Everyone eagerly wait for a baby and rejoice after they are born. But the tricky part comes now; what will you name him? Is it an old name, funky name, modern, or any other significant name? You will be confused with these thoughts while searching for names to name your baby boy. If you are vexed with these ideas of how to name your baby boy, here are some points to consider while naming your baby.
How to select a baby name?
There is no exact way of naming a baby. But it will be great and good if you consider the following things while naming your baby.
- The sounding of the name is the first thing you need to consider. The name should sound nice and should go well with your last name.
- It is always better if the name is unique. With unique name you have to face some problems like mispronunciations and unwanted attention.
- It’s always good to check what the name means. A name with significance always sounds great.
- Check how the name goes with the initials or it will end up as a hilarious nickname at school.
- Pick a name that ages well and which sounds professional & good in future.
If you are still having problems in naming your baby boy, here are 500 most popular baby boy names with meanings.
500 Popular Baby Boy Names and their Meanings
Baby Names |
Meaning |
Category |
| Aaron | Exalted one | American |
| Abilene | A plain | American |
| Adam | Red Earth | American |
| Ackley | Dwells at the oak tree meadow | American |
| Adrian | Dark | American |
| Aekley | From the oak tree meadow | American |
| Alison | Truthful | American |
| Alwin | Noble friend | American |
| Andrea | Manly | American |
| Anne | Gracious | American |
| Arwyn | The people’s friend | American |
| Andy | Manly; Brave; Variant of English Andrew | American |
| Arik | Ruler of All; Sacred Ruler; Noble Leader; Ever Ruler | American |
| Aaron | Exalted One; High Mountain | American |
| Akira | Anchor | American |
| Albie | Highborn; Brilliant | American |
| Alvan | Sublime; Noble Friend; Wise Friend | American |
| Anakin | Warrior | American |
| Archibald | Bold Prince | American |
| Archer | Bowman | American |
| Alston | From the Old Manor | American |
| Ambrose | Immortal | American |
| Aubrey | Ruler of the Elves | American |
| Axel | Man of Peace | American |
| Aldrich | Old Wise Leader | American |
| Blayze | A spitfire. | American |
| Braden | From the Broad Valley | American |
| Brian | High, Noble, Strong | American |
| Bert | Bright | American |
| Blair | Man of Flatlands | American |
| Barnaby | Prophet | American |
| Basil | King-like | American |
| Bryant | Strong | American |
| Brooke | A stream | American |
| Bailey | Law enforcer or bailiff | American |
| Balder | Prince | American |
| Barret | Brave as a bear | American |
| Barrick | Grain farm | American |
| Becky | Bound | American |
| Bernard | Brave as a bear | American |
| Birtle | From the bird hill | American |
| Blyth | Cheerful | American |
| Bronson | Son of the dark man | American |
| Bryan | Honorable | American |
| Burton | From the fortified town | American |
| Becky | Abbreviation of Rebecca | American |
| Ballard | Mighty | American |
| Bambi | Little child; bambino. Pet name | American |
| Barney | comfort | American |
| Baron | Noble fighter | American |
| Calder | Stream | American |
| Cahil | Young | American |
| Caleb | Faithful, bold | American |
| Calisto | Most beautiful | American |
| Calvin | Bald | American |
| Caradoc | Beloved | American |
| Cargan | Little rock | American |
| Carney | Victorious | American |
| Carsten | Annointed | American |
| Crispin | Curly Haired | American |
| Conroy | Wise Man | American |
| Cuthbert | Famous and Brilliant | American |
| Culbert | Cool and Brilliant | American |
| Conrad | Able in Counsel | American |
| Collier | Miner | American |
| Connell | Friendship | American |
| Curt | Short or Little | American |
| Chris | Pet form of the name Christopher | American |
| Chuck | Mainly US based term of endearment | American |
| Clayton | From people who lived in the clay settlement | American |
| Cyril | Lord like from Greek name Kyrillos | American |
| Carlton | Free men’s town. | American |
| Calvex | Shepherd | American |
