Looking for a hot name for your baby boy?

Parents often struggle to find a name that’s both trendy and timeless.

You want a name that sounds cool now but will not feel dated when your child grows up. The search for the perfect combination can be overwhelming.

Good news – we’ve gathered 333 hot boy names that hit all the right notes.

Our list features fresh, popular choices that parents love. Each name brings charm and style, from classic favorites with modern appeal to rising stars climbing the popularity charts.

Want to give your son a name that makes people say “wow”?

333 Hot Boy Names Rising In Popularity

1. Abel

  • Meaning: Breath
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Common

2. Ace

  • Meaning: Unity
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

3. Adrian

  • Meaning: Sea
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

4. Aero

  • Meaning: Air
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

5. Aiden

  • Meaning: Fiery
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

6. Alexander

  • Meaning: Defender
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Timeless

7. Alvaro

  • Meaning: Guardian
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Unique

8. Amias

  • Meaning: Loved
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

9. Amir

  • Meaning: Prince
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Common

10. Anderson

  • Meaning: Son
  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Popularity: Common

11. Andres

  • Meaning: Manly
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Popular

12. Apollo

  • Meaning: Destroyer
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rising

13. Archer

  • Meaning: Bowman
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

14. Art

  • Meaning: Noble
  • Origin: Celtic
  • Popularity: Rare

15. Asher

  • Meaning: Happy
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

16. Ashton

  • Meaning: Ash Tree
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

17. Atlas

  • Meaning: Bearer
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rising

18. Axel

  • Meaning: Father
  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Popularity: Popular

19. Beau

  • Meaning: Handsome
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Modern

20. Benedict

  • Meaning: Blessed
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Timeless

21. Benito

  • Meaning: Blessed
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Rare

22. Bennett

  • Meaning: Blessed
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

23. Bentley

  • Meaning: Meadow
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

24. Blaise

  • Meaning: Stammering
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Unique

25. Blake

  • Meaning: Dark
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

26. Bo

  • Meaning: Living
  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Popularity: Short

27. Bodhi

  • Meaning: Enlightenment
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: Rising

28. Boston

  • Meaning: Place
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

29. Brandon

  • Meaning: Hill
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

30. Brayden

  • Meaning: Broad
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Modern

31. Brody

  • Meaning: Ditch
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Popular

32. Bryce

  • Meaning: Swift
  • Origin: Celtic
  • Popularity: Common

33. Bryson

  • Meaning: Son
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

34. Cain

  • Meaning: Spear
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

35. Cal

  • Meaning: Devotion
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Short

36. Caleb

  • Meaning: Faithful
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

37. Callan

  • Meaning: Rock
  • Origin: Gaelic
  • Popularity: Rising

38. Camden

  • Meaning: Valley
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Modern

39. Carter

  • Meaning: Transporter
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

40. Cassian

  • Meaning: Hollow
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

41. Cedric

  • Meaning: Chief
  • Origin: Celtic
  • Popularity: Timeless

42. Charlie

  • Meaning: Free
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

43. Chase

  • Meaning: Hunter
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

44. Christian

  • Meaning: Follower
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Common

45. Clark

  • Meaning: Clerk
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

46. Cole

  • Meaning: Victory
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

47. Colton

  • Meaning: Coal
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

48. Connor

  • Meaning: Lover
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

49. Cooper

  • Meaning: Barrel
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

50. Creed

  • Meaning: Belief
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

51. Cruz

  • Meaning: Cross
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Modern

52. Cyrus

  • Meaning: Sun
  • Origin: Persian
  • Popularity: Timeless

53. Damian

  • Meaning: Tamer
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Common

54. Dane

  • Meaning: Valley
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

55. Daniel

  • Meaning: God’s Judge
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

56. Dante

  • Meaning: Enduring
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rising

57. Dash

  • Meaning: Quick
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

58. Dawson

  • Meaning: Son of David
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

59. Dax

  • Meaning: Leader
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Unique

60. Dean

  • Meaning: Valley
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Timeless

61. Declan

  • Meaning: Full of Goodness
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

62. Desmond

  • Meaning: South Munster
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Classic

63. Dex

  • Meaning: Skilled
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Short

64. Dominic

  • Meaning: Belonging to God
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

65. Donovan

  • Meaning: Dark
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Unique

66. Drake

  • Meaning: Dragon
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

67. Dylan

  • Meaning: Sea
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Popular

68. Easton

  • Meaning: East Town
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

69. Edison

  • Meaning: Son of Edward
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

70. Elias

  • Meaning: Yahweh is God
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

71. Elijah

  • Meaning: My God is Yahweh
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

