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Are you looking for the perfect name for your little one? You’ll find more than 1,000 baby boy names in this blog. We’ve found some of the most popular, traditional, short and long options for you, and it doesn’t stop there!

First of all – congratulations! Trying to find the perfect name for your baby is tough, we know! You might have way too many ideas or simply not enough. Hopefully, after taking the time to read this blog, you will have a much clearer idea of which names you like.

It can be helpful to create a list of baby names that you can keep referring back to over time. Over time, you can remove names from the list that you don’t like quite as much. Then, you should be left with a few favourites.

What to think about when choosing a baby boy name

Here are some of our top tips for choosing the perfect baby boy name!

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  • Take your time
  • Research the meaning of the name
  • Think about whether you’d like to add a middle name
  • Write down the initials of the name
  • See if anyone close to you has used the same name
  • Take a look at your family tree
  • Make sure you love the name

It’s your choice whether you have the name picked out before your baby arrives or if you wait until they are born. There’s no right or wrong way to name your little bundle of joy! Let’s get going with some of the best baby boy names for you to consider.

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Popular baby boy names

If you want to see what names other people have been using in recent years, check out these popular baby boy names. You might just find one that you love.

  1. Liam: A strong-willed warrior or protector.
  2. Noah: Rest or comfort; also associated with the biblical character who built the ark.
  3. Jackson: Son of Jack; Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  4. Lucas: Light-bringer or illuminating.
  5. Aiden: Little fire or fiery one.
  6. Caden: Phonetic variation of the Irish name Cathán, meaning “battle” or “fighter.”
  7. Grayson: Son of the steward; derived from the Middle English term for a steward or official.
  8. Mason: Worker in stone, symbolising strength and stability.
  9. Elijah: The Lord is my God.
  10. Oliver: Derived from the word “olive tree,” symbolising peace and fruitfulness.
  11. Ethan: Strong, firm, enduring.
  12. Alexander: Defender of the people.
  13. Sebastian: Venerable or revered; also associated with the city of Sebastia.
  14. James: Supplanter or one who follows.
  15. Benjamin: Son of the right hand.
  16. Henry: Home ruler, estate ruler.
  17. Michael: Who is like God?
  18. Daniel: God is my judge.
  19. Samuel: Heard by God or asked of God.
  20. David: Beloved or dearly loved.
  21. Matthew
  22. Joseph
  23. Carter
  24. Wyatt
  25. Owen
  26. Gabriel
  27. Caleb
  28. Jack
  29. Isaac
  30. Lincoln
  31. Anthony
  32. Dylan
  33. Leo
  34. Julian
  35. Andrew
  36. Thomas
  37. Joshua
  38. Christopher
  39. Nathan
  40. Ryan
  41. Evan
  42. Nicholas
  43. Adrian
  44. Jaxon
  45. Levi
  46. Jordan
  47. Christian
  48. Cooper
  49. Jonathan
  50. Aaron
  51. Hunter
  52. Eli
  53. Connor
  54. Jeremiah
  55. Cameron
  56. Isaiah
  57. Charles
  58. Josiah
  59. Dominic
  60. Xavier
  61. Colton
  62. Parker
  63. Adam
  64. Austin
  65. Easton
  66. Jace
  67. Kevin
  68. Zachary
  69. Nolan
  70. Aiden
  71. Chase
  72. Bentley
  73. Kayden
  74. Carson
  75. Blake
  76. Cole
  77. Nathaniel
  78. Ryder
  79. Lincoln
  80. Luis
  81. Evan
  82. Brody
  83. Carson
  84. Leo
  85. Julian
  86. Gavin
  87. Adrian
  88. Leonardo
  89. Bryson
  90. Jeremiah
  91. Mateo
  92. Hudson
  93. Roman
  94. Greyson
  95. Lincoln
  96. Tyler
  97. Austin
  98. Tristan
  99. Ezekiel
  100. Miles
  101. Eli
  102. Luke
  103. William
  104. Adam
  105. Daniel
  106. Max
  107. Julian
  108. Aiden
  109. Owen
  110. Henry
  111. Isaac
  112. Jackson
  113. Sebastian
  114. Noah
  115. Liam
  116. Lucas
  117. Benjamin
  118. Alexander
  119. James
  120. Samuel
  121. Ethan
  122. Mason
  123. Michael
  124. Daniel
  125. Matthew
  126. Joseph
  127. David
  128. Carter
  129. Jack
  130. Leo
  131. Owen
  132. Gabriel
  133. Isaac
  134. Julian
  135. Levi
  136. Elijah
  137. Grayson
  138. James
  139. Logan
  140. Samuel
  141. Leo
  142. Jackson

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Modern names for your little boy

Do you want to keep things modern when it comes to your little one? Then check out these modern boy names! Check out these other modern boy names.

