Power. Warrior. Strength. These are just some of the options you could use to fill your baby boy’s name with meaning and prestige. If you have a particular meaning you’d like to have represented by your son’s name, or if you just know that you want a meaningful name of some kind, this guide will help you find the perfect one.
Why Choose a Boy Name with a Special Meaning?
Choosing a meaningful name for your son tells a story about your child. It could be your pregnancy, his path to life, his connection to those who came before him, or those who will come after him. It roots him in history.
There are many different types of meaningful names, so make sure to spend some time considering what is meaningful to you and what is meaningful to your family. Start by thinking about what your son means to your family, and choose a name that will help demonstrate that meaning. Meaningful names are powerful because of their significance.
71 Unique Boy Names and Meanings
This list of unique boy names is full of options that have a deep meaning.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| August | Latin | To increase, esteemed |
| Enzo | Italian | Winner |
| Theo | Greek | Gift from God, divine gift |
| Felix | Latin | Fortunate or happy |
| Archer | English | Bowman |
| Leon | Greek | Lion |
| Beau | French | Handsome or pretty |
| Zane | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Jasper | Persian | Treasurer |
| Bennett | English | Blessed |
| Zion | Hebrew | Highest point, sign of the promised land |
| Rhett | English | Counsel, well spoken man, ardent |
| Paxton | English | Peaceful town |
| Silas | Latin | Of the forest or woods |
| Charlie | German | Manly, free man |
| Griffin | Hebrew | Strong Lord |
| Micah | Hebrew | Who is like God |
| Beckett | English | Bee cottage |
| Waylon | English | From the land by the road |
| River | English | Flowing water |
| Beckham | Old English | Homestead by the stream |
| Brady | Irish | Spirited, broad |
| Knox | Scottish | From the hills, round hill |
| Lorenzo | Old English | Laurels, wisdom, accomplishment |
| Weston | Olde English | A town in the west |
| Emmett | Hebrew | Industrious, universal |
| Kingston | English | From the Kings village or estate |
| Riley | Old English | Valiant, dweller by the rye field |
| Milo | German | Merciful, peaceful, calm |
| Alejandro | Spanish | Defender of the people |
| Jude | English | Praised |
| Adonis | Greek | Handsome, a Lord |
| Kyrie | Greek | Lord, have mercy |
| Colt | American | Young horse |
| Antonio | Latin | Highly praiseworthy |
| Ryder | English | Knight, cavalryman, messenger |
| Blake | English | Dark hair or skin |
| Sawyer | English | Wood cutter |
| Jax | Greek | God has been gracious |
| Israel | Hebrew | God contends, fights |
| Jesse | Hebrew | Wealthy, Jehovah exists |
| Avery | English | Elf King |
| Ryker | German | Rich |
| Diego | Spanish | Supplanter |
| Remington | Old English | From the raven town |
| Jayce | Hebrew | Healer, Lord is salvation |
| Chase | French | Huntsman |
| Xander | Greek | Protector of men |
| Barrett | German | Brave as a bear |
| Finn | Latin | Light skinned or blond |
| Bentley | Old English | A clearing covered with bent grass |
| Jonah | Hebrew | Dove |
| Tobias | Greek | God is good |
| Malachi | Hebrew | Messenger of God |
| Maddox | English | Fortunate |
| Lane | American | From the long meadow |
| Oscar | Irish | God’s spear |
| Elliott | Hebrew | Jehovah is God |
| Camden | Gaelic | From the winding valley |
| Zachary | Hebrew | God remembers |
| Brody | Scottish | Second son |
| Dawson | Hebrew | Son of David |
| Phoenix | Latin | Mythical bird, reborn from ashes |
| Maximus | Latin | Greatest |
| Braxton | Olde English | Brock’s settlement |
| Holden | English | From the hollow valley |
| Bryce | Scottish | Son of the ardent one |
| Kaiden | Celtic | Warrior |
