Boy Baby Names from the 2020s
9482 names that peaked in popularity during the 2020s.
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200 names5551 girl4326 boy
Elijah
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.
#5
Mateo
BoySpain
Gift of God
#6
Theodore
BoyGreece
Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.
#7
Levi
BoyHebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
#12
Ezra
BoyHebrew-speaking regions
Help, helper
#15
Leo
Boy[German
Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…
#18
Hudson
Boy[English]
From an English surname which meant "son of HUDDE". A famous bearer of the surname was the English explorer Henry Hudson (1570-1611).
#21
Asher
BoyHebrew
Happy
#23
Luca
BoyItalian
bringer of light; light
#24
Elias
BoyGreece
Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.
#36
Maverick
BoyEnglish
independent, nonconformist
#37
Miles
BoyLatin
Soldier
#43
Ezekiel
BoyHebrew
God strengthens
#50
Cooper
BoyAmerican
barrel maker
#52
Nolan
BoyIreland
Noble, famous
#57
Kai
BoyHawaii
Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious
#61
Waylon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
land by the road
#62
Emery
UnisexGermanic
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
#70
Axel
BoySweden
Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.
#71
Brooks
BoyAmerican
brocc
#73
Bennett
Boy[English]
Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.
#74
Eden
UnisexHebrew-speaking countries
delight, paradise
#77
Beau
Boy[English]
Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century.
#80
Silas
Boy[English
Probably a short form of SILVANUS. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
#81
Walker
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
One who walks
#85
Enzo
BoyItaly
ruler of the home
#90
Atlas
Boy[Greek Mythology]
Possibly means "enduring" from Greek τλαω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders.
#111
River
UnisexAmerican
A flowing body of water
#116
Jasper
BoyPersia
Treasurer
#122
Charlie
Boy[English]
Diminutive or feminine form of CHARLES. A famous bearer is Charlie Brown, the main character in the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz.
#125
Remi
UnisexFrance
Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).
#127
Ryder
Boy[English]
From an English occupational surname derived from Old English ridere meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger".
#128
Archer
BoyEnglish
bowman, one who uses a bow and arrow
#129
Sage
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#143
Oakley
UnisexAmerican
from the oak meadow
#153
Arlo
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Fortified hill
#158
Judah
BoyHebrew
praised
#176
Elliot
BoyUnited Kingdom
Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
#178
Stetson
BoyAmerican
a variant of the word 'Stetson' denoting a wide-brimmed hat, often associated with cowboy culture.
#183
Sutton
UnisexEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
Hayes
BoyAmerican
From the hedge.
#209
Blake
BoyEngland
Old English
#221
Callum
BoyScotland
Variant of CALUM.
#222
Malakai
BoyHawaiian
messenger of God
#226
Collins
UnisexAmerican
Son of Colin
#238
Blair
UnisexScottish
Field or plain
#242
Rory
UnisexIreland
red king
#242
Lennon
Unisex[Scottish
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.
#243
Stevie
Unisex[English]
Diminutive of STEPHEN or STEPHANIE. A famous bearer is the American musician Stevie Wonder (1950-).
#244
Nash
BoyEnglish
At the ash tree
#259
Crew
BoyEnglish
English
#260
Lennox
UnisexScotland
From the elm tree; a place name.
#265
Phoenix
UnisexGreece
From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.
#269
Muhammad
BoyArabic
The Praised One
#272
Ellis
BoyEngland
God is my Lord
#274
Palmer
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#277
Remington
UnisexAmerican
Raven's estate
#283
Shiloh
UnisexHebrew
peace
#286
Cash
Boy[English]
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case". A famous bearer of the surname was American musician Johnny Cash (1932-2003).
#289
Cyrus
Boy[English
From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young". The name is sometimes associated with Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord".
#296
Koa
BoyHawaii
warrior
#298
Noa
UnisexIsrael
movement
#298
Hendrix
BoyDutch
son of Hendrik
#303
Onyx
UnisexAmerican
A gemstone; a type of quartz
#307
Colter
BoyAmerican
referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold
#322
Anderson
BoyAmerican
son of Andrew
#332
Ezequiel
BoyIsrael
God strengthens
#336
Ari
UnisexHebrew-speaking countries
Lioness
#342
Colson
BoyAmerican
From the coal town
#345
Banks
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
riverbank or hillside
#348
Sonny
Boy[English]
From a nickname which is commonly used to denote a young boy, derived from the English word son.