72. Ellis

  • Meaning: Benevolent
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Rising

73. Emerson

  • Meaning: Brave
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Modern

74. Emmanuel

  • Meaning: God is with us
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

75. Emmett

  • Meaning: Universal
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

76. Enoch

  • Meaning: Dedicated
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

77. Eren

  • Meaning: Saint
  • Origin: Turkish
  • Popularity: Unique

78. Ethan

  • Meaning: Strong
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

79. Evander

  • Meaning: Good Man
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

80. Everett

  • Meaning: Brave
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Modern

81. Ezra

  • Meaning: Help
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rising

82. Fabian

  • Meaning: Bean Grower
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Classic

83. Felix

  • Meaning: Happy
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

84. Finley

  • Meaning: Fair Warrior
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Rising

85. Finn

  • Meaning: Fair
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Common

86. Fletcher

  • Meaning: Arrow Maker
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

87. Flynn

  • Meaning: Descendant
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Modern

88. Ford

  • Meaning: River Crossing
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Short

89. Forest

  • Meaning: Woods
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Unique

90. Foster

  • Meaning: Keeper
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

91. Fox

  • Meaning: Fox
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

92. Franklin

  • Meaning: Free Man
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

93. Gabriel

  • Meaning: God’s Strength
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

94. Gael

  • Meaning: Gaelic
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

95. Garrett

  • Meaning: Spear Rule
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Common

96. Gavin

  • Meaning: White Hawk
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Popular

97. Gideon

  • Meaning: Hewer
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Classic

98. Grady

  • Meaning: Noble
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Modern

99. Grant

  • Meaning: Great
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Common

100. Grayson

  • Meaning: Son of Steward
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

101. Gregory

  • Meaning: Watchful
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Timeless

102. Griffin

  • Meaning: Strong Lord
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Popular

103. Gunnar

  • Meaning: Warrior
  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Popularity: Unique

104. Gus

  • Meaning: Majestic
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Short

105. Halo

  • Meaning: Divine Aura
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

106. Harrison

  • Meaning: Son of Harry
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

107. Hawk

  • Meaning: Bird of Prey
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

108. Hayden

  • Meaning: Heathen
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

109. Hayes

  • Meaning: Hedged Area
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

110. Hendrix

  • Meaning: Ruler of Home
  • Origin: German
  • Popularity: Rising

111. Henry

  • Meaning: Ruler of the Household
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Timeless

112. Holden

  • Meaning: Hollow Valley
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

113. Hudson

  • Meaning: Son of Hud
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

114. Hugh

  • Meaning: Mind
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Classic

115. Hugo

  • Meaning: Heart
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rising

116. Hunter

  • Meaning: One Who Hunts
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

117. Ian

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Timeless

118. Ibrahim

  • Meaning: Father of Nations
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Common

119. Idris

  • Meaning: Interpreter
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Unique

120. Ignacio

  • Meaning: Fiery
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Rare

121. Indiana

  • Meaning: Land of Indians
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

122. Isaac

  • Meaning: Laughter
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

123. Isaiah

  • Meaning: Salvation
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Common

124. Ismael

  • Meaning: God Listens
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Unique

125. Ivan

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: Slavic
  • Popularity: Classic

126. Iver

  • Meaning: Archer
  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Popularity: Rare

127. Jace

  • Meaning: Healer
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Modern

128. Jack

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Timeless

129. Jackson

  • Meaning: Son of Jack
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

130. Jacob

  • Meaning: Supplanter
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

131. Jaden

  • Meaning: Thankful
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Modern

132. James

  • Meaning: Supplanter
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

133. Jason

  • Meaning: Healer
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Popular

134. Jasper

  • Meaning: Treasure
  • Origin: Persian
  • Popularity: Rising

135. Jax

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

136. Jayce

  • Meaning: Healer
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rising

137. Jayden

  • Meaning: Thankful
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Modern

138. Jazz

  • Meaning: Music
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

139. Jericho

  • Meaning: Moon City
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

140. Jett

  • Meaning: Jet Black
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

141. Joel

  • Meaning: God is Willing
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Classic

142. Jovan

  • Meaning: Youthful
  • Origin: Slavic
  • Popularity: Rare

143. Kaden

  • Meaning: Companion
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Modern

144. Kael

  • Meaning: Mighty
  • Origin: Gaelic
  • Popularity: Unique

145. Kai

  • Meaning: Sea
  • Origin: Hawaiian
  • Popularity: Rising

146. Kaleb

  • Meaning: Faithful
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Common

147. Kane

  • Meaning: Warrior
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

148. Kash

  • Meaning: Treasure
  • Origin: Indian
  • Popularity: Modern

149. Keegan

  • Meaning: Small Flame
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Unique

