The 75+ Most Popular Baby Boy Names

Love the classic feel of popular baby boy names? Then you’ll love these timeless and enduring names for your little man.

1. Liam

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “strong-willed warrior” or “protector.”
• Nicknames: Lee, Liammy
• Similar Names: William, Leo

2. Noah

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “rest” or “comfort.”
• Nicknames: No, Noey
• Similar Names: Noam, Nolan

3. Oliver

• Meaning & Origin: French, meaning “olive tree.”
• Nicknames: Ollie, Liv
• Similar Names: Olivier, Olsen

4. Elijah

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
• Nicknames: Eli, Lijah
• Similar Names: Elias, Elliott

5. William

• Meaning & Origin: German, meaning “resolute protector.”
• Nicknames: Will, Liam
• Similar Names: Liam, Wilson

6. James

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “supplanter.”
• Nicknames: Jim, Jamie
• Similar Names: Jacob, Jameson

7. Benjamin

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “son of the right hand.”
• Nicknames: Ben, Benny
• Similar Names: Bennett, Benjamin

8. Lucas

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “bringer of light.”
• Nicknames: Luke, Luc
• Similar Names: Lucius, Luca

9. Henry

• Meaning & Origin: German, meaning “ruler of the home.”
• Nicknames: Hank, Harry
• Similar Names: Henryk, Henrik

10. Alexander

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “defender of the people.”
• Nicknames: Alex, Xander
• Similar Names: Alexis, Alessandro

11. Ethan

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “strong” or “firm.”
• Nicknames: E, Eth
• Similar Names: Ethaniel, Eitan

12. Jacob

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “supplanter.”
• Nicknames: Jake, Jay
• Similar Names: James, Jacoby

13. Michael

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “who is like God?”
• Nicknames: Mike, Mikey
• Similar Names: Michaelangelo, Micah

14. Daniel

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God is my judge.”
• Nicknames: Dan, Danny
• Similar Names: Danielo, Danilo

15. Matthew

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “gift of God.”
• Nicknames: Matt, Matty
• Similar Names: Matthias, Mateo

16. Aiden

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “little fire.”
• Nicknames: Aid, Aiden
• Similar Names: Aidan, Aden

17. Joseph

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God will increase.”
• Nicknames: Joe, Joey
• Similar Names: Josephson, Josephus

18. Jackson

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “son of Jack.”
• Nicknames: Jack, Jax
• Similar Names: Jackson, Jaxon

19. Samuel

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God has heard.”
• Nicknames: Sam, Sammy
• Similar Names: Samuelo, Samuele

20. David

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “beloved.”
• Nicknames: Dave, Davy
• Similar Names: Davide, David

21. John

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God is gracious.”
• Nicknames: Johnny, Jack
• Similar Names: Johnathan, John

22. Owen

• Meaning & Origin: Welsh, meaning “noble” or “well-born.”
• Nicknames: O, Owie
• Similar Names: Owen, Owain

23. Wyatt

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “brave in war.”
• Nicknames: Wy, Wyatt
• Similar Names: Wyatt, Wynton

24. Sebastian

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “venerable.”
• Nicknames: Seb, Sebby
• Similar Names: Sebastian, Sebastien

25. Jack

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God is gracious.”
• Nicknames: Jacky, Jax
• Similar Names: Jackson, John

26. Gabriel

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God is my strength.”
• Nicknames: Gabe, Gabby
• Similar Names: Gabriel, Gabriele

27. Carter

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “transporter of goods.”
• Nicknames: Cart, Carter
• Similar Names: Carter, Carlton

28. Jayden

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “thankful.”
• Nicknames: Jay, Jayden
• Similar Names: Jaden, Jadon

29. Luke

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “bringer of light.”
• Nicknames: Lukie, Lucky
• Similar Names: Lucas, Lucius

30. Anthony

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “priceless.”
• Nicknames: Ant, Tony
• Similar Names: Anthony, Antonio

31. Isaac

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “laughter.”
• Nicknames: Izzy, Ike
• Similar Names: Isaac, Isacco

32. Grayson

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “son of the gray-haired man.”
• Nicknames: Gray, Grayson
• Similar Names: Grayson, Graysen

33. Dylan

• Meaning & Origin: Welsh, meaning “son of the sea.”
• Nicknames: Dil, Dyl
• Similar Names: Dylan, Dillon

34. Ryan

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “little king.”
• Nicknames: Ry, Ryan
• Similar Names: Ryan, Rian

35. Nathan

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God has given.”
• Nicknames: Nate, Nat
• Similar Names: Nathaniel, Nathan

36. Caleb

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “faithful” or “bold.”
• Nicknames: Cal, Cale
• Similar Names: Caleb, Kaleb

37. Eli

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “ascended” or “my God.”
• Nicknames: Eli, Ellie
• Similar Names: Elijah, Elias

38. Thomas

• Meaning & Origin: Aramaic, meaning “twin.”
• Nicknames: Tom, Tommy
• Similar Names: Thomas, Tomas

