Baby names that mean praise
659 names with praise in their meaning: 242 for girls, 351 for boys, 66 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 164 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.
Girls' names that mean praise
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Norahonour, light6,036 a year · the US, 2017
- Aaliyahhigh, exalted, of high rank4,167 a year · the US, 2017
- Norahhonor; a form of Nora or Honora2,148 a year · the US, 2017
- Aliyahexalted or ascent1,897 a year · the US, 2017
- Esmeesteemed or loved933 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Priscillaancient or venerable; from Priscus587 a year · the US, 2017
- Alayahexalted or ascent; a form of Aliyah109 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Gloriaglory or fame538 a year · the US, 2017
- Laurellaurel tree; symbol of victory and honor500 a year · the US, 2017
- Antonellapriceless, praiseworthy; feminine form of Antonius467 a year · the US, 2017
- Larahousehold god; or shining, famous465 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aliaexalted, noble458 a year · the US, 2017
- Bridgetexalted one; from goddess Brigid432 a year · the US, 2017
- Cleoglory, fame; short form of Cleopatra423 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Brianoble; exalted; a form of brianna394 a year · the US, 2017
- Louisafamous warrior; feminine form of Louis369 a year · the US, 2017
- Louisefamous warrior; feminine form of Louis336 a year · the US, 2017
- Judithfrom Judah; praised or woman of Judea319 a year · the US, 2017
- Xiomarafamous in battle; a form of Xiomara or Guimar319 a year · the US, 2017
- Alishanoble, exalted; a form of Alicia113 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Esmaeesteemed or loved; a modern respelling of Esme306 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Luellafamous elf; combination name60 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aliyaexalted, sublime80 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Antoniapriceless; worthy of praise91 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Luisafamous warrior; a feminine form of Louis227 a year · the US, 2017
- Aliahexalted or ascent; a respelling of Aliyah226 a year · the US, 2017
- Samiyahexalted, lofty, sublime218 a year · the US, 2017
- Honorhonor, integrity, virtue203 a year · the US, 2017
- Aliyanaexalted; a modern spelling of Aliyah182 a year · the US, 2017
- Elouisefamous warrior; a form of Louise47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Samiyaelevated, exalted135 a year · the US, 2017
- Judypraised; a form of Judith134 a year · the US, 2017
- Bridgetteexalted one; french diminutive of Brigid120 a year · the US, 2017
- Gloryhigh renown and honor119 a year · the US, 2017
- Lulafamous warrior; a form of Louella25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Alyanaexalted; a modern spelling of Aliyah83 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Annorahonor; a form of Honora98 a year · the US, 2017
- Priscilaancient or venerable; spelling variant of Priscilla98 a year · the US, 2017
- Aleyahexalted or ascent; a modern respelling of Aliyah96 a year · the US, 2017
- Tanyaworthy of praise; diminutive form of tatiana91 a year · the US, 2017
- Sumayalofty, high, exalted28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Alyaexalted; noble70 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Alaiyahexalted or ascent; a modern respelling of Aliyah17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Brigidexalted one, strength75 a year · the US, 2017
- Emmylouwhole and famous; compound of Emmy and Lou74 a year · the US, 2017
- Yochevedgod is her glory; biblical name71 a year · the US, 2017
- Sadehonor bestows a crown69 a year · the US, 2017
- Yehudisshe will be praised; jewish woman; form of judith69 a year · the US, 2017
- Antoinettepriceless, worthy of praise; feminine form of Antoine67 a year · the US, 2017
- Eloisafamous in battle; feminine form of Eloise18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Brigitteexalted one; strength64 a year · the US, 2017
- Aalayahhigh, exalted; a modern respelling of Aaliyah61 a year · the US, 2017
- Louellafamous elf; a form of Louisa20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aariyahnoble, exalted; feminine form of aari19 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- AtalieGod has exalted; a form of Athaliah58 a year · the US, 2017
