Popular boy names

The top 200 most popular boy baby names, ranked by all-time popularity in the United States.

1.James

Hebrew

Supplanter; he who follows with gracious strength

#4 in the 2020s

2.John

Hebrew

God's gracious gift; divine mercy and light

#21 in the 2020s

3.Robert

Germanic (Old German)

Bright fame; shining with renown and honor

#85 in the 2020s

4.Michael

Hebrew

Who is like God; divine protector and strength

#16 in the 2020s

5.William

Germanic (Old German)

Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will

#6 in the 2020s

6.David

Hebrew

Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

#29 in the 2020s

7.Joseph

Hebrew

God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

#28 in the 2020s

8.Richard

Germanic (Old German)

Powerful ruler; brave heart with courageous strength

#221 in the 2020s

9.Charles

Germanic (Old German)

Free man; strong and independent spirit

#50 in the 2020s

10.Thomas

Aramaic

Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance

#43 in the 2020s

11.Christopher

Greek

Bearer of Christ, a protector and guide with divine purpose

#57 in the 2020s

12.Daniel

Hebrew

God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom

#15 in the 2020s

13.Matthew

Hebrew

Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace

#35 in the 2020s

14.Anthony

Latin

Priceless and beyond measure, a treasure of character

#46 in the 2020s

15.George

Greek

Farmer of the earth, connected to growth and stewardship

#134 in the 2020s

16.Donald

Scottish Gaelic

Proud ruler of the world with great dominion

#643 in the 2020s

17.Paul

Latin

Small and humble, carrying quiet inner strength

#254 in the 2020s

18.Mark

Latin

Devoted to Mars, bearing the strength of a warrior

#239 in the 2020s

19.Andrew

Greek

Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

#60 in the 2020s

20.Edward

Old English

Prosperous guardian, protector of wealth and wellbeing

#216 in the 2020s

21.Steven

Greek

Crown-bearer, victor adorned with laurels

#244 in the 2020s

22.Kenneth

Scottish Gaelic

Handsome and beloved, born of wisdom and grace

#263 in the 2020s

23.Joshua

Hebrew

God is salvation, a deliverer and guide

#58 in the 2020s

24.Kevin

Irish Gaelic

Gentle and kind-hearted, noble of spirit

#186 in the 2020s

25.Brian

Irish Gaelic

Strong and noble, man of great strength

#301 in the 2020s

26.Timothy

Greek

One who honors God with reverent devotion

#202 in the 2020s

27.Ronald

Old Norse

Ruler with wisdom and compassionate strength

#588 in the 2020s

28.Jason

Greek

Healer and protector, one who mends all wounds

#141 in the 2020s

29.Jacob

Hebrew

Held by God with quiet determination

#30 in the 2020s

30.Jeffrey

Germanic / Hebrew

Divine peace and protection combined

#462 in the 2020s

31.Ryan

Irish Gaelic

Royalty and strength of the regal kind

#77 in the 2020s

32.Nicholas

Greek

People's victory and noble triumph

#103 in the 2020s

33.Frank

Germanic

Free and honest-hearted soul

#459 in the 2020s

34.Gary

Old English

Spear warrior, steadfast and noble protector

#979 in the 2020s

35.Eric

Old Norse

Eternal ruler, strength and honorable leadership

#226 in the 2020s

36.Jonathan

Hebrew

God's gracious gift, beloved and divinely blessed

#79 in the 2020s

37.Stephen

Greek

Crown of victory, honored and steadfast warrior

#356 in the 2020s

38.Benjamin

Hebrew

Son of the right hand, favored and strong

#10 in the 2020s

39.Samuel

Hebrew

God has heard, divinely answered prayer

#19 in the 2020s

40.Larry

Latin

Crowned with laurel, victorious and honored

#952 in the 2020s

41.Justin

Latin

Just and righteous, fair and true

#190 in the 2020s

42.Raymond

Germanic

Wise protector and counsel, strong guardian

#349 in the 2020s

43.Scott

Old English

From Scotland, wanderer and explorer

#582 in the 2020s

44.Brandon

Old English

Sword-like and fiery, a proud warrior's strength

#205 in the 2020s

45.Henry

Old Germanic

Estate ruler with noble heritage and strength

#7 in the 2020s

46.Jack

Hebrew / English

God's grace shining through, strong and spirited

#14 in the 2020s

47.Alexander

Greek

Defender of humanity, strength with noble purpose

#17 in the 2020s

48.Gregory

Greek

Watchful protector, vigilant and wise

#513 in the 2020s

49.Patrick

