Baby Boy Names That Start With M
M is one of the deepest sections of the alphabet, opening with a warm hum in names like Mia, Mateo, and Maeve. Hebrew classics (Michael, Miriam), Spanish and Latin favourites (Mateo), and Irish imports (Maeve) all run strong, so the M list rewards a slow scroll. This page narrows the letter to 162 boy names, where American, Hebrew and Latin origins run strongest. Mateo (No. 8) and Michael (No. 21) are the most popular M boy names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Boy Names That Start With M List
162 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Muhammad
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#2
Mohammed
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#3
Max
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#4
Mohammad
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#5
Mason
Meaning: Stone worker
Origin: English
#6
Musa
Meaning: Drawn from water
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#7
Michael
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew
#8
Myles
Meaning: Soldier or merciful
Origin: English / Latin
#9
Milo
Meaning: Soldier or gracious
Origin: Germanic / Latin
#10
Miles
Meaning: Soldier or gracious
Origin: Latin / Germanic
#11
Marley
Meaning: Pleasant wood or boundary meadow
Origin: English
#12
Muhammed
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#13
Matthew
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Hebrew
#14
Matteo
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Italian
#15
Mustafa
Meaning: Chosen one
Origin: Arabic
#16
Mateo
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Spanish
#17
Maxwell
Meaning: Mack's stream
Origin: Scottish
#18
Micah
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew
#19
Maximus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#20
Maximilian
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#21
Mohamed
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#22
Milan
Meaning: Dear, gracious, or from Milan
Origin: Slavic / Sanskrit / Italian
#23
Marcus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#24
Malik
Meaning: King or sovereign
Origin: Arabic
#25
Maddox
Meaning: Son of Madoc
Origin: Welsh
#26
Mark
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#27
Malachi
Meaning: My messenger
Origin: Hebrew
#28
Monty
Meaning: Mountain or Gomeric hill
Origin: English / French
#29
Matei
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Romanian / Hebrew
#30
Mylo
Meaning: Soldier or gracious
Origin: Modern English / Germanic
#31
Morgan
Meaning: Sea-born or sea-circle
Origin: Welsh
#32
Martin
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#33
Maverick
Meaning: Independent one
Origin: English
#34
Malakai
Meaning: My messenger
Origin: Hebrew / English variant
#35
Magnus
Meaning: Great
Origin: Scandinavian
#36
Md
Meaning: Short form often used for Muhammad
Origin: Arabic / South Asian usage
#37
Macsen
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Welsh
#38
Mathias
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek / Hebrew
#39
Mikaeel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#40
Matthias
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Germanic
#41
Marcel
Meaning: Little warrior or dedicated to Mars
Origin: French
#42
Miller
Meaning: Grain mill worker
Origin: English
#43
Mikael
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Scandinavian / Hebrew
#44
Murphy
Meaning: Sea warrior
Origin: Irish
#45
Marco
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Italian
#46
Montgomery
Meaning: Gumarich mountain
Origin: French / English
#47
Matias
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#48
Miguel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#49
Marshall
Meaning: Horse servant or farrier
Origin: English / French
#50
Mario
Meaning: Male or dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#51
Mitchell
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: English / Scottish
#52
Manuel
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#53
Mathew
Meaning: Gift of God; Matthew variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#54
Marc
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Micheal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Marcos
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#57
Maurice
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Marvin
Meaning: Sea friend or famous friend
Origin: Welsh / Germanic / English
#59
Melvin
Meaning: Council protector, or mill friend by later surname roots
Origin: English / Scottish surname
#60
Malcolm
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Moises
Meaning: Drawn from the water
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#62
Marquis
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Mauricio
Meaning: Moorish or dark-skinned
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#64
Moses
Meaning: Drawn from the water
Origin: Hebrew
#65
Marlon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Maximiliano
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#67
Mike
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Markus
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Moshe
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Milton
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Mekhi
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew / American modern
#72
Messiah
Meaning: Anointed one
Origin: Hebrew / English religious title
#73
Makari
Meaning: Blessed or happy; Makarios-family form
Origin: Greek / modern American
#74
Marcelo
Meaning: Young warrior
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#75
Maximo
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#76
Makai
Meaning: Toward the sea or who is like God?