| Caddarik | Battle leader | American |
| Cadby | From the warrior’s settlement | American |
| Dacey | Southerner | American |
| Dagwood | From the bright one’s forest | American |
| Dalbert | Bright or shining | American |
| Dalen | Hollow or valley | American |
| Dallas | Waterfall near the field | American |
| Dalyn | Hollow or valley | American |
| Damon | To tame | American |
| Daniel | God is my judge | American |
| Dante | Enduring | American |
| Daran | Great | American |
| Darence | Blend of Darell and Clarence | American |
| Darius | Wealthy | American |
| Darnall | Hidden place | American |
| Darold | Blend of Daryl and Harold | American |
| Darrel | Darling | American |
| Darwin | Dear friend | American |
| Davian | Beloved | American |
| Davion | Brilliant Finn | American |
| Dayton | Sunny town | American |
| Dedrick | Ruler of the people | American |
| Deems | Judge’s son | American |
| Delbert | Bright as day | American |
| Delvon | Good friend | American |
| Denley | From the valley meadow | American |
| Dennis | God of wine | American |
| Edy | Strife for Wealth; Rich in War | American |
| Edik | Wealthy Defender; Rich Protector; Wealthy Guardian | American |
| Eric | Ruler; Peaceful Ruler; Ever-powerful; Forever Ruler | American |
| Ewin | Law’s Friend | American |
| Earle | Nobleman; Chief; Leader | American |
| Edrik | Wealthy Ruler | American |
| Elvis | All Knowing; All Wise | American |
| Emory | Industrious Ruler; Brave; Home Ruler | American |
| Evald | Powerful in the Law; Good Worship; Boar Battle; Law-powerful | American |
| Evert | Strong as a Boar; Shepherd | American |
| Eadgar | An Old English Name; Rich; Happy | American |
| Ealdun | From the Elves Valley | American |
| Earvin | Friend of the Sea; Sea Friend; Green; Fresh Water | American |
| Eawart | Shepherd | American |
| Edison | Son of Edward | American |
| Edmond | Prosperous Protector; Wealthy Defender; Wealthy Protector | American |
| Egbert | Bright Sword; Name of a King | American |
| Eldred | Old and Wise Adviser; Old Counsel | American |
| Elbert | Noble; Highborn; Brilliant; Shining | American |
| Ellard | Brave; Noble; Noble and Valorous | American |
| Elrick | The King | American |
| Elwell | From the Old Spring | American |
| Erwinn | Boar Friend | American |
| Eadburt | Wealthy | American |
| Egerton | From the Town on the Ridge | American |
| Gabriel | Man of God | American |
| Gale | A Stranger | American |
| Galvin | Sparrow | American |
| Gavin | White Hawk | American |
| Garret | Spear Champion | American |
| Garrick | Spear King | American |
| Garth | Herdsman | American |
| Grant | Great | American |
| Glenn | Valley | American |
| Gayle | Cheerful; Happy; Stranger | American |
| Georg | German Form of George; Earth | American |
| Garrey | Mighty with a Spear; Spear | American |
| Gaagii | Raven | American |
| Gaal | Contempt, abomination | American |
| Gaarwine | Friend with a spear | American |
| Gaash | Tempest, commotion | American |
| Gabbai | The back | American |
| Gabbatha | High, elevated | American |
| Gabby | Woman of God. A feminine form of the Hebrew name Gabriel | American |
| Gabi | God is my strength | American |
| Gabino | God is my strength | American |
| Gabriela | God’s able-bodied one. Feminine of Gabriel | American |
| Gad | A band, a troop | American |
| Gadara | From the top of a mountain | American |
| Gael | Stranger | American |
| Hadden | From the Moor | America |
| Hadley | Heath Covered Moorland | America |
| Hadwin | Friend in War | America |
| Halbert | Bright Stone | America |
| Halden | Half-Dane | America |
| Hale | Robust | America |
| Halsey | Residence Name | America |
| Hamlin | Ruler of the Home | America |
| Hanley | From the High Meadow | America |
| Hardy | Strong | America |
| Harley | Army Meadow | America |
| Henry | Ruler of the House | America |
| Herbert | Bright Warrior | America |
| Herman | Warrior | America |
| Howard | Strong Minded | America |
| Hubert | Bright Minded | America |
| Humphrey | Supporter of Peace | America |
| Haleigh | Field of hay. Usually a surname | America |
| Hamilton | From the mountain town | America |
| Hampton | Place-name and surname | America |
