Popular baby names in the world
If you are going to be lucky enough to be a father or mother soon, don’t miss out on the most popular names in the world.
Surely soon you will be moms or dads, which means that you are at that moment so much fun choosing the name of your future baby. Something that, without a doubt, will accompany you throughout your life , so we are faced with a not easy task, in which we will have to listen to a multitude of criteria and opinions. In order for you to have a wide range in which to choose the right name for your baby, today we bring you a selection of baby names for boys and girls that are quite common in the world.
If you are looking for a traditional name with which to name your little one , or the opposite, you want to know which are the most common so as not to choose it, keep reading this article and you will discover which are the baby names that reign the world.
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16. POPULAR BOY NAMES
If you want your future child to have a name loaded with meaning and tradition, this is your list. Here the 16 most popular baby names in the world. Be patient , take a pen and paper to write them all down and decide the most suitable for your little one.
- Adam: One of the most important biblical names, whose Hebrew origin is “Adam”, which means “man”, but also “blood” or “red”.
- Adrián: One of the most common Latin names, its origin is found from the Latin word “Hadrianus”, near the town of Hadria (Adriatic Sea). Perfect for quiet souls.
- Alex: A name loaded with meaning, intended for brave boys and girls, “brave” could be one of its meanings. A very modern name with a lot of personality.
- Angel: “Messenger of God” one of the names whose meaning is one of the most spiritual and beautiful in the world, so it is not surprising that it is so popular all over the world.
- Antonio: Spanish male name , although there are also those who locate its origin in Italy or Portugal. Its meaning is related to “brave” or “adventurer”, a suitable name for free souls.
- Ariel: This name has Hebrew and biblical origin, traditionally it has always been used as a masculine name, but thanks to the diffusion of the Disney animated film “The Little Mermaid” it began to be used for both sexes. Its meaning is the “Lion of God”.
- Charlie: Originally from the Germanic regions, Charlie’s name is short for Charles “Free man.” One of the most popular and widespread names in the world, thanks to its sound and the multiple existing translations.
- Christian: A name with a lot of personality whose origin is found in Greece, its meaning would be “follower of Christ”. We would find the Spanish translation in “Cristián”.
- Enzo: One of the most fashionable baby names, whose origin is German although an adaptation of the Italian term “Heinz” can be found. Its meaning is that of “the prince who owns his lands.”
- George: The English variant of “Jorge”, this name has its roots in Greece. Its meaning is to “plow the land”, a name closely linked to nature.
- Hugo: Name attributed to intelligent and wise people, as its meaning is “insightful or intelligent man.” Of Germanic origin, it comes from the term “Hug”. Perfect for charismatic and wise people.
- Jesus: One of the most religious names , the meaning according to the Catholic tradition is that of “Son of God” or “El Salvador”. One of the most common names in the world.
- Leo: Of Latin origin, associated with the term “lion”, very widespread in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Lucas: One of the most beautiful and used Greco-Latin names , whose meaning is that of “the one who is above all races”.
- Mohamed: The most common Arabic name of all time, whose meaning is that of “the one who deserves to be praised”, very common in the part of Saudi Arabia and North Africa.
- Paolo: Of Latin origin, whose variant in Spanish would be “Pablo”. Its meaning is that of “humble” or “little man”.
16. POPULAR GIRL NAMES
- Ana: Its origin is found in the Old Testament, so it is of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is that of “the merciful woman”.
- Carmen: One of the most popular names in Spain, whose Latin origin refers to “poem or music”. Widely extended by the Marian invocation of Carmen.
- Charlotte: Of French origin , whose meaning is that of “the warrior”. Perfect for stubborn women. In Spanish “Carlota”.
- Chloe: It comes from the Greek “Khloe”, which means “the one that is blooming” or “green bud”, very widespread in France.
- Diana: Of Latin origin, name of a deity, whose meaning is “full of divine light.” For calm but fighting souls.
- Emma: One of the most popular names of Germanic origin, quite widespread in Europe. Its meaning is related to “the one who is strong”, perfect for persistent women.
- Fatima: Name of Arabic origin, one of the most common in the world. Its meaning is associated with “maiden, virgin girl”.
- Helena: The most common Greek name in all of history, whose meaning is “light.”
- Isabel / Isabella: Hispanic variant of Hebrew origin “Elisabet”, its meaning would be that of “God promises” due to the biblical reference to Isabel the cousin of the Virgin Mary.
- Julia: One of the most widespread names whose origin is not entirely agreed upon, since some associate it with Latin and others with Greek.
- Lucia: Of Latin origin, this name joins its meaning with “lux” which would be “light” or “beam of light”.
- Mary: Name of Hebrew origin, associated according to the Christian religion to the name of Myriam, the name of the Virgin Mary. A name that radiates tenderness and delicacy, whose meaning is that of “the mother of God”
- Sara: Name of Hebrew origin, whose meaning is “princess”. One of the most widespread names in the world.
- Sofia: Name of Greek origin, associated with wisdom and intelligence. Name for women of high rank, whose meaning is that of “wisdom”.
- Olivia: “The one who protects peace”, is the beautiful meaning of this name of Latin origin. Perfect for kind and noble women.
- Zaida: One of the most widespread Arabic names, although it also appears in the Christian saints for Santa Zaida. Its meaning is associated with fertility, “that which grows”.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.