| King | English | Monarch |
| Zayden | Celtic | Little fire |
| Tyler | English | Occupational name, tile maker |
69 Cute Boy Names and Meanings
If you want your son to have a cute name that means something significant, this is the list for you. Each of these names are incredibly impactful.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Adler | Old German | Eagle |
| Alexio | Greek | Defender of man |
| Alexis | Russian | Defender of the people |
| Alvin | American | Wise friend |
| Amory | Old German | Brave power |
| Andy | Greek | Manly, brave |
| Artie | English | Noble, courageous |
| Austen | Latin | Great and magnificent |
| Benji | Hebrew | Son of the right hand |
| Billy | Old German | Resolute protector |
| Bobby | Old English | Famed, bright, shining |
| Braydon | English | Broad valley |
| Brooklyn | American | Stream by the lake |
| Bryson | English | Noble’s son |
| Carlo | Italian | Manly |
| Casey | Irish | Vigilant, watchful |
| Chandler | French | Occupational name, maker of candles |
| Charley | Old German | Manly |
| Cody | English | Helpful |
| Danny | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| Dino | Italian | Little sword |
| Eddie | English | Rich in friendship, wealthy friend |
| Elliot | Greek | God on high, my God is Jehovah |
| Elvis | Scandinavian | Wise |
| Finlay | Gaelic | Small blond soldier fair hero |
| Finley | Scottish | Fair-haired warrior |
| Finnian | Gaelic | White, fair |
| Forest | French | Woodsman |
| Forrest | Old French | Woodsman |
| Franky | German | Free, a free man |
| Gentry | English | Nobility |
| Grady | Irish | Noble, illustrious one |
| Hadley | English | Heather field |
| Happy | Latin | Happy |
| Harper | English | Harpist |
| Jimmy | Hebrew | Supplant |
| Jordy | Hebrew | Down-flowing |
| Juno | Latin | Young |
| Kasey | Irish | Brave in battle |
| Kennedy | Scottish | Helmeted warrior |
| Kieran | Irish | Little dark one, dark-haired |
| MacKenzie | Scottish | Child of the wise leader, fair one |
| Madison | Old English | Mighty in battle, Matthew’s son |
| Marty | Latin | Servant of Mars, God of war |
| Maxime | French | The greatest |
| Mckenzie | Scottish | Comely |
| Monte | English | Mountain |
| Monty | English | Mountain belonging to the ruler |
| Moses | Hebrew | Son |
| Moshe | Hebrew | Born of a certain God, Yahweh |
| Mylo | German | Soldier, merciful |
| Presley | English | Priests meadow |
| Quentin | Latin | The fifth |
| Quincy | French | Fifth |
| Quinn | Irish | Fifth |
| Ralphie | English | Wolf counsel |
| Ramsey | Scottish | Island |
| Remy | Latin | Oarsman |
| Rene | French | Born again or reborn |
| Richie | English | Hard ruler |
| Ricky | Old English | Powerful strong ruler |
| Robbie | German | Famed, bright, shining |
| Rory | English | Red-haired King |
| Rudy | German | Famous wolf |
| Sasha | Russian | Defending men |
| Sunny | English | Bright or cheerful |
| Teagan | Gaelic | Beautiful, fair, little songwriter |
| Teddy | Old English | Wealthy guardian |
| Willard | Old English | Brave, strong |
60 Cool Boy Names and Meanings
These boy names are effortlessly cool and modern. Find an awesome name with a meaning to match.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace | Latin | Highest rank |
| Aries | Latin | A ram |
| Baron | English | Warrior, title of nobility |
| Barron | English | Warrior |
| Bear | Celtic | Bear |
| Beck | Old Norse | Brook, stream |
| Blue | English | Color |
| Boone | French | A blessing |
| Cade | English | Barrel |
| Caden | Welsh | Friend, companion, spirit of battle |
| Chance | French | Good fortune |
| Channing | Old French | Church official, wise, young wolf |
| Conrad | Old German | Bold counsel |
| Dante | Latin | Enduring |
| Deacon | Greek | Dusty one |
| Gage | French | Defiant |
| Garrett | Irish | Rules by the spear |
| German | German | From Germany |
| Guy | French | Guide, a leader |