Latin

Noble and patrician, dignified strength

#220 in the 2020s

50.Walter

Germanic

Powerful leader of the army, strong warrior

#267 in the 2020s

51.Dennis

Greek

Devoted to Dionysus, festive and joyful spirit

#674 in the 2020s

52.Jerry

Hebrew / English

Spear warrior, blessed by God's grace

#768 in the 2020s

53.Aaron

Hebrew

Mountain of strength, exalted and enlightened

#70 in the 2020s

54.Tyler

English

Builder of roofs, skilled and constructive maker

#171 in the 2020s

55.Jose

Hebrew

God will increase; blessed and abundant

#91 in the 2020s

56.Peter

Greek

Rock and foundation; steadfast and solid

#203 in the 2020s

57.Nathan

Hebrew

God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose

#59 in the 2020s

58.Adam

Hebrew

Of the earth; humanity's first and beloved

#97 in the 2020s

59.Douglas

Scottish Gaelic

From the dark water; strong and mysterious

#781 in the 2020s

60.Zachary

Hebrew

God remembers with infinite love and care

#168 in the 2020s

61.Harold

Old Norse

Powerful warrior with noble and steadfast heart

#947 in the 2020s

62.Arthur

Welsh / Latin

Noble bear of strength and legendary valor

#129 in the 2020s

63.Noah

Hebrew

Rest, comfort, and new beginnings after the storm

#2 in the 2020s

64.Carl

Germanic

Free man and strong warrior of the people

#971 in the 2020s

65.Albert

Germanic

Noble brilliance and luminous strength

#589 in the 2020s

66.Ethan

Hebrew

Strong and firm, solid as a rock

#18 in the 2020s

67.Kyle

Scottish Gaelic

Narrow strait, where waters meet and connect

#395 in the 2020s

68.Lawrence

Latin

From the laurel crown, symbol of victory and honor

#548 in the 2020s

69.Christian

Latin

Follower of Christ, anointed and beloved

#74 in the 2020s

70.Joe

Hebrew

God will increase and multiply blessings

#853 in the 2020s

71.Willie

Germanic

Resolute protector with unwavering will

#1206 in the 2020s

72.Gerald

Germanic

Mighty spear wielder, strong and commanding

#1066 in the 2020s

73.Jeremy

Hebrew

God will uplift and exalt

#248 in the 2020s

74.Roger

Old Germanic

Renowned spear wielder, famous warrior

#738 in the 2020s

75.Austin

Latin

Majestic and dignified, great and worthy

#102 in the 2020s

76.Keith

Scottish Gaelic

Dwelling of grace, blessed home

#687 in the 2020s

77.Jesse

Hebrew

Gift of God, blessed presence

#195 in the 2020s

78.Terry

Latin / Old French

Smooth, polished, and enduring like stone

#1037 in the 2020s

79.Harry

Germanic / English

Master of the household, bold ruler

#743 in the 2020s

80.Sean

Irish Gaelic

God's gracious gift, blessed and beloved

#401 in the 2020s

81.Dylan

Welsh

Great tide, strength and sea's mystery

#40 in the 2020s

82.Ralph

Old Norse / Germanic

Wise wolf, swift counsel and protection

#1121 in the 2020s

83.Roy

Old French / Latin

A king's noble grace and regal dignity

#555 in the 2020s

84.Louis

Germanic

Renowned warrior of light and glory

#243 in the 2020s

85.Jordan

Hebrew

One who flows downward with grace and clarity

#94 in the 2020s

86.Gabriel

Hebrew

God's messenger of strength and divine power

#39 in the 2020s

87.Bryan

Irish Gaelic / Old English

Noble strength of a high-born warrior

#294 in the 2020s

88.Logan

Scottish Gaelic

Small hollow in the landscape, serene and grounded

#32 in the 2020s

89.Bruce

Old English / Old French

One from the brushwood, sturdy and steadfast

#534 in the 2020s

90.Billy

Germanic / English

A resolute protector with unwavering determination

#1041 in the 2020s

91.Eugene

Greek

Nobly born, of distinguished and worthy character

#886 in the 2020s

92.Elijah

Hebrew

My God is Yahweh; prophet and spiritual strength

#5 in the 2020s

93.Juan

Hebrew

God's gracious gift; favor and divine blessing

#148 in the 2020s

94.Alan

Irish Gaelic

Bright and fair; noble harmony and grace

#182 in the 2020s

95.Vincent

Latin

Conquering; strength and triumphant determination

#119 in the 2020s

96.Russell

Norman French / Latin

Red-haired; rooted strength and warmth

#367 in the 2020s

97.Liam

Irish Gaelic

Resolute protector, steadfast will and brave heart

#1 in the 2020s

98.Wayne

Old English

Skilled wagon maker, builder of strong roads

#729 in the 2020s

99.Howard

Old English / Old Norse

Noble guardian with a watchful, protective heart

#1021 in the 2020s

