Boys Classic Baby Names

Names that were solid in 1970 and still are. No trending spikes, no cultural moments required. These sit in the top 200 and have a stable or gradually declining trajectory — which means they've earned their place, not borrowed it.

81 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis

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#5

James

may God protect

English
#9

Lucas

from Lucania

English
#10

William

determined helmet-wearer, warrior protector

English
#11

Benjamin

son of the south, youngest son

Hebrew
#15

Jack

God is gracious

English
#16

Daniel

divine judge

English
#17

Samuel

name of God

English
#18

Michael

God-like

English
#19

Ethan

permanent, long-lived

English
#21

John

Yahweh is gracious

English
#26

Owen

well-born

Welsh
#27

Alexander

defender of men

Greek
#28

Dylan

great tide, wave

Welsh
#31

David

beloved, darling

Hebrew
#32

Joseph

may God give increase

Hebrew
#33

Matthew

gift of Yahweh

Hebrew
#35

Jackson

God is gracious

English
#39

Thomas

twin

English
#41

Jacob

From Hebrew 'Yaakov'; the biblical patriarch wh...

English
#42

Mason

one who builds with stone

English
#44

Anthony

from the Antonius Roman family

English
#46

Logan

From the Scottish place name Logan; a topograph...

Scottish
#47

Aiden

little fire

Irish
#49

Caleb

whole-hearted, faithful

English
#56

Isaiah

the Lord saves

Hebrew
#57

Joshua

God is salvation, the Lord saves

Hebrew
#58

Wesley

from the western farmstead

English
#61

Christopher

one who carries the divine

Greek
#62

Nathan

he gave

Hebrew
#63

Angel

divine messenger, heavenly being

Spanish
#64

Nolan

descendant of Nuallán

Irish
#66

Cameron

crooked nose

Scottish
#68

Andrew

warrior, strong man

Greek
#72

Adrian

from Hadria, of the Adriatic

Latin
#75

Ian

God is gracious

Scottish
#77

Christian

follower of Christ

English
#79

Aaron

high mountain

English
#83

Jonathan

God has given

English
#87

Ryan

little king

Irish
#90

Robert

glorious, famous

English
#91

Jose

God will increase

Spanish
#97

Parker

keeper of the game preserve

English
#100

Adam

red earth, made from the ground

Hebrew
#102

Xavier

bright, splendid

Spanish
#104

Jordan

to flow down, descend

English
#106

Landon

from the long ridge

English
#107

Austin

venerable

English
#108

Dominic

born on Sunday

Italian
#117

Nicholas

victory of the people

English
#121

Harrison

son of Harry (Henry)

American
#122

Giovanni

Italian form of John, gift of God

Italian
#124

Carson

son of Carsun, dweller near the marsh

American
#128

Hunter

huntsman, pursuer

English
#130

Luis

renowned in battle

Spanish
#135

Carlos

strong man, manly

Spanish
#136

Connor

hound lover, dog enthusiast

Irish
#137

Juan

God is gracious

Spanish
#139

Dawson

son of David

English
#140

Calvin

bald, hairless

English
#142

Dean

a church official or head

English
#143

Evan

young warrior (folk etymology)

Welsh
#144

Nathaniel

gift of God

Hebrew
#148

Jason

to heal, healer

English
#152

Emilio

rival, eager to excel

Italian
#153

Ivan

gift of God

Russian
#159

Callum

peaceful, gentle

Scottish
#162

Cole

victory of the people (short for Nicholas)

English
#164

Jesus

God saves

Spanish
#170

Braxton

Brock's town

American
#171

Jaxson

son of Jack

American
#173

Chase

hunter

American
#175

Max

greatest

English
#180

Emmanuel

God is with us

Hebrew
#181

Antonio

priceless, of inestimable worth

Italian
#184

Nicolas

victory of the people

Greek
#185

Alejandro

defender of the people

Spanish
#187

Jesse

wealthy

Hebrew
#189

Miguel

who is like God?

Spanish
#195

Tatum

cheerful settlement

American
#197

Andres

warrior, strong man

Spanish
#200

Tucker

one who finishes cloth

American

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