| Holt | Germanic | Small wood or grove of tree |
| Jericho | Arabic | City of the moon |
| Kip | Old English | From the pointed hill |
| Kit | Greek | Follower of Christ |
| Lawson | English | Son of Lawrence, or law |
| Lennon | Irish | Little blackbird, lover |
| Locke | Old German | Fortified place |
| Mars | French | Male, Roman God of war |
| Marshall | French | Love of horses |
| Maxim | Latin | Great |
| Merritt | English | Wished-for child |
| Milan | German | Kind, loving, gracious |
| Nirvana | Sanskrit | State of bliss, liberation |
| Ocean | Latin | Ocean |
| Oceanus | Greek | Ocean, Titan God in Greek mythology |
| Orion | Greek | Rising in the sky, dawning |
| Princeton | English | Prince’s town |
| Rainier | German | Wise army |
| Samson | Hebrew | Sun |
| Sander | Greek | Defender of mankind |
| Sky | English | Of the isle of Skye |
| Skye | English | Adventurous, the isle of Skye |
| Skylar | English | Of the isle of Skye |
| Skyler | English | Of the isle of Skye |
| Solomon | Hebrew | Peace |
| Sterling | English | High quality, pure |
| Tanner | Old English | Occupational name, leather tanner |
| Tripp | Olde English | Traveler |
| Troy | Irish | Foot soldier |
| Troye | Irish | Soldier |
| Tru | Germanic | Honest |
| True | English | Honest |
| Valiant | English | Brave |
| Wells | English | Spring |
| West | English | West |
| Westen | Old English | Lives to the west of a settlement |
| Wilder | English | Untamed or wild animal |
| Winter | American | Seasonal name |
| Wolfe | Old German | Wolf |
| Zach | Hebrew | God remembers |
| Zack | Hebrew | God remembers |
80 Boy Names with Special Meanings
Some boy names have particuarly special meanings behind them. These boy names are handsome and very meaningful. These names with special meanings can also be used a meaningful middle names for boys.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron | Hebrew | Exalted one, enlightened |
| Aiden | Irish | Little fire |
| Alexander | Greek | Defender of the people |
| Andrew | Greek | Manly |
| Angel | Greek | Messenger |
| Anthony | Latin | Highly praiseworthy |
| Asher | Hebrew | Happy |
| Austin | English | Dignity, venerable |
| Axel | Old German | Father of peace |
| Caleb | Hebrew | Faithful, devoted, bold, brave |
| Charles | French | Manly, freeman |
| Christian | English | Follower of Christ, anointed |
| Christopher | Greek | Christ bearer |
| Connor | Old Irish | Lover of wolves or hounds |
| Daniel | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| David | Hebrew | Beloved |
| Declan | Irish | Man of prayer |
| Dominic | Latin | Belonging to God |
| Dylan | Welsh | Son of the sea |
| Easton | English | A town in the east |
| Eli | Hebrew | Uplifted or elevated |
| Elias | Hebrew | Jehovah is God |
| Elijah | Hebrew | The Lord is my God |
| Ethan | Hebrew | Strong, firm, enduring |
| Evan | Welsh | The Lord is gracious |
| Everett | English | Strong as a wild boar |
| Ezekiel | Hebrew | God strengthens |
| Ezra | Hebrew | Helper |
| Gabriel | Hebrew | God is my strength |
| Grayson | Old English | Son of the gray-haired man |
| Greyson | English | Son of the grey-haired one |
| Henry | German | Home ruler |
| Hudson | English | Hugh’s son |
| Hunter | English | A huntsman |
| Ian | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Isaac | Hebrew | He will rejoice |
| Isaiah | Hebrew | God is my salvation |
| Jace | Hebrew | The Lord is salvation |
| Jack | English | God is gracious |
| Jacob | Hebrew | Supplanter |
| James | Hebrew | Supplanter |
| Jameson | Hebrew | Son of James, supplanter |
| Jaxon | English | God has been gracious, he shows favor |
| Jayden | Hebrew | Thankful |
| Jeremiah | Hebrew | God will uplift |
| John | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Jonathan | Hebrew | Gift of God |
| Jordan | Hebrew | To flow down or descend |
| Jose | Hebrew | God will add |