  1. Aiden: Little fire or fiery one.
  2. Mason: Worker in stone, symbolising strength and stability.
  3. Liam: A strong-willed warrior or protector.
  4. Ethan: Strong, firm, enduring.
  5. Noah: Rest or comfort; also associated with the biblical character who built the ark.
  6. Jackson: Son of Jack; Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  7. Lucas: Light-bringer or illuminating.
  8. Caleb: Faithful, devoted, whole-hearted.
  9. Oliver: Derived from the word “olive tree,” symbolising peace and fruitfulness.
  10. Grayson: Son of the steward; derived from the Middle English term for a steward or official.
  11. Carter: Cart driver; occupational name.
  12. Leo: Lion; symbolising strength and courage.
  13. Elijah: The Lord is my God.
  14. Logan: Small hollow or little hollow.
  15. Hunter: One who hunts.
  16. Henry: Home ruler, estate ruler.
  17. Wyatt: Brave in war; little warrior.
  18. Sebastian: Venerable or revered; also associated with the city of Sebastia.
  19. Owen: Well-born or noble.
  20. Jack: Diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  21. Alexander
  22. James
  23. Benjamin
  24. Daniel
  25. Gabriel
  26. Samuel
  27. Matthew
  28. Julian
  29. Isaac
  30. Lincoln
  31. Levi
  32. Dylan
  33. Nathan
  34. Caleb
  35. Andrew
  36. Jaxon
  37. Joseph
  38. David
  39. Anthony
  40. Christopher
  41. Ryan
  42. Max
  43. Isaac
  44. Isaiah
  45. Charles
  46. Josiah
  47. Caleb
  48. Cooper
  49. Chase
  50. Nicholas
  51. Adam
  52. Dominic
  53. Nolan
  54. Evan
  55. Miles
  56. Adrian
  57. Hudson
  58. Luke
  59. Brayden
  60. Landon
  61. Jordan
  62. Austin
  63. Julian
  64. Easton
  65. Tyler
  66. Cameron
  67. Eli
  68. Zachary
  69. Colton
  70. Carson
  71. Kai
  72. Micah
  73. Blake
  74. Aiden
  75. Riley
  76. Brayden
  77. Everett
  78. Maddox
  79. Hudson
  80. Aidan
  81. Cole
  82. Brandon
  83. Camden
  84. Finn
  85. Rowan
  86. Kingston
  87. Maddox
  88. Greyson
  89. Silas
  90. Ezra
  91. Parker
  92. Xavier
  93. Theodore
  94. Wesley
  95. Declan
  96. Zachary
  97. Luca
  98. Bennett
  99. Sawyer
  100. Eli
  101. Levi
  102. Asher
  103. Brooks
  104. Sean
  105. Armani
  106. Hugo
  107. Johnny
  108. Warren
  109. Casey
  110. Anderson

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Traditional Baby Boy Names

These traditional baby boy names are perfect for parents who want to keep things simple and perhaps continue with a name that has been used in the family.

