Popular Names for Boys
Baby boys can be given many names, according to the year they are born in, or according to the names of saints. Here are some of the well-known baby boy names with their origin and meanings for you to choose
Name | Origin | Meaning |
Adam | Hebrew | Of the red earth |
Aaron | Hebrew | Be exalted and strong |
Matthew | Hebrew | Gift of God |
Elijah | Hebrew | My God is the lord |
Brian | Irish | High, Noble and Strong |
Aidan | Irish | Warm, little fire |
Colin | French | People's victory |
Codi | English | A cushion |
Richard | German | Powerful, strong ruler |
Nathaniel | Hebrew | Gift of God |
Popular Boy Names in the US
Given below is a list of well-known boy names used in the United States., with the meanings
- Michael - God's gift
- Ethan - Strong
- Joshua - Jehovah is generous
- Noah - Comfort
- Caden - Spirit of battle
- Alex - Defender of mankind
- Jacob - Supplanter
- Connor - Strong willed
- Ryan - Kingly
- Nathan - He gave
- James - Supplant
- Christopher - He who holds Christ in his heart
- Sean - God is gracious
- Kyle - Channel
- Micah - Gift from God
- Daniel - God is my judge
- Gavin - White hawk
- Xavier - Owns a new house
- Samuel - Heard by God
- Jordan - To flow down
- David - Beloved or friend
- John - God has shown favor
- Benjamin - Son of my right hand
- Andrew - Strong, manly and courageous
- Anthony - Highly praiseworthy
- Adrian - Wealthy, rich
- Rylan - Island meadow
- William - Desire
- Joseph - God will increase
- Preston - Priest's town
- Jack (variant of the name 'John') - God is gracious
- Gabriel - God is my might
- Nicholas - Victory of the people
- Isaac - He will laugh
- Evan - God is gracious
Usually Italians name their babies after the patron saint of the family or names that are derived from Catholic names. Many of the Italian names for boys end with '-o'. Names ending with '-e' and '-i' have also become common.
- Alessandro - Italian form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'
- Antonio - Italian version of Antony, meaning 'beyond praise'
- Angelo or Agnelo - Saintly messenger
- Giovanni - God is gracious
- Dante - Enduring, steadfast
- Gianni - Italian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'
- Leonardo - Brave like a lion
- Luigi - A famous warrior
- Fedele - Faithful
- Cristiano - A follower of Christ
- Carlo - A free man