Baby 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. The list below holds 356 researched M names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, Hebrew and English the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Mia (No. 6 for girls) and Mateo (No. 8 for boys) lead the M names.
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Baby Names That Start With M List
356 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
Mia
Meaning: Mine or beloved
Origin: Italian / Scandinavian
#52
Maya
Meaning: Illusion or good mother
Origin: Sanskrit
#53
Maeve
Meaning: Intoxicating
Origin: Irish
#54
Millie
Meaning: Gentle strength or industrious
Origin: English / Germanic
#55
Margot
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: French / Greek
#56
Matilda
Meaning: Strength in battle
Origin: Germanic
#57
Mabel
Meaning: Lovable
Origin: English / Latin
#58
Maisie
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Scottish / Greek
#59
Mila
Meaning: Gracious, dear
Origin: Slavic
#60
Maryam
Meaning: Arabic form of Mary
Origin: Arabic
#61
Myla
Meaning: Soldier or merciful
Origin: Modern English / Latin
#62
Maria
Meaning: Beloved or bitter
Origin: Hebrew / Latin
#63
Molly
Meaning: Beloved or bitter
Origin: Irish / English
#64
Marnie
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Latin / English
#65
Maddison
Meaning: Son of Maud
Origin: English
#66
Maeva
Meaning: Welcome
Origin: Tahitian / French
#67
Martha
Meaning: Lady, mistress
Origin: Aramaic
#68
Madison
Meaning: Son of Maud
Origin: English
#69
Mollie
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child
Origin: English / Hebrew
#70
Maggie
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: English / Greek
#71
Mirha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#72
Maia
Meaning: Good mother or great one
Origin: Greek / Roman
#73
Mya
Meaning: Great one or beloved
Origin: Greek / Modern English
#74
Miley
Meaning: Smiley or modern Miles-family form
Origin: Modern English
#75
Mariam
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#76
Miriam
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child
Origin: Hebrew
#77
Minha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Madeleine
Meaning: Woman from Magdala
Origin: French / Hebrew
#79
Melissa
Meaning: Bee
Origin: Greek
#80
Melody
Meaning: Song, music
Origin: Greek
#81
Meadow
Meaning: Meadow
Origin: English
#82
Madeline
Meaning: From Magdala
Origin: English / Hebrew
#83
Marwa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Mary
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child
Origin: English / Hebrew
#85
Mira
Meaning: Ocean, peace, or admirable
Origin: Sanskrit / Latin / Slavic
#86
Maira
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Michelle
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: French / Hebrew
#88
Mara
Meaning: Bitter or beloved
Origin: Hebrew
#89
Maddie
Meaning: Woman from Magdala; Madeline diminutive
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#90
Myra
Meaning: Myrrh, or poetic name created from Miranda or Mary
Origin: Greek / literary English
#91
Mahnoor
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Mali
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Welsh
#93
Margo
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: French / Greek
#94
Margaux
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: French
#95
Maja
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Minnie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Mae
Meaning: May month or pearl
Origin: English / Greek
#98
Maisy
Meaning: Pearl; Maisie variant
Origin: Scottish / Greek
#99
Manha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Mitchell
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: English / Scottish
#101
Manuel
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#102
Mathew
Meaning: Gift of God; Matthew variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#103
Marc
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Micheal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Marcos
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#106
Maurice
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Marvin
Meaning: Sea friend or famous friend
Origin: Welsh / Germanic / English
#108
Melvin
Meaning: Council protector, or mill friend by later surname roots
Origin: English / Scottish surname
#109
Malcolm
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Moises
Meaning: Drawn from the water
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#111
Marquis
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Mauricio
Meaning: Moorish or dark-skinned
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#113
Moses
Meaning: Drawn from the water
Origin: Hebrew
#114
Marlon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Maximiliano
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#116
Mike
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Markus
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Moshe
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Milton
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Mekhi
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew / American modern
#121
Megan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Melanie
Meaning: Dark, black
Origin: Greek
#123
Mackenzie
Meaning: Child of the fair one
Origin: Scottish
#124
Marissa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Monica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Mariah
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: English / Hebrew
#127
Makayla
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#128
Margaret
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Greek
#129
Miranda
Meaning: Worthy of admiration
Origin: Latin / literary
#130
Meghan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Madelyn
Meaning: From Magdala
Origin: English / Hebrew
#132
Mckenzie
Meaning: Son of Coinneach, handsome or fair
Origin: Scottish surname
#133
Mallory
Meaning: Unfortunate, unlucky
Origin: French surname
#134
Mikayla
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#135
Monique
Meaning: Advisor or unique
Origin: French / Greek
#136
Michaela