Origin: Hawaiian / Hebrew
#77
Marcellus
Meaning: Young warrior
Origin: Latin
#78
Min-jun
Meaning: clever, quick, or people-minded Min plus talented or handsome Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#79
Min-ho
Meaning: clever, quick, or people-minded Min plus greatness, lake, or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#80
Min-gyu
Meaning: clever or people-minded Min plus standard, rule, or jewel-like Gyu depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#81
Minh
Meaning: Bright or intelligent
Origin: Vietnamese
#82
Minh Duc
Meaning: Bright virtue
Origin: Vietnamese
#83
Minh Khang
Meaning: Bright and healthy
Origin: Vietnamese
#84
Minh Quan
Meaning: Bright army or clear leader-style name
Origin: Vietnamese
#85
Minh Tri
Meaning: Bright wisdom
Origin: Vietnamese
#86
Mongkut
Meaning: crown
Origin: Thai
#87
Mana
Meaning: perseverance or effort
Origin: Thai
#88
Manit
Meaning: honoured or respected
Origin: Thai
#89
Minjun
Meaning: Clever and talented depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#90
Mordecai
Meaning: Follower of Marduk
Origin: Hebrew / Persian
#91
Menachem
Meaning: Comforter
Origin: Hebrew
#92
Meir
Meaning: One who gives light
Origin: Hebrew
#93
Micaiah
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew
#94
Mariano
Meaning: Of Marius or devoted to Mary
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#95
Major
Meaning: Greater, senior, or military rank
Origin: Latin / English word name
#96
Memphis
Meaning: From Memphis, an ancient city and modern place name
Origin: Egyptian / Greek place name
#97
Madden
Meaning: Little dog or descendant of Madden
Origin: Irish surname
#98
Mack
Meaning: Son, or short form of Mackenzie and related surnames
Origin: Scottish / Irish
#99
Maxton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#100
Maison
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Misael
Meaning: Who is what God is?
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#102
Mayson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Maxim
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Merrick
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Maddux
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Malaki
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Mordechai
Meaning: Servant of Marduk, or warrior-associated biblical name
Origin: Hebrew / Persian-influenced
#108
Malakhi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Makhi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Mac
Meaning: Son
Origin: Scottish
#111
Mccoy
Meaning: Son of Aodh, fire
Origin: Irish surname
#112
Maxx
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Marcello
Meaning: Little warrior or dedicated to Mars
Origin: Italian
#114
Masen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Mikel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Maksim
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Mathis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Maddix
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Mikah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Mikhail
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Monroe
Meaning: From the river mouth
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#122
Macklin
Meaning: Son of the servant of Saint John, or MacLean-related surname form
Origin: Scottish / Irish surname
#123
Matheo
Meaning: Gift of God; Mateo or Matthew variant
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew / modern French
#124
Marquise
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Monte
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Markell
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Marek
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Mattias
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Myron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Mauro
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Morris
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Marshawn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Massimo
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Italian / Latin
#134
Marcelino
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Maddex
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Maxon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Mahmud
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#138
Majid
Meaning: Glorious or noble
Origin: Arabic
#139
Mansur
Meaning: Victorious or divinely aided
Origin: Arabic
#140
Marwan
Meaning: Hard stone or Mount Marwa association
Origin: Arabic
#141
Munir
Meaning: Bright or shining
Origin: Arabic
#142
Michel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: French
#143
Manfred
Meaning: Man of peace
Origin: Germanic
#144
Menelaos
Meaning: Might of the people
Origin: Greek
#145
Methodios
Meaning: Method or pursuit
Origin: Greek
#146
Matan
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
#147
Malachy
Meaning: My messenger
Origin: Irish
#148
Mabon
Meaning: Divine son
Origin: Welsh
#149
Madoc
Meaning: Fortunate or good
Origin: Welsh
#150
Meirion
Meaning: Region name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Welsh
#151
Merfyn
Meaning: Sea hill or eminent sea
Origin: Welsh
#152
Marcianus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#153
Marcius
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#154
Martinus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#155
Maximianus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#156
Maximilianus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#157
Maximinus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#158
Mads
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Scandinavian
#159
Mikkel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Scandinavian
#160
Mungo
Meaning: Dear one
Origin: Scottish
#161
Murray
Meaning: Settlement by the sea
Origin: Scottish
#162
Ming
Meaning: Bright
Origin: Chinese
How To Use This M Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
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Sound And Flow
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M Name Snapshot
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Length Mix
Short names
16
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Max, Musa, Milo, Mark, Mylo, Md.
Medium names
117
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Mason, Michael, Myles, Miles, Marley, Matthew.
Long names
29
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammed, Maximilian, Maverick.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in S
27
Examples: Myles, Miles, Maximus, Marcus, Magnus, Mathias.
Ends in N
24
Examples: Maximilian, Milan, Morgan, Martin, Macsen, Marvin.
Ends in O
18
Examples: Milo, Matteo, Mateo, Mylo, Marco, Mario.
Ends in L
16
Examples: Michael, Maxwell, Mikaeel, Marcel, Mikael, Miguel.
Popular M Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count M names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Boy names
- Mateo rank #8 - 11,045 births
- Michael rank #21 - 8,094 births
- Matthew rank #32 - 7,003 births
- Mason rank #39 - 6,291 births
- Miles rank #44 - 6,072 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Muhammad, Mohammed, Max, Mohammad, Mason, Musa, Michael, Myles.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Muhammad, Mohammed, Max, Mohammad, Michael, Myles, Miles, Muhammed.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Mason, Milo, Marley, Mylo, Maverick, Malakai, Miller, Matias.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Marley, Morgan, Makai, Monroe, Merfyn, Murray.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Musa, Michael, Muhammed, Matthew, Matteo.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Maverick, Major, Memphis, Madden, Mack, Maxton, Maison, Misael.
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