Boy Names

We have beautifully curated this section to help you navigate through the numerous options of baby boy names across cultures and languages. The name's meaning is listed so you can learn its story and significance. Traditional or modern, strong or unique names—you'll find more than enough inspiration here for your baby.

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Popular Boy Names

Name Meaning Nickname
Perion Moving beyond, One above, The sun, The high-one Per
Moise Son, child Mo
Kiff Christ-bearer, Love, Kith and kin Kiff
Mat Gift of Yahweh Mat
Philosykos Friend of the fig tree Phil
Angelou Angel Angel
Benn Son, son of my right hand Ben
Myron Sweet oil, perfume, Myrrh Myr
Egeus Protection, shield Ege
Petyr Rock, Stone Pet
Nicholas People of victory Nick
Calix Very beautiful, Wonderful Cal
Luke From Lucania Lukey
Cinna Cinnamon Cin
Petrică Stone, rock, Strong, resolute Pet
Iolaus Of Iolaos, Arrow, Rust, Poison, People Io
Xenos Stranger, Newcomer, Host, Guest, Friend Xen
Zethus Brother of Amphion Zeth
Cleander Glory, glory of the people, glory to the men Cle
Dannel God is my judge Dan
Nicolo People of victory Nico
Basil King Bas
Nic Victory of the people, Of the Lord Nico
Theofilo Friend of God Theo
Kyrie Lord Ky
Cyrill Lord Cy
Samuele Of samuel, god has heard, his name is god, the one who listens to god Sam
Sikander Man's defender, Warrior Sik
Xerxes Ruler over heroes, Hero among kings Xer
Alliser Humankind's defender Alli
Steponas Of Stefanos, Wreath, crown Step
Homer Security, Pledge, Hostage Homey
Kobie Supplanter, Held by the heel, heel grabber, leg puller Kob
Laertes Gatherer of the people Laer
Lelantos Unobserved Lelant
Helis Of Elias, The Lord is my God Hel
Klaus Victory of the people, Victorious Kla
Elysian Of Elysium, Blissful Ely
Gaelan Calm, Stranger, foreigner Gae
Vaso Royal Vas
Cyprian From Cyprus Cyp
Hadar Splendor, glory, ornament, citrus fruit Hadi
Nicollet Victory of the people Nic
Barth Son of Talmai Bart
Philostrate Lover of battle Phil
Andrey Strong, courageous, Warrior Andy
Anibal Grace of Ba'al, Lord or master Ani
Den Son of Dennis, Follower of Dionysius Denny
Nickey People's victory Nick
Esdras God is my help, Helper Es
Kiril Lord, master, guardian, having power (referring to God or Jesus Christ) Kiri
Stephen Crown, Garland Steve
Dorien Descendant of Dorus, From Doris Dori
Georgios Farmer, earth worker George
Lino Flax, linen Lin
Nikko Victory of the people, Daylight Nik
Onox Of Onyx, Claw, talon, nail Ono
Peleg Division Pel
Perses Destroyer, ravager Per
Andro Manly, masculine, Warrior Andi
Eustis Fruitful, Steadfast Eus
Jaason Healer Jaa
Kahn Priest, small boat Kahnie
Addis Son of adam, man of the red earth, earth, new flower Addy
Alexander Man's defender, warrior Alex
Dromio Racecourse, Entrance to a temple Drom
Nicolis Victory of the people Nico
Ted Wealth, fortune, God's gift Teddy
Caspian From Qazvin Cas
Yakir Precious, dear Yak
Anteo Enemy Ant
Escalus Ancient lord Esca
Nicolas Victory of the people Nick
Dre Manly, masculine Dreko
Giles Protection, Kid or young goat Gil
Micael Who resembles god Mic
Theodore God's gift Theo
Zeus Sky, Shine Ze
Colet People of victory Col
George Farmer, earthworker Geo
Jaison Healer, Yah will save Jai
Jeroen Sacred name Jer
Julius Dedicated to Jove, Wooly beard Jules
Kris Follower of Christ Krisy
Zeno The gift of Zeus, Cart, harness Zen
Antony Flower, Highly praiseworthy Tony
