Boy names ranked 1-100 by SSA data for 2026. Each name links to its full page with meaning, origin, historical rank chart, and similar names. Rankings reflect the latest SSA release.
100 names — data from the U.S. Social Security Administration
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strong-willed warrior
Irishwandering
Hebrewolive tree
Englishgift of God
Englishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishgift of Yahweh
Spanishstrength of the Lord
Hebrewlight, luminous
Englishdetermined helmet-wearer, warrior protector
Englishson of the right hand
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishman from Sebaste
EnglishGod is gracious
EnglishGod judges
Englishname of God
Englishwho resembles God
Englishpermanent, long-lived
Englishfortunate, prosperous
JewishYahweh is gracious
Englishson of the hood/hooded man
Americanlight, illumination
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishthe Lord is my God
Greekyoung warrior
Welshdefender of men
Greekgreat tide, wave
WelshSaint James
Spanishof the Julius family
Latinfriend, darling
HebrewGod will increase, he will add
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewlight, bringer of light
GreekGod is gracious
Englishindependent thinker, non-conformist
Americanservant of Jesus
Englishbrave in war
EnglishTwin
EnglishHe will laugh; laughter
Englishholder of the heel
Englishone who builds with stone
Englishhero of God, man of God
Englishpriceless one, of inestimable worth
EnglishFrom the Old Norse 'kartr' meaning cart; an occ...
Englishfrom the hollow
ScottishFrom the Irish 'Aodhan', a diminutive of Aodh, ...
Irishson of the steward
Englishwhole-hearted, faithful
EnglishFrom the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...
Englishfree man
Englishcitizen of Rome, Roman
LatinGod supports, Yahweh heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen him
HebrewSaint James
Brazilian Portuguesethe Lord saves
HebrewGod is salvation, the Lord saves
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
EnglishGod has heard, thankful to God
Americanblessed
Englishbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Greekhe gave, gift from God
Hebrewheavenly being, celestial guardian
Spanishdescendant of Nuallán
Irishwayside land, roadside settlement
Americancrooked river, winding stream
Scottishone who lives near a brook
Americanmanly, brave
Greekfine, lovely
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanrowan tree (mountain ash)
Irishfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latinlake colony, settlement by the pool
AmericanItalian form of Henry, home ruler
ItalianGod is gracious
Scottishearth
Hawaiianfollower of Christ
Englishdivine reward
Swedishhigh, elevated
Englishgift of God
Englishof the forest
Englishcloth walker; fuller of cloth
EnglishGod has given
Englishstrong as a lion
Italianstrong and brave
Englishwho is like God?
Englishlittle king; descendant of the king
Irishconsecrated; worthy of reverence
EnglishGaelic speaker
Irishbright fame
EnglishGod will increase, God will add
Spanishascended, high
HebrewGod will uplift
Hebrewlight, illumination
Croatianprince, commander
Arabicson of Jack
Americankeeper of the park, park ranger
Englishsettlement by the charcoal burners
Englishsoldier
Englishman, human being
HebrewLiam has been #1 on the SSA boys list every year since 2017. Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah consistently round out the top five.
Yes. James, Henry, and Theodore have all climbed in the last decade. Short, strong names with history behind them are outperforming invented names right now.
Names that peaked in the 1980s and 1990s — Jason, Brandon, Tyler, Justin — have dropped significantly. They'll likely have retro appeal again in 15-20 years.
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