  1. William: Resolute protector; helmet or protection.
  2. James: Supplanter or one who follows.
  3. John: God is gracious.
  4. Robert: Bright fame or famous one.
  5. Michael: Who is like God?
  6. David: Beloved or dearly loved.
  7. Joseph: May he add or increase.
  8. Richard: Brave ruler; strong and powerful ruler.
  9. Charles: Free man or manly.
  10. Thomas: Twin.
  11. George: Farmer; often associated with a tiller of the soil.
  12. Edward: Wealthy guardian.
  13. Henry: Home ruler, estate ruler.
  14. Francis: Free man or Frenchman.
  15. Anthony: Priceless one or worthy of praise.
  16. Albert: Noble and bright.
  17. Samuel: Heard by God or asked of God.
  18. Arthur: Bear or noble one.
  19. Walter: Ruler of the army.
  20. Frederick: Peaceful ruler; peaceful, powerful ruler.
  21. Adam
  22. Nicholas
  23. Albert
  24. Raymond
  25. Eugene
  26. Harold
  27. Lawrence
  28. Bernard
  29. Louis
  30. Donald
  31. Clifford
  32. Stanley
  33. Kenneth
  34. Norman
  35. Gerald
  36. Ronald
  37. Earl
  38. Marvin
  39. Theodore
  40. Carl
  41. Franklin
  42. Ralph
  43. Ernest
  44. Leo
  45. Russell
  46. Leroy
  47. Allen
  48. Lester
  49. Jack
  50. Glenn
  51. Edwin
  52. Chester
  53. Clarence
  54. Marvin
  55. Jerome
  56. Gerald
  57. Herman
  58. Milton
  59. Sidney
  60. Leo
  61. Victor
  62. Lester
  63. Ralph
  64. Bernard
  65. Eugene
  66. Alfred
  67. Francis
  68. Oscar
  69. Curtis
  70. Warren
  71. Clifford
  72. Leonard
  73. Clyde
  74. Russell
  75. Roy
  76. Jesse
  77. Fred
  78. Lloyd
  79. Marvin
  80. Maurice
  81. Wayne
  82. Edwin
  83. Franklin
  84. Howard
  85. Ira
  86. Norman
  87. Elmer
  88. Alfred
  89. Arnold
  90. Edgar
  91. Melvin
  92. Alexander
  93. Philip
  94. Virgil
  95. Peter
  96. Wilbur
  97. Horace
  98. Oliver
  99. Lewis
  100. Floyd
  101. Wallace
  102. Lewis
  103. Remington
  104. Jeremy
  105. Louis
  106. Mark
  107. Graham
  108. Max
  109. Braxton

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Cute baby boy names

Of course, your little one is going to be adorable, so you’ll want a cute baby boy’s name to match! Check out these cute names for your baby boy.

  1. Teddy: Diminutive of Edward, meaning “wealthy guardian.”
  2. Milo: Soldier or merciful.
  3. Liam: A strong-willed warrior or protector.
  4. Finn: Fair or white.
  5. Oliver: Derived from the word “olive tree,” symbolising peace and fruitfulness.
  6. Leo: Lion; symbolising strength and courage.
  7. Noah: Rest or comfort; also associated with the biblical character who built the ark.
  8. Charlie: Diminutive of Charles, meaning “free man” or “manly.”
  9. Henry: Home ruler, estate ruler.
  10. Archie: Diminutive of Archibald, meaning “genuine” or “bold.”
  11. Jack: Diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  12. Max: Greatest; diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell.
  13. Ezra: Helper or helper of God; a biblical name.
  14. Owen: Well-born or noble.
  15. Jasper: Treasurer or bringer of treasure.
  16. Caleb: Faithful, devoted, whole-hearted.
  17. Eli: Ascended or uplifted.
  18. Aiden: Little fire or fiery one.
  19. Sebastian: Venerable or revered; also associated with the city of Sebastia.
  20. Lucas: Light-bringer or illuminating.
  21. Jose
  22. Beau
  23. Ezra
  24. John
  25. Hudson
  26. Luca
  27. Jude
  28. Malachi
  29. Dean
  30. Wyatt
  31. Mason
  32. Theo
  33. Bennett
  34. Logan
  35. Landon
  36. Finnian
  37. Asher
  38. Eliott
  39. Levi
  40. Jude
  41. Hudson
  42. Toby
  43. Riley
  44. Cody
  45. Chase
  46. Parker
  47. Micah
  48. Zane
  49. Leo
  50. Jasper
  51. Ezra
  52. Felix
  53. Owen
  54. Rory
  55. Cooper
  56. Silas
  57. Theo
  58. Wyatt
  59. Aiden
  60. Finn
  61. Everett
  62. Max
  63. Sebastian
  64. Oscar
  65. Henry
  66. Elijah
  67. Archer
  68. Jude
  69. Landon
  70. Finnian
  71. Parker
  72. Oliver
  73. Eli
  74. Bennett
  75. Oscar
  76. Jasper
  77. Felix
  78. Aiden
  79. Finn
  80. Max
  81. Theo
  82. Wyatt
  83. Sebastian
  84. Charlie
  85. Jude
  86. Archer
  87. Riley
  88. Silas
  89. Cooper
  90. Carlos
  91. Calvin
  92. Jonah
  93. Chase
  94. Bryson
  95. Brandon
  96. Joel
  97. Bradley
  98. Cesar
  99. Wade
  100. Knox
  101. Oscar
  102. Beckham
  103. Martin
  104. Cairo
  105. Ellis
  106. Khalil
  107. Forrest
  108. Harvey
  109. Banks