Sandero Defender of men Sand
Alexan Man's defender, protector of men Alex
Andres Manly, Warrior Andy
Atreus Fearless Atre
Chrystos Gold, Christ Chrys
Julien Youthful, Downy-bearded, Sacred to Jupiter Jules
Orion Heaven's light Ori
Par Rock Parr
Pierson Son of Peter, son of Piers, Rock, stone Pier
Tommy Twin Tom
Tyche Providence, fortune Tyche
Yanni God is gracious Yan
Achim God will judge Achi
Apolo Destroyer Apo
Daemon God, protective spirit Dae
Damonyae To tame Dam
Dandy Courageous warrior, A darling Dan
Dennis Follower of Dionysus Den
Diot Follower of Dionysius Di
Gyles Small goat Gy
Saphron Wise, Yellow flower Saph
Evangelos Good messenger, bringer of good news Evan
Ilias My God is Yahweh Ili
Allister Man's defender Tad
Ananias The gift of the Lord Ana
Anders Manly, masculine, Warrior, Courageous Ande
Lynx Wild cat, Light, brightness Lyn
Telly God's gift, Best purpose Tel
Allexander Defender Alex
Jerome Sacred name Jero
Leon Lion Leo
Seb Venerable Seb
Daymon One who tames, subdues Day
Demian To tame, subdue Demi
Ebby Father of light Ebb
Zino Gift of Zeus Zi
Andrew Strong, Manly Andy
Antoly Break of day Anto
Heliodoro Gift from the sun Helio
Jorre Farmer, land worker, Brave spear Jorr
Lioni Of Leon, Lion Lion
Lisandro Liberator Lis
Lysander Liberator Ly
Ninus King of Assyria Nin
Tobal Bearing Christ Tob
Cletus Illustrious, Called forth, invoked Clet
Dameon To tame or subdue Dam
Genie Well-born, noble, God is gracious Gen
Jaelon Calm, Tranquil Jae
Kleon Glory Kleo
Theophilus Love of God, Loved by God Theo
Zenos Hospitality, Guest, Gift of Zeus Zen
Bazil Royal or kingly Baz
Christopher Bearing Christ Chris
Comet Head with long hair Comet
Cy Lord, master C
Galin Calm, peaceful Gal
Hades God of the Underworld, Unseen Haddy
Ioannis God is gracious Ioan
Tim Honoring God, Famous people, famous nation Timmy
Addam The earth, man, being human, made from the earth Addy
Antipholus Against, compared to, like, Den, lair, Leaf, paper, thing of no consequence Anti
Chris Bearing Christ, Follower of Christ Cris
Coleson Son of Nicholas, Victory of the people Cole
Damien To tame, subdue Dam
Delos Of Delius, From the island of Delos Del
Helios Sun Hel
Jalon Calm Jal
Klaes Victory of the people Klae
Moyses Saviour Moy
Nikkolas Victory of the people Nik
Nikos Victory of the people Nik
Perseus Destroyer Percy
Tharon Hunter Thar
Andris Man, Warrior Andi
Anstas Resurrection Ana
Erastus Loving, Beloved Era
Galan Calm, tranquil, Healer, Lively, Bold, Gallant Gal
Kato Second of twins, Clever, intelligent, cunning, Clean, pure Kat
Nicos Victory of the people Nic
Pearce Rock, stone Pear
Timon Respect, Honorable Tim
Xeno Stranger, Foreigner, Guest Xen
Dimitrios Son of Demeter Dimi
Dinny Of Dionysus, Follower of Dionysus Din
Gino Farmer, land-worker, Immortal, Loud war Ginoo
Jadera Of Jade, Ornamental stone, Stone of the flank Jade
Theron Hunter Ther
Tymothy North African, Moor, Moorish, Dark-skinned Tymo
Aelius Sun, sunshine Ael
Alexzander Defender of men Alex
Anatol Break of day Ana
Angelus Messenger Angel
Aniol Messenger or messenger of God Ani
Daimon Guiding spirit, Divine power, Lesser god, Deity Dai
Darrien Gift, Rich, Kindly, Oak tree Dar
Deecon Dusty one, servant, messenger Dee
Jowan God is gracious Jo
Pears Rock Pear
Phenix Dark red Feni
Savyon Yellow-weed, savior Sav
Stevy Crown Steve
Taso Resurrection Tas
Alexandro Defender of men, protector of men Alex