#354
Leighton
UnisexUnited Kingdom
meadow town
#357
Navy
UnisexEnglish
The branch of the armed forces at sea
#363
Emory
UnisexAmerican
Brave; powerful
#367
Luciano
BoyItaly
Light, illumination.
#375
Kalani
UnisexHawaii
Hawaiian
#380
Armani
UnisexItaly
From the family name Armani, meaning 'warrior'
#386
Bodie
BoyAmerican
Shelter
#387
Remy
UnisexFrance
oarsman
#390
Baylor
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#391
Baker
BoyAmerican
Occupational surname referring to one who bakes bread.
#397
Kylo
BoyAmerican
from the river
#405
Koda
BoyJapan
a companion or friend; the last of the wolf pack
#412
Reign
UnisexUSA
To hold royal office; to rule.
#413
Salem
UnisexArabic
Peace, safe
#417
Santino
BoyItaly
little saint
#417
Kobe
BoyJapan
coming from the gods; tortoise
#418
Wilder
BoyEnglish
referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”
#422
Apollo
BoyGreece
of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy
#434
Isaias
BoySpanish-speaking countries
God is salvation
#441
Oaklee
UnisexAmerican
derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance
#446
Gianni
UnisexItalian-speaking countries
God is gracious
#448
Atreus
BoyGreece
The one who is not afraid; fearless
#457
Tripp
BoyAmerican
To trip or stumble.
#458
Sylas
BoyLatin
Wood; Derived from Silas, meaning 'man of the wood'
#464
Tadeo
BoySpanish-speaking countries
heart
#473
Ronin
BoyJapanese
roaming samurai
#474
Leonidas
BoyGreek
Lion-like
#475
Memphis
UnisexAmerican
established and beautiful
#489
Lucca
BoyItalian
From Lucania; Light
#494
Porter
Boy[English]
From an occupational English surname meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta.
#501
Amiri
UnisexArabic
prince, commander
#507
Khetha
BoySouth Africa
To choose.
#508
Asa
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
physician, healer
#509
Maesen
UnisexAmerican
From the river Maas
#513
Valentino
BoyItalian-speaking countries
Strong
#515
Murphy
UnisexIreland
Sea warrior
#519
Haram
UnisexArabic
Forbidden; sacred.
#520
Miller
BoyUSA
Occupational surname meaning 'one who grinds grain.'
#528
Monroe
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
mouth of the river Roe
#530
Hezekiah
BoyHebrew
God strengthens
#533
Legacy
UnisexAmerican
Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.
#541
Pierce
Boy[English]
From a surname which was derived from the given name PIERS.
#546
Sevyn
UnisexAmerican
A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.
#547
Briar
UnisexAmerican
A thorny patch
#549
O'Conner
BoyIreland
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
János
BoyHungary
God is gracious
#553
Ozzy
Boy[English]
Variant of OZZIE.
#553
Ledger
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A keeper of accounts
#560
Ander
BoySpain
Basque form of Andreas (see ANDREW).
#564
William-James
BoyUnited Kingdom
Determined protector and supplanter
#568
Holland
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
dweller near the hollow
#571
Emir
BoyTurkey
Bosnian form of AMIR (1).
#582
Kaizen
BoyJapan
Improvement, change for the better.
#587
Cillian
BoyIreland
warrior
#594
Boone
BoyAmerican
Good
#595
Jónsi
BoyIceland
Jón's son, or a diminutive form of Jón
#596
Llewynn
BoyWelsh
The son of the moon
#596
Verbey
BoyNetherlands
Defender
#604
Ocean
UnisexAmerican
Referring to the vast bodies of salt water, symbolizing depth and tranquility.
#609
Layton
BoyAmerican
from the meadow town
#611
Lquentin
BoyFrance
The fifth.; Derived from 'Quentin', related to the fifth.
#637
Zmari
UnisexAmerican
Romani
#638
Dieudonné
UnisexFrance
God-given
#644
Elio
BoyItalian
God is my light
#646
Layne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
path, roadway
#650
Brixton
BoyUnited Kingdom
Brixton is derived from Old English and means 'the village of Brixi' or 'Brixi's town'.
