Top 100 Boy Names with Meanings
Choosing a baby name is one of the most important decisions parents make. Our database includes 2,100+ names with real U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 rankings, cultural origins from 20+ traditions, and detailed meanings to help you find the perfect name.
Boy names in the US have been trending toward shorter, stronger sounds. In 2024, Liam held the #1 spot for the seventh consecutive year. One-syllable names like Jack, Kai, and Knox are rising fast.
Boy Names with Meanings
- 1. Kasa - Celtic name meaning "eternal protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 2. Drew - English name meaning "strong." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 3. Leopold - German name meaning "bold people." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 4. Skyler - English name meaning "scholar." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 5. Cagon - Arabic name meaning "golden ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 6. Ludwig - German name meaning "famous warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 7. Hutrurbut - German name meaning "gracious moon." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 8. Talesdes - German name meaning "peaceful star." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 9. Sterling - English name meaning "genuine." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 10. Jerpo - Korean name meaning "strong wind." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 11. Lachlan - Scottish name meaning "from the fjord land." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 12. Quentin - Latin name meaning "fifth." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 13. Kithul - French name meaning "joyful protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 14. Matteo - Italian name meaning "gift of God." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 15. Jukismo - Scottish name meaning "radiant sky." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 16. Nozot - Korean name meaning "serene protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 17. Henry - German name meaning "ruler of the home." Ranked #6 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 18. Remy - French name meaning "oarsman." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 19. Kezot - French name meaning "noble dawn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 20. Nikolaos - Greek name meaning "victory of people." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 21. Rinyonor - Japanese name meaning "beloved ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 22. Felipe - Spanish name meaning "lover of horses." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 23. Nasol - Japanese name meaning "bright star." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 24. Jiseru - Celtic name meaning "peaceful heart." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 25. Enrique - Spanish name meaning "ruler of home." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 26. Fanwal - Italian name meaning "joyful flame." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 27. Joel - Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 28. Gavin - Welsh name meaning "white hawk." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 29. Justin - Latin name meaning "just, fair." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 30. Ziltet - Korean name meaning "bright ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 31. Viggo - Norse name meaning "battle." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 32. Dotarmes - Scottish name meaning "blessed forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 33. Vescat - Japanese name meaning "wise protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 34. Sam - Hebrew name meaning "heard by God." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 35. Nonajir - Irish name meaning "faithful dawn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 36. Sebastian - Latin name meaning "venerable." Ranked #14 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 37. Mivonmur - Sanskrit name meaning "steadfast light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 38. Husha - Spanish name meaning "radiant sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 39. Laurent - French name meaning "from Laurentum." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 40. Kwame - Ghanaian name meaning "born on Saturday." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 41. Elijah - Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh." Ranked #8 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 42. Roland - German name meaning "famous land." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 43. Gomala - Slavic name meaning "strong sky." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 44. Kieran - Irish name meaning "dark one." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 45. Haruto - Japanese name meaning "sunlight." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 46. Samuel - Hebrew name meaning "heard by God." Ranked #17 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 47. Obinna - Igbo name meaning "father's heart." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 48. Muyu - Arabic name meaning "divine flame." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 49. Luca - Italian name meaning "bringer of light." Ranked #23 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 50. Jetfasbil - Latin name meaning "gentle sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 51. Fletcher - English name meaning "arrow maker." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 52. Kotnahol - Irish name meaning "brave protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 53. Nelson - English name meaning "son of Neil." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 54. Aiden - Irish name meaning "little fire." Ranked #47 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 55. Ethan - Hebrew name meaning "strong, firm." Ranked #19 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 56. Lorenzo - Italian name meaning "from Laurentum." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 57. Mortimer - French name meaning "dead sea." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 58. Botmerni - English name meaning "joyful eagle." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 59. Cufetza - Latin name meaning "valiant spirit." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 60. Harrison - English name meaning "son of Harry." Ranked #76 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 61. Padraig - Irish name meaning "nobleman." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 62. Pevol - Norse name meaning "serene sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 63. Burzilgis - Persian name meaning "peaceful stone." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 64. Pocut - Norse name meaning "radiant light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 65. Dimitris - Greek name meaning "earth lover." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 66. Lucien - French name meaning "light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 67. Diyo - Arabic name meaning "pure lion." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 68. Vejut - Welsh name meaning "divine wind." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 69. Hamish - Scottish name meaning "supplanter." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 70. Votu - Sanskrit name meaning "radiant light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 71. Hugo - German name meaning "mind, intellect." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 72. Losto - Japanese name meaning "blessed ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 73. Cesvas - Spanish name meaning "beloved forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 74. Jack - English name meaning "God is gracious." Ranked #15 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 75. Peter - Greek name meaning "rock." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 76. Piyilpen - French name meaning "peaceful dawn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 77. Zusno - German name meaning "noble lion." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 78. Ewan - Scottish name meaning "born of yew." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 79. Charles - German name meaning "free man." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 80. Zilto - Arabic name meaning "blessed wind." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 81. Fiviker - Norse name meaning "brave star." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 82. Nuzulus - Slavic name meaning "blessed river." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 83. Talbitgat - Sanskrit name meaning "steadfast heart." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 84. Ciaran - Irish name meaning "dark-haired." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 85. Franklin - English name meaning "free man." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 86. Lucas - Greek name meaning "light." Ranked #9 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 87. Elias - Greek name meaning "the Lord is my God." Ranked #25 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
- 88. Bebuki - Arabic name meaning "radiant river." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 89. Aleksei - Russian name meaning "defender." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 90. Boris - Russian name meaning "fight." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 91. Kerry - Irish name meaning "dark-haired." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 92. Yivanrel - Celtic name meaning "valiant light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 93. Witzer - Korean name meaning "bright light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 94. Byron - English name meaning "barn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 95. Ioannis - Greek name meaning "God is gracious." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 96. Dev - Sanskrit name meaning "god." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 97. Hirjet - Welsh name meaning "strong light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 98. Pehas - French name meaning "blessed sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 99. Burlojo - French name meaning "pure flower." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
- 100. Tirun - Greek name meaning "serene forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good boy names with meanings?
Our curated list includes 100 boy names with meanings with detailed descriptions, meanings, and cultural context. Each name has been selected for authenticity and usability.
Can I use these names for free?
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How were these names selected?
We use algorithmic generation combining curated databases, linguistic patterns, and cultural naming conventions. Our database contains 4,000+ names across 16 categories with real data like SSA rankings and historical references.
Where does the popularity data come from?
Our rankings use the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 data, which tracks every registered birth in the United States. We include the top 200 names for both boys and girls.