Boy Names
This page is thoughtfully designed to facilitate your exploration of a wide range of baby boy names across various cultures and origins. When possible, each name is accompanied by its meaning, a list of nicknames, and its origin, so you can gain a glimpse of its story and significance. Traditional, modern, or unique, you name it, this page will provide you plenty of ideas to help you make the perfect choice.
Discovering names is fun and made simple with the clean design and organization. Popular, uncommon, or cultural, you can discover boy names that are anywhere near your style and needs, and they’re all categorized to make your job easier. Every section also includes information about how the name is typically used or shortened, so by the end, you have a full picture of the name’s charm.
With Boy Names, new and expectant parents will discover the naming experience more fulfilling. It’s more than a list—consider it to be a celebration of identity, heritage, and hope that guides you to choose a name that imbues strength and timelessness.
Popular Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Perion | Moving beyond, One above, The sun, The high-one |
| Moise | Son, child |
| Kiff | Christ-bearer, Love, Kith and kin |
| Mat | Gift of Yahweh |
| Philosykos | Friend of the fig tree |
| Angelou | Angel |
| Benn | Son, son of my right hand |
| Myron | Sweet oil, perfume, Myrrh |
| Egeus | Protection, shield |
| Petyr | Rock, Stone |
| Nicholas | People of victory |
| Calix | Very beautiful, Wonderful |
| Luke | From Lucania |
| Cinna | Cinnamon |
| Petrică | Stone, rock, Strong, resolute |
| Iolaus | Of Iolaos, Arrow, Rust, Poison, People |
| Xenos | Stranger, Newcomer, Host, Guest, Friend |
| Zethus | Brother of Amphion |
| Cleander | Glory, glory of the people, glory to the men |
| Dannel | God is my judge |
| Nicolo | People of victory |
| Basil | King |
| Nic | Victory of the people, Of the Lord |
| Theofilo | Friend of God |
| Kyrie | Lord |
| Cyrill | Lord |
| Samuele | Of samuel, god has heard, his name is god, the one who listens to god |
| Sikander | Man's defender, Warrior |
| Xerxes | Ruler over heroes, Hero among kings |
| Alliser | Humankind's defender |
| Steponas | Of Stefanos, Wreath, crown |
| Homer | Security, Pledge, Hostage |
| Kobie | Supplanter, Held by the heel, heel grabber, leg puller |
| Laertes | Gatherer of the people |
| Lelantos | Unobserved |
| Helis | Of Elias, The Lord is my God |
| Klaus | Victory of the people, Victorious |
| Elysian | Of Elysium, Blissful |
| Gaelan | Calm, Stranger, foreigner |
| Vaso | Royal |
| Cyprian | From Cyprus |
| Hadar | Splendor, glory, ornament, citrus fruit |
| Nicollet | Victory of the people |
| Barth | Son of Talmai |
| Philostrate | Lover of battle |
| Andrey | Strong, courageous, Warrior |
| Anibal | Grace of Ba'al, Lord or master |
| Den | Son of Dennis, Follower of Dionysius |
| Nickey | People's victory |
| Esdras | God is my help, Helper |
| Kiril | Lord, master, guardian, having power (referring to God or Jesus Christ) |
| Stephen | Crown, Garland |
| Dorien | Descendant of Dorus, From Doris |
| Georgios | Farmer, earth worker |
| Lino | Flax, linen |
| Nikko | Victory of the people, Daylight |
| Onox | Of Onyx, Claw, talon, nail |
| Peleg | Division |
| Perses | Destroyer, ravager |
| Andro | Manly, masculine, Warrior |
| Eustis | Fruitful, Steadfast |
| Jaason | Healer |
| Kahn | Priest, small boat |
| Addis | Son of adam, man of the red earth, earth, new flower |
| Alexander | Man's defender, warrior |
| Dromio | Racecourse, Entrance to a temple |
| Nicolis | Victory of the people |
| Ted | Wealth, fortune, God's gift |
| Caspian | From Qazvin |
| Yakir | Precious, dear |
| Anteo | Enemy |
| Escalus | Ancient lord |
| Nicolas | Victory of the people |
| Dre | Manly, masculine |
| Giles | Protection, Kid or young goat |
| Micael | Who resembles god |
| Theodore | God's gift |
| Zeus | Sky, Shine |
| Colet | People of victory |
| George | Farmer, earthworker |
| Jaison | Healer, Yah will save |
| Jeroen | Sacred name |
| Julius | Dedicated to Jove, Wooly beard |
| Kris | Follower of Christ |
| Zeno | The gift of Zeus, Cart, harness |
| Antony | Flower, Highly praiseworthy |
| Sandero | Defender of men |
| Alexan | Man's defender, protector of men |
| Andres | Manly, Warrior |
| Atreus | Fearless |
| Chrystos | Gold, Christ |
| Julien | Youthful, Downy-bearded, Sacred to Jupiter |
| Orion | Heaven's light |
| Par | Rock |
| Pierson | Son of Peter, son of Piers, Rock, stone |
| Tommy | Twin |
| Tyche | Providence, fortune |
| Yanni | God is gracious |
| Achim | God will judge |
| Apolo | Destroyer |
| Daemon | God, protective spirit |
| Damonyae | To tame |
| Dandy | Courageous warrior, A darling |
| Dennis | Follower of Dionysus |
| Diot | Follower of Dionysius |
| Gyles | Small goat |
| Saphron | Wise, Yellow flower |
| Evangelos | Good messenger, bringer of good news |
| Ilias | My God is Yahweh |
| Allister | Man's defender |
| Ananias | The gift of the Lord |
| Anders | Manly, masculine, Warrior, Courageous |
| Lynx | Wild cat, Light, brightness |
| Telly | God's gift, Best purpose |
| Allexander | Defender |
| Jerome | Sacred name |
| Leon | Lion |
| Seb | Venerable |
| Daymon | One who tames, subdues |
| Demian | To tame, subdue |
| Ebby | Father of light |
| Zino | Gift of Zeus |
| Andrew | Strong, Manly |
| Antoly | Break of day |
| Heliodoro | Gift from the sun |
| Jorre | Farmer, land worker, Brave spear |
| Lioni | Of Leon, Lion |
| Lisandro | Liberator |
| Lysander | Liberator |
| Ninus | King of Assyria |
| Tobal | Bearing Christ |
| Cletus | Illustrious, Called forth, invoked |
| Dameon | To tame or subdue |
| Genie | Well-born, noble, God is gracious |
| Jaelon | Calm, Tranquil |
| Kleon | Glory |
| Theophilus | Love of God, Loved by God |
| Zenos | Hospitality, Guest, Gift of Zeus |
| Bazil | Royal or kingly |
| Christopher | Bearing Christ |
| Comet | Head with long hair |
| Cy | Lord, master |
| Galin | Calm, peaceful |
| Hades | God of the Underworld, Unseen |
| Ioannis | God is gracious |
| Tim | Honoring God, Famous people, famous nation |
| Addam | The earth, man, being human, made from the earth |
| Antipholus | Against, compared to, like, Den, lair, Leaf, paper, thing of no consequence |
| Chris | Bearing Christ, Follower of Christ |
| Coleson | Son of Nicholas, Victory of the people |