Boy Names Dads Like More Than Moms

  1. Decker
    • Origin:

      German occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "roofer"
    • Description:

      Brawny name chosen for his son by rocker Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue.
  2. Steel
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Hard and shiny, Steel projects an image that's smooth, macho...and cold to the touch.
  3. Rogan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "redhead"
    • Description:

      Rogan makes a great, roguish alternative for the more popular Logan, Ronan and Rowan.
  4. Junior
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "young"
    • Description:

      The line should end with Junior Soprano. While most would expect this to be a nickname rather than an actual given name, Junior has always ranked in the US Top 1000, hitting its peak in 1925 at Number 116.
  5. Ruger
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "renowned spear"
    • Description:

      More popular among German Shepherds than baby boys.
  6. Jeter
    • Origin:

      French or German surname
    • Description:

      Jeter, which of course is used as a first name only because of Yankee star Derek, rhymes with Peter and may be derived from the French surname Jette, which was often bestowed on foundlings because it means "thrown out," or the German Jetter, an occupational name meaning "weeder." If your husband insists on Jeter, counter with Percival.
  7. Espn
    • Origin:

      American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "god bear"
    • Description:

      Espn made its debut on the American baby name charts in 2004 and has ranked for at least one sex ever since. It's a uniquely American take on the Scandinavian name Espen, influenced by the basic cable sports channel ESPN. So while you can interpret Espn's meaning as "god bear," a case could also be made for "Entertainment and Sports Programming Network."
  8. Brawley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "meadow at the slope of the hill"
    • Description:

      A rowdy name nobody ever heard of, till Nick Nolte gave it to his son.