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

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

English
#9

Lucas

from Lucania

English
#10

William

resolute protector, strong-willed guardian

English
#11

Benjamin

son of the right hand

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 has been gracious

English
#26

Owen

well-born

Welsh
#27

Alexander

defender of men

Greek
#28

Dylan

son of the sea, great tide

Welsh
#31

David

beloved, darling

Hebrew
#32

Joseph

God will add, God will increase

Hebrew
#33

Matthew

gift of God

Hebrew
#35

Jackson

God is gracious

English
#39

Thomas

twin

English
#41

Jacob

Supplanter; one who follows at the heel

English
#42

Mason

stoneworker, bricklayer

English
#44

Anthony

priceless one, of inestimable worth

English
#46

Logan

little hollow, small meadow

Scottish
#47

Aiden

Little fire; born of fire

Irish
#49

Caleb

whole-hearted, faithful

English
#56

Isaiah

the Lord saves

Hebrew
#57

Joshua

Yahweh is deliverance

Hebrew
#58

Wesley

from the western farmstead

English
#61

Christopher

bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

Greek
#62

Nathan

he gave

Hebrew
#63

Angel

messenger

Spanish
#64

Nolan

champion, famous one

Irish
#66

Cameron

crooked river, winding stream

Scottish
#68

Andrew

warrior, strong man

Greek
#72

Adrian

from Hadria, of the Adriatic

Latin
#75

Ian

Yahweh has shown favor

Scottish
#77

Christian

Christian (the religion)

English
#79

Aaron

teacher, messenger

English
#83

Jonathan

God has given

English
#87

Ryan

descendant of Rían (little king)

Irish
#90

Robert

glorious, famous

English
#91

Jose

God will increase

Spanish
#97

Parker

park keeper

English
#100

Adam

man, mankind, human

Hebrew
#102

Xavier

savior

Spanish
#104

Jordan

descending

English
#106

Landon

from the long ridge

English
#107

Austin

venerable

English
#108

Dominic

born on Sunday

Italian
#117

Nicholas

people's champion, victorious

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

famous warrior, renowned fighter

Spanish
#135

Carlos

free man

Spanish
#136

Connor

strong-willed, wise

Irish
#137

Juan

gift of God

Spanish
#139

Dawson

son of the beloved one

English
#140

Calvin

derived from Calvus, bald

English
#142

Dean

church official overseeing ten

English
#143

Evan

young warrior (folk etymology)

Welsh
#144

Nathaniel

God has given

Hebrew
#148

Jason

to heal, healer

English
#152

Emilio

industrious, hardworking

Italian
#153

Ivan

gift of God

Russian
#159

Callum

dove

Scottish
#162

Cole

coal, swarthy

English
#164

Jesus

Yahweh saves; God is salvation

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

manly, brave

Spanish
#200

Tucker

cloth fuller, fabric tucker

American

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