- Jiaauspicious, beautiful, or praiseworthy18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Taniyaworthy of praise; a modern respelling of Tanya58 a year · the US, 2017
- Aaliyasublime or exalted; a form of Aliyah34 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Emrynimmortal or exalted; a form of emrys54 a year · the US, 2017
- Robertabright fame; feminine form of Robert28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Esmeeesteemed, beloved; a form of Esme38 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Zemirahsong of praise; melody10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Madihapraiseworthy, commendable51 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Jodia form of Jody, from Judith; praised48 a year · the US, 2017
- Aliyannaexalted; noble; a form of Aliyah43 a year · the US, 2017
- AtaliaGod has exalted; a form of Athaliah13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Azizamighty, powerful, esteemed18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
175 rarer names that mean praise
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Luizafamous warrior; form of Louisa
- Tehilapraise or praises
- Odeliai will praise god; a form of odilia
- Shekinahdivine presence or glory dwelling
- Yashvifull of glory or splendor
- Bridgettexalted one; variant of Bridget
- Noreenhonor; a form of Nóirín
- Merrynhigh; exalted; a form of Merin or Meryn
- Maryloustar of the sea and famous warrior
- Aaliahvariant of Aliyah, exalted or high
- Alinahvariant of Alina, noble or exalted
- Jodiepraised; form of judith
- Glorianaglorious, full of glory
- Jaelaniexalted or mighty
- Cleopatraglory of the father
- Tehillapraise or song of praise
- Antoninapriceless or worthy of praise
- Clioto celebrate or make famous; muse of history
- Miroslavapeace and glory combined
- Brionnanoble or exalted; a form of Brianna
- Athaliagod is exalted
- Bridiea form of Bridget; exalted or high
- Adaugodaughter of wealth; family honor
- Jocabedthe lord is glory
- Yashikafamous, prosperous
- Japjimeditation, hymn of praise
- Shamname or renown; a diminutive of Shem
- Gloriannaglorious; a form of Gloria with feminine suffix
- Kleoglory; a form of Cleo
- Maanyarespected; worthy of honor
- Samyahlofty; exalted; feminine form of Samiy
- Honorahonor and respect
- Brigetteexalted one; a variant of brigitte
- Sumeyalofty; exalted; variant of Sumayyah
- Tehillahpraise; song of praise
- Agustinamajestic or venerable; a form of augustina
- Esmalofty or exalted; a form of Asma
- Namyaworthy of praise
- Athaliahgod is exalted
- Augustinadignified, venerable; feminine form of Augustinus
- Esteeadmired, esteemed; a form of Estelle
- Honourhonor; respect; virtue
- Jalilahexalted or illustrious
- Stutipraise or hymn
- Valeskastrong; glorious ruler; a form of Valérie or Valerie
- Alizehnoble, exalted
- Cleafame; short form of Cleopatra
- Keerthifame and glory
- Tiwatopeone who is worthy of respect and honor
- Sumayyanoble or exalted
- Temitopemy worthy ones are worthy of praise
- Aaliyah-Rosevariant of aliyah with rose flower added; the exalted one
- Aalyahvariant of aliyah; the exalted one
- Adeolacrown has honor
- Hallelujahpraise be to god, praise yah
- Hamdapraised, commendable; feminine of hamid
- Luisanafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
- Mahimagreatness, glory, magnificence
- Remiahexalted by God; a form of Jeremiah
- Robynnfamous brightness; a form of Robin
- Ellouisefamous warrior and light; a form of Eloïse
- Elmiranoble; exalted
- Jadesolajade stone plus ola (wealth, honor)
- Jochebedjehovah is glory
- Judipraised; a form of Judith
- Louannfamous warrior; a compound form
- Madeehapraise or commendation
- Naneafamous, celebrated
- Oluwajomilojugod has brought me wealth and honor
- Pricillaancient, venerable; a form of Priscilla
- Aaleighaa form of Aliyah; ascending or exalted
- Keerthanasong or hymn of praise
- Merrinfamous ruler; a form of Merrick or Meredith
- Setayeshapplause, praise
- Afreenpraise, compliment
- Ahliyahexalted, sublime; a form of Aaliyah
- Alilahexalted; a form of Aliyah
- Emmaloubeloved and famous warrior; combining Emma and Louise
- Judiepraised; a feminine diminutive of Judith
- Lauraleelaurel wreath of honor; a form of laura with lee suffix
- Lauralynnlaurel wreath of honor; a form of laura with lynn suffix