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Unusual boy names

If you’d prefer to give your baby boy a more unusual name, then this is your list. Many of these names come from all over the world, which adds even more meaning to them. Check out these unique baby boy names.

  1. Zephyr: Gentle or west wind.
  2. Ragnar: Warrior or judgement warrior of Norse origin.
  3. Bodhi: Enlightenment or awakening; of Sanskrit origin.
  4. Orion: A hunter in Greek mythology; also the name of a constellation.
  5. Elio: Sun or sun god; of Italian and Spanish origin.
  6. Atticus: Man of Attica; of Greek origin.
  7. Zane: God is gracious, a variation of John.
  8. Caius: Rejoice, happy; of Latin origin.
  9. Azriel: Help of God or God is my aid.
  10. Osiris: Ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, death, life, and resurrection.
  11. Thaddeus: Heart or courageous heart; of Aramaic origin.
  12. Eamon: Rich guardian; of Irish origin.
  13. Ajax: Of Greek origin, meaning “eagle” or “mourner.”
  14. Lucius: Light or illuminated; of Latin origin.
  15. Soren: Stern or severe; of Danish origin.
  16. Oren: Pine tree, of Hebrew origin.
  17. Phineas: Oracle or serpent’s mouth; of Hebrew origin.
  18. Daxton: Town of Dax; a modern invented name.
  19. Jovian: Of or relating to Jupiter; joyful or jovial.
  20. Kael: Slender; of Gaelic origin.
  21. Oberon
  22. Cassian
  23. Theron
  24. Evander
  25. Octavius
  26. Lysander
  27. Zephyrus
  28. Tybalt
  29. Leif
  30. Ignatius
  31. Elowen
  32. Xander
  33. Ambrose
  34. Stellan
  35. Kieran
  36. Galileo
  37. Peregrine
  38. Orion
  39. Lazarus
  40. Azrael
  41. Zephyr
  42. Leander
  43. Altair
  44. Finnick
  45. Emrys
  46. Zevran
  47. Lachlan
  48. Thistle
  49. Cygnus
  50. Ajax
  51. Emeric
  52. Hawthorne
  53. Seraphim
  54. Alaric
  55. Peregrine
  56. Thaddeus
  57. Varian
  58. Oberon
  59. Nereus
  60. Elysian
  61. Enoch
  62. Tiberius
  63. Eldritch
  64. Ragnar
  65. Einar
  66. Thorne
  67. Zenith
  68. Torin
  69. Cyprian
  70. Solstice
  71. Seraphiel
  72. Elion
  73. Quintus
  74. Lior
  75. Ignatius
  76. Apollo
  77. Nolin
  78. Octavian
  79. Zaire
  80. Faelan
  81. Ozymandias
  82. Calix
  83. Peregrin
  84. Isidore
  85. Cosmo
  86. Zephyrus
  87. Kael
  88. Azazel
  89. Zyron
  90. Oren
  91. Kairo
  92. Thelonius
  93. Alaric
  94. Lysander
  95. Eryx
  96. Viridian
  97. Cassian
  98. Ender
  99. Fenris
  100. Ulric
  101. Xylon
  102. Thorne
  103. Elio
  104. Zephyros
  105. Ewan
  106. Kylian
  107. Caius
  108. Elgar
  109. Octavian
  110. Rhydian
  111. Zayden
  112. Jorvik
  113. Lyric
  114. Ozias
  115. Eliron
  116. Zaydrian
  117. Fenwick
  118. Ulysses
  119. Zedekiah
  120. Azai
  121. Morpheus
  122. Endymion
  123. Ulric
  124. Zaire
  125. Quillon
  126. Elion
  127. Balthazar
  128. Galadriel
  129. Solon
  130. Elric
  131. Eirik
  132. Xylander
  133. Seraphiel
  134. Mordecai
  135. Zairis
  136. Orel
  137. Ender
  138. Zyron
  139. Solstice
  140. Cygnus
  141. Zevran
  142. Eldritch
  143. Zyphyr

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Uncommon strong boy names

Do you want to give your little one a strong name? Then look no further – these names are both uncommon and strong!