100.Philip

Greek

Lover of horses, devoted friend with noble heart

#492 in the 2020s

101.Fred

Old German

Peaceful ruler with a gentle, steady strength

#1768 in the 2020s

102.Mason

Old English

Skilled craftsman, builder of strong foundations

#26 in the 2020s

103.Isaac

Hebrew

Laughter and joy, a child of promise

#42 in the 2020s

104.Lucas

Latin

Light-bringer from Lucania, illuminating the way

#8 in the 2020s

105.Victor

Latin

Triumphant conqueror, strength in victory

#213 in the 2020s

106.Randy

Old English

Spirited and vigorous, bold enthusiastic energy

#957 in the 2020s

107.Caleb

Hebrew

Devotion and whole heart, wholehearted faith

#52 in the 2020s

108.Luke

Latin / Greek

Light-bringer with clarity and warmth

#33 in the 2020s

109.Johnny

Hebrew

God's gracious gift, beloved and cherished

#434 in the 2020s

110.Theodore

Greek

Gift of God, divine blessing and strength

#9 in the 2020s

111.Martin

Latin

Warrior devoted to Mars, strong and fierce

#306 in the 2020s

112.Bobby

English, from Germanic roots

Bright and shining spirit of home

#1036 in the 2020s

113.Bradley

Old English

Broad meadow of strength and freedom

#338 in the 2020s

114.Cameron

Scottish Gaelic

Crooked stream that bends with courage

#63 in the 2020s

115.Phillip

Greek

Lover of horses and timeless nobility

#585 in the 2020s

116.Travis

Old French

Journeyer of crossroads with wandering spirit

#376 in the 2020s

117.Carlos

Spanish / Latin

Strong and manly, a leader of character

#145 in the 2020s

118.Shawn

Irish Gaelic

God's gracious gift, full of divine favor

#573 in the 2020s

119.Clarence

Latin

Bright and shining, clear and illustrious

#1448 in the 2020s

120.Ernest

Germanic

Serious and determined, genuine strength of spirit

#1068 in the 2020s

121.Stanley

Old English

From the stony clearing, steadfast and grounded

#804 in the 2020s

122.Craig

Scottish Gaelic

One who dwells on the rocky crag, strong and bold

#1511 in the 2020s

123.Jackson

English

Son of Jack, son of the gracious one

#25 in the 2020s

124.Leonard

Latin / Old Germanic

Brave as a lion, courageous heart

#663 in the 2020s

125.Luis

Spanish / Latin

Renowned warrior, famous in battle

#136 in the 2020s

126.Cody

Irish Gaelic

Helpful and kind, a true companion

#305 in the 2020s

127.Francis

Latin

Free and independent spirit of the French people

#454 in the 2020s

128.Earl

Old English

Noble warrior of distinguished rank and honor

#2010 in the 2020s

129.Jimmy

Hebrew

Beloved by God, held with divine grace

#793 in the 2020s

130.Evan

Welsh

Young warrior filled with strength and courage

#130 in the 2020s

131.Nathaniel

Hebrew

Gift of God, blessed with divine favor

#139 in the 2020s

132.Danny

Hebrew

God is my judge, a source of wisdom

#599 in the 2020s

133.Alex

Greek

Defender of people, noble protector

#200 in the 2020s

134.Todd

English, Scottish

Fox-like cunning and swift wilderness intelligence

#1539 in the 2020s

135.Joel

Hebrew

God is my strength, divine light within

#215 in the 2020s

136.Dale

Old English

Valley dweller, quiet strength and peaceful ease

#1398 in the 2020s

137.Adrian

Latin

From the Adriatic, rich with ancient grace

#64 in the 2020s

138.Allen

Irish Gaelic, Scottish

Bright and noble one, radiant as sunlight

#535 in the 2020s

139.Oliver

Latin

Peaceful and compassionate olive tree

#3 in the 2020s

140.Frederick

Germanic

Peaceful ruler of great power and wisdom

#461 in the 2020s

141.Angel

Greek / Latin

Divine messenger of love and protection

#65 in the 2020s

142.Julian

Latin

Youthful and eternally vibrant spirit

#31 in the 2020s

143.Antonio

Latin

Priceless and worthy of admiration

#177 in the 2020s

144.Hunter

Old English

Courageous seeker with keen perception

#99 in the 2020s

145.Curtis

Latin / French

Courteous heart of noble bearing

#842 in the 2020s

146.Leo

Latin

Brave lion, courageous and strong

#24 in the 2020s

147.Aiden

Irish Gaelic

Little fire of joy and warmth

#37 in the 2020s

148.Ian

Scottish Gaelic

Gracious gift from God's favor

#76 in the 2020s

149.Marvin

Old English / Old Welsh

Beloved friend of the sea

#632 in the 2020s

150.Isaiah

Hebrew

God's salvation and divine deliverance

#56 in the 2020s

151.Jayden

Modern American

Grateful and heard by God

