37. Mason Down 3
The name Mason has been growing in popularity recently although it dropped a few positions this year.
It’s another former surname now used as a first name.
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38. Theodore Up 4
While it’s currently less popular than it’s shorter version Theo, the more formal Theodore is rising up the rankings. It jumped four spots this year.
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39. Teddy Up 2
Teddy has moved inside the top 40 most popular boy names, as more and more nicknames become first names in their own right.
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40. Dylan Down 2
A welsh name, Dylan is the perfect choice for baby boys born at the coast as it literally means ‘sea’.
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