  1. Magnus: Great or mighty; of Latin origin.
  2. Valour: Courage or bravery.
  3. Ajax: Of Greek origin, meaning “eagle” or “mourner.”
  4. Zephyr: Gentle or west wind.
  5. Jaxton: Variant of Jackson, meaning “son of Jack,” where Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  6. Titan: Powerful, large, or strong; also refers to the Titans in Greek mythology.
  7. Zeke: Short for Ezekiel, meaning “God strengthens.”
  8. Lucian: Light or illuminated; of Latin origin.
  9. Bodhi: Enlightenment or awakening; of Sanskrit origin.
  10. Kairo: Alternate spelling of Cairo, a city in Egypt; may also mean victorious in Arabic.
  11. Kylo: A name with no widely recognised meaning; associated with the character Kylo Ren in the Star Wars franchise.
  12. Ronin: A masterless samurai in Japanese culture; also signifies a wanderer.
  13. Kenzo: Strong and healthy; of Japanese origin.
  14. Xander: Short for Alexander, meaning “defender of the people.”
  15. Maddox: Son of Madoc; of Welsh origin.
  16. Azai: Variant of Azariah, meaning “Yahweh has helped” in Hebrew.
  17. Thane: Scottish title of nobility; also means chief or leader.
  18. Kellan: Powerful or mighty; of Irish origin.
  19. Zaire: A river in Africa; also a country in central Africa.
  20. Breccan: Freckled or speckled; of Irish origin.
  21. Draven
  22. Kael
  23. Zevran
  24. Onyx
  25. Torin
  26. Bastian
  27. Ender
  28. Zayden
  29. Vigo
  30. Evander
  31. Caelum
  32. Leif
  33. Thaddeus
  34. Jorvik
  35. Zaydrian
  36. Quillon
  37. Zedekiah
  38. Eirik
  39. Seraphiel
  40. Zephyros
  41. Balthazar
  42. Galadriel
  43. Solon
  44. Elric
  45. Xylander
  46. Mordecai
  47. Zyron
  48. Zairis
  49. Orel
  50. Eldritch
  51. Oberyn
  52. Morpheus
  53. Zaire
  54. Ulysses
  55. Fenwick
  56. Zayden
  57. Eliron
  58. Ozias
  59. Lyric
  60. Jorvik
  61. Rhydian
  62. Octavian
  63. Elgar
  64. Kylian
  65. Ewan
  66. Zephyros
  67. Xylon
  68. Ulric
  69. Fenris
  70. Ender
  71. Thelonius
  72. Kairo
  73. Lior
  74. Apollo
  75. Ignatius
  76. Viridian
  77. Eryx
  78. Lysander
  79. Oren
  80. Zephyrus
  81. Kael
  82. Seraphiel
  83. Azazel
  84. Zyron
  85. Calix
  86. Peregrin
  87. Isidore
  88. Cosmo
  89. Zephyrus
  90. Solstice
  91. Seraphiel
  92. Elio
  93. Zephyrus
  94. Elion
  95. Quintus
  96. Zenith
  97. Torin
  98. Ragnar
  99. Zane
  100. Drake
  101. Davis
  102. Dustin
  103. Corey
  104. Tyler
  105. Jesus
  106. Ocean
  107. Mac
  108. Anakin
  109. Prince
  110. Julius
  111. Dakota
  112. Kade
  113. Avery
  114. King

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Forgotten Baby Boy Names

These names are old but gold. Check out these forgotten baby boy names – you might start a trend, and they’ll become popular names once again!