150. Keith

  • Meaning: Wood
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Classic

151. Kellan

  • Meaning: Powerful
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Modern

152. Kenneth

  • Meaning: Handsome
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Timeless

153. Kevin

  • Meaning: Kind
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Classic

154. Kingston

  • Meaning: King’s Town
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

155. Kit

  • Meaning: Bearer of Christ
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Short

156. Knox

  • Meaning: Hill
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Modern

157. Landon

  • Meaning: Long Hill
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

158. Lawson

  • Meaning: Son of Lawrence
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

159. Lee

  • Meaning: Meadow
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

160. Leland

  • Meaning: Meadow Land
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

161. Leo

  • Meaning: Lion
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

162. Leon

  • Meaning: Lion
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Timeless

163. Leonardo

  • Meaning: Brave Lion
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Rising

164. Levi

  • Meaning: Joined
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

165. Lex

  • Meaning: Defender
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Short

166. Liam

  • Meaning: Strong-Willed
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

167. Lincoln

  • Meaning: Town by the Pool
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

168. Logan

  • Meaning: Hollow
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Popular

169. Lorcan

  • Meaning: Little Fierce
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rare

170. Lou

  • Meaning: Renowned Warrior
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Short

171. Luca

  • Meaning: Light
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Rising

172. Lux

  • Meaning: Light
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Unique

173. Maddison

  • Meaning: Son of Maud
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

174. Maddox

  • Meaning: Generous
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Modern

175. Malachi

  • Meaning: Messenger
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rising

176. Malik

  • Meaning: King
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Common

177. Marcellus

  • Meaning: Warlike
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

178. Marcus

  • Meaning: Warlike
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Timeless

179. Mario

  • Meaning: Warlike
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

180. Mars

  • Meaning: God of War
  • Origin: Roman
  • Popularity: Rare

181. Mason

  • Meaning: Stone Worker
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

182. Mateo

  • Meaning: Gift of God
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Rising

183. Matthias

  • Meaning: Gift of God
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Classic

184. Max

  • Meaning: Greatest
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Common

185. Maximilian

  • Meaning: Greatest
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Timeless

186. Maxx

  • Meaning: Greatest
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

187. Micah

  • Meaning: Who is Like God
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

188. Nash

  • Meaning: By the Ash Tree
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

189. Nathan

  • Meaning: He Gave
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

190. Nathaniel

  • Meaning: Gift of God
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Classic

191. Ned

  • Meaning: Wealthy Guardian
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Short

192. Neil

  • Meaning: Champion
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Common

193. Neo

  • Meaning: New
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Modern

194. Nero

  • Meaning: Strong
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

195. Nico

  • Meaning: Victory
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Popular

196. Nikolai

  • Meaning: People’s Victory
  • Origin: Russian
  • Popularity: Unique

197. Nixon

  • Meaning: Son of Nick
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

198. Noah

  • Meaning: Rest
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

199. Nolan

  • Meaning: Champion
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

200. Nova

  • Meaning: New
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

201. Oakley

  • Meaning: Meadow of Oaks
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

202. Odin

  • Meaning: Fury
  • Origin: Norse
  • Popularity: Rising

203. Oliver

  • Meaning: Olive Tree
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

204. Omar

  • Meaning: Life
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Common

205. Onyx

  • Meaning: Precious Stone
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

206. Orion

  • Meaning: Rising in the Sky
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Modern

207. Oscar

  • Meaning: God’s Spear
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

208. Otis

  • Meaning: Wealth
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Classic

209. Owen

  • Meaning: Noble
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Popular

210. Ozias

  • Meaning: Strength of God
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

211. Ozzy

  • Meaning: Divine Spear
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Modern

212. Parker

  • Meaning: Park Keeper
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

213. Patrick

  • Meaning: Noble
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Timeless

214. Pax

  • Meaning: Peace
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Unique

215. Paxton

  • Meaning: Peace Town
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

216. Percy

  • Meaning: Pierce Valley
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Classic

217. Peter

  • Meaning: Rock
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Timeless

218. Philip

  • Meaning: Lover of Horses
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Common