| Joseph | Hebrew | God will add |
| Joshua | Hebrew | God is salvation |
| Josiah | Hebrew | Jehovah has healed |
| Kai | Greek | Sea |
| Kayden | Celtic | Battle |
| Leo | Hebrew | Lion |
| Leonardo | German | Strong as a lion |
| Levi | Hebrew | Joined, attached |
| Liam | Irish | Strong-willed warrior, protector |
| Luca | English | Bringer of light |
| Lucas | Greek | Bright, shining |
| Luke | Latin | Bringer of light |
| Mateo | Latin | Gift of God |
| Matthew | English | Gift from God |
| Maverick | American | Independent, non-conformist |
| Michael | Hebrew | Who is like God |
| Miles | Irish | Soldier, merciful |
| Nathan | Hebrew | God gave |
| Nicholas | Latin | Victory of the people |
| Noah | Hebrew | Rest or comfort |
| Nolan | Gaelic | Chariot-fighter, champion |
| Owen | Celtic | Young warrior, well born |
| Roman | Hebrew | From Rome |
| Ryan | Irish | Little King, illustrious |
| Samuel | Hebrew | Heard by God |
| Santiago | Spanish | Supplanter |
| Sebastian | Greek | Venerable, revered |
| Theodore | Greek | God’s gift |
| William | English | Resolute protector |
| Wyatt | English | Hardy, brave, strong |
| Xavier | Basque | Bright, splendid |
107 Gender-Neutral Names and Meanings
These gender-neutral names are on the rise. There are no limitations on these names. Find one that suits you, and find out the meanings behind the name.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Adrien | Latin | Sea or water |
| Alby | Latin | Village of alder trees |
| Ali | Arabic | High, exalted, champion |
| Amani | Swahili | Harmony, peace |
| Amari | African | Strength |
| Amen | Hebrew | God is gracious, God has shown favour |
| Arden | Latin | Lofty or eager |
| Ari | Hebrew | Superior, intelligent |
| Aria | Hebrew | Air |
| Ariel | Hebrew | Lion of God |
| Armani | Hebrew | Free |
| Asa | Hebrew | Healer |
| Auden | English | Old friend |
| Austyn | Latin | Great, magnificient |
| Azariah | Latin | God has helped |
| Bailey | Hebrew | Occupational name, Bailiff, law enforcer |
| Blair | Indian | Dweller from a field or plain |
| Brett | Celtic | From Britain |
| Brighton | English | Bright town |
| Caelan | Scottish | Slender, victorious people |
| Carlisle | English | From the protected tower, from the walled city |
| Carmine | Latin | Song |
| Cassidy | Welsh | Ingenious, clever, curly headed |
| Chauncey | English | Fortune, a gamble |
| Cole | English | Coal-black, charcoal |
| Courtney | Old French | Court attendant, short nose |
| Dakota | Native American | Friend, friendly or ally |
| Darian | English | Upholder of the good |
| Daryl | Anglo-Saxon | Tenderly loved |
| Devin | Irish | Poet |
| Devon | English | Poet |
| Dominique | Latin | Belonging to the Lord |
| Dorian | Greek | Gift |
| Eastyn | English | Area of land to the east |
| Eliot | Hebrew | My God is Jehovah |
| Elisha | Hebrew | God is my salvation |
| Ellington | English | Ellis’s town |
| Ellison | English | Son of Ellis |
| Emery | English | Brave, powerful |
| Emory | English | Home strength, industrious leader |
| Ever | Hebrew | Beyond |
| Everly | British | From the boar meadow |
| Harlow | English | From the army hill |
| Holland | Dutch | Country name |
| Iman | Arabic | Faith, belief |
| Jai | Indian | Victorious |
| Jaiden | English | Thankful, God will judge |
| Jalen | American | Calm, serene |
| Jaylen | Hebrew | Thankful |
| Jean | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Jerry | Hebrew | Mighty spearman |
| Journey | English | To travel |
| Jules | Latin | Youthful |
| Kaden | Arabic | Fighter |
| Karsyn | American | Marsh or mossy place |
| Kelly | American | Warrior, lively |
| Kendall | English | Valley of the River Kent |
| Kim | English | Noble or brave |
| Kinsley | Gaelic | Kings field |
| Kris | Latin | Follower of Christ |
| Lee | Arabic | Dweller near the wood or clearing |
| Leighton | English | Herb garden, from the meadow farm |