39. Charles

• Meaning & Origin: German, meaning “free man.”
• Nicknames: Charlie, Chuck
• Similar Names: Charles, Carlos

40. Christian

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “follower of Christ.”
• Nicknames: Chris, Christy
• Similar Names: Christian, Cristiano

41. Hunter

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “one who hunts.”
• Nicknames: Hunt, Hunter
• Similar Names: Hunter, Huntley

42. Jonathan

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God has given.”
• Nicknames: Jon, Johnny
• Similar Names: John, Jonathan

43. Connor

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “lover of hounds.”
• Nicknames: Con, Conny
• Similar Names: Connor, Conor

44. Landon

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “long hill.”
• Nicknames: Lan, Landon
• Similar Names: Landon, Landen

45. Adrian

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “man of Adria.”
• Nicknames: Ad, Adri
• Similar Names: Adrian, Adriano

46. Cameron

• Meaning & Origin: Scottish, meaning “crooked nose.”
• Nicknames: Cam, Cammy
• Similar Names: Cameron, Camden

47. Elias

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
• Nicknames: Eli, Elias
• Similar Names: Elijah, Elliott

48. Theodore

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “gift of God.”
• Nicknames: Theo, Teddy
• Similar Names: Theodore, Theodor

49. Jeremiah

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God will uplift.”
• Nicknames: Jem, Jerry
• Similar Names: Jeremiah, Jeremy

50. Hudson

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “son of Hudd.”
• Nicknames: Hud, Huddy
• Similar Names: Hudson, Hudsen

51. Robert

• Meaning & Origin: German, meaning “bright fame.”
• Nicknames: Rob, Robbie
• Similar Names: Robert, Roberto

52. Easton

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “east-facing town.”
• Nicknames: East, Easton
• Similar Names: Easton, Easten

53. Nolan

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “champion.”
• Nicknames: No, Nolie
• Similar Names: Nolan, Noland

54. Nicholas

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “victory of the people.”
• Nicknames: Nick, Nicky
• Similar Names: Nicholas, Nicolas

55. Ezra

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “helper.”
• Nicknames: Ez, Ezra
• Similar Names: Ezra, Ezrah

56. Colton

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “coal town.”
• Nicknames: Colt, Colty
• Similar Names: Colton, Colten

57. Angel

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “messenger.”
• Nicknames: Ang, Angel
• Similar Names: Angel, Angelo

58. Brayden

• Meaning & Origin: Irish, meaning “broad hill.”
• Nicknames: Bray, Brayden
• Similar Names: Brayden, Braden

59. Jordan

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “to flow down.”
• Nicknames: Jord, Jordy
• Similar Names: Jordan, Jordana

60. Dominic

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “belonging to the Lord.”
• Nicknames: Dom, Nick
• Similar Names: Dominic, Dominick

61. Austin

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “venerable.”
• Nicknames: Aus, Austy
• Similar Names: Austin, Augustine

62. Ian

• Meaning & Origin: Scottish, meaning “God is gracious.”
• Nicknames: Ian, Iani
• Similar Names: Ian, Iain

63. Adam

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “man” or “earth.”
• Nicknames: Ad, Addy
• Similar Names: Adam, Adamo

64. Elias

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
• Nicknames: Eli, Elias
• Similar Names: Elijah, Elliott

65. Jose

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God will increase.”
• Nicknames: Joe, Joey
• Similar Names: Joseph, José

66. Ezekiel

• Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, meaning “God strengthens.”
• Nicknames: Zeke, Ezzie
• Similar Names: Ezekiel, Ezequiel

67. Carson

• Meaning & Origin: Scottish, meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”
• Nicknames: Cars, Carson
• Similar Names: Carson, Carsen

68. Evan

• Meaning & Origin: Welsh, meaning “the Lord is gracious.”
• Nicknames: Ev, Evie
• Similar Names: Evan, Evans

69. Maverick

• Meaning & Origin: American, meaning “independent” or “nonconformist.”
• Nicknames: Mav, Rick
• Similar Names: Maverick, Maverik

70. Bryson

• Meaning & Origin: Welsh, meaning “son of Brice.”
• Nicknames: Bry, Bryson
• Similar Names: Bryson, Brysen

71. Jace

• Meaning & Origin: Greek, meaning “healing.”
• Nicknames: Jay, Jace
• Similar Names: Jace, Jase

72. Cooper

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “barrel maker.”
• Nicknames: Coop, Cooper
• Similar Names: Cooper, Cooperson

73. Xavier

• Meaning & Origin: Arabic, meaning “bright” or “splendid.”
• Nicknames: Xave, Xavy
• Similar Names: Xavier, Xzavier

74. Parker

• Meaning & Origin: English, meaning “park keeper.”
• Nicknames: Park, Parker
• Similar Names: Parker, Parkerson

75. Roman

• Meaning & Origin: Latin, meaning “citizen of Rome.”
• Nicknames: Ro, Romy
• Similar Names: Roman, Romano