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew / English
#137
Meredith
Meaning: Great ruler or sea lord
Origin: Welsh
#138
Meagan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Makenzie
Meaning: Son of Coinneach, handsome or fair; Mackenzie variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#140
Misty
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Marie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Marisa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Mckenna
Meaning: Son of Cionnaith or born of fire
Origin: Irish surname
#144
Melinda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Mariana
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#146
Mercedes
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Mayra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Macy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Makenna
Meaning: Son of Coinneach, handsome or fair; McKenna variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#150
Michele
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Marina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Marisol
Meaning: Sea and sun; also Maria de la Soledad short form
Origin: Spanish
#153
Marilyn
Meaning: Mary and Lynn blend; beloved, wished-for, or lake by root
Origin: English / Hebrew / Welsh-influenced
#154
Messiah
Meaning: Anointed one
Origin: Hebrew / English religious title
#155
Madisson
Meaning: Modern Madison variant; son of Matthew or son of Maud
Origin: English surname / modern American
#156
Malani
Meaning: Modern Hawaiian-style name; meaning varies by interpretation
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#157
Marigold
Meaning: Marigold flower
Origin: English botanical name
#158
Merritt
Meaning: Boundary gate, or worthy merit by word association
Origin: English surname / word-name
#159
Maci
Meaning: Weapon, or Macy variant from an English surname
Origin: French / English surname
#160
Mariel
Meaning: Mary-family name; beloved, bitter, or wished-for child by root
Origin: Danish / Spanish / Hebrew-influenced
#161
Maizie
Meaning: Pearl; Maisie variant
Origin: Scottish / Greek / modern English
#162
Makari
Meaning: Blessed or happy; Makarios-family form
Origin: Greek / modern American
#163
Mariella
Meaning: Mary-family name; beloved, bitter, or wished-for child by root
Origin: Italian / Hebrew-influenced
#164
Mazie
Meaning: Pearl; Maisie variant
Origin: Scottish / Greek / modern English
#165
Marcelo
Meaning: Young warrior
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#166
Maximo
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#167
Monroe
Meaning: From the river mouth
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#168
Makai
Meaning: Toward the sea or who is like God?
Origin: Hawaiian / Hebrew
#169
Marcellus
Meaning: Young warrior
Origin: Latin
#170
Min-ji
Meaning: clever, gentle, or people-minded Min plus wisdom Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#171
Min-seo
Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus auspicious, orderly, or refined Seo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#172
Min-ju
Meaning: people, cleverness, or gentleness Min plus jewel, excellence, or state Ju depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#173
Mi-young
Meaning: beauty Mi plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#174
Min-jeong
Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus upright or pure Jeong depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#175
Min-young
Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#176
Mi-na
Meaning: beauty Mi plus elegant Na depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#177
Min-jun
Meaning: clever, quick, or people-minded Min plus talented or handsome Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#178
Min-ho
Meaning: clever, quick, or people-minded Min plus greatness, lake, or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#179
Min-gyu
Meaning: clever or people-minded Min plus standard, rule, or jewel-like Gyu depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#180
Mai
Meaning: Apricot blossom or plum blossom
Origin: Vietnamese
#181
Minh
Meaning: Bright or intelligent
Origin: Vietnamese
#182
My
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Vietnamese
#183
Minh Duc
Meaning: Bright virtue
Origin: Vietnamese
#184
Minh Khang
Meaning: Bright and healthy
Origin: Vietnamese
#185
Minh Quan
Meaning: Bright army or clear leader-style name
Origin: Vietnamese
#186
Minh Tri
Meaning: Bright wisdom
Origin: Vietnamese
#187
Malai
Meaning: garland or wreath
Origin: Thai
#188
Malee
Meaning: flower or jasmine
Origin: Thai
#189
Mongkut
Meaning: crown
Origin: Thai
#190
Mana
Meaning: perseverance or effort
Origin: Thai
#191
Manit
Meaning: honoured or respected
Origin: Thai
#192
Mei
Meaning: Beautiful, plum, or bright
Origin: Chinese / Japanese
#193
Minji
Meaning: Clever wisdom depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#194
Minjun
Meaning: Clever and talented depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#195
Mordecai
Meaning: Follower of Marduk
Origin: Hebrew / Persian
#196
Menachem
Meaning: Comforter
Origin: Hebrew
#197
Meir
Meaning: One who gives light
Origin: Hebrew
#198
Micaiah
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew
#199
Mariano
Meaning: Of Marius or devoted to Mary
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#200
Maddalena
Meaning: Woman from Magdala
Origin: Italian / Hebrew
#201
Manon
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child
Origin: French / Hebrew
#202
Mireille
Meaning: To admire
Origin: French / Occitan
#203
Marceline
Meaning: Young warrior
Origin: French / Latin
#204
Major
Meaning: Greater, senior, or military rank
Origin: Latin / English word name
#205
Memphis
Meaning: From Memphis, an ancient city and modern place name
Origin: Egyptian / Greek place name
#206
Madden
Meaning: Little dog or descendant of Madden
Origin: Irish surname
#207
Mack
Meaning: Son, or short form of Mackenzie and related surnames
Origin: Scottish / Irish
#208
Maxton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Maison
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Misael
Meaning: Who is what God is?