  1. Ambrose: Immortal or divine.
  2. Bartholomew: Son of Talmai; meaning uncertain.
  3. Casimir: Proclaimer of peace; famous for peace.
  4. Dorian: Of the sea or gift.
  5. Elwood: From the elder tree forest.
  6. Florian: Flowering or blossoming.
  7. Gideon: Feller of trees or warrior.
  8. Horatio: Keeper of time or hour.
  9. Ignatius: Fiery one; related to the word “ignite.”
  10. Jabez: Sorrow or trouble.
  11. Kermit: Free man.
  12. Llewellyn: Leader or lion-like.
  13. Montague: Pointed hill; sharp cliff.
  14. Nicodemus: Conqueror of the people.
  15. Obadiah: Servant of God.
  16. Percival: Pierce the valley.
  17. Quinlan: Descendant of Caoinlean; fair-haired one.
  18. Remus: Unknown meaning; one of the legendary founders of Rome.
  19. Severus: Strict or stern.
  20. Thaddeus: Heart or courageous heart; of Aramaic origin.
  21. Justin
  22. Judah
  23. Uriah
  24. Virgil
  25. Wilbur
  26. Xerxes
  27. Yorick
  28. Zebulon
  29. Archibald
  30. Basil
  31. Clive
  32. Dermot
  33. Eustace
  34. Ferdinand
  35. Giles
  36. Humphrey
  37. Jethro
  38. Kerwin
  39. Lysander
  40. Mortimer
  41. Neville
  42. Othello
  43. Piers
  44. Quenton
  45. Roderick
  46. Stellan
  47. Tybalt
  48. Ulysses
  49. Viridian
  50. Wystan
  51. Xylon
  52. Yancy
  53. Zebadiah
  54. Algernon
  55. Barnabas
  56. Cyprian
  57. Diggory
  58. Eben
  59. Fitzwilliam
  60. Galadriel
  61. Hereward
  62. Isidore
  63. Jocelyn
  64. Kermit
  65. Larkin
  66. Marmaduke
  67. Oberon
  68. Peregrine
  69. Quigley
  70. Reginald
  71. Severin
  72. Theron
  73. Ulric
  74. Valentine
  75. Wilfred
  76. Xander
  77. Yves
  78. Zadok
  79. Alaric
  80. Barnaby
  81. Cosmo
  82. Dashiell
  83. Endymion
  84. Ferris
  85. Godfrey
  86. Hawthorne
  87. Ignatius
  88. Jolyon
  89. Kirk
  90. Lucius
  91. Milburn
  92. Orson
  93. Ptolemy
  94. Quirinus
  95. Radley
  96. Selwyn
  97. Tarquin
  98. Urban
  99. Vespasian

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Short baby boy names

If you’re thinking of keeping things short, you’ll want to check this list out. You can also check out our 3 letter boy names and one-syllable boy names.

  1. Max: Greatest; diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell.
  2. Leo: Lion; symbolising strength and courage.
  3. Kai: Sea; also means “forgiveness” in Japanese and “food” in Maori.
  4. Eli: Ascended or uplifted.
  5. Liam: A strong-willed warrior or protector.
  6. Jack: Diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  7. Luke: Light-giving or luminous.
  8. Noah: Rest or comfort; also associated with the biblical character who built the ark.
  9. Owen: Well-born or noble.
  10. Finn: Fair or white.
  11. Jude: Praised or to be praised.
  12. Cole: Coal-black.
  13. Drew: Manly; diminutive of Andrew.
  14. Zane: God is gracious.
  15. Reed: Red-haired or clearing by the reeds.
  16. Seth: Appointed; placed.
  17. Joel: Yahweh is God.
  18. Kyle: Strait or narrow; also means “handsome” in Scottish.
  19. Jake: Diminutive of Jacob, meaning “supplanter.”
  20. Tate: Cheerful or glad.
  21. Reed
  22. Jace
  23. Beau
  24. Cade
  25. Niall
  26. Rex
  27. Ty
  28. Dane
  29. Rhys
  30. Joss
  31. Blaise
  32. Sean
  33. Zeke
  34. Lane
  35. Sam
  36. Quinn
  37. Cody
  38. Ray
  39. Neil
  40. Dean
  41. Brock
  42. Blake
  43. Graham
  44. Grant
  45. Jude
  46. Troy
  47. Bryce
  48. Clay
  49. Ray
  50. Rhett
  51. Drew
  52. Seth
  53. Tate
  54. Bryce
  55. Chase
  56. Cole
  57. Finn
  58. Gage
  59. Hank
  60. Ivan
  61. Jack
  62. Jett
  63. Kane
  64. Kip
  65. Kurt
  66. Lane
  67. Mark
  68. Nate
  69. Nick
  70. Pax
  71. Reed
  72. Roy
  73. Saul
  74. Tom
  75. Troy
  76. Van
  77. Vin
  78. Wade
  79. Wes
  80. Will
  81. Xan
  82. Zane
  83. Abe
  84. Ash
  85. Ben
  86. Cal
  87. Dan
  88. Eli
  89. Gus
  90. Ike
  91. Jed
  92. Kai
  93. Lou
  94. Max
  95. Ned
  96. Ollie
  97. Pat
  98. Ray
  99. Sam
  100. Tom
  101. Joe
  102. Jon