Caily Beautiful Cai
Claes People of victory Cla
Felipe Of Philippos, Friend of horses Feli
Ket Clean, pure Ket
Mauro Moorish, African, Dark-skinned Mau
Panther Panther, All beasts Pan
Phoebus Bright one Phoe
Yotam God is perfect Yo
Alic Man's defender Ali
Artemis Twin of Apollo, Butcher Art
Demetrius Of Demeter, dedicated to Demeter, Earth mother Demi
Fidan Sapling, One who makes sacrifices Fid
Giannis God is gracious, graced by Yahweh Gian
Louka From Lucania, Bright, shining Lou
Macaire Fortunate, supremely blessed Mac
Nilos People of victory, champion Nil
Omero Security, Pledge, Hostage Ome
Sanson Sun San
Spero Basket, Breath Spery
Zayle Sea-strength Zay
Addonia Extremely good looking or handsome Addo
Alexy Helper, defender Alex
Alki Noble one Alka
Ambrose Immortal Amb
Athanasios Eternal life Athan
Athos Holy Athy
Barnie Son of consolation Barny
Coryell Battle ready Cory
Crius Titan Cri
Cyril Master, lord Cy
Dard Son of Zeus, to give, to present Dar
Delios From Delos Del
Nicolaas Victorious people, victorious among the people Nico
Alkander Strong Alka
Claas People of victory Cla
Cleanth Pure and humble, cleanliness and modesty Cle
Deekon Dusty one, servant, messenger Dee
Levo Lion Lev
Nik Victory Niko
Peder Rock, Stone Ped
Sephiroth Counting, god's manifestations Sephi
Alexej Defender of humankind Alex
Annas One who answers, humble Anna
Demas The people Dem
Gaylon Calm, Healer Gay
Hector Steadfast, to hold Hec
Nicomedes Victory, victory of the people, counsel of victory, Counsel, plan Nico
Peter Rock, Stone Pete
Philip Horse lover Phil
Aiolos Variable or changeable Ai
Hektor Restrainer, To hold, Horse lord, Dark horse Hek
Icarus Follower, The one who reaches the sky Icar
Ion To go, going Io
Jailon Calm Jai
Judas Praised Jude
Linus Flax, flaxen-haired Lino
Nicoli Victory of the people Nico
Pierce Stone, rock, Peter Pier
Deyon Of Zeus, divine Dey
Dwight Heavenly, Mountainous lands D
Gaylinn Calm, serene Gay
Grygor Watchful or vigilant Gryg
Lionel Young lion, lion cub Leo
Nieko Victor of the people Niek
Pegasus Spring, fountain, Of the spring, Sprung forth Peg
Sirius Glowing, burning, dog star Siri
Timmy In God's honor, honored by God Tim
Xan Of Alexandros or Alexander, Defender of man Xanny
Zan Defending man Z
Zander Defender of man Zan
Adonis Handsome, desirable, Lord, master, ruler Don
Agapeto Loving, kindness, or charity Aga
Alaxander Man's defender or warrior Alax
Aleister Humankind's defender Ale
Aleko Man's defender, protector of men Ale
Alixandre Man's defender or warrior Alix
Athan Immortal, Resurrection Ath
Barnabas Son of the prophet, Son of encouragement Barna
Bemus Foundation Bem
Demitri Of Demeter Demi
Dmitrios Follower of Demeter Dmi
Georgio Farmer Geo
Jace Healer, lord of salvation Jay
Kriss Bearing Christ Kris
Makari Blessed, Happy Mak
Nestor Traveler Nes
Nicoll People of victory, One choice Nico
Obediah Servant of god Obe
Ondray Manly, Warrior, Courageous, Strong, Man Ondra
Ras Beloved, pleasant, Counsel Rasy
Yanis God is gracious, graced by Yahweh Yan
Alcide Glory of Hera Alci
Aleksander Defender of mankind, Defender of men Ale
Alyxander Defender of humankind Alyx
Clete Illustrious, Called forth, Invoked Clet
Dondre Manly, brave, strong Don
Mandrew Man or warrior Man
Midas Unknown Midy
Nicolet Victory of the people, Champion Nico
Pezi Stone, Grass Pez
Rodion Song of the hero Rod
Youri Farmer Yuri