- Lauriellaurel wreath of honor; a form of laura with -el suffix
- Lauriellelaurel wreath of honor; a form of laura with -elle suffix
- Oluwateniolagod is worthy of praise
- Oyinkansolawealth brings honor and blessing
- Priscaancient; venerable or of old times
- Aalinanoble; exalted; a form of Alina
- Adarahnoble; exalted
- Almiraprincess; exalted
- Azizahmighty, powerful, esteemed
- Eriifeoluwasimiwealth brings honor and honor brings more wealth
- Meriemform of Maryam, the exalted one
- Rizadignity or honour
- Folasadehonor brings a crown
- Gayatrisong of praise or hymn
- Gloriglory; a spelling variant of Glory
- Hallelpraise, praise the Lord
- Ludovicafamous warrior; a feminine form of Ludwig
- Noralynnhonor or noble; combined with lynn
- Oluwashindaragod has brought honor to our home
- Priscellaancient or venerable; a form of priscus
- Robyn-Rosebright fame with rose flower; compound of Robyn and Rose
- Yashasviglorious, famous, illustrious
- Yehuditpraised; a form of Judith
- Aalyasublime or exalted
- Agostinamajestic, venerable; feminine form of augustus
- Brighidexalted one, high goddess
- Brigittaexalted one; a form of Brighid
- Brydieexalted one; a form of Brighid
- Ezmariahgod helps; lord is exalted; a form of Ezra and Mariah
- Juditwoman from judea; praised
- Lottie-Louisefree woman with famous warrior; compound form of Lottie
- Marylouisestar of the sea; famous warrior; a form of Mary-Louise
- Maryumelevated, exalted; Arabic form of Mary
- Ololadehonor and tradition; honor has come
- Omolarachild born to nobility or honor
- Onorahonor; a form of Honora
- Sebastianavenerable, revered; feminine form of Sebastian
- Siomarafamous in victory; a form of Sigihard
- Aaliyah-Maeexalted, sublime; compound with Mae
- Aaliyhaexalted, sublime; variant spelling of Aaliyah
- Aliyyahthe exalted; a form of Aliyah
- Alliyaexalted; a form of Aliyah
- Arinolawealth brings honor
- Asmahmore exalted; more noble
- Bertabright and famous; feminine form of Bert
- Enaspraise or exalt
- Harper-Louiseone who plays harp; compound with famous warrior
- Jasneetone with divine praise; from jas (praise) and neet (one)
- Jerilynnexalted by the lord with suffix -lynn; variant of Jeremiah
- Lauralyelaurel tree; victory and honor; a form of Laura
- Lauralynlaurel tree; victory and honor; a form of Laura
- Louannafamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anna
- Louellenfamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Ellen
- Louizafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
- Luannefamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anne
- Modesireoluwaone who desires honour is god's gift
- Omololachild born into wealth and honour
- Oyindamolawealth brings honour into the home
- Ramirawise and famous; a form of Ramiro
- Rufaidaelevated or exalted; feminine form
- Tekladivine glory
- Aaliyah-Graceexalted, noble; with grace added
- Aaliyah-Raeexalted, noble; with rae added
- Aaliyanaexalted, noble; a form of Aaliyah
- Adediwuracrown becomes beautiful; crown worthy of honor
- Betty-LouGod's oath; a famous warrior
- Bobbie-Maebright fame; the month of May
- Brideyexalted one; a diminutive of Brigid
- Kleliafamous glory; a form of Chloe
- Kleopatrafather's glory; a form of Cleopatra
- Larahlaurel tree; honor and victory; a form of Laura
- Lyla-Louiseisland; famous warrior combined
- Subhanaglorious; exalted
- Willow-Louisewillow tree; famous warrior, compound name
- Yashreeglorious, splendid
- Aderomolacrown brings wealth and honor
- Aurora-Louisedawn and famous warrior; compound of Aurora and Louise
- Ava-Louisebird and famous warrior; compound of Ava and Louise
- Cleliafamous woman; feminine form derived from Roman name
- Delilah-Louisedelicate with famous warrior; hyphenated form
- Dukiaoluwapraise brings wealth or honor
- Iffatchastity; virtue; honor
- Ismaexalted, lofty; feminine form of ismail
- Oluwafirewamirigod gave me fire and honor
- Tehilahpraise, song of praise
- Theclagod's glory, divine fame
- Yashnikaglory or fame
- Yashnoorglory light; a form of Yash with Noor
- Yashriglory or beauty; a form of Yash
- Yuditjewess or praised; a form of Judith
- Bobbyebright fame; a form of Barbara or Bobby
- Jodeepraised; a form of Jody or Judith
- Loriaglory; a form of Gloria
- Rolandafamous land; a form of Roland
Boys' names that mean praise
