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
cutting edge of a sword or tool
Americancaptivating, fascinating
Arabicreddish-brown color
Americanhedged enclosure
Americanmaster, lord
Senegaleseeager enthusiasm
Americanspeckled stone
Americansandalwood tree
South Asiantailor, cloth cutter
Turkishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Frenchbird-like, of the birds
Americansatiated, full of life
Muslimcreative American name, rhythmic and strong
African Americanbrick, stone material
Americanwise counsel and army
Englishsacred songs, hymns of praise
Americanplace of palm trees or mighty trees
Hebrewone of a kind, incomparable
Indianeagle, golden eagle
Bulgarianmy God is majesty, God is splendor
Hebrewdevoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess
Italianlineage, dynasty, family line
Indianriverside town, settlement on the slope
Americanthe realization that every stranger has a full ...
Americanhealer (via Jason)
Americangood, virtuous (possible East African origin)
Africangrace, elegance
Arabicsingular, incomparable
MexicanGod will add, beloved
Filipinobest purpose, superior aim
Greekelegant
Americangracious, blessed one
Armeniangift of God
Frenchfollower of Dionysus, god of wine
Brazilianto wait, to summon
Hinduthe king
AmericanGod is my strength
Hebrewto move lightly, graceful joy
ArabicYahweh saves, God delivers
Americangift of Yahweh
Norwegianbeloved of Yahweh
Hebreweagle, nobleman
Scandinavianof the world, worldly, universal
Persianof the lion lineage
Russianhare's valley, valley of hares
Americanspear ruler, powerful warrior
Americanrock, stone
Italiandescendant of Ceallachan
Irishwide island
Americangenerous, excellent in character
Arabicpeaceful prosperity
Japanesegift from God
Muslimholly tree
Americanresolute, brilliant
Englishprosperous, long-lived
Muslimestate of the fifth son
Englishdivine, of God
Indianenchantment, supernatural power
Americanskilled, expert, proficient
Muslimrest, comfort
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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.
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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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