12,000+ boy names with meanings, origins, and SSA popularity data. Filter by first letter or sort by rank. Click any name for pronunciation, famous namesakes, sibling pairings, and a teasing-risk score.
44,904 boy names
the righteous ones, the pious
Arabiccornerstones, supports
Arabichidden valley river
Spanishchampion, noble one
Irishprince, commander
ArabicGod-like, divine warrior
Frenchholy one (of Dewi/David)
Welshdestroyer of inner enemies
Hindustrength, power
Dutchhe will enlighten
Hebrewson of Aodh (fire)
Scottishcaptive (alternate meaning)
Arabicsky, heaven (root)
Italianof the divine spirit
Arabicthunder
Welshwho is like God?
Irisharmy man, warrior
Frenchwarrior (via Irish Kane)
Americanbeautiful, good, noble
Greekjewel, precious stone
East Africanwarrior (via samurai resonance)
Americanbeautiful mountain
Frenchprince, king
IrishGod will strengthen, God strengthens
Ashkenazi Jewishrival, eager to excel, striving
ItalianYHWH is salvation, God saves
Hebrewbeloved of God
Puerto Ricanpeace, messenger
Hebrewjoyful selection
Japanesegray, silver-haired
EnglishYHWH has shown favor
Greekone not held by others, self-reliant
Indianpowerful giant, cosmic force
Englishmarvelous, wonderful
Haitianpeace (folk etymology)
Irishthriving, prosperous
West Africanpeace, world-famous
Slavicliterary name: the ranger Aragorn
Englishabundance, prosperity
HebrewFriday-born male
Ghanaianround, barrel
Americanfort, castle
EnglishGod of my people
Jewishson of the right hand
EnglishGod is gracious
Latinomoonlight, moonshine
Iranianfighter, battle
Americanmy friend, my companion
Israelison of Mart (Martin)
Latinoof the earth mother
Russianchampion, cloud
FinnishGod is gracious (via Zane/Zaid roots)
Americanfarmer, steward of land
Germanhunting grounds
Americanto rejoice, happy, glad
Romannobleman of the second rank
Frenchdestroyer of enemies, world peace
Polishson of Morris/Maurice
Englishstrong as a hound
Irishruler of the home
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Liam has been #1 on the SSA boys list every year since 2017. Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah are consistently in the top five. The full ranked list is above.
Theodore, Finn, Atlas, and Jasper are all climbing. They sound contemporary without being invented, which means they'll age well on a resume.
Henry, Walter, Arthur, and Edmund are all up. Strong, one or two syllable names with history behind them are outperforming invented names right now. The pattern repeats every generation.
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