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 a year · the US, 2017
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 a year · the US, 2017
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 a year · the US, 2017
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 a year · the US, 2017
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 a year · the US, 2017
- Judahpraised or he will be praised1,939 a year · the US, 2017
- Mohammedpraiseworthy1,712 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Louierenowned warrior1,418 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Louisfamous warrior; wide-famed1,030 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Alithe exalted or noble one502 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Mohammadthe praised one895 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Robertobright fame; italian and spanish form of Robert771 a year · the US, 2017
- Augustusgreat, venerable; from the Roman title728 a year · the US, 2017
- Rupertbright fame670 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Mohamedpraised, commended; variant of Muhammad240 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rodrigofamous power; renowned ruler564 a year · the US, 2017
- Ahmedpraiseworthy; much praised300 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rolandfamous land or renowned throughout the land531 a year · the US, 2017
- Lewisfamous warrior; form of Louis216 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Marvinfamous friend483 a year · the US, 2017
- Ahmadhighly praised; praiseworthy229 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rogerfamous spear; from Hrodegar415 a year · the US, 2017
- Orlandofamous throughout the land85 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Muhammedpraised, commendable385 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rudyfamous wolf; diminutive of Rudolf341 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Augustinemajestic or venerable; the masculine form of Augusta316 a year · the US, 2017
- Rodneyfamous island, clearing with reeds301 a year · the US, 2017
- Aronhigh mountain, exalted; variant of Aaron77 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Merrickfamous ruler; a form of Meric or Merrick292 a year · the US, 2017
- Yahirhe will be exalted267 a year · the US, 2017
- Rogeliofamous spear; a form of Roger243 a year · the US, 2017
- Judsonson of Judd, praised one221 a year · the US, 2017
- Yehudapraised, he will be praised221 a year · the US, 2017
- Agustinvenerable, majestic; a form of Augustine219 a year · the US, 2017
- Antonworthy of praise; flourishing203 a year · the US, 2017
- Ramirofamous counselor202 a year · the US, 2017
- Rolandovariant of Roland; famous land or territory192 a year · the US, 2017
- Gusvenerable or majestic; a diminutive of Augustus39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Bertiebright famous one; diminutive of Albert or Bertram173 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rodolfofamous wolf; form of Rudolf171 a year · the US, 2017
- Roderickfamous power; renowned ruler160 a year · the US, 2017
- Bastianvenerable, revered; a form of Sebastian155 a year · the US, 2017
- Humbertobright warrior, famous bear123 a year · the US, 2017
- Hirammy brother is exalted111 a year · the US, 2017
- Sebastienvenerable, revered; french form of Sebastian102 a year · the US, 2017
- Lutherfamous warrior99 a year · the US, 2017
- Rigobertofamous with the spear99 a year · the US, 2017
- Aramhigh, exalted20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Hyrummy brother is exalted; a form of Hiram88 a year · the US, 2017
- Antonipriceless, worthy of praise; form of Anthony85 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Juddpraised; short form of judah80 a year · the US, 2017
- Mohamadpraised or commendable; variant of Muhammad43 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rafielevated, exalted76 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Sabastianvenerable or revered; a form of Sebastian75 a year · the US, 2017
- Haroona form of Aaron; lofty or exalted73 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Zakariyyagod remembers, the lord is renowned73 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Augustinvenerable or majestic; form of augustine13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Jodypraised; a form of Jude or Judith65 a year · the US, 2017
