284 names

Baby boy names

From the US top 10 to rare finds, each with its meaning and origin.

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ElijahMy God is the LordHebrewHenryRuler of the homeGermanicJamesOne who follows (from Jacob)HebrewLiamDetermined protector, from William ("will" + "helmet")IrishLucasLight, man from LucaniaLatinMateoGift of GodSpanishNoahRest, comfortHebrewOliverOlive tree, the old symbol of peaceLatinTheodoreGift of GodGreekWilliamDetermined protectorGermanicAaronExalted, mountain of strengthHebrewAdamOf the earthHebrewAdrianFrom Hadria, the town by the seaLatinAidenLittle fireIrishAlexanderDefender of the peopleGreekAndrewManly, braveGreekAnthonyPriceless, praiseworthyLatinArloFortified hillEnglishAsherHappy, blessedHebrewAtlasBearer of the heavensGreekAustinGreat, magnificentLatinAveryWise counselEnglish · unisexAxelFather of peaceScandinavianBeauHandsomeFrenchBeckettBeehiveEnglishBenjaminSon of the right hand, the favoured sonHebrewBennettBlessedLatinBrooksOf the streamEnglishCalebWholehearted, devotedHebrewCharlesFree manGermanicCharlieFree personGermanic · unisexChristianFollower of ChristLatinChristopherBearer of ChristGreekDanielGod is my judgeHebrewDavidBelovedHebrewDeclanFull of goodnessIrishDominicBelonging to the LordLatinDylanSon of the seaWelshEliAscended, my GodHebrewEliasThe Lord is my GodGreekElliottThe Lord is my GodHebrewEmmettWhole, universalGermanicEthanStrong, firmHebrewEverettBrave as a boarGermanicEzekielGod strengthensHebrewEzraHelpHebrewGabrielGod is my strengthHebrewHudsonSon of Hugh ("heart, mind")EnglishHunterOne who huntsEnglishIanGod is graciousScottishIsaacHe will laughHebrewIsaiahGod is salvationHebrewJackGod is gracious (from John)EnglishJasperBringer of treasurePersianJeremiahGod will exaltHebrewJohnGod is graciousHebrewJonathanGod has givenHebrewJordanFlowing down, the riverHebrew · unisexJosephGod will addHebrewJosiahGod supportsHebrewJulianYouthfulLatinKaiSeaHawaiian · unisexLeoLionLatinLeonardoBrave as a lionItalianLeviJoined, attachedHebrewLincolnLake colonyEnglishLucaLightItalianLukeLight, man from LucaniaGreekMasonStone workerEnglishMatthewGift of GodHebrewMaverickIndependent, a free spiritEnglishMaxThe greatestLatinMichaelWho is like God?HebrewMilesSoldier, graciousLatinMiloMerciful, graciousGermanicMuhammadPraised, praiseworthyArabicNathanHe gaveHebrewNolanChampionIrishOwenWell-born, nobleWelshQuinnWise, counselIrish · unisexRileyCourageousIrish · unisexRiverRiverEnglish · unisexRomanCitizen of RomeLatinRowanRowan tree, little red oneIrish · unisexRyanLittle kingIrishSamuelGod has heardHebrewSantiagoSaint JamesSpanishSebastianRevered, honouredGreekSilasOf the forestLatinTheoDivine giftGreekThomasTwinAramaicWyattBrave in warEnglishXavierNew house, brightBasqueAbelBreathHebrewAlejandroDefender of the peopleSpanishAlexDefenderGreek · unisexAliHigh, exaltedArabicAmirPrince, commanderArabicAndresManly, braveSpanishArcherBowmanEnglishAriLionHebrew · unisexArthurBear, nobleCelticAtticusFrom Attica (Athens)LatinAugustGreat, venerableLatinBlakeDark or bright, paleEnglish · unisexBodhiAwakening, enlightenmentSanskritBrendanPrinceIrishBrunoBrown, like a bearGermanicCallumDoveScottishCyrusSun, thronePersianDakotaFriend, allyNative American · unisexDanteEnduringItalianDariusHolding firm to the goodPersianDiegoOne who follows (from James)SpanishEdenDelight, paradiseHebrew · unisexEdwardWealthy guardianEnglishEllisThe Lord is my GodHebrew · unisexEmersonBrave, powerfulGermanic · unisexEmilianoEager, strivingLatinEmilioEager, strivingLatinEnzoRuler of the homeItalianErikEternal rulerNorseEwanBorn of the yew treeScottishFelixHappy, luckyLatinFinnFair, brightIrishFranciscoFree manSpanishFrederickPeaceful rulerGermanicGaelGenerousBretonGideonMighty warriorHebrewGiovanniGod is graciousItalianHectorHolding fastGreekHugoMind, intellectGermanicHuxleyHugh's meadowEnglishIbrahimFather of many (Abraham)ArabicJesseGiftHebrewJoaquinGod will