If you’re here, you probably have a baby on the way and you’re searching for a lovely new name. We’ve collated more than a hundred of the most popular babyboy names, themeaning of those names, as well as theorigin of the name.
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Why Do Baby Name Meanings Matter?
Complete A to Z List of Boy Names and Meanings
A to F of Boy Names and Meanings
G to K of Boy Names and Meanings
L to R of Boy Names and Meanings
S to Z of Boy Names and Meanings
Why Do Baby Name Meanings Matter?
A name’s meaning shouldn’t be your most important decision criteria.
If you love the name, and you think it will fit your family and suit your child, that’s definitely the most important thing. So before you search for the meaning of a baby name you like, be sure to check out our baby names page for hundreds of baby names ideas. Then come back to this page to look up the names’ meaning.
Remember, not all baby names actually have meanings behind them. And in modern times a lot of baby names have had new meanings associated with them.
But many names do have traditional meanings behind them, and come with hundreds of years of historical significance and origin.
And that’s really cool when you think about it. It means the name comes with a bit of providence, and will have both cultural and emotional ideas behind it. Many of the names you’ll find below are from old English, Celtic and French origin, or even older with their roots in Latin or biblical times.
And we think that’s very, very cool!
So for lots of parents the meaning of a name is very important. And finding out if the name you love has a beautiful meaning to it too is definitely a great way forward.
And, of course, some parents go back the other way and start with the meaning. This can be something of significance to you, or your family, or even just an idea or concept that you want to imbue in the spirit of your child. So this way of choosing a name can make a name really special.
One thing is for sure, lots of people will ask you how you came up with your baby’s name, or what the name means to you. So for many people the meaning of a name is just as important as the name itself!
We’ve also compiled a full list of the top 100 girl’s names and meanings, and many girls names are now being used for boys, and vice-versa. So if you think there might be a gender-neutral name with a wonderful meaning that resonates with you, be sure to check out our A to Z of girl names and meaningstoo.
Complete A to Z List of Boy Names and Meanings
A to F of Boy Names and Meanings
Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter A through to the letter F. From Adam to Flynn!
When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.
If you have a name you want added to the A to F list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!
Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.
Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning | Variations ; Derivative Names |
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Aaron | Hebrew | Mountain of Strength | Aharon, Aron |
Adam | Hebrew | Of the Earth | biblical: the first created man |
Aidan | Irish | Little Fire | Ayden, Aden, Aydin, Aedan, Aidyn, Aiden |
Alex | English | Defender of the People | short form of Alexander |
Alexander | Greek | Defender of the People | Alessandro, Alexzander |
Angus | Scottish | One Strength | – |
Andrew | Greek | Manly | – |
Ashton | English | Ash Tree Town | – |
Austin | English | Great | Austen, Austyn; short for Augustine |
Ben | English | Son of My Right Hand | Benjamin |
Benjamin | English | Son of My Right Hand | Ben; (Hebrew) Benjamen, Benjamim |
Blake | English | Pale Blond One or Dark | – |
Brooklyn | American | Borough of New York | – |
Caleb | Hebrew | Rage like a Dog | Kaleb, Kalib |
Callum | Scottish | Dove | – |
Cameron | Scottish | Bent Nose | Camaron, Cameryn, Camron |
Carter | English | Driver of a Cart | Karter |
Charles | German | Free Man | – |
Charlie | English | Free Man | Charlee, Charley, Charli, Charles |
Chase | English | Hunter – nickname for huntsmen | Chace, Chauncey |
Christian | English | Follower of Christ | Cristian |
Christopher | Greek | Christ-bearer | Christoph, Cristopher |
Cody | English | Descendant of Oda | Codey, Codie |
Cole | English | Victory of the People | Khole |
Connor | Irish | Wolf Lover | Conner, Conor, Konnor, Konner |
Cooper | English | Barrel Maker | – |
Daniel | Hebrew | God is My Judge | Dan |
David | Hebrew | Beloved | Dave |
Dylan | Welsh | Son of the Sea | Dillan, Dillon, Dylin |
Edward | English | Wealthy Guardian | Ted, Eddie, Ed |
Elijah | Hebrew | The Lord is My God | – |
Ethan | Hebrew | Firm, Strong | Ethen |
Felix | Latin | Happy and Prosperous | – |
Finn | Irish | Fair | Fynn |
Flynn | Irish | Descendant of the Red-haired Man | – |
G to K of Boy Names and Meanings
Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter G through to the letter K. From Gabriel to Kingston!
When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.
If you have a name you want added to the G to K list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!
Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.
Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning | Variations ; Derivative Names |
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Gabriel | Hebrew | God is My Strength | – |
George | Greek | Farmer | Georgie, Gorge |
Hamish | Scottish | Supplanter | form of James |
Harrison | English | Son of Harry | – |
Harry | English | Army Ruler | deriv. of Henry or Harold |
Hayden | English | from the Hay Downs | Haden, Haiden, Haydan |
Henry | German | Ruler of the Home | Henri, Hank |
Hugo | German | Bright in Mind and Spirit | Hugh |
Hunter | English | One Who Hunts | – |
Isaac | Hebrew | He will Laugh | Isaak, Issac |
Jack | English | diminutive form of John | John, Jackson |
Jackson | English | Son of Jack | Jaxson |
Jacob | Hebrew | Supplanter | Jakob |
Jake | Hebrew | Supplanter | short form of Jacob |
James | English | Supplanter | originally from Hebrew: Jacob |
Jamie | English | Supplanter | Jaimie, Jamiee, Jaymee, Jaymi |
Jayden | American | form of Jaden | Jaden |
Jesse | Hebrew | Gift | Jessy |
Joel | Hebrew | God will be Willing | – |
John | Hebrew | God is Gracious | Jhon |
Jordan | Hebrew | to Flow Down | Jordyn, Jordin, Jorden, Jordon |
Joseph | Hebrew | God will Increase | Joe, Joesph, Joeseph |
Joshua | Hebrew | God is Salvation | Josh |
Kenneth | Gaelic | Handsome One | Kenny, Ken |
Kingston | English | from the King’s Town | – |
L to R of Boy Names and Meanings
Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter L through to the letter R. From Lachlan to Ryder!
When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.
If you have a name you want added to the L to R list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!
Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.
Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning | Variations ; Derivative Names |
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Lachlan | Scottish | from the Land of Lakes | Locklan |
Leo | Italian | Lion | – |
Levi | Hebrew | Joined in Harmony | – |
Liam | Irish | Strong-willed Warrior | form of William |
Lincoln | English | from the Lake Settlement | – |
Logan | Irish | From the Hollow | – |
Louis | German | Famed Warrior | Luis |
Luca | Italian | person from Lucania | Lucca |
Lucas | Greek | from Lucania | Lukas |
Luke | Greek | from Lucania | Luc |
Mason | French | Stone Worker | Masen |
Matthew | English | Gift of God | Mathew, Mattew; Greek form: Matthias |
Max | Latin | Greatest | Maxx, deriv.of Maximillian or Maxwell |
Michael | Hebrew | Who is like God? | Mike |
Mitchell | American | Who is like God? | form of Michael |
Nathan | Hebrew | He Gave | Nathen |
Nicholas | Greek | Victory of the People | Nicolas, Nickolas, Nikolas |
Noah | Hebrew | Rest, Peace | – |
Oliver | English | Elf Army | originally from Germanic: Alfhere |
Oscar | Irish | Deer Lover | – |
Phoenix | Greek | Blood Red | – |
Quinn | Irish | Descendent of Conn | Quin |
Reuben | Hebrew | Behold, a Son | Ruben |
Riley | Irish | Descendant of Roghallach | Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rileigh |
Roman | English | from Rome, Italy | – |
Ryan | Irish | King | Rian |
Ryder | English | Knight, Mounted Warrior | Rider |
S to Z of Boy Names and Meanings
Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter S through to the letter Z. From Sam to Zion!
When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.
If you have a name you want added to the S to Z list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!
Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.
Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning | Variations ; Derivative Names |
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Sam | Hebrew | His Name is God | deriv. of Samuel |
Samuel | Hebrew | His Name is God | Sam, Samual, Sameul |
Sebastian | Greek | Venerable | Sabastian, Sebastien |
Seth | Hebrew | Appointed | – |
Thomas | Greek | A Twin | Tom |
Toby | English | God is Good | Tobiah, Tobias |
Tristan | Welsh | Tumult | Tristen, Tristin, Trystan, Triston |
Troy | Greek | Water ; Foot Soldier | – |
Tyler | English | Tile Maker | Tylor |
Tyson | English | Firebrand; Son of Denis | Tycen |
William | English | Strong-willed Warrior | Will, Bill, Willie, Liam |
Xavier | Latin | The New House | Xzavier |
Zachary | Hebrew | God has Remembered | Zachery, Zackary, Zackery |
Zion | Hebrew | Israel | Zyien, Zyon |
Now that you’ve learnt more about what different girls names mean, you probably want to think about even more names.
Check out our Baby namespage for hundreds more great baby name ideas for your wee bundle of joy!
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