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Long baby boy names

Perhaps you’d prefer a longer name for your baby? Check out these long baby boy names. Remember that many of these baby boy names will also work in short form, for example – Alexander to Alex.

  1. Alexander: Defender of the people.
  2. Maximilian: Greatest; derived from the Roman name Maximilianus.
  3. Nathaniel: Gift of God; God has given.
  4. Christopher: Christ-bearer; carrier of Christ.
  5. Benjamin: Son of the right hand.
  6. Sebastian: Venerable or revered; also associated with the city of Sebastia.
  7. Theodore: Gift of God; God’s gift.
  8. Jeremiah: God will exalt; appointed by God.
  9. Ezekiel: God will strengthen.
  10. Archibald: Genuine or bold.
  11. Augustine: Majestic or venerable; the name of several saints.
  12. Ferdinand: Bold voyager or prepared journey.
  13. Maximus: Greatest; derived from the Latin word “maximus.”
  14. Leonardo: Brave lion; lion-hearted.
  15. Montgomery: Mountain of the Gomerians; from Old French.
  16. Remington: Settlement on a rough hill; place name.
  17. Jefferson: Son of Jeffrey; derived from the given name Jeffrey.
  18. Sullivan: Dark-eyed or dark-haired; surname origin.
  19. Demetrius: Follower or worshipper of Demeter; of Greek origin.
  20. Thaddeus
  21. Harrison
  22. Constantine
  23. Dominick
  24. Ignatius
  25. Benedict
  26. Cornelius
  27. Gideon
  28. Atticus
  29. Raphael
  30. Bartholomew
  31. Salvador
  32. Emmanuel
  33. Reginald
  34. Augustine
  35. Evander
  36. Zachariah
  37. Lysander
  38. Maximilian
  39. Alexander
  40. Peregrine
  41. Barnaby
  42. Gulliver
  43. Isidore
  44. Roderick
  45. Thelonious
  46. Montague
  47. Archimedes
  48. Mordecai
  49. Leonardo
  50. Atticus
  51. Constantine
  52. Sullivan
  53. Jeremiah
  54. Montgomery
  55. Sebastian
  56. Demetrius
  57. Theodore
  58. Remington
  59. Ezekiel
  60. Cornelius
  61. Augustine
  62. Nathaniel
  63. Miguel
  64. Zayden
  65. Camden
  66. Messiah
  67. Sullivan
  68. Theodore
  69. Archibald
  70. Benjamin
  71. Sebastian
  72. Cornelius
  73. Harrison
  74. Isidore
  75. Lysander
  76. Jeremiah
  77. Leonardo
  78. Roderick
  79. Taylor
  80. Jamie
  81. Augustine
  82. Trevor
  83. Morgan

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Meaningful baby boy names

Here are some of the most popular names, and they’re so very sweet! These are very meaningful baby boy names.

  1. Ethan – meaning “strong, firm.”
  2. Felix – meaning “happy, fortunate.”
  3. Oliver – meaning “peaceful, olive tree.”
  4. Asher – meaning “happy, blessed.”
  5. Leo – meaning “lion, strong.”
  6. Theodore – meaning “gift of God.”
  7. Bennett – meaning “blessed.”
  8. Finnian – meaning “fair, white.”
  9. Amias – meaning “loved.”
  10. Caleb – meaning “faithful, devoted.”
  11. Nolan – meaning “noble, champion.”
  12. Aidan – meaning “little fire.”
  13. Emery – meaning “brave, powerful.”
  14. Ezra – meaning “help, helper.”
  15. Harrison – meaning “son of Harry.”
  16. Liam – meaning “strong-willed warrior.”
  17. Sebastian – meaning “venerable, revered.”
  18. Xavier – meaning “bright, splendid.”
  19. Jasper – meaning “treasurer.”
  20. Milo – meaning “merciful.”
  21. Julian – meaning “youthful.”
  22. Zane – meaning “gift from God.”
  23. Owen – meaning “noble, well-born.”
  24. Graham – meaning “gravelly homestead.”
  25. Rhys – meaning “enthusiasm.”