219. Phoenix

  • Meaning: Dark Red
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Modern

220. Pierce

  • Meaning: Rock
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

221. Porter

  • Meaning: Gatekeeper
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

222. Preston

  • Meaning: Priest’s Town
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

223. Prince

  • Meaning: Royal Son
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Unique

224. Quentin

  • Meaning: Fifth
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Classic

225. Quill

  • Meaning: Feather
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

226. Quincy

  • Meaning: Estate of the Fifth Son
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Modern

227. Quinn

  • Meaning: Wise
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

228. Rafael

  • Meaning: God Heals
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Common

229. Rafe

  • Meaning: Counsel of Wolves
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Rare

230. Rafferty

  • Meaning: Prosperous
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Unique

231. Ray

  • Meaning: Beam of Light
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Short

232. Reid

  • Meaning: Red-Haired
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Modern

233. Remington

  • Meaning: Raven Settlement
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

234. Renzo

  • Meaning: Laurel
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Unique

235. Reuben

  • Meaning: Behold a Son
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Classic

236. Rex

  • Meaning: King
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Short

237. Rhett

  • Meaning: Advice
  • Origin: Dutch
  • Popularity: Rising

238. Riley

  • Meaning: Rye Clearing
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

239. Rio

  • Meaning: River
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Modern

240. River

  • Meaning: Stream of Water
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

241. Robert

  • Meaning: Bright Fame
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Timeless

242. Rocco

  • Meaning: Rest
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Common

243. Roman

  • Meaning: From Rome
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

244. Ronan

  • Meaning: Little Seal
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

245. Roux

  • Meaning: Reddish-Brown
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Unique

246. Rowan

  • Meaning: Little Redhead
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Popular

247. Ryder

  • Meaning: Horseman
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

248. Ryker

  • Meaning: Strong
  • Origin: German
  • Popularity: Rising

249. Sage

  • Meaning: Wise
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

250. Salvatore

  • Meaning: Savior
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Classic

251. Sam

  • Meaning: God Hears
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

252. Samson

  • Meaning: Sun
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Classic

253. Santiago

  • Meaning: Saint James
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Popular

254. Sawyer

  • Meaning: Woodcutter
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

255. Sebastian

  • Meaning: Revered
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Popular

256. Sid

  • Meaning: Wide Island
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Short

257. Silas

  • Meaning: Forest
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rising

258. Simon

  • Meaning: Listener
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Timeless

259. Slate

  • Meaning: Smooth Rock
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

260. Sorin

  • Meaning: Sun
  • Origin: Romanian
  • Popularity: Unique

261. Spencer

  • Meaning: Steward
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

262. Sterling

  • Meaning: Little Star
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

263. Storm

  • Meaning: Tempest
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

264. Sullivan

  • Meaning: Dark-Eyed
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rising

265. Tad

  • Meaning: Gift
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Short

266. Taj

  • Meaning: Crown
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: Unique

267. Tanner

  • Meaning: Leather Worker
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

268. Tate

  • Meaning: Cheerful
  • Origin: Norse
  • Popularity: Modern

269. Tatum

  • Meaning: Bringer of Joy
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

270. Thad

  • Meaning: Courageous Heart
  • Origin: Aramaic
  • Popularity: Rare

271. Theodore

  • Meaning: Gift of God
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Timeless

272. Thiago

  • Meaning: Supplanter
  • Origin: Portuguese
  • Popularity: Popular

273. Thomas

  • Meaning: Twin
  • Origin: Aramaic
  • Popularity: Timeless

274. Thorne

  • Meaning: Thorn Bush
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

275. Titan

  • Meaning: Giant
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

276. Tobias

  • Meaning: God is Good
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rising

277. Torin

  • Meaning: Chief
  • Origin: Irish
  • Popularity: Rare

278. Trace

  • Meaning: Brave
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

279. Travis

  • Meaning: Toll Collector
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Common

280. Tristan

  • Meaning: Sorrowful
  • Origin: Celtic
  • Popularity: Timeless

281. Troy

  • Meaning: Foot Soldier
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Common

282. Tucker

  • Meaning: Cloth Softener
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

283. Ugo

  • Meaning: Mind
  • Origin: Italian
  • Popularity: Rare

284. Ulrich

  • Meaning: Prosperous Ruler
  • Origin: German
  • Popularity: Classic

285. Ulysses

  • Meaning: Wrathful
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

286. Urban

  • Meaning: City Dweller
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Unique