| Hamza | Lion. Sour leaves | America |
| Hank | Rules an estate | America |
| Hanna | Grace | America |
| Hannah | Favor; grace. Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel | America |
| Hayley | Hay field. From the hay meadow. | America |
| Iasus | Fire bringer | British |
| Ibraheem | Founding Father of Many’ | British |
| Icarus | He follows | British |
| Idris | Fiesty | British |
| Iestyn | Righteous | British |
| Ieuan | God is gracious | British |
| Ifan | Gracious Lord | British |
| Igor | Warrior | British |
| Ihsan | Perfection | British |
| Illyrius | Cyclops | British |
| Ilyas | Gods Name is Jehovah | British |
| Imam | Leader | British |
| Imran | Glorious nation | British |
| Iolo | Handsome lord | British |
| Isaac | To laugh | British |
| Isaiah | Salvation of the Lord | British |
| Ishaan | Giver of riches | British |
| Ishaq | Merriment | British |
| Ismaeel | God will Hear | British |
| Izaak | Merriment | British |
| Ibhan | Lord Ganesh | Hindu |
| Idhant | Luminous | Hindu |
| Iham | Expected | Hindu |
| Ihsaan | Beneficence | Hindu |
| Ijay | Lord Vishnu | Hindu |
| Jack | Godly | American |
| Jacob | Conqueror | American |
| James | Supplanter | American |
| Jason | God is my Saviour | American |
| Jasper | Bearer of Treasure | American |
| Jed | Beloved of the Lord | American |
| Jeffrey | Peace Bringer | American |
| Jeremy | Exalted | American |
| Jerome | Of Sacred Name | American |
| Jesse | Gift Giver | American |
| John | God is Gracious | American |
| Joseph, | God Multiplies | American |
| Joshua | God is my Salvation | American |
| Justin | Just | American |
| Joe | God Multiplies | American |
| Jabari | Brave | American |
| Jacalyn | Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. | American |
| Jace | a healing | American |
| Jackie | Supplanter. Feminine form of Jacques (Jacob). | American |
| Jackson | God has been gracious; has shown favor. | American |
| Jaclyn | Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the feminine of Jacques | American |
| Jacque | Abbreviation of Jacqueline which is the feminine of Jacques | American |
| Jacques | He grasps the heel. Supplanter | American |
| Jade | Jewel | American |
| Jaden | Jehovah has heard. A Biblical name | American |
| Kaden | Fighter | American |
| Konner | Alternate Spelling: Conner. | American |
| Kadalynn | Unknown | American |
| Kadyn | Fighter | American |
| Kaitlinn | Unknown | American |
| Kaity | Variant of Cathrine. | American |
| Karasel | Musical | American |
| Kaydance | Joyful rythm. | American |
| Kellie | Warrior or Defender | American |
| Kendele | English, Royal valley referring to Kent in England) | American |
| Kyndra | Variant of Kindra. | American |
| Kane | Honor | American |
| Keegan | Fiery | American |
| Kelsey | Island of Ships | American |
| Kelvin | Friend of the Sea | American |
| Kendrick | Ruler | American |
| Kenneth, | Handsome | American |
| Kent | Bright White | American |
| Kenway | Courageous in Battle | American |
| Kenyon | Blonde Haired | American |
| Kevin | Handsome | American |
| Kimball | Royally Brave | American |
| Kyle | Handsome | American |
| Kody | Helpful | American |
| Kacey | Form of the Irish name Casey | American |
| Lambert | Land Bright | American |
| Lamont | Lawyer | American |
| Lancelot | Land | American |
| Landon | Owner | American |
| Landry | Ruler of the Place | American |
| Lars | Variant of Lawrence | American |
| Leith | Wide | American |
| Lee | Meadow | American |
| Leroy | Powerful King | American |
| Lester | Camp of the Legion | American |
| Lewis | Warrior | American |
| Lowell | Beloved | American |
| Luke | Luminous | American |
| Luther | Warrior | American |
| Lacey | a French Nobleman’s surname | American |
| Lakeisha | Joyful; happy | American |
| Lala | Equivalent of English Lara: famous;cheerful | American |
| Lamar | Of the sea | American |
| Lane | From the long meadow ‘Path; roadway | American |
| Lanette | Fair; good-looking | American |
| Lara | Famous | American |
| Laraine | meaning from Lorraine | American |
| Laureen | Laurel tree or sweet bay tree (symbols of honour and victory) | American |