#655
Caspian
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
of the Caspian Sea
#664
Tru
UnisexAmerican
true, faithful
#669
Dreyen
BoyGermanic
Derived from 'Dreyen', meaning 'to dry'
#670
Chosen
UnisexAmerican
one who is selected or chosen
#671
Quincy
BoyFrench
Estate of the fifth son; fourth son.
#672
Robereck
BoyEnglish
Scottish
#672
Creed
BoyAmerican
belief or faith
#674
Jakari
BoyAmerican
Often considered a modern name possibly derived from the name 'Jakari', which may emphasize qualities of strength and un
#680
Amias
Boy[English]
Variant of AMYAS.
#682
Azrael
Boy[Judeo-Christian Legend]
Variant of AZRIEL. This was the name of an angel in Jewish and Muslim tradition who separated the soul from the body upon death. He is sometimes referred to as the Angel of Death.
#684
Eliseo
BoySpanish-speaking countries
God is my salvation
#691
Ezrah
UnisexHebrew-speaking countries
help, helper
#695
Azari
UnisexArabic
the helper
#697
Zamir
BoyHebrew
Song; to sing; a joyful melody.; One who has good ability in reciting.
#698
Amahrí
BoyNigerian
Yoruba
#706
Novah
UnisexAmerican
New
#706
Nigíl
BoyIreland
Champion
#709
Michael-Gabriel
BoyHebrew
Who is like God? (Michael); God is my strength (Gabriel).
#716
Avyaan
BoyIndia
without flaws; brilliant
#717
Crue
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a variant of crew
#726
Dutton
BoyAmerican
From the Dutton family; meaning 'farmstead by the hill'.
#727
Dior
UnisexFrance
A beloved name with deep roots
#730
Zayd
BoyArab countries
Growth, abundance
#731
Riggs
BoyAmerican
Derived from an English surname, meaning 'from the ridge'
#733
Eliosio
BoyItaly
Sun
#745
Bellamy
UnisexFrance
Beautiful friend
#749
Lederick
BoyAmerican
People's ruler
#749
Bridger
BoyEnglish
Bridge Keeper
#750
Jakyrı
BoyAmerican
The name is of modern American origin; it does not have a clear or traditional meaning.
#751
Boden
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Meaning 'shelter' or 'giver of life'.
#757
Mattux
BoyAmerican
A modern variation of the name Mattox, symbolizing strength.
#764
Dillon
BoyIrish
Meaning 'loyal', 'faithful', or 'like a lion'
#767
Lachlan
BoyScotland
from the land of lakes
#771
Makarria
BoyAmerican
the name is believed to be a modern creation possibly inspired by names like Makari or Makara, indicating strength or greatness.
#771
Royse
Unisex[Medieval English]
Medieval variant of ROSE.
#773
Verbier
BoyFrance
A place of leisure and resort
#774
Yael
UnisexIsrael
mountain goat
#777
Benicio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Blessed
#778
Yehuda
BoyIsrael
praised, thank
#781
Jream
UnisexAmerican
To dream or a dream
#790
Rey
BoySpanish
King
#792
Bjorn
BoySwedish
bear
#798
Levence
BoyEnglish
a recurring theme
#800
Khaza
BoyArabic
A purpose
#801
Gudaloupe
BoySpain
River of the wolf
#802
Seven
UnisexAmerican
The number seven, often associated with luck or completeness.
#802
Erise
BoyAmerican
He who is noble or a king
#803
Kiaan
BoyIndia
King; Ancient
#803
Jahmir
BoyArabic
The one who is gifted.
#804
Izael
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
God is strength.
#807
Scout
UnisexAmerican
To explore or gather information.
#822
Rohan
BoyIndia
a place where healing occurs
#829
Keilin
UnisexIrish
slender, fair
#830
László
BoyHungary
The name means 'glorious ruler'
#833
Marlowe
UnisexAmerican
From the land by the lake.
#835
Berkley
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Birch wood or meadow
#837
Everest
UnisexAmerican
dweller near the saltern
#837
Laremie
BoyAmerican
one who is a laremy
#840
Kingsley
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
king's meadow
#850
Ziyi
UnisexChina
Purple jade
#850
Artemis
UnisexGreek
Of Greek origin, derived from 'Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
#853
Eeán
BoyIreland
gift of God
#857
Fernández
BoySpain
son of Fernando
#858