- JoseluisGod will add and famous warrior; combination name65 a year · the US, 2017
- Mamadoupraised; praiseworthy65 a year · the US, 2017
- Yashsuccess and glory; fame and prosperity20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Osmarfamous god; form of Osmer61 a year · the US, 2017
- Mahmoudpraised, commendable29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Agastyamountain or venerable48 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Roela form of roeland, meaning fame in the land13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Hamdanpraise46 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Mervinfamous friend; a form of Marvin46 a year · the US, 2017
- Ronexalted father; a form of Ronald10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Mazendignity, glory, might16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Subhanglory; praise; exalted34 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rodrickfamous ruler; a form of Roderick43 a year · the US, 2017
- Harunexalted or lofty one42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Amadouworthy of praise; a form of Amad41 a year · the US, 2017
- Auronmountain of strength; exalted; modern respelling of Aaron41 a year · the US, 2017
- Luigifamous warrior; a form of Louis8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
275 rarer names that mean praise
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Luizfamous warrior; a form of Louis
- Rhodrifamous ruler, renowned king
- Mouhamedpraised; worthy of praise; a form of Muhammad
- EliudGod is my praise
- Mehmetpraiseworthy; one who is praised
- Majdglory, magnificence
- Titotitle of honor; diminutive of Tiburcio
- Norbertofamous northerner; from norbert
- Robelbright fame; form of robert
- Rorikfamous spear; a form of Roderick
- TobechukwuGod is great or worthy of praise
- Aloysiusfamous warrior
- Hillelgreatly praised, he praised greatly
- Muhammadalipraised, commendable and noble, exalted; combination of Muhammad and Ali
- Roquefamous spear; a form of Rocco or Roch
- Majidglorious, mighty, noble
- Rodgerfamous spearman; variant of roger
- Tomimy God is worthy of praise; a form of Thomas
- Mertbright fame; a form of merton
- Rosendofamous horse; a form of Rosamund or Rosendo
- Sebvenerable, revered; a form of Sebastian
- Tejradiant, glorious, splendid
- Augustovenerable majestic; a form of Augustus
- Laszlofamous ruler; from Ladislaus
- Vladislavglorious ruler, ruling with glory
- Hamadpraiseworthy; one who praises
- Hamidpraiseworthy; one who is praised
- Hammadpraiseworthy; one who praises much
- Rolanfamous land; a form of Roland
- Rollandfamous land; a form of Roland
- Harounexalted or lofty; a form of Aaron
- Judaspraised or from Judah
- Loicfamous warrior; breton form of Louis
- Bastienrevered; respected; short form of sebastian
- Muhamedpraised, commendable; variant spelling of Muhammad
- Rowlandfame of the land
- Shreyanshglorious; noble; illustrious
- Sebastionvenerable, revered; a spelling variant of Sebastian
- Stanislawone who achieves glory or standing
- Wissambadge, insignia, honor
- Ahmethighly praised; turkish form of ahmad
- Hamdipraiseworthy; laudable
- Jalalglory, majesty, splendor
- Louifamous warrior; a form of Louis or Lewis
- Rollofamous power; a form of Hrolf
- Sebastianovenerable; revered; from sebastus
- Lambertbright land; famous land
- Mohamedaminthe praised one, the trustworthy; compound of Muhammad and Amin
- Rommelfamous power; a form of romulus or rudolph
- Ruaridhfamous power; scottish form of roderick
- Rudiefamous wolf; diminutive of rudolph or rudolf
- Stanislavto stand with glory; one who stands glorious
- Yehudahpraised; the Hebrew form of Judah
- Hamdaanone who praises or gives praise
- Laurolaurel tree; symbol of honor
- Mohamuda form of muhammad; the praised one
- Oluwatimilehingod's honor is my wealth
- Rollinrenowned land; a form of Roland
- Mehmedpraised, commendable; form of Muhammad
- Mouhamadoupraised or praiseworthy; form of Muhammad
- Roarkfamous ruler or champion
- Roarkefamous ruler or champion; variant of Roark
- Akoredeone who comes with honor and dignity
- Amjadglory, magnificence
- Mahamedpraised; a form of Muhammad
- Mohidpraiseworthy and noble
- Vishruthwidely known or famous
- Ahmaadhighly praised; a form of ahmad
- Jaromexalted by god