| Lennox | Gaelic | With many elm trees |
| Linden | English | Linden tree hill |
| London | English | Fortress, capital of England |
| Lonnie | Old German | Ready for battle |
| Lou | French | Renowned warrior |
| Lucky | English | Fortunate |
| Mo | American | A dark skinned person |
| Navy | English | Dark blue color |
| Paisley | Scottish | Church |
| Rain | American | Abundant blessings from above |
| Raleigh | Old English | From the deer meadow |
| Raven | English | Blackbird |
| Ray | English | Beam of light |
| Raylen | English | Protecting hands |
| Rayne | African | Strong counselor |
| Reese | Welsh | Ardent, fiery |
| Regan | Celtic Irish | Little ruler |
| Remi | French | Oarsman |
| Rey | Spanish | King |
| Rhodes | Greek | A clearing in the woods |
| Rowan | Irish | From the rowan tree |
| Rowen | Irish | Red-haired |
| Royal | German | Royal, noble |
| Royce | English | Son of the King |
| Rylan | Old English | Island meadow |
| Sacha | Slavic | Defender, protector of mankind |
| Sailor | English | Occupational name, sailor |
| Sam | Hebrew | God has heard |
| Shane | Irish | God is gracious, gift from God |
| Shannon | Irish | Wise, river in Ireland |
| Shawn | Irish | God is gracious |
| Shiloh | Hebrew | Peace |
| Sonny | English | Son |
| Soren | Danish | Stern or strict |
| Sullivan | Gaelic | Hawk-eyed or dark-eyed |
| Sutton | English | From the south farm |
| Sydney | Old English | Wide meadow |
| Tegan | Welsh | Darling, loved one |
| Terry | German | Power of the tribe |
| Trinity | English | Three, triad or trio |
| Valentine | Latin | Healthy or strong |
| Wisdom | Old English | Wise |
| Yael | Hebrew | God’s strength, mountain goat |
| Yuri | Greek | The light of God |
86 Old Fashioned Boy Names and Meanings
These tried-and-true boy names have powerful meanings. With modern appeal, you’re sure to fall in love with one of these names.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham | Hebrew | Father of a multitude |
| Albert | English | Noble, bright |
| Alfred | English | Wise counselor |
| Angus | Scottish | One choice |
| Ansel | Old French | God’s protection, God’s helmet |
| Arthur | Celtic | Noble, courageous |
| Bernard | German | Brave as a bear |
| Carlton | English | Free mens town |
| Cedric | Celtic | Bounty |
| Clarence | Latin | Bright or clear |
| Coleman | English | Occupational name, coal miner |
| Cyril | English | Lordly, masterful |
| Cyrus | Greek | Lord |
| Darius | Greek | He possesses |
| Darren | Gaelic | Great |
| Dixon | Old English | Son of Richard |
| Donald | Gaelic | Ruler of the world |
| Edgar | Old English | Fortunate and powerful |
| Edmund | English | Prosperous protector |
| Edward | English | Wealthy guardian, rich guard |
| Edwin | English | Rich friend |
| Elmer | Old English | Noble and renowned |
| Eric | Old Norse | Eternal ruler |
| Ernest | English | Serious, warrior |
| Erwin | Irish | Friend of the sea, sea friend |
| Eugene | Greek | Well born or noble |
| Evander | Scottish | Bow warrior |
| Franklin | English | Free landowner |
| Gary | English | Hard or bold spear |
| Gerald | German | Rule of the spear |
| Gilbert | German | Bright pledge |
| Gregory | Latin | Watchful, alert |
| Harold | Ancient Latin | Power, leader, ruler |
| Hector | Greek | Holding fast, restrain |
| Herman | German | Soldier, army man |
| Irving | Scottish | Sea friend |
| Jarrett | German | Brave spearman, spear strong |
| Javier | Spanish | Castle |
| Jeffrey | German | God’s peace or divine peace |
| Jesus | Hebrew | Jehovah is salvation |
| Jonas | Hebrew | Dove |
| Judah | Hebrew | He who is praised |
| Kenneth | English | Handsome, fire-born |
| Kenny | Gaelic | Handsome |
| Langston | English | Tall mans town |
| Larry | Latin | Crowned with laurels |
| Lenny | Old German | Brave as a lion |
| Leonard | Latin | Brave as a lion |
