Are you searching for a baby boy’s name? In this article, we’ve rounded up hundreds of names from the most popular boys names to unique names, Biblical names and historic names.
Choose a name that is perfect for your family. My tips for choosing names are to imagine your child at different ages and phases of life, and to practice writing out the full name. You can also practice signing your family’s names all together like you would at the end of a card.
Related: Gender-Neutral Baby Names, Baby Girl Names, Flower Baby Names, Space Baby Names
Top 100 Boy Names
These are the current most popular baby boy names in the United States.
- Liam – Strong-willed warrior and protector
- Noah – Rest, repose
- Oliver – Olive tree, symbolizing peace
- James – Supplanter
- Elijah – My God is Yahweh
- William – Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
- Henry – Estate ruler or home ruler
- Lucas – Bringer of light
- Benjamin – Son of my right hand
- Theodore – Gift of God
- Mateo – Gift of God
- Levi – Joined, attached
- Sebastian – Venerable or revered
- Daniel – God is my judge
- Jack – God is gracious
- Michael – Who is like God?
- Alexander – Defender of the people
- Owen – Young warrior or noble
- Asher – Happy, blessed
- Samuel – God has heard
- Ethan – Strong, firm, enduring
- Leo – Lion
- Jackson – Son of Jack
- Mason – Stone worker
- Ezra – Helper
- John – God is gracious
- Hudson – Son of Hugh
- Luca – Bringer of light
- Aiden – Fiery one
- Joseph – He will add
- David – Beloved
- Jacob – Supplanter
- Logan – Little hollow
- Luke – Light, illumination
- Julian – Youthful, downy
- Gabriel – God is my strength
- Grayson – Son of the grey-haired one
- Wyatt – Brave in war
- Matthew – Gift of God
- Maverick – Independent, nonconformist
- Dylan – Son of the sea
- Isaac – He will laugh, he will rejoice
- Elias – The Lord is my God
- Anthony – Priceless one
- Thomas – Twin
- Jayden – Thankful, God will judge
- Carter – Transporter of goods by cart
- Santiago – Saint James
- Ezekiel – God will strengthen
- Charles – Free man
- Josiah – God supports, heals
- Caleb – Faithful, devotion
- Cooper – Barrel maker
- Lincoln – Town by the pool
- Miles – Soldier or merciful
- Christopher – Bearer of Christ
- Nathan – He gave
- Isaiah – Salvation of the Lord
- Kai – Sea
- Joshua – The Lord is my salvation
- Andrew – Manly, brave
- Angel – Messenger, angel
- Adrian – From Hadria
- Cameron – Crooked nose
- Nolan – Descendant of the famous one
- Waylon – Land beside the road
- Jaxon – Son of Jack
- Roman – Citizen of Rome
- Eli – Ascended, uplifted, high
- Wesley – Western meadow
- Aaron – Exalted, strong
- Ian – God is gracious
- Christian – Follower of Christ
- Ryan – Little king
- Leonardo – Brave as a lion
- Brooks – Of the brook
- Axel – Father of peace
- Walker – Cloth walker
- Jonathan – God has given
- Easton – East-facing place
- Everett – Brave as a wild boar
- Weston – From the western town
- Bennett – Blessed
- Robert – Bright fame
- Jameson – Son of James
- Landon – Long hill
- Silas – Wood, forest
- Jose – He will add
- Beau – Handsome
- Micah – Who is like God?
- Colton – Coal town
- Jordan – Flow down, descend
- Jeremiah – Exalted of the Lord
- Parker – Park keeper
- Greyson – Son of the grey-haired one
- Rowan – Little redhead
- Adam – Man, of the earth
- Nicholas – Victory of the people
- Theo – Divine gift
- Xavier – New house or bright
Unique Baby Boy Names
- Zephyr – West wind
- Orion – Son of fire, hunter in Greek mythology
- Thane – Warrior or landholder
- Caspian – From the Caspian Sea
- Elio – The sun
- Bodhi – Enlightenment or awakening
- Soren – Severe
- Ivar – Archer or bow warrior
- Leander – Lion man
- Rune – Secret or mystery
- Cyrus – Sun or lord
- Evander – Good man
- Finnian – Fair or white
- Jove – Father of the sky
- Kael – Slender or fair
- Lorcan – Little fierce one
- Nasir – Helper or supporter
- Omri – My sheaf or servant of the Lord
- Phelan – Wolf
- Quinlan – Strong or well-shaped
- Rafferty – Floodtide
- Saxton – Swordsman
- Taliesin – Shining forehead
- Ulysses – Wrathful
- Vero – True
- Wystan – Battle stone
- Xenon – Foreign or stranger
- Yael – To ascend
- Zadok – Just or righteous
- Ansel – Follower of a nobleman
- Enzo – Ruler of the household
- Chase – Hunter or pursuit
- Beckham – Homestead by the stream
- Max – Greatest, the best
- Oscar – Divine spear, champion warrior
- Heath – From the heathland, open wasteland
- Alec – Defender of the people
- Atlas – Bearer of the heavens
- Arlo – Fortified hill
- Kendrick – Royal ruler, leader
- Beckett – Bee cottage, beehive