#48 in the 2020s

152.Norman

Old Norse / Old French

Strength and honor of the northmen

#1214 in the 2020s

153.Tony

Latin

Priceless and worthy of honor

#731 in the 2020s

154.Glenn

Irish Gaelic

From the sacred valley, peaceful and serene

#1437 in the 2020s

155.Wesley

Old English

Western meadow of peace and tranquility

#67 in the 2020s

156.Edwin

Old English

Prosperous friend and noble protector

#370 in the 2020s

157.Rodney

Old English

From the famous island, renowned strength

#1015 in the 2020s

158.Owen

Welsh

Young warrior, noble and youthful spirit

#20 in the 2020s

159.Melvin

Old English

Gentle mill worker and friend of gentleness

#832 in the 2020s

160.Jesus

Hebrew / Greek

God is salvation and divine grace

#167 in the 2020s

161.Alfred

Old English

Wise counselor from the enchanted forest

#865 in the 2020s

162.Marcus

Latin

Devoted to Mars, warrior with strength and courage

#237 in the 2020s

163.Steve

Greek

Crowned with honor and victorious strength

#1480 in the 2020s

164.Chad

Old English

Defender of warriors, strong fighter of the land

#1462 in the 2020s

165.Derek

Old German

Ruler of the people, true leader with dignity

#286 in the 2020s

166.Connor

Irish Gaelic

Lover of hounds, noble companion of strength

#117 in the 2020s

167.Lee

Old English

Of the meadow, peaceful and serene

#716 in the 2020s

168.Jeffery

Hebrew / Old Germanic

God's peace and divine protection

#1204 in the 2020s

169.Herbert

Old Germanic

Bright warrior, shining with strength

#2295 in the 2020s

170.Jeremiah

Hebrew

God will uplift and exalt, divine mercy raised high

#88 in the 2020s

171.Ricky

Old Germanic

Brave ruler, powerful and strong

#818 in the 2020s

172.Calvin

Latin

Bald one, steadfast and clear-minded strength

#144 in the 2020s

173.Sebastian

Latin / Greek

Venerable and revered, one worthy of respect

#13 in the 2020s

174.Troy

Irish Gaelic / Latin

Curly-haired warrior, soldier of steadfast courage

#469 in the 2020s

175.Levi

Hebrew

Joined in unity—a bond of love and connection

#12 in the 2020s

176.Oscar

Old Norse / Irish Gaelic

Divine spear, warrior kissed by the gods

#217 in the 2020s

177.Eddie

Old English / Germanic

Prosperous guardian, blessed protector of wealth

#825 in the 2020s

178.Wyatt

Old English

Brave in battle, courageous and bold

#36 in the 2020s

179.Dustin

Norse / Old English

Valiant fighter, brave and strong warrior

#668 in the 2020s

180.Carter

Old English

One who drives carts, strong and capable

#44 in the 2020s

181.Jared

Hebrew

He who descends—suggesting flow and grace

#379 in the 2020s

182.Mike

Hebrew

Who is like God—a question of humility and wonder

#1110 in the 2020s

183.Ray

English / Latin

A beam of light—illuminating the way forward

#777 in the 2020s

184.Leroy

Old French

The king, regal and noble

#878 in the 2020s

185.Bernard

Germanic

Strong as a bear, brave and powerful

#1319 in the 2020s

186.Randall

Old English / Germanic

Shield wolf, fierce protector

#1284 in the 2020s

187.Jay

Old French / Latin

Cheerful and bright, like the graceful bird

#385 in the 2020s

188.Dominic

Latin

Belonging to the Lord, blessed and devoted

#98 in the 2020s

189.Dean

English

Leader of a valley, grounded and wise

#151 in the 2020s

190.Shane

Irish Gaelic

God's gracious gift, borne with strength

#553 in the 2020s

191.Manuel

Hebrew

God is with us, a divine presence

#335 in the 2020s

192.Miguel

Hebrew

Who is like God, strong and steadfast

#196 in the 2020s

193.Gavin

Scottish / Cymric

White hawk, noble and watchful

#210 in the 2020s

194.Clifford

Old English

From the cliff ford, steady and enduring

#1323 in the 2020s

195.Landon

Old English

From the long hill, steadfast and enduring

#90 in the 2020s

196.Blake

Old English

Dark and mysterious, strength in contrast

#234 in the 2020s

197.Corey

Irish Gaelic / Old Norse

From the rounded hill, steadfast and grounded

#621 in the 2020s

198.Warren

Old English / Old French

A guardian of vast lands and wild places

#302 in the 2020s

199.Charlie

Old Germanic / Old French

A strong, free soul of noble character

#176 in the 2020s

200.Ronnie

Scottish Gaelic

Mighty ruler with strength and power

#1046 in the 2020s

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