| Leonidas | Ancient Greek | Son of the lion |
| Lester | English | Fortified place |
| Louis | French | Famous warrior |
| Ludwig | German | Famous warrior |
| Luther | German | Army people |
| Malcolm | Scottish | A disciple of Columba |
| Martin | Latin | Warlike |
| Marvin | Welsh | Sea hill |
| Maurice | Latin | Dark skinned |
| Maximilian | Latin | The greatest |
| Melvin | Scottish | Gentle chief |
| Montgomery | Norman | Hill, power |
| Mordecai | Hebrew | follower o Marduk |
| Oswald | German | Divine power, God rules |
| Peter | Greek | Rock |
| Phillip | Greek | Friend of horses |
| Ragnar | Norse | Warrior, judgment |
| Randall | Old English | Wolf’s shield |
| Randolf | German | Wolf’s shield |
| Randolph | German | Wolf’s shield |
| Raymond | German | Counsellor, protector, wise |
| Reggie | Latin | Counsel power |
| Reginald | Latin | King |
| Reuben | Hebrew | Behold, a son |
| Richard | French | Strong in rule |
| Roger | German | Famous spear |
| Ronald | Old Norse | wise ruler |
| Russell | Old Norse | Red haired |
| Simon | Greek | God has heard |
| Timothy | Ancient Greek | Honoring God |
| Ulysses | Latin | Wrathful |
| Victor | Latin | Conqueror |
| Vincent | Latin | Conquering |
| Virgil | English | Flourishing |
| Wallace | Anglo-Norman | From Wales |
| Walter | German | Army ruler |
| Warren | Old French | Defender, keeper of a game preserve |
| Winston | Old English | Wines town |
87 Rare Boy Names and Meanings
These rare names express individuality. Break the mold with a rare and meaningful baby name.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abner | Hebrew | My father is a light |
| Achilles | Greek | thin lipped |
| Aden | Hebrew | Attractive, handsome |
| Alaric | Old German | Noble ruler |
| Alden | English | Old wise friend |
| Amadeus | Latin | Love God |
| Ambrose | Greek | Immortal |
| Amos | Hebrew | Borne by God |
| Anders | Greek | Manly, brave |
| Andrei | Greek | manly, strong |
| Ares | Greek | Bane, ruin |
| Arian | Afghan | Noble, high-born |
| Arvin | German | Friend to all |
| Auberon | Old German | Noble or royal bear |
| Augustus | Latin | Venerable |
| Aziel | Hebrew | God is my strength |
| Basil | Greek | Royal, Kingly, brave, valiant |
| Benedict | Latin | Blessed |
| Constantine | Latin | Steadfast |
| Dariel | English | Dearly loved |
| Deniz | Turkish | Sea |
| Dhruv | Hindu | Firm, pole star |
| Dimitri | Greek | Earth lover |
| Donte | Latin | Hard, firm |
| Edric | English | Wealthy ruler |
| Edson | English | Son of the fortunate warrior |
| Edvin | Old English | rich friend |
| Emilio | Italian | Rival |
| Faris | Arabic | Knight, horseman |
| Filip | Greek | fond of roses |
| Fitzgerald | English | Spearholders son |
| Hamza | Arabic | Strong, steadfast |
| Humphrey | German | Peaceful warrior |
| ignacio | Spanish | Fire |
| Ike | Hebrew | He laughs, laughter |
| Ishaan | Indian | Lord of wealth |
| Jabari | Arabic | The brave one |
| Jadon | Hebrew | God has heard, thankful |
| Jamir | Arabic | Handsome prince |
| Jarvis | Celtic | Spearman, servant spear |
| Jayson | Greek | Healer |
| Joaquin | Hebrew | Lifted by Yahweh |
| Kadin | Arabic | Companion |
| Kanan | Arabic | Merchant, trader |
| Kavin | Tamil | Handsome |
| Kentrell | English | Royal chieftain |
| Kwan | Chinese | Strong |
| Lachlan | Scottish | Warlike, from the land of lakes |
| Lazarus | Hebrew | God has helped |
| Leander | Greek | Lion man, brave as a lion |
| Leif | Old Norse | Beloved |
| Leopold | Old German | Brave people |
| Linus | Greek | Blonde or flaxen-haired |
| Lowell | French | Wolf cub |
| Luciano | Italian | Light |
| Lucius | Latin | Light |
| Lysander | Greek | Liberator, defender |
| Maksim | Roman | The greatest |
| Malik | Arabic | King |
| Marius | Latin | Male |
| Marquis | Old French | Nobleman |
| Milton | English | Settlement with a mill |
| Musa | Arabic | Save by the water |
