The only thing I would say is that in pic 2 the stump actually looks like it could be a new shoot. Granted males do show quite early, but the little stumps normally have a more smoother ball growing on it. That looks almost feathered a little at the end as if a leaf may appear. I could be wrong, normally I would say male as well. Monitor a few more days and you should know for sure.
Good luck,
DST