Andrius Man or warrior Andri
Cristopher Bearing Christ Chris
Cyrillus Master, lord Cy
Demyan To tame, to subdue Demy
Eulogio Good talking, One who speaks well Eulo
Felipo Horse lover, friend of horses Feli
Georg Farmer, Earth-worker Geo
Greg Watchful, vigilant, Flock Gregg
Hypnos Sleep Hyp
Isidro Gift of Isis Isi
Nick Victory of the people Nicky
Nicolai Victory of the people, Conqueror Nick
Sinjin God is gracious, saint, holy man Sin
Tadeus Heart, Gift of God Tad
Tedor God's gift Ted
Alcander Strong Alca
Allex Man's defender or warrior Al
Andrewes Man or warrior Andr
Bastion Venerable, revered Bas
Coryden Battle ready Cory
Damion To tame, subdue Dami
Darrion Gift, Oak tree, Wealthy Darr
Deli From Delos Del
Kyros Lord, master Ky
Lexo Man's defender, warrior Lex
Minos King Min
Sebo Revered Seb
Spyros Basket Spy
Vangelis Good news Vang
Xandro Man's defender, Warrior Xan
Anastatius Resurrection Ana
Andrija Man, Brave, strong, courageous, Warrior Andr
Anteus Enemy Ante
Ares Ruin, Throng of battle, war Ar
Cletos Illustrious, called forth, invoked Cle
Cosmo Order, Harmonious Cos
Cronus To rule, command, To cut Cron
Daman One who tames, subdues Dam
Diandre Manly, Divine protector, Flower of the gods Di
Enne To praise Enny
Gerome Sacred name Gero
Gide Small goat Gid
Ippolit Horse stampede, Freer of horses Ippi
Jacen Healer Jace
Nikodim Victory of the people Nik
Nikolos People of victory Niko
Ohngel Of Angel, Messenger, messenger of God, Angel Ohn
Socrates Strong and healthy, Equipped with a healthy power, The savior of the army, Wise Soc
Ajax Mourner, Earth, land Aja
Alessandri Man's defender or warrior Aless
Alyksandr Man's defender or warrior Aly
Andros Manly, masculine And
Cleofas Vision of glory Cleo
Daymian To tame, subdue Day
Draco Dragon, serpent Drae
Euodias Good fortune Eu
Hermus River Hermus, Warrior, fighter Herm
Isidor Gift of Isis Isi
Kristos Bearing Christ Kris
Nicas Victory of the people, Champion Nic
Ohndrae Of Ondré, Of Andre, Of Andrew, Warrior, Manly, Strong Ohn
Olexey Man's defender, Warrior Olex
Olympus From Mount Olympus Oly
Perse Destroy, slay Pers
Pythias One from Delphi, To rot, decay Pyth
Xzander Man's defender, Warrior Xan
Zayfir West wind Zayf
Amichai My people are alive Ami
Anastius Resurrection Ana
Barnaba Son of consolation Barn
Damario Of Damaris, Gentle, Of Damien, To tame, Of Mario, Manly Damar
Damen To tame, to subdue Dam
Deke Dusty one, Servant, Messenger, People's Ruler Dek
Denies Follower of Dionysius Den
Dhimitrios Follower of Demeter Dhi
Gregory Watchful, vigilant Greg
Homeros Security, pledge, or hostage Homo
Loukas From Lucania Lou
Nap Lion of the new city, To doze, to slumber Nap
Nikander Victory of a man Nik
Ondre Man, Warrior Ondy
Pelayo Of the sea Pel
Quilo Trojan war hero, North wind Qui
Aiolus Variable or changeable Ai
Akilles Trojan war hero Aki
Alaister Man's defender Alai
Allyster Man's defender Ally
Andrij Man or warrior Andr
Basilio Royal, kingly Bas
Brose Immortal, Nectar of the gods Bou
Ciri Lord Cir
Dimitrious Follower of Demeter Dimi
Dorris From Doris, Gift Dor
Ermes Messenger Erm
Eustaquio Good grapes, Fruitful, To stand, stable Eus
Gaylin Calm Gai
Kyriakos Of the Lord Kyri
Leander Lion man Leo
Leandro Lion man Leo
Licio Lycian, from Lycia Lic
Moriz Of Marcus, Moor, Dark-skinned, Son of the dark one Mor
Narcissus Daffodil Narc
Petros Rock, stone Pet
Pitia Stone, rock, Oracle of Delphi, Pine tree Pit