| Myles | Greek | Destroyer |
| Octavius | Latin | Born eighth |
| Orson | French | Bear cub |
| Perseus | Greek | To destroy |
| Phineas | Hebrew | Oracle |
| Riordan | Irish | Royal poet |
| Roderick | Germanic | Famous ruler |
| Rogelio | Spanish | Famous spearman |
| Socrates | Greek | Whole power |
| Sultan | Arabic | King, ruler |
| Syed | Arabic | Lord, master |
| Tamir | Arabic | Tall, wealthy one |
| Tariq | Arabic | He who knocks at the door |
| Theron | Greek | Hunter, untamed |
| Uriah | Hebrew | God is my light, light of the Lord |
| Valen | Latin | Strong, healthy |
| Viktor | Latin | Conqueror |
| Warner | Old German | Army guard |
| Wolfgang | Old German | Path of the wolf |
| Yash | Hindu | Success, splendor, majesty, luxury |
| Zachariah | Hebrew | God remembers |
| Zahir | Arabic | Helper, supporter |
| Zamir | Hebrew | Singer |
| Zeno | Greek | Gift of zeus |
87 Strong Boy Names and Meanings
These boy names are powerful and bold. Even the meanings behind these names evoke strength and ferocity.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich | English | Noble ruler |
| Alec | English | Defender of the people |
| Alexandros | Greek | Protector of mankind |
| Alonzo | Italian | Ready for battle |
| Anson | English | Son of the divine |
| Anton | Latin | Highly praiseworthy |
| Armstrong | Old English | Strong armed |
| Augustine | Latin | The great, venerable |
| Azai | Hebrew | Strength |
| Baxter | English | Occupational name, baker |
| Bennet | Latin | Blessed |
| Boden | Celtic | Blond |
| Braden | English | Broad valley |
| Brandon | Old English | Beacon hill |
| Branson | Celtic | Son of the raven, sword |
| Brendan | Gaelic | Prince or King |
| Brendon | Gaelic | Brave |
| Cadman | Anglo-Saxon | Warrior, fighter |
| Caine | Irish | Son of the fighter |
| Calder | Old Norse | Rough waters, calf valley |
| Calix | Greek | Very handsome |
| Cato | Latin | Wise, all-knowing |
| Chancellor | American | Record keeper |
| Conan | English | Wolf, hound |
| Damian | Greek | To tame |
| Damon | Ancient Greek | To tame |
| Davian | Hebrew | Beloved |
| Davion | Hebrew | Beloved |
| Deandre | Greek | Warrior, brave man |
| Devante | Spanish | Fighter of wrong |
| Donavan | Gaelic | Brown-haired chieftain |
| Donovan | Gaelic | Dark warrior, dark princeling |
| Draco | Latin | Dragon |
| Durango | French | Strong |
| Dwayne | Irish | Dark or black |
| Ekon | Nigerian | Strong |
| Emerson | American | Brave, powerful |
| Gannon | Irish | fair skinned |
| Garrick | Old English | spear king |
| Hasan | Arabic | Good, beautiful |
| Hendrik | German | Home ruler |
| Irvin | Scottish | Green water |
| Ivan | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Jaden | Hebrew | God has heard |
| Jared | Hebrew | Rose, descending |
| Jaron | Hebrew | He who sings or shouts praises |
| Jason | Greek | Healer |
| Jedidiah | Hebrew | Beloved of the Lord, friend of God |
| Jermaine | Latin | Brotherly |
| Justin | Latin | Just |
| Kano | Japanese | Masculine power, capability |
| Kasper | Persian | Treasurer, the one who bears a treasure |
| Keagan | Irish | A thinker, fiery |
| Keegan | Irish | Fire, fiery |
| Kenton | American | Royal chieftain |
| Keon | Irish | God is gracious |
| Kion | Irish | Warrior |
| Konrad | Old German | Bold ruler or “able advice |
| Landry | German | Ruler |
| Leland | English | From the meadow land |
| Lukas | Greek | Bright, shining |
| Macon | French | Marsh dwelle |
| Magnar | Norse | Strength |
| Marcel | French | Little warrior |
| Marlon | English | Falcon, little hawk |
| Maximillian | Latin | The greatest |
| Merrick | Welsh | Dark-skinned |
| Murphy | Irish | Sea warrior |
| Osbourne | English | God born |
| Quillon | Latin | Crossing swords, strong |
| Quintin | Latin | Fifth |
| Radley | Old English | From the red meadow |
| Reagan | Irish | Little ruler |
