Norwegian Boys NamesNorwegian boys names are maybe more in traditional use than the
girls names.
The Old Norwegian Kings names are still in use, like Olav, Haakon, Harald, Sverre and Magnus and many more. NEWS! We have now updated the "Top 10 List" for 2009. Lets take a look at the most popular boys names now!Also take a look at the Biblical Boys names. or the Biblical Girls names. The 10 most popular Boys Names1. Lukas / LucasStill The Winner! From beeing no#5 on the list in 2007, Lucas was the most popular boys name in 2008, and statistics from 2009 shows that it still is number 1.The name comes from the latin Lucanos, and means "Light" or "Man from Luciania".
2. EmilIn 2007 Emil was the 9th most popular babyname in Norway. In 2008 it was no#4, and in 2009 it was number 2 in ranking.Emil comes from French, and means Friendly3. Alexander / AleksanderAlexander was ranking no# 4 in the baby-name popularity in 2007, but only number 10 in 2008. The popularity has obviously increased, and in 2009 it was ranked no#3.Alexander comes from greek, and means Defender
4. OliverThe boys name Oliver is exploding in poularity, from beeing no#18 in 2007, no#8 in 2008, and last year it reached the 4th place.The name Oliver refers to the olive tree.
5. MathiasThe name Mathias has decreased its popularity over the last three years. Not much, but from beeing the Winner Name in 2007, it became second in 2008. As we can see, in 2009 it became no#5, so still it's quite a popular name.Mathias is a greek name form and means Mattheus.
6. JonasJonas was the second most popular name in 2007, and in 2008 it was no. 6. From hebraic, and means Mercy of God7. Marcus / MarkusLike in 2007, it was still no.3. by the end of 2008. The statistics from 2009 shows it became no#7.Marcus comes from the name of the God Mars
8. WilliamA new one on the Top Ten list! William has never been on that list before, at least not after 1900. All years after 1995 the name William has increased its popularity, and this year it finally reached the Top 10. In Sweden this was the most popular baby name for boys in 2004.William is the English form of the German name Wilhelm, and is today recognized to have the meaning as "protector of the Kingdom". The first part of the name "Wil" means "will of desire", and "helm" means "helmet /protection".
9. SanderThe name Sander has been on the list several times. In 2000 it was no#4, in 2001 no#5 and in 2002 no#6. As late as in 2006 it was no#8, and now again: No#9.The name Sander means "defending" or "defending man". The name is the short form of "Aleksander /Alexander" which again comes from the Greek name Alexandros. The Greek word "alexein" means "defending" or "helping", while "andros" means "man".
10. MagnusMagnus is almost holding it's position, From beeing no#7 in 2007 AND in 2008, it this time ended no#10.Magnus is from latin, and means Big
Aksel, Sander and Liam are the three boys names that has increased their popularity the most. William reached no# 6 on the winner-list, and Liam is actually a short form of William. Only Sander made the Top 10 list this time, but maybe next year we will see changes.
If you want to read more about what names that is popular in Norway, go from Norwegian Boys Names to the Norwegian Girls Names. Or if you are interested in seeing what names from the Bible that still are popular in Norway, you can go here: Biblical Boys Names Biblical Girls Names.
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