- Teo – Gift from God
- Zander – Defender of the people
- Austin – Majestic, venerable
- Jai – Victory, conquering
- Atticus – Man of Attica (a region in Greece)
- Marco – Warrior, warlike
- Sawyer – Woodcutter
- Waylen – Path by the road
- Dutton – Town by the hill
- Remi – Oarsman, rower
- Asa – Physician, healer
- Kayce – Brave in battle
- Alberto – Noble and bright
- Apollo – God of music, arts, and light
- Eden – Delight, paradise
Cool Boy Names
- Stone – Solid and enduring, like the rock
- Sterling – High quality, pure
- Frank – Free or truthful
- Blaze – Fire or flame
- Axel – Father of peace
- Zane – God is gracious
- Ryker – Strong power
- Cruz – Cross, symbol of faith
- Jett – Black gemstone, signifies strength
- Kingston – King’s town
- Orlando – Famous throughout the land
- Phoenix – Dark red, mythical bird reborn from ashes
- Rex – King
- Slade – Valley
- Talon – Claw of a bird of prey
- Vance – Marshland
- Wilder – Untamed or wild
- Xander – Defender of the people
- York – Yew tree estate
- Zephyr – West wind, gentle breeze
- Kai – Sea in Hawaiian or forgiveness in Japanese
- Jagger – Carter, one who carries supplies
- Maverick – Independent, nonconformist
- Nash – By the ash tree
- Duke – Leader, noble title
- Gunner – Warrior, battle strong
- Knox – From the small hill
- Quinn – Wise, intelligent
- Sullivan – Dark-eyed
- Flynn – Son of the red-haired one
- Thomas – Twin
- Hank – Ruler of the household
Cute Boy Names
- Alfie – Wise counselor
- Benny – Blessed
- Cody – Helpful, pillow
- Dexter – Right-handed, skillful
- Eli – Ascended, uplifted
- Finn – Fair or white
- Gus – Great, magnificent
- Harry – Home ruler
- Ike – He laughs, he will laugh
- Jamie – Supplanter
- Kai – Sea
- Leo – Lion
- Milo – Gracious, soldier
- Noah – Rest, comfort
- Ollie – Olive tree, symbol of peace
- Percy – Pierce valley
- Quinn – Wisdom, intelligence
- Riley – Wood clearing
- Sammy – God heard
- Toby – God is good
- Vinnie – Conquering
- Wes – Western meadow
- Xavi – Bright, splendid
- Yuri – Farmer, earthworker
- Zack – God remembers
- Archie – Truly brave
- Beau – Handsome
- Hugo – Mind, intellect
- Charlie – Free man
- Danny – God is my judge
- Jason – Healer, to heal
Historic Boy Names
- Arthur – Noble and courageous
- Edmund – Prosperity and protection
- Winston – Joy stone
- Theodore – Gift of God
- Clarence – Clear, luminous
- Percival – Pierces the valley
- Leonard – Brave as a lion
- Reginald – King’s advisor
- Cedric – Bounty, chieftain
- Barnaby – Son of consolation
- Gilbert – Bright pledge
- Rupert – Bright fame
- Alfred – Wise counselor
- Mortimer – Still water
- Neville – New village
- Horace – Timekeeper
- Leopold – Bold leader
- Cornelius – Horn
- Basil – Royal, kingly
- Ambrose – Immortal
- Sylvester – Of the forest
- Wilfred – Desiring peace
- Rudolph – Famous wolf
- Orville – Golden city
- Luther – People’s army
- Bertram – Bright raven
- Clifford – Ford by a cliff
- Humphrey – Peaceful warrior
- Eustace – Fruitful, productive
- Gerald – Ruler with the spear
Middle Names for Boys
- James – Supplanter
- Lee – Meadow or clearing
- Michael – Who is like God?
- David – Beloved
- Paul – Small, humble
- Thomas – Twin
- Edward – Wealthy guardian
- Ryan – Little king
- Daniel – God is my judge
- John – God is gracious
- George – Farmer
- Joseph – He will add
- Alan – Handsome, cheerful
- Robert – Bright fame
- Peter – Rock
- Scott – From Scotland
- Ethan – Strong, firm
- Adam – Man, of the earth
- Ray – Wise protector
- Brian – High, noble
- Nathan – He gave
- Blake – Fair-haired, dark
- Steven – Crown, wreath
- Gregory – Watchful, alert
- Charles – Free man
- Vincent – Conquering
- Maxwell – Great stream
- Ian – God is gracious
- Grant – Great, large
- Patrick – Nobleman
Biblical Names for Boys
- Abraham – Father of many nations
- Isaac – He will laugh
- Jacob – Supplanter
- Moses – Drawn out of the water
- David – Beloved
- Samuel – Heard by God
- Solomon – Peaceful
- Elijah – My God is Yahweh
- Ezekiel – God will strengthen
- Caleb – Faithful, devoted
- Nathaniel – God has given
- Joseph – He will add
- Noah – Rest, comfort
- Daniel – God is my judge
- Jonah – Dove
- Ezra – Help
- Ethan – Strong, firm
- Joshua – The Lord is my salvation
- Matthew – Gift of God
- Benjamin – Son of the right hand
- Nehemiah – Comforted by the Lord
- Jeremiah – Exalted by the Lord
- Gideon – Feller (one who cuts down trees)
- Levi – Joined, attached
- Zachary – Remembered by God
- Simon – Heard, obedient
- Andrew – Manly, brave
- Isaiah – Salvation of the Lord
- Tobias – God is good
- Elisha – God is salvation
