Boys Short Baby Names

Liam

will-helmet, resolute protector

Noah

motion, wandering

Levi

pledged, dedicated

Ezra

strong, powerful

Jack

supplanter

John

Yahweh is gracious

Luca

man from Lucania

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

Owen

well-born

Luke

man from Lucania (region of Italy)

Beau

fine, lovely

Enzo

ruler of the estate

Ian

Yahweh has shown favor

Kai

sea

Axel

father of peace

Theo

gift of God

Ryan

little king

Gael

stranger, foreigner

Jose

God will increase

Eli

ascended, exalted

Luka

man from Lucania

Amir

prince, commander

Adam

man, mankind, human

Jace

modern variant of Jason

Milo

soldier

Luis

renowned in battle

Juan

God has shown favor

Leon

lion (leonem)

Dean

a church official or head

Evan

young warrior (folk etymology)

Arlo

between two hills

Zion

highest point, citadel of Jerusalem

Ivan

gift of God

Jude

from Judah (the tribe)

Jett

jet black; speed

Cole

coal, swarthy

Ace

unity; the best; one

Alan

handsome

Max

greatest

Finn

Finnish person, Norseman

Alex

protector of people

Knox

round hill

Tate

cheerful, pleasant

Nico

victory of the people

Joel

Yahweh is God

Abel

breath, vapor, impermanence

Rory

great king

Nash

at the ash tree

Mark

consecrated to Mars

Zayn

adornment, goodness

Crew

group, team, company of people

Eric

ever powerful

Omar

flourishing, long-lived

Lane

one who lives near a lane

Paul

small, humble

Cade

round barrel, lump

Otto

wealth, fortune, prosperity

Colt

frisky, energetic youth

Cody

helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one

Koa

warrior, brave one

Kash

money box, treasury

Ares

virile one

Reid

red

Cruz

Zane

Gift from God

Jax

Cash

Currency

Ali

exalted, noble, high

Wade

at the ford

King

king, ruler, monarch

Niko

victory of the people

Kade

round, barrel-maker

Rhys

enthusiasm, passion

Onyx

fingernail, claw

Kylo

invented name, possibly evoking sky

Iker

visitation, divine gift

Jay

letter J, initial name

Ari

eagle

Remy

from Reims

Hugo

mind, spirit, heart

Kobe

tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)

Sage

wise person

Kian

king, royalty

Reed

lives near reeds

Jake

may God protect

Hank

ruler of the home

Kane

battle, warrior

Noel

Christmas, born on Christmas

Sean

God is gracious

Kyle

narrow water crossing

Rome

from Rome, the Eternal City

Koda

child

Eden

delight, luxury

Asa

morning

Erik

eternal ruler, ever powerful

Odin

master of inspired frenzy

Andy

manly, brave

Adan

man, human being

Mack

son of

Elio

sun

Lian

graceful willow

Rio

river

Musa

saved, rescued

Troy

from the city of Troy

Roy

king

Drew

manly, strong, courageous

Clay

clay settlement, clay worker

Zain

beauty, grace

Emir

nobleman, lord

Seth

appointed, placed by God

Saul

requested of God

Ford

shallow river crossing

Krew

group, band, team

Ozzy

spear of God (from Oscar)

Raul

counsel + wolf (rád + ulfr)

Tru

trustworthy, loyal

Crue

increase, growth

Jase

healer

Dax

from the city of Dax

Mylo

merciful, gentle

Kyro

sun, lord

Sam

name of God

Zaid

prosperity, surplus

Cal

wholehearted (short for Caleb from Hebrew)

Koen

courageous, bold

Zayd

growth, increase, abundance

Mac

son of

Amos

burdened, laden

Duke

leader, military commander

Izan

God is gracious

Lee

meadow, woodland clearing

Case

watchful, vigilant (via Casey influence)

Zeke

strength of God

Otis

son of Otto

Wes

short form of Wesley or Weston

Teo

gift of God

Hugh

mind, intellect, spirit

Noe

Christmas (via French Noël)

Ray

beam of light

Aron

high mountain, exalted

Trey

third-born or third generation

Yael

wild goat (ibex)

Rex

ruler, sovereign

Ben

short form of Benedict: blessed

Tony

worthy of praise

Bode

leader, commander (variant interpretation)

Remi

remedy, cure (folk etymology)

Rudy

renowned warrior

Rey

king

Bear

the bear

Gage

measure, measurement tool

Avi

father figure, patriarch

Neil

passionate, earnest

Eren

saint, holy man, sage

Ayan

lucky, fortunate

Grey

gray-haired one

Alec

defender of men

Dane

from Denmark, a Dane

Joe

God will increase, God will add

Joey

may God give increase

Jon

God is gracious

Jrue

phonetic invention, modern American creation

Gian

God is gracious

Zev

wolf

Van

of, from (Dutch)

Meir

shining, luminous

Azai

bold, mighty

Leif

heir, descendant, beloved

Zyon

promised land, heavenly realm

Krue

crew, group of companions

Khai

open, beginning

Zen

meditation, absorption

Kase

case, container (via Old French)

Dash

to run fast, a burst of speed

Neo

new

Ira

city of God (alternate interpretation)

Cain

acquired, possessed

True

faithful, loyal, trustworthy

Noa

rest, comfort (when used as variant of Noah)

Rene

reborn, born again

Aldo

noble elder

Halo

luminous circle, sacred light

Kace

brave in battle

Aden

little fire

Beck

stream, small brook

Jaxx

God has been gracious

Mike

God-like

Joan

God is gracious

Boaz

in him there is strength

Lyle

the island, island dweller

Wren

king of birds (folkloric)

Isa

savior (indirect meaning)

Axl

divine reward (alternate interpretation)

Carl

man, husband (older Germanic sense)

Nael

achiever, one who succeeds

Lev

lion

Mael

leader, lord

Isai

gift, offering (via Jesse/Isai)

Zeus

sky father, divine sky

Ever

always, at all times