Most popular boys names and their meanings. Select your favorite name.
Top 100 boys names and their meanings
Name
Meanings
Aaron
shining light, high mountain, messenger
Adam
earth, created by God
Adrian
of the Adriatic
Aidan
help, little fire
Alexander
protector of mankind
Andrew
manly, valiant, courageous
Angel
heavenly messenger
Anthony
priceless, flourishing, flower
Antonio
priceless, flourishing, flower
Ashton
east town in old English
Austin
strong leader, trustworthy
Benjamin
son of my right hand
Blake
fair-haired, pallid
Brady
from Bradley, broad meadow
Brandon
fiery hill, sword
Brayden
brave, broad
Brendan
little raven
Brian
strong
Bryce
son of Rice, swift, quick-moving
Caden
son of Cadan
Caleb
bold, dog
Cameron
bent nose
Carlos
manly, strong
Carson
son of Carr
Carter
cart driver
Charles
manly, strong
Charlie
manly, strong
Chase
hunter
Christian
anointed, follows Christ
Christopher
Christ-bearer
Cody
assistant, a cushion, possessions
Cole
coal, victory of the people
Colin
youth, child, victor
Connor
desire, wise aid, wolf-lover
Cooper
cask, barrel maker
Daniel
my judge is the Lord
David
beloved one
Devin
poet
Diego
the supplanter
Dominic
of the lord
Dylan
sea god, son of the waves
Elijah
Jehovah is god
Eric
ever-powerful
Ethan
strong, firm, constant
Evan
young warrior, well-born
Gabriel
God is my strength
Garrett
gentle, enclosure; watchful
Gavin
white hawk
Henry
ruler of the home
Hunter
hunter
Ian
Modern Scottish form of John
Isaac
he will laugh
Isaiah
salvation of the Lord
Jack
Derived from Jackin
Jackson
son of Jack
Jacob
held by the heel
Jaden
from jade, precious stone
James
supplanter
Jason
healer
Jeremiah
exalted of the Lord
Jesse
wealthy
John
God is merciful
Jonathan
God gives
Jordan
to descend, to flow
Jose
God will increase
Joseph
God will increase
Joshua
Jehovah saves
Juan
God is merciful
Julian
youthful
Justin
just, true
Kevin
name of a river; from the narrow river
Kyle
handsome, near the chapel, narrow, channel, strait
Landon
long hill
Liam
unwavering protector
Logan
little hollow
Lucas
bringer of light
Luis
famed warrior
Luke
bringer of light
Mason
stoneworker
Matthew
gift of God
Max
the greatest
Michael
who is like God
Miguel
who is like God
Nathan
gift of God
Nathaniel
gift of God
Nicholas
victorious people
Noah
comfort, wanderer
Owen
well born, warrior
Parker
cultivated land
Patrick
noble one
Richard
powerful ruler, brave one
Riley
valiant
Robert
bright, famous
Ryan
little king
Sam
to hear
Samuel
his name is God
Sean
God's grace
Sebastian
revered one
Seth
appointed one
Steven
crown
Thomas
twin
Timothy
honouring God
Trevor
cautious
Tristan
labourer, noisy one
Tyler
tiler, roofer
Victor
victor
Will
valiant protector
William
valiant protector
Wyatt
little warrior, water
Xavier
bright, new house
Zachary
God remembers, renowned by God
Consider the following important naming tips:
- Make a short-list of preferred names.
- Keep it simple, as possible.
- A couple of syllable names are best.
- Try to choose a name that is easily recognized.
- Is the name easy to call out?
- Base the name on how your pet acts!
- Names shouldn't sound like standard instructions˙ (eg. Sit, stay ..etc.)
- Try it out. When you find a name you like, give it a test run for a few day.
- If it feels natural, keep it! Otherwise, try the next name on your list.
- If your darling is adopted, try and keep the name your pet already owns.