| Lauretta | Laurel tree or sweet bay tree (symbols of honour and victory) | American |
| Lauryn | the place of the laurel trees; place of honor and victory. Feminine of Lawrence | American |
| Maddox | Beneficient | American |
| Magnus | Great | American |
| Malcolm | Royal Blood | American |
| Melvin | Servant | American |
| Martin | Warlike | American |
| Marvin | Sea | American |
| Matthew | Gift of the Lord | American |
| Maurice | Dark Skin | American |
| Maxwell | Great | American |
| Medwin | Powerful Friend | American |
| Melville | Form of Malvin | American |
| Michael | Like God | American |
| Miles | Soldier | American |
| Morgan | From the Sea’s Edge | American |
| Morton | From the Farm or Moor | American |
| Murray | Seaman | American |
| Mabel | Beautiful, loving, lovable. | American |
| Mabelle | Lovable | American |
| Mac | Son of | American |
| MacKenzie | Fair; favored one. ‘Son of the fair man’ or ‘Son of Kenzie | American |
| Macey | Derived from medieval male form of Matthew | American |
| Mack | Son of | American |
| Madalyn | From the tower | American |
| Madeleine | From the tower | American |
| Madge | Child of light. | American |
| Neal | Champion | American |
| Nathan | Gift of God | American |
| Nicholas | People Triumph | American |
| Nigel | Black | American |
| Noel | To be Born | American |
| Norman | Norseman | American |
| Norris | Caretaker | American |
| Nelson | Son of Neil | American |
| Nelwin | Bright friend | American |
| Newton | From the new farm | American |
| Nickson | Victory of the people | American |
| Nolan | Noble | American |
| Norman | From the north | American |
| Nortin | From the northtown | American |
| Norvyn | Friend from the north | American |
| Nygel | Dark night | American |
| Nyle | Champion | American |
| Nada | Hope | American |
| Nanci | meaning favor; grace | American |
| Nanette | Grace | American |
| Napoleon | Of the new city | American |
| Natalee | Birthday; especially the birthday of Christ | American |
| Nathanael | The gift of God | American |
| Neil | Champion | American |
| Nestor | The History of Troilus and Cressida’ A Greek commander | American |
| Oakden | From the oak tree valley | American |
| Odell | Otter | American |
| Oliver | Olive tree | American |
| Omar | Long Living | American |
| Orford | From the cattle ford | American |
| Owen | Well-Born | American |
| Oswald | Of God-Like Power | American |
| Oscar | Spear of God | American |
| Orvyn | Brave friend or spear friend | American |
| Osbert | Divinely brilliant | American |
| Osmin | Servant of God | American |
| Osrick | Divine ruler | American |
| Osrid | Divine counselor | American |
| Oxford | From the ox ford | American |
| Oxley | From the ox enclosure | American |
| Oz | Divine | American |
| Oakley | From the oak – tree meadow | American |
| Octave | Born eighth | American |
| Odelia | Wealthy | American |
| Odessa | Wrathful | American |
| Olaf | Relic | American |
| Olga | Holy | American |
| Oran | White | American |
| Orson | Ormond’s son | American |
| Osborne | Divine bear | American |
| Paul | Small | American |
| Paxton | Travelling Trader | American |
| Perry | Pear Tree | American |
| Peter | Rock or Stone | American |
| Peyton | Form of Patrick | American |
| Philbert | Illustriously Brilliant | American |
| Philip | Horse Lover | American |
| Phineas | Brazen Mouth | American |
| Pierce | Rock or Stone | American |
| Pablo | Little; small | American |
| Paige | Attendant | American |
| Palma | Palm tree | American |
| Palmer | Pilgrim; bearing a palm branch | American |
| Paloma | Dove | American |
| Pamela | invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book ‘Arcadia’, | American |
| Pansy | Flower | American |
| Paola | Small | American |
| Paris | Son of Priam | American |
| Parker | Keeper of the forest; forest ranger. | American |
| Parrish | Lives near the church | American |
| Parthenia | Virgin; chaste | American |
| Pasquale | Born on Easter | American |
| Patrice | noble | American |
| Patrick | Patrician, noble. Romans society was divided into plebeians: | American |
| Patsy | Noble. St. Patricia was a 7th century patron saint of Naples | American |