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#211
Mayson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#212
Maxim
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Merrick
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Maddux
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Malaki
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Mordechai
Meaning: Servant of Marduk, or warrior-associated biblical name
Origin: Hebrew / Persian-influenced
#217
Malakhi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#218
Makhi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Mac
Meaning: Son
Origin: Scottish
#220
Mccoy
Meaning: Son of Aodh, fire
Origin: Irish surname
#221
Maxx
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Marcello
Meaning: Little warrior or dedicated to Mars
Origin: Italian
#223
Masen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Mikel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Maksim
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Mathis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Maddix
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#228
Mikah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Mikhail
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Macklin
Meaning: Son of the servant of Saint John, or MacLean-related surname form
Origin: Scottish / Irish surname
#231
Matheo
Meaning: Gift of God; Mateo or Matthew variant
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew / modern French
#232
Marquise
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Monte
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Markell
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Marek
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#236
Mattias
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#237
Myron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Mauro
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Morris
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Marshawn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Massimo
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Italian / Latin
#242
Marcelino
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Maddex
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Maxon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Madilyn
Meaning: Woman from Magdala; modern Madeline variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#246
Miracle
Meaning: Wonder, marvel, extraordinary blessing
Origin: English virtue word
#247
Mckinley
Meaning: Son of Fionnlagh, fair hero
Origin: Scottish surname
#248
Maliyah
Meaning: Modern Malia or Amalia variant; calm, gentle, or industrious by root
Origin: Hawaiian / Germanic / modern English
#249
Marlee
Meaning: Pleasant wood, boundary wood, or modern Marley variant
Origin: English surname / modern English
#250
Malaysia
Meaning: From Malaysia, the country name
Origin: Malay / place name
#251
Macie
Meaning: Weapon or gift of God depending on root
Origin: English / Old French
#252
Madelynn
Meaning: Woman from Magdala; modern Madeline variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#253
Magnolia
Meaning: Magnolia flower
Origin: Latin botanical / French surname
#254
Madilynn
Meaning: Woman from Magdala; Madeline variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#255
Madisyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Melany
Meaning: Dark, black; Melanie variant
Origin: Greek / modern English
#257
Melina
Meaning: Honey
Origin: Greek
#258
Madalyn
Meaning: Woman from Magdala; Madeline variant
Origin: Hebrew / English
#259
Mikaela
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Miah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Milani
Meaning: Modern Hawaiian-style name, often linked with gentle or beloved imagery
Origin: Modern American / Hawaiian usage
#262
Myah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Malaya
Meaning: Free, or from Malay place/people-name roots depending on usage
Origin: Sanskrit / Malay / modern English
#264
Milena
Meaning: Gracious, dear
Origin: Slavic
#265
Milana
Meaning: Gracious, dear, or from Milan depending on usage
Origin: Slavic / Italian / modern English
#266
Mina
Meaning: Love, fish, or protector depending on language
Origin: Germanic / Sanskrit / Persian / Japanese
#267
Maleah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Mavis
Meaning: Song thrush
Origin: English nature name
#269
Mercy
Meaning: Compassion, forgiveness, or mercy
Origin: English virtue word
#270
Madalynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Montserrat
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Marianna
Meaning: Mary and Anna compound; beloved and grace by root
Origin: Latin / Hebrew / English
#273
Maliah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Monserrat
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Maxine
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin / French
#276
Marjorie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#277
Marleigh
Meaning: Pleasant wood, boundary wood, or modern Marley variant
Origin: English surname / modern English
#278
Mariyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Maren
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Scandinavian
#280
Milania
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Miya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Moriah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Madyson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#284
Maylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Meilani
Meaning: Heavenly May or modern Hawaiian-style name
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#286
Magdalena
Meaning: Woman from Magdala
Origin: Greek / Hebrew place name
#287
Marlowe
Meaning: Driftwood hill or lake remnant hill
Origin: English surname / place name
#288