Top baby boy names from 2023

Here are some of the most popular baby names from 2023.

  1. Noah: Rest or comfort; also associated with the biblical character who built the ark.
  2. Henry: Home ruler, estate ruler.
  3. Ezra: Helper or helper of God; a biblical name.
  4. Oliver: Derived from the word “olive tree,” symbolising peace and fruitfulness.
  5. Liam: A strong-willed warrior or protector.
  6. Levi: Attached or joined; a biblical name.
  7. Lucas: Light-bringer or illuminating.
  8. Asher: Happy or blessed; a biblical name.
  9. Mateo: Gift of God; a variation of the name Matthew.
  10. Elijah: The Lord is my God; a biblical name.

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Top baby boy names from 2022

These are the most popular baby names for boys in 2022.

  1. Noah – a firm favourite in recent years – Noah was also number one in 2021, according to the ONS.
  2. Jack: Diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious” or “gift of God.”
  3. Ethan: Strong, firm, enduring.
  4. George: Farmer; often associated with a tiller of the soil.
  5. Theo: Short for Theodore, meaning “gift of God.”
  6. Oscar: Divine spear; a warrior’s name.
  7. Leo: Lion; symbolising strength and courage.
  8. Freddie: Diminutive of Frederick, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
  9. Harry: Diminutive of Henry, meaning “home ruler” or “estate ruler.”
  10. Charlie: Diminutive of Charles, meaning “free man” or “manly.”

Baby boy names with Hebrew meaning

If you’re looking for a name with a Hebrew meaning, then look no further than these baby names.

  1. Elijah: “The Lord is my God.”
  2. Isaiah: “Yahweh is salvation.”
  3. Levi: “Attached” or “joining.”
  4. Micah: “Who is like God?”
  5. Ezra: “Helper” or “helper of God.”
  6. Aaron: “Exalted” or “high mountain.”
  7. Judah: “Praise” or “praised.”
  8. Gideon: “Feller of trees” or “mighty warrior.”
  9. Malachi: “My messenger” or “messenger of God.”
  10. Asher: “Happy” or “blessed.”

Baby boy names with Latin meaning

Are you looking for a baby boy name with Latin meaning? Here are some lovely options for your baby boy.

  1. Lucius: “Light” or “illumination.”
  2. Felix: “Happy” or “fortunate.”
  3. Dominic: “Belonging to the Lord” or “of the Lord.”
  4. Marcus: “Male” or “manly.”
  5. Julian: “Youthful” or “downy-bearded.”
  6. Adrian: “From Adria” or “dark one.”
  7. Clement: “Mild” or “gentle.”
  8. Maximus: “Greatest” or “largest.”
  9. Valentin: “Strong” or “healthy.”
  10. Sebastian: “Venerable” or “revered.”

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Popular gender-neutral names from 2023

There are plenty of lovely gender-neutral names that you could consider for your little boy based on baby name data.

  1. Alex: Short for Alexander or Alexandra, it works well for both genders.
  2. Jordan: Originally a surname, it is commonly used for both boys and girls.
  3. Taylor: A name associated with both males and females.
  4. Casey: This name is versatile and used for both boys and girls.
  5. Riley: A name that works well for both genders.
  6. Avery: Originally a surname, it has become a popular gender-neutral given name.
  7. Jamie: A name that has been used for both boys and girls for many years.
  8. Charlie: Often short for Charles or Charlotte, it’s used for both genders.
  9. Cameron: This name is often used for both males and females.
  10. Sage: A name that carries a sense of wisdom and is unisex.

We hope this blog on 1,000 baby boy names has been helpful. Good luck choosing the perfect name for your little one. There are so many great boy names to consider.

You should definitely check out some of our other baby boy name lists here. We’ve got two-syllable boy names, cool baby boy names and anime baby boy names.

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