If you are anything like me the last thing you want to name your baby is one of the most popular and common baby names.  Here is a list of the most popular boy and girl names for 2008.

Most Popular Boy Names:< p>

*Jacob- "Holder of the heel"

*Michael- "Who resembles God"

*Ethan- "Firm, Steadfast"

*Joshua- "God is Salvation"

*Daniel- "God is my judge"

*Alexander- "Defender of mankind"

*Anthony- "Priceless"

*William- "Determined protector"

*Christopher- "Christ-bearer"

and *Matthew- "Gift of God"

Most Popular Girl Names:

*Emma- "Whole, universal"

*Isabella- "Devoted to God"

*Emily- "Industrious, striving"

*Madison- "Son of Maud"

*Ava- "Like a bird"

*Olivia- "Olive tree"

*Sophia- "Wisdom"

*Abigail- "A father's joy"

*Elizabeth- "My God is an oath"

and *Chloe- "Young green shoot"