287. Uriah

  • Meaning: God is My Light
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

288. Valen

  • Meaning: Strong
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Modern

289. Valentin

  • Meaning: Healthy
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Classic

290. Valor

  • Meaning: Bravery
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Rare

291. Van

  • Meaning: Of
  • Origin: Dutch
  • Popularity: Short

292. Vance

  • Meaning: Marshland
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Unique

293. Vicente

  • Meaning: Conquering
  • Origin: Spanish
  • Popularity: Rare

294. Victor

  • Meaning: Winner
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Timeless

295. Vihaan

  • Meaning: Dawn
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: Rising

296. Vincent

  • Meaning: Conquering
  • Origin: Latin
  • Popularity: Popular

297. Wade

  • Meaning: To Cross
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

298. Walker

  • Meaning: Forest Walker
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Common

299. Wallace

  • Meaning: Foreigner
  • Origin: Scottish
  • Popularity: Rare

300. Walter

  • Meaning: Army Ruler
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Classic

301. Warren

  • Meaning: Park Keeper
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Classic

302. Watson

  • Meaning: Son of Walter
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

303. Waylon

  • Meaning: Land by the Road
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

304. Wesley

  • Meaning: Western Meadow
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

305. Westin

  • Meaning: Western Town
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rising

306. Wilder

  • Meaning: Untamed
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Modern

307. Winslow

  • Meaning: Hill
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

308. Wolf

  • Meaning: Wolf
  • Origin: Germanic
  • Popularity: Unique

309. Wyatt

  • Meaning: Brave in Battle
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Popular

310. Xander

  • Meaning: Defender
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Modern

311. Xavier

  • Meaning: New House
  • Origin: Basque
  • Popularity: Popular

312. Xeno

  • Meaning: Stranger
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

313. Xion

  • Meaning: Bright
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

314. Yael

  • Meaning: Mountain Goat
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

315. Yahir

  • Meaning: Enlighten
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Unique

316. Yale

  • Meaning: Fertile Upland
  • Origin: Welsh
  • Popularity: Rare

317. Yannis

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

318. York

  • Meaning: Boar Settlement
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

319. Yusuf

  • Meaning: God Will Increase
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Common

320. Yves

  • Meaning: Yew
  • Origin: French
  • Popularity: Rare

321. Zachary

  • Meaning: God Remembers
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

322. Zahir

  • Meaning: Shining
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Unique

323. Zain

  • Meaning: Beauty
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Modern

324. Zale

  • Meaning: Sea Strength
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Rare

325. Zander

  • Meaning: Defender
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Modern

326. Zane

  • Meaning: God is Gracious
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Popular

327. Zayden

  • Meaning: Growth
  • Origin: Arabic
  • Popularity: Modern

328. Zed

  • Meaning: God is Just
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

329. Zeke

  • Meaning: God Strengthens
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Modern

330. Zenith

  • Meaning: Highest Point
  • Origin: English
  • Popularity: Rare

331. Zephyr

  • Meaning: West Wind
  • Origin: Greek
  • Popularity: Unique

332. Zev

  • Meaning: Wolf
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rare

333. Zion

  • Meaning: Highest Point
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Popularity: Rising

How To Choose A Name That Feels Right

How To Choose A Name That Feels Right

Finding a name for your baby boy needs careful thought.

Your son will carry this name throughout his life, so take your time with this choice.

Start by looking into name meanings. Pick ones that match your family’s values or hopes.

Many parents also choose names that honor relatives or their cultural roots. This adds special meaning to your choice.

Test how names sound with your last name. Consider nicknames your child might use at school or with friends. Good names work well in both full and short forms.

Look at name lists from recent years to find options that stay in style. The best picks often fall somewhere in between—they are known but not too popular. Think about how the name will fit your child from childhood through adulthood.

Try out your top choices in daily life. Write them down and say them often. When you find the right name, it will feel natural and just right.

Conclusion

Choosing your baby boy’s name is a big decision that shapes his identity.

The names we shared blend current trends with lasting appeal, giving you plenty of options for your little one. Each name on this list carries its own story and character, ready to become part of your family’s story.

Remember, a name is more than just letters – it’s often the first gift we give our children.

It becomes part of their first impressions, their signatures, and their daily lives.

The perfect name feels right when you say it out loud and looks right when you write it down.

Trust your instincts as you pick from these options – you’ll know when you find the one that fits your baby boy just right.

Noah Sullivan

Noah Sullivan

Noah Sullivan is a renowned researcher and full-time freelancer with an MA in Anthropology from Harvard University who has been part of various dynamic teams. His extensive fieldwork and academic pursuits have equipped him with a deep understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of names.
She is a passionate traveler and a great reader of historical fiction. She also brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical insights to his writing. She infuses his passion for culture into his insightful articles, making them informative and engaging.

http://mothersalwaysright.com

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