- Majedglorious or noble
- Oluwatobigod is great or worthy of praise
- Zebastianvenerable, revered; variant spelling of sebastian
- Baldemarbold, famous prince or ruler
- Gauravpride, dignity, honour
- Jeremiyaha form of jeremiah; exalted of the lord
- JuanluisGod has been gracious and renowned warrior; a compound of Juan and Luis
- Kazimirone who commands peace; peace and fame
- Lewiefamous warrior; a form of lewis or louis
- Muhamada spelling variant of muhammad; the praised one
- Muhammad-Yusufthe praised one; god increases
- Aarovariant of aaron; high mountain or exalted
- Aeneaspraised; worthy of praise
- Amromexalted people; alternate spelling of Amram
- Hamedpraised, commendable
- Herculesglory of hera; hero name
- Mahamadouhighly praised; a form of Muhammad
- Pashahigh-ranking title of honor and authority
- Afrazdistinguished, honored, superior
- Anthoneypriceless, worthy of praise; a form of Anthony
- Anthoniepriceless, worthy of praise; a form of Anthony
- Sebashtianvenerable, revered; variant spelling of Sebastian
- Sevastianvenerable, revered; variant spelling of Sebastian
- Ahmadoumost praised; highly commended
- Amramexalted people
- Augustevenerable; majestic; french form of Augustus
- Bertbright famous; short form of Albert or Bertrand
- Gurvanshglory of the guru; guru's lineage
- Merekfamous ruler; a form of Merrick
- Miroslavpeace and glory combined
- Oluwafikayomigod has given me a physician to praise
- Onurhonour, glory
- Robbright fame; a form of Robert
- Sebastainvenerable; revered; a misspelling of Sebastian
- Sebasthianvenerable; revered; a variant spelling of Sebastian
- Sebastyanvenerable; revered; a variant spelling of Sebastian
- Yasafame; glory
- Agustinemajestic, venerable; a form of Augustine
- Anthonipriceless and worthy of praise; a form of Anthony
- Augustena form of Augustus; majestic, venerable
- Augustinoa form of Augustus; majestic, venerable
- Hameedpraised; commendable; laudable
- Hamidoupraised; commendable; a form of hamid
- Ludovicfamous warrior; a form of Ludwig
- Mahmoodpraiseworthy, commendable, worthy of praise
- Mirkopeaceful and famous; a form of Miroslav
- Muhammad-Alipraised and noble; combination of Muhammad and Ali
- Subhaanglorious; exalted; transcendent
- Dagmawiglory of the Ethiopians
- Folarinhonour and respect walk with him
- Gurshaangur relates to guru; shaan means glory or dignity
- Ludovicofamous in war; Italian form of Ludwig
- Muhammad-Musapraised; a compound form of Muhammad and Musa
- Muhammad-Yahyathe praised one; god is gracious
- Roddyfamous ruler; a form of Roderick
- Rudolffamous wolf; form of Rudolf
- Semname renown or reputation
- Wisamdistinction or mark of honour
- Abdulhamidservant of the praiseworthy one
- Agasthyamountain; venerable; a legendary sage
- Aloisfamous warrior
- Aronasvariant of aaron, high mountain or exalted
- Augustynvenerable or majestic; form of augustine
- Bertrambright raven; famous raven
- Ilaiascended; exalted
- Jaaronvariant of aaron, high mountain or exalted
- Kobimtochukwugod is great; yoruba praise name
- Muhammad-Ibrahimpraised; father of multitudes; compound name
- Rodinfamous power; from hrod and wine
- Rolinfamous power; a form of Roland
- Rorkefamous ruler; a form of Rourke
- Sabastionvenerable, revered; variant spelling of sebastian
- Shahirfamous or renowned
- Timileyinrespect finds honor for me
- Vibhavprosperity, glory, magnificence
- Yashasfame, glory, renown
- Adoniramthe lord is exalted; biblical name
- Aliounenoble one; esteemed
- Amadupraiseworthy; a form of Ahmad
- Amahdpraiseworthy; a form of Ahmad
- Barettbright fame; a form of Barrett
- Cletefamous; a form of Cletus
- Ebubeglory; greatness; majesty
- Gilmerfamous hostage or renowned tribute
- Gurshanguru's glory or majesty
- Humaydpraiseworthy; a form of hamida
- Inokehe shall be exalted; form of Ignatius
- Joramgod is exalted
- Kaitochukwugod is greater; kait praise, obi god
- Ludwigfamous warrior; German form of Louis
- Mahmudpraised, commendable; a form of Mahmoud
- Marwinfamous friend; form of marvin
- Muhammad-Hassanpraised one; the good one; compound of muhammad and hassan
- Muhammad-Hussainpraised one; the handsome one; compound of muhammad and hussain
- Muhammad-Zakariyapraised one; god remembers; compound of muhammad and zakariya
- Muhammadarhampraised one; the merciful; compound of muhammad and arham