| Rafael | God has healed | American |
| Raina | Strong | American |
| Raleigh | From the roe deer meadow | American |
| Ralph | Strong | American |
| Ramiro | Judicious | American |
| Ramon | Wise protector | American |
| Ramona | Wise defender | American |
| Randal | Wise power | American |
| Randolph | House wolf, protector. | American |
| Ramsey | Island of Ravens | American |
| Randolph | Strong Shield | American |
| Raymond | Wise Guardian | American |
| Reginald | Power | American |
| Renfred | Peacemaker | American |
| Rex | King | American |
| Richard | Powerful Ruler | American |
| Robin | Bright Fame | American |
| Roderick | Famous Ruler | American |
| Rodney | Famous | American |
| Roger | Famous Warrior | American |
| Roland | Fame of the Land | American |
| Ronald | Of Mighty Power | American |
| Rory | Red King | American |
| Roy | King | American |
| Rufus | Red-Haired | American |
| Samson | Bright as the Sun | American |
| Samuel | Answer to Prayers | American |
| Sean | Heavenly Generosity | American |
| Sebastian | Majestic | American |
| Seth | Appointed One | American |
| Shamus | Supplanter | American |
| Shawn | God’s Gracious Gift | American |
| Sheridan | The Wild Man | American |
| Sherlock | Fair-Haired | American |
| Sherwin | A Friend | American |
| Sidney | Earthy | American |
| Sinclair | The Illustrious | American |
| Spencer | Steward | American |
| Stephen | Crown | American |
| Sterling | High Quality | American |
| Samir | Jovial. Entertaining companion | American |
| Sammy | Sun child; bright sun | American |
| Sampson | The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet’ Servant to Capulet | American |
| Sanders | Defender of man | American |
| Sanford | From the sandy ford | American |
| Sawyer | Cuts timber | American |
| Scarlett | Red. One who wears or sells scarlet cloth | American |
| Schuyler | Shelter; Scholar | American |
| Scotty | From Scotland; a Gael | American |
| Seymour | Tailor | American |
| Shane | Gift from God | American |
| Shannon | Old. Surname and river name | American |
| Sharlene | Femininemeaning manly | American |
| Sharon | His plain; his song | American |
| Shaun | Irish: God is gracious; gift from God | American |
| Theobold | Patriotic | Islam |
| Theodore | Gift of God | American |
| Thomas | Dependable | American |
| Titus | The Safe | American |
| Timothy | Honour God | American |
| Tony | Beyond Praise | American |
| Trent | Torrent | American |
| Tristan | Sorrowful | American |
| Truman | A Faithful, Loyal Man | American |
| Talmadge | Tall.. Surname | American |
| Talon | Sharp | American |
| Tammie | Thomasina and Tamara | American |
| Tammy | A feminine name beginning with ‘Tam- | American |
| Tanner | Worker in leather | American |
| Tarik | Morning star | American |
| Tariq | Nightcomer. Morning star | American |
| Tatum | Brings joy | American |
| Taurean | Bull-like. Refers to the saint Taurinus | American |
| Tavon | Twin | American |
| Taylor | Tailor | American |
| Teagan | Good-looking | American |
| Teddy | Prosperous protector rich or happy, and protection | American |
| Terence | Smooth | American |
| Terrance | Roman clan name | American |
| Tevin | Twin | American |
| Udolf | Prosperous Wolf | america |
| Unwin | Nonfriend | america |
| Uriah | God is my Light | america |
| Udale | From the Yew Tree Valley | British |
| Ulmar | Wolf Famous | British |
| Urson | Like a Bear | British |
| Udayle | From the Yew Tree Valley | British |
| Urbane | From the City; City Dweller; Courteous | British |
| Ulbricht | Highborn; Brilliant | British |
| Ulric | Wolf power | British |
| Umair | Intelligent One | British |
| Umar | Thriving | British |
| Uri | Light | British |
| Uriah | God is light | British |
| Uday | to rise | Hindu |
| Udayan | up rising | Hindu |
| Udbhav | creation, to arise from | Hindu |
| Udit | grown, shining, awakened | Hindu |
| Ujjwal | bright, clear | Hindu |
| Umang | enthusiasm | Hindu |
So select a name which suits your baby boy the best and also which you feel is significant. Don’t just rush in naming your baby boy. Take time, because the name will last for a lifetime.
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