Mattie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Micaela
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#290
Malayah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#291
Mylah
Meaning: Modern Myla variant; soldier, merciful, or gracious depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Slavic / Arabic-influenced
#292
Meng
Meaning: Dream, sprout, or first depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#293
Min
Meaning: Clever, quick, or people depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#294
Ming
Meaning: Bright, clear, or tomorrow depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#295
Maha
Meaning: Oryx or beautiful eyes
Origin: Arabic
#296
Mahmud
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Arabic
#297
Majid
Meaning: Glorious or noble
Origin: Arabic
#298
Malak
Meaning: Angel
Origin: Arabic
#299
Manal
Meaning: Attainment or achievement
Origin: Arabic
#300
Mansur
Meaning: Victorious or divinely aided
Origin: Arabic
#301
Marwan
Meaning: Hard stone or Mount Marwa association
Origin: Arabic
#302
Munir
Meaning: Bright or shining
Origin: Arabic
#303
Munira
Meaning: Bright or shining
Origin: Arabic
#304
Muna
Meaning: Wishes, hopes, or desires
Origin: Arabic
#305
Marlow
Meaning: Driftwood hill or lake remnant
Origin: English
#306
Mercer
Meaning: Merchant
Origin: English
#307
Margarita
Meaning: Pearl or daisy
Origin: Spanish
#308
Marianne
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: French
#309
Mathilde
Meaning: Strength in battle
Origin: French
#310
Michel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: French
#311
Manfred
Meaning: Man of peace
Origin: Germanic
#312
Margarete
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Germanic
#313
Mechthild
Meaning: Strength in battle
Origin: Germanic
#314
Melpomene
Meaning: To sing or celebrate with song
Origin: Greek
#315
Menelaos
Meaning: Might of the people
Origin: Greek
#316
Methodios
Meaning: Method or pursuit
Origin: Greek
#317
Matan
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
#318
Matana
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
#319
Meira
Meaning: Giving light
Origin: Hebrew
#320
Maire
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Irish
#321
Malachy
Meaning: My messenger
Origin: Irish
#322
Meara
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Irish
#323
Moira
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Irish
#324
Mona
Meaning: Noble or little aristocrat
Origin: Irish
#325
Mabon
Meaning: Divine son
Origin: Welsh
#326
Madoc
Meaning: Fortunate or good
Origin: Welsh
#327
Mair
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Welsh
#328
Mari
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Welsh
#329
Meirion
Meaning: Region name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Welsh
#330
Merfyn
Meaning: Sea hill or eminent sea
Origin: Welsh
#331
Morwen
Meaning: White sea or sea maiden
Origin: Welsh
#332
Myfanwy
Meaning: My fine one or beloved
Origin: Welsh
#333
Marcia
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#334
Marcianus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#335
Marcius
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#336
Martina
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#337
Martinus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars
Origin: Latin
#338
Maxima
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#339
Maximianus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#340
Maximilianus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#341
Maximinus
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Latin
#342
Mads
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Scandinavian
#343
Malin
Meaning: From Magdala
Origin: Scandinavian
#344
Mette
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Scandinavian
#345
Mikkel
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Scandinavian
#346
Mairi
Meaning: Beloved, bitter, or wished-for child
Origin: Scottish
#347
Marsaili
Meaning: Of Mars or dedicated to Mars
Origin: Scottish
#348
Morag
Meaning: Great or sun
Origin: Scottish
#349
Morna
Meaning: Beloved or high-spirited
Origin: Scottish
#350
Mungo
Meaning: Dear one
Origin: Scottish
#351
Murray
Meaning: Settlement by the sea
Origin: Scottish
#352
Manuela
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Italian
#353
Marcella
Meaning: Little warrior or dedicated to Mars
Origin: Italian
#354
Marta
Meaning: Lady or mistress
Origin: Italian
#355
Michela
Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Italian
#356
Malia
Meaning: Beloved or bitter
Origin: Hawaiian
How To Use This M Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 190 girl names, 159 boy names, and 7 unisex names beginning with M.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with M and baby boy names that start with M.
Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
46
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Max, Musa, Milo, Mark, Mylo, Md.
Medium names
242
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Mason, Michael, Myles, Miles, Marley, Matthew.
Long names
68
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 A
70
Examples: Musa, Mustafa, Mia, Maya, Matilda, Mila.
Ends in E
44
Examples: Maeve, Millie, Maisie, Marnie, Mollie, Maggie.
Ends in N
40
Examples: Maximilian, Milan, Morgan, Martin, Macsen, Marvin.
Ends in S
29
Examples: Myles, Miles, Maximus, Marcus, Magnus, Mathias.
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.
Girl names
View list- Mia rank #6 - 11,078 births
- Madison rank #40 - 4,945 births
- Mila rank #43 - 4,796 births
- Maya rank #62 - 3,712 births
- Madelyn rank #71 - 3,362 births
Boy names
View list- 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, Marnie, Melissa, Meadow, Mira, Marisol, Marigold.
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.
How To Use This List
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