establishSpanishJudePraisedHebrewJulesYouthfulFrenchKalaniThe heavensHawaiian · unisexLachlanFrom the land of lakesScottishLorenzoLaurel-crownedItalianLouisFamous warriorFrenchLukaLightSlavicMagnusGreatLatinMalachiMy messengerHebrewMalikKingArabicMarcoWarlike, of MarsItalianMarloweDriftwoodEnglish · unisexMatiasGift of GodSpanishMaximilianThe greatestLatinMicahWho is like God?HebrewMilanGracious, dearSlavicMorganSea-bornWelsh · unisexNathanielGift of GodHebrewNicoVictory of the peopleGreekNicolasVictory of the peopleGreekNikolaiVictory of the peopleSlavicNoelChristmasFrenchOakleyOak meadowEnglish · unisexOmarLong life, flourishingArabicOrionRising in the sky, the hunterGreekOscarFriend of deerIrishOtisWealth, fortuneGermanicOttoWealth, fortuneGermanicPaulSmall, humbleLatinPeterRockGreekPhoenixRising bird, deep redGreek · unisexRafaelGod healsHebrewRaymondWise protectorGermanicRichardBrave rulerGermanicRobertBright fameGermanicRoccoRestItalianRonanLittle sealIrishRoryRed kingIrishSageWiseLatin · unisexSantinoLittle saintItalianSashaDefender of the peopleSlavic · unisexShilohTranquil, his giftHebrew · unisexSimonHe has heardHebrewSolomonPeaceHebrewStephenCrown, garlandGreekThiagoSaint JamesPortugueseTobiasGod is goodHebrewValentinoStrong, healthyItalianVictorConquerorLatinVincentConqueringLatinWalterArmy rulerGermanicZaynBeauty, graceArabicZionHighest point, sanctuaryHebrewAaravPeaceful, wiseSanskritAbdullahServant of GodArabicAbdulrahmanServant of the Most MercifulArabicAdelJust, fairArabicAlfredWise counsel (elf counsel)EnglishAlparslanBrave lionTurkishAmbroseImmortalGreekArashBright, truthfulPersianArdaSacred, the name of a riverTurkishArdenValley of the eagleEnglish · unisexArjunBright, shiningSanskritAslanLionTurkishAyoJoyYoruba · unisexBarışPeaceTurkishBatuhanStrong rulerTurkishBearBearEnglishBenícioBlessed, kindLatinBentoBlessedPortugueseBernardoBrave as a bearGermanicBjornBearNorseBowieGolden-hairedScottishCanSoul, lifeTurkishCaspianFrom the Caspian SeaEnglishChidiGod existsIgboÇınarPlane treeTurkishDaviBelovedPortugueseDenizSeaTurkish · unisexDevGod, divineSanskritEfeElder brother, brave heroTurkishEmekaGreat deedsIgboEmirCommander, princeTurkishEymenBlessed, fortunateArabicFahadPanther, lynxArabicFaisalDecisive, judgeArabicFemiLove meYorubaFernandoBold voyagerGermanicFoxFoxEnglishGöktuğSky bannerTurkishGusGreat (from Augustus)LatinHamzaStrong, steadfastArabicHarutoSun, soaringJapaneseHassanHandsome, goodArabicHeitorHolding fast, steadfastPortugueseHiroGenerous, widespreadJapaneseHusseinLittle handsome oneArabicIdrisStudious, eager to learnArabicIgnacioFierySpanishImanFaithArabic · unisexJabariBrave, fearlessSwahiliJoaquimGod will establishPortugueseKaanRuler, khanTurkishKarimGenerous, nobleArabicKenjiIntelligent second sonJapaneseKeremGenerosity, kindnessTurkishKhalidEternal, everlastingArabicKianKing, royalPersianLeifHeir, belovedNorseLeonardBrave lionGermanicMerlinSea fortressWelshMertBrave, honest manTurkishMiraçAscensionTurkishMuriloLittle wall, protectorPortugueseMustafaThe chosen oneArabicNasserHelper, victoriousArabicObinnaThe father's heartIgboÖmerLife, long-livingTurkishPabloSmall, humbleSpanishPietroRockItalianPoyrazNorth-east windTurkishRagnarWarrior of the godsNorseRamiArcherArabicRaviSunSanskritRayanGates of heaven, well-wateredArabicRémiOarsman, remedyFrenchRenLotus, loveJapanese · unisexRhysArdour, enthusiasmWelshRobinBright fame, the songbirdEnglish · unisexRocketRocketEnglishRohanAscendingSanskritSalvadorSaviourSpanishSaudFortunate, luckyArabicSkySkyEnglish · unisexSoraSkyJapanese · unisexTariqMorning starArabicThéoDivine giftFrenchTundeThe father returnsYorubaUmutHopeTurkish · unisexVihaanDawn, new beginningSanskritVladimirRuler of peaceSlavicWilburBright willowEnglishWolfWolfGermanicYiğitBrave young manTurkishYusufGod increases (Joseph)ArabicZiadGrowth, abundanceArabicZiggyVictorious protector (from Siegfried)German
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