- Muhammadyusufpraised one; god increases; compound of muhammad and yusuf
- Muhmmadpraised; commendable; variant spelling of muhammad
- Oghenetegagod has brought honour or glory
- Olajuwonwealth brings honour
- Olanrewajuhonour has advanced; wealth has advanced
- Olaoluwakitanwealth and honor have arrived to stay
- Oluwafemigod has given me honor
- Robbinbright fame; a form of Robert
- Rodericfamous ruler; a form of Roderick
- Rodricfamous power; a form of Roderick
- Rodricusfamous power; a latinized form of Roderick
- Rodyfamous power; a diminutive of Roderick
- Rojeliofamous power; a form of Rogelio
- Rupertobright fame; a form of Robert
- Sebastynvenerable, revered; a spelling variant of Sebastian
- Sobhanpure; clean; glorious
- Valdemarfamous ruler; valr ruler, mær famous
- Aarronexalted, mountaineer; variant of Aaron
- Agostinovenerable; august; a form of Augustus
- Augustasvenerable, majestic; masculine form of Augusta
- Ayindepraise worthy one; one worthy of praise
- Cebastianvenerable, revered; a form of Sebastian
- Gurpartapglory of the guru
- Hamadipraiseworthy or commendable
- Humaidpraiseworthy; diminutive of Hamid
- Jaskaranone who praises god; from jas (praise) and karan (doer)
- Jassapraise; short form of names beginning with jas
- Jeremeexalted by the lord; spelling variant of Jeremy
- Jeroneexalted by the lord; spelling variant of Jerome
- Jerrielexalted by the lord; spelling variant of Jeremiah
- Lazlofamous ruler; a form of Ladislaus
- Louie-Jamesfamous warrior; combination of Louie and James
- Luisdanielfamous warrior and god is my judge
- Mahamudpraiseworthy; form of Muhammad
- Marrickfamous ruler; a form of Merrick
- Marufknown, famous, well-regarded
- Marvenfamous friend; a form of Marvin
- Moeezone who gives honour or dignity
- Mohamadalipraised and exalted; form of muhammad ali
- Mohammedalipraised and exalted; form of muhammad ali
- Mouhammadpraised, commended; variant of muhammad
- Noelannoble, famous; a form of nolan
- Raafielevated; exalted
- Robertsonson of robert; bright fame settlement
- Robsonson of robert; bright fame
- Rodelfamous ruler; a form of roderick
- Rodericusfamous ruler; latin form of roderick
- Rodriquezson of roderick; famous ruler
- Rolffamous wolf
- Rudolfofamous wolf; form of Rudolf or Rodolfo
- Sabastainvenerable, revered; a form of Sebastian
- Sarfarazglory-bearer, one who brings honor
- Yudapraised; a form of Judah
- Adeniyicrown brings honor, prominence
- Ali-Haiderexalted lion; a form of Ali and Haider
- Eyimofewealth brings honour
- Lewysfamous warrior; welsh form of louis
- Muhammad-Abbasthe praised one; lion; compound of muhammad and abbas
- Muhammad-Arhampraised; most merciful
- Muhammad-Azaanpraised; call to prayer
- Muhammad-Haiderpraised; lion
- Muhammad-Isapraised; jesus
- Muhammad-Ismailpraised; god has heard
- Muhammad-Umarpraised; long-lived
- Muhammad-Zayaanpraised; beauty or grace
- Obanijesuking who gives praise to jesus
- Oluwafimidarairegod should be praised always
- Robertsbright fame; a form of Robert
- Abdulhameedservant of the praised one
- Akinloluwastrength brings wealth and praise; from akin (strength), lolu (wealth), wa (brings)
- Ezzedineglory of the faith
- Folafoluwahonour walks with wealth
- Heraclesglory of Hera
- Kaetochukwupraise god; a form of Chukwu names
- Kamdilichukwupraise god; a form of Chukwu names
- Ladislavglorious ruler
- Louie-Georgefamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with George
- Louie-Johnfamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with John
- Mahammadpraiseworthy; a form of muhammad
- Mohamed-Aminpraised, worthy of praise; trustworthy, faithful
- Mohammed-Ibrahimpraised, worthy of praise; father of multitudes
- Mohammodpraised, worthy of praise; variant spelling of Muhammad
- Mohdpraised, worthy of praise; abbreviation of Muhammad
- Mohmmadpraised, worthy of praise; variant spelling of Muhammad
- Muhammad-Aahilpraised, worthy of praise; judge; arbiter
- Muhammad-Abdullahpraised, worthy of praise; servant of god
- Muhammad-Adamthe praised one; man from earth
- Muhammad-Ahadthe praised one; the unique one
- Muhammad-Deenthe praised one; the faith or religion
- Muhammad-Eesathe praised one; jesus
- Muhammad-Ismaeelthe praised one; god hears
- Muhammad-Mustafathe praised one; the chosen one
- Muhammad-Samithe praised one; the all-hearing
- Muhammad-Talhathe praised one; a type of tree
