Boys' names
232 popular boys' names with their meanings and origins. Tap a name for its history, famous namesakes, nicknames and a free name-art preview.
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Aaronuncertain; perhaps 'exalted'AbelbreathAdamman; possibly 'earth'Adrianfrom HadriaAidenlittle fireAlbertnoble and brightAlbienoble, bright (from Albert)Alexanderdefender of peopleAlfieelf counsel (from Alfred)Alihigh, exaltedAmirprince, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew)Andrewmanly, braveAngelmessengerAnthonyfrom the Roman family name AntoniusArcherbowmanArchiegenuine and bold (from Archibald)Arjunbright, shining, whiteArlouncertain originArthuruncertain; perhaps 'bear'Asherhappy, blessedAshtonash tree townAtlaspossibly 'to bear, endure'Augustvenerable, majesticAustinvenerable (from Augustine)Axelfather of peace (from Absalom)
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BeauhandsomeBeckettbeehive; or little beakBenjaminson of the right handBennettblessed (from Benedict)Bodhiawakening, enlightenmentBraxtonBracc's townBraydendescendant of Bradán (salmon)Brodymuddy place; or descendant of BruaideadhBrooksof the brookBrunobrownBrysonson of Brice
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Calebpossibly 'dog' or 'whole-hearted'Callumdove (from Columba)Calvinlittle bald oneCameroncrooked noseCarsonuncertain originCarterdriver of a cartCharlesfree manCharliefree man (from Charles)ChasehunterChristianfollower of ChristChristopherbearer of ChristColecoal-black; or from NicholasColinvictory of the people (from Nicholas); young pup (Cailean)Coltonfrom a place name: 'Cola's settlement' or 'coal town'Connorlover of houndsCooperbarrel maker
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Dallasmeadow dwellingDamianto tameDanielGod is my judgeDavidbelovedDeanvalleyDeclanuncertain; perhaps 'full of goodness'Desmondman from South MunsterDiegouncertain; possibly from Santiago or DidacusDominicof the LordDylanson of the sea; great tide
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Eastoneast townEdwardwealthy guardianEdwinrich friendEliascended, highEliasmy God is YahwehElijahmy God is YahwehElliotfrom Elias (diminutive)Elliottfrom Elias (diminutive)Emilianofrom AemilianusEmmanuelGod is with usEmmettfrom the name Emma (diminutive)Enzoshort for Vincenzo, Lorenzo and othersEthanfirm, enduringEvanGod is gracious (form of John)Everettbrave as a wild boarEzekielGod strengthensEzrahelp
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Felixlucky, happyFinnfair, whiteFrancisFrenchmanFranka Frank; freeFreddiepeaceful ruler (from Frederick)Frederickpeaceful ruler
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GabrielGod is my strengthGaela Gael; possibly from Breton JudicaëlGeorgefarmerGideonfeller, hewerGiovanniGod is gracious (Italian John)Grahamgravelly homestead (from Grantham)Granttall, largeGraysonson of the steward
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Harrisonson of HarryHarryruler of the home (from Henry)Harveybattle-worthyHaydenhay valleyHendrixson of Hendrik (Henry)Henryruler of the homeHudsonson of HuddeHugomind, spiritHunterhunter
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Jaceshort form of Jason ('healer')JackGod is gracious (from John)Jacksonson of JackJacobsupplanter; held by the heelJamesfrom Jacob — 'supplanter', 'held by the heel'Jamesonson of JamesJasonhealerJaspertreasurer (traditional)Jaydenmodern; linked with biblical JadonJeremiahGod will exaltJessegiftJoaquinraised by God (Spanish Joachim)JoelYahweh is GodJohnGod is graciousJonahdoveJonathanGod has givenJordanto flow down, descendJosehe will add (Spanish Joseph)Josephhe will addJoshuaGod is salvationJosiahGod supports; God healsJudepraised (from Judah)Julianfrom the Roman family name Julius
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Kai'sea' in Hawaiian; also Frisian and ScandinavianKaydenmodern (spelling of Caden)Kevinkind birth; handsomeKianancient, enduringKieranlittle dark oneKingstonking's townKnoxround hillKyrieLord
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Landonlong hillLeolionLeonlionLeonardbrave lionLeonardobrave lionLevijoined, attachedLiamshort form of William — 'will, protection'Lincolnfrom the city of LincolnLoganlittle hollowLorenzofrom LaurentumLouiefamous warrior (from Louis)Louisfamous warriorLucasman from LucaniaLuisfamous warriorLukeman from Lucania
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Malachimy messengerMarcusprobably from Mars, god of warMarkprobably from MarsMartinof MarsMasonstone workerMateogift of GodMatthewgift of GodMaverickindependent personMaxgreatestMaximusgreatestMicahwho is like God?Michaelwho is like God?Milesuncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'Milouncertain; perhaps 'gracious' or 'soldier'Muhammadpraised, praiseworthyMylesuncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'
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Nathanhe gaveNathanielGod has givenNicholasvictory of the peopleNicovictory of the people (short for Nicholas)Noahrest, comfortNolandescendant of Nuallán ('champion' or 'noble')
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Oliverolive treeOllieolive (from Oliver)Omarflourishing, long-livedOrionthe mythical hunterOscardeer friend (traditional)Otiswealth (from Odo)Owenpossibly 'well-born' (from Eugenius)
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Parkerpark keeperPatricknoblemanPaulsmall, humblePeterstone, rockPhoenixthe mythical firebird; dark red
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Ralphcounsel wolfRaphaelGod healsReggiecounsel-power (from Reginald)Reubenbehold, a sonRhettadvice, counselRhysardour, enthusiasmRichardbrave rulerRiverriverRobertbright fameRomancitizen of RomeRonanlittle sealRoryred kingRowanlittle red one; rowan treeRyandescendant of Rian (possibly 'little king')Rydermounted warrior, horseman
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SamuelGod has heard; name of GodSantiagoSaint JamesSawyerone who saws woodSebastianvenerable; from SebasteSilasof the forest (from Silvanus)Simonhe has heardSolomonpeaceSonnyson, boyStanleystony clearingStephencrown, wreath
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Teddyfrom Edward or TheodoreTheogod; short for TheodoreTheodoregift of GodThomastwinTimothyhonouring GodTobiasGod is goodTobyGod is good (from Tobias)Tommytwin (from Thomas)Tristanuncertain; linked to Latin tristis ('sad')Tylertile maker
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Wadeford, river crossingWaylonfrom Wayland, the legendary smithWesleywestern meadowWestonwestern townWilliamwill, desire + protectionWyattlittle Guy (brave in war)