Plato Broad-shouldered Plat
Poseidon Lord of the Earth, Earth-shaker Pos
Sandro Of Alexandros, Defender of men San
Todor God's gift Tod
Alcibiades Strength, force Alci
Alcindor Defender of men, protector of men Al
Alexio Man's defender Alex
Alkender Strong Alke
Anatole Sunrise Ana
Andries Man, Warrior Andr
Antti Masculine Ant
Archimedes Master thinker, great thinker Archi
Carolos Free man Caro
Damyon To tame, to subdue Dam
Dekle Dusty one, servant, messenger Dek
Delius From Delos Del
Ireneo Peace, Tranquility, Harmony Iren
Joeri Farmer Joer
Kassian Of Cassian, Cinnamon, Hollow Kas
Kyril Lord, master, Guardian Ky
Nicolaus Victory of the people Nico
Parthenius Maiden, virgin, Virgo Parthen
Petroc Stone, rock Petr
Siro Slim, graceful Si
Spiros Basket, Spirit Spi
Theodor God's gift Theo
Theon Hunter, Godly Theo
Vassilij Royal or kingly Vassil
Xandros Man's defender, Warrior Xan
Aleco Man's defender, Defender of mankind Ale
Alexandros Man's defender, Warrior Alex
Antel Helmet of war Ante
Arris Best Ari
Cleante Purity, cleanliness, nobility Cle
Clianthes Cleansing Flower, Flower of Purity Cli
Dametrius Follower of Demeter, Son of Demeter Cris
Damon One who tames, subdues Dam
Georas Farmer Geo
Jonis God is gracious Jon
Mykel Who is like God? Myk
Onjello Messenger or messenger of God Onjell
Rasmus Beloved, Desired Ras
Adelfo Brother Adel
Alasteir Man's defender Alas
Alexey Man's defender, Warrior Alex
Andrews Man or warrior And
Cirilo Master or lord Ciri
Clianth Glory-flower, bright-flower Cli
Delphin Dolphin Del
Demos The people Dem
Dennys Follower of Dionysius Den
Deonn Divine, god-like Deo
Elek To defend, to keep off, to help, Defender of mankind Eli
Kristopher Bearer of Christ Kris
Lute Free, The liberator, Stringed instrument Lut
Onyx Claw, nail Ony
Piers Rock Pier
Stephan Crown Steph
Xanthos Golden, yellow, Fair-haired Xanth
Zacharyah Yahweh has remembered, god remembers, remembered by god Zach
Allistair Man's defender Alli
Antol Break of day Anto
Aoresty Mountain Aor
Aryon A Greek poet and musician Ary
Boutros Rock Bou
Cleneth Renowned for noble virtues, lofty character, noble qualities Cle
Coulson Victory of the people Coul
Evangelin Good news Evan
Gregori Watchful, vigilant Greg
Homere Security, pledge, or hostage Homo
Kester Carrier of Christ Kes
Liander Of Leander, Lion man Lian
Maximos Greatest Max
Nicodemus Victory of the people Nico
Niklas People of victory, champion Nik
Nilson Son of Neil, Champion Nil
Philo Lover, Friend Phil
Pons Of Pontius, Fifth, Of the sea, marine Pon
Thanos Immortal Tha
Theseus Institution, To set, To place Theo
Toviah God is good, the goodness of god Tovi
Vasili Royal Vas
Zenobio Life of Zeus, the force of Zeus Zen
Aafje Person with good character, Brave, Noble in spirit, Fortunate, Moral, Lucky Aaf
Andjelko Messenger or messenger of God Andj
Andresj Man or warrior Andr
Anyoli Messenger or messenger of God Any
Argus Glistening, shining Argo
Azur Sky blue, To answer, to respond Zu
Eusebio Devout, Pious Eus
Evander Good man, Bow warrior, Strong man Evan
Gryffin Hooked nose Gryff
Jeorg Farmer, land worker Jeor
Jurek Farmer Jur
Kastor Beaver Kas
Klaas People of victory Klaas
Kratos Strength Kra
Nikolaas Victor of the people Niko
Orpheus The darkness of the night Orph
Phyllip Horse lover, Friend of horses Phil
Zenios Hospitable Zen
Alek Defending man Alex
Alika Protector of men Ali
Ambroz Immortal Ambro