- Muhammad-Yunusthe praised one; the dove
- Muhammed-Azaanthe praised one; the call to prayer
- Muhammed-Musathe praised one; moses
- Oluwafirekunmigod gave me fire and honor
- Oluwakoredegod brings honor and royalty
- Radoslavhappy fame or glad glory
- Raffeyexalted, sublime; a form of Rafi
- Robert-Johnbright fame; son of John; a compound name
- Ruudfame, renown
- Sebastiaovenerable; revered; form of Sebastian
- Takreemhonour; respect
- Tifeoluwanimihonor of god is with me
- Yashwinglory victory; a form of Yash with Win
- Hobartbright heart, famous heart
- Robbbright fame; a form of Robert
- Rodbright fame; a form of Robert or Roderick
Unisex names that mean praise
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 a year · the US, 2017
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Judepraised2,153 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Augustmajestic, venerable; august one2,295 a year · the US, 2017
- Robynbright fame; the robin bird611 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Bobbybright fame; from Robert544 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Robinbright fame; a form of Robert485 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Lamarfamous land; from Old German elements282 a year · the US, 2017
- Samiexalted; elevated168 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Elmernoble and famous148 a year · the US, 2017
- Rudifamous wolf; diminutive of Rudolf110 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Preciousof great value; prized or esteemed26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aarynmountain of strength, exalted; a modern respelling of Aaron90 a year · the US, 2017
- Robbiebright fame; a diminutive of Robert69 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Wilmerresolute and famous; wilful desire and mær renown81 a year · the US, 2017
- Bobbiebright fame; a form of Robert77 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Loufamous warrior; a form of Louis66 a year · the US, 2017
- Bobbibright fame; a diminutive of Robert57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Oluwadarasimigod has brought me joy and honor26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Amoryfamous power; brave; a form of Amore45 a year · the US, 2017
- Rudolphfamous wolf; form of rudolf40 a year · the US, 2017
45 rarer names that mean praise
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Kamsiyochukwupraise god for giving me this
- Oluwasemiloregod has blessed me with goodness and honor
- Berthabright, famous
- OluwatoniGod is worthy of praise
- Oluwatamiloregod has brought me wealth and honor
- Ramonerenowned protector; form of Raymond
- Rollinsfamous land; a form of Roland
- Judeafrom Judea; praised
- Ikramgenerosity, honor
- Oluwadamilolagod has brought wealth and honour home
- Bobbright fame; a diminutive of robert
- Robbybright fame; a form of Robert
- Boluwatifebrings honor to the house
- Shemname or renown
- Merrikfamous power; a form of Merrick
- Vinhglory, honor, brilliance
- Aymarfamous spear; a form of Aimar
- Jaskiratglory or fame of god
- Jeramya form of jeremy; exalted of the lord
- Jerria form of jerry or jeremiah; exalted of the lord
- Merrillfamous by the lake or pleasant boundary
- Oluwaferanmigod has brought me joy and honor
- Srisacred; auspicious; venerable
- Ehrenhonor
- Eriifeoluwawealth brings respect and honor to the home
- Erioluwawealth brings honor; a form of Eriifeoluwa
- Oluwatisegod's gift is worthy of praise
- Clovisfamous warrior; from hlod andwig
- Luannfamous warrior; a form of Louann
- Psalmssongs of praise; a biblical reference name
- Robbibright fame; a form of Robert
- Augievenerable; majestic; a diminutive of Augustus
- Rogersfamous spearman; a patronymic surname used as a given name
- Sherrodbright fame; a form of Sherwood or Shearard
- Judapraised; a variant of Judah or Jude
- Rolliefamous power; a diminutive form of Roland
- Oluwatiresimigod is worthy of praise
- Robyfamous and bright; a form of Robert
- Rodriguezson of Rodrígo; famous ruler
- Toneypraiseworthy; a form of Anthony
- Cletusfamous, called forth
- Oluwatishegod is worthy of praise
- Alijathe exalted; a form of Ali
- Jeramiexalted by the lord; spelling variant of Jeremiah
- Titobiloluwarespect god forever; forever exalted by god
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