| Rexton | Latin | Chieftain, ruler |
| Rowdy | British | Boisterous, loud |
| Simeon | Hebrew | Obedient, listening |
| Tatum | Old English | Light hearted, cheerful, bringing joy |
| Thatcher | English | Occupational name, roofer |
| Theodor | Ancient Greek | Gift from God |
| Trevon | English | Fair town |
| Trevor | Irish | Prudent |
| Tristen | Celtic | Bold, tumult, outcry |
| Tyron | Greek | Sovereign, King |
| Vladimir | Old Slavic | Ruler of the world, ruler of peace |
| Westley | English | Western meadow |
| Wulf | Old German | Wolf |
50 Beautiful Boy Names and Meanings
Not only are these names beautiful to hear and say, but they also hold great value and meaning. The breathtaking boy names on this list will enlighten and inspire feelings of adoration and serenity.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton | English | Ash tree town |
| Atticus | Greek | From Attica |
| Bowie | Gaelic | Fair-haired |
| Bradley | Old English | Broad wood or broad meadow |
| Brayden | English | Dweller near the broad valley |
| Callum | Scottish Gaelic | Dove |
| Charleston | Old English | free peasant’s settlement |
| Chester | Latin | Fortress, walled town |
| Dallas | Celtic | Waterfall near the field |
| Dexter | Latin | Skillful |
| Drew | Greek | strong and manly |
| Ellis | Hebrew | The Lord is my God |
| Fletcher | Old English | Occupation name, arrow maker |
| Ford | Latin | River crossing |
| Frederick | German | Peaceful ruler |
| Gideon | Hebrew | Great warrior |
| Gus | Latin | Worthy of respect, majestic |
| Hamilton | Scottish | crooked hill |
| Harry | German | home power ruler |
| Harvey | Old Breton | Battle worthy, blazing iron |
| Haven | English | a place of shelter, safety |
| Hugo | German | Mind, intellect |
| Julius | Latin | Youthful |
| Kent | Celtic | Edge |
| Kingsley | Old English | From the King’s meadow |
| Lewis | German | Famous battle, renowed |
| Matteo | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Maxwell | American | Dweller by the stream |
| Memphis | Greek | Enduring and beautiful |
| Morgan | Old Welsh | Sea protector |
| Nathaniel | Hebrew | Gift of God |
| Orlando | Italian | Famous land, heroic |
| Otis | Old English | Wealthy |
| Otto | German | Wealth, prosperity |
| Payton | Old English | Warriors town, fighting mans estate |
| Raphael | Hebrew | God has healed |
| Romeo | Italian | Pilgrim to rome |
| Sage | Latin | Wise |
| Salvador | Spanish | Savior |
| Santino | Italian | Little saint |
| Shepard | Old English | Shepherd |
| Shepherd | English | Shepherd |
| Spencer | British | Dispenser of provisions |
| Stanley | Old English | Dweller near a stony clearing |
| Taylor | French | Occupational name, tailor or cutter |
| Thaddeus | Greek | Courageous heart |
| Toby | Old English | The Lord is good |
| Tommy | Aramaic | Twin |
| Truman | English | Loyal one |
| Wren | Welsh | Ruler |
99 One-Syllable Boy Names and Meanings
Short, straightforward, and simple to spell and pronounce, these single syllable names are totally top-notch. In addition to being catchy and distinctive, there’s no need for a nickname with the brief boy names on this list.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Art | Celtic | Noble, courageous |
| Ash | Hebrew | Happy, fortunate |
| Bo | Old Norse | To live |
| Boyd | Gaelic | Yellow hair |
| Brad | English | Broad clearing in the wood |
| Brant | German | Sword |
| Brice | Scottish,Celtic | speckled, freckled |
| Brock | Old French | Young stag |
| Cal | Hebrew | Devotion |
| Carl | German | Strong man |
| Chad | Old English | Protector, defender |
| Chaim | Hebrew | Life |
| Chaz | German | free man |
| Chess | American | Camp of the soldiers |
| Clyde | Celtic | River |
| Craig | Scottish Gaelic | Rock |
| Cy | English | Master or Lord |
| Dane | Danish | Dweller in the valley |
| Earl | Old English | Warrior or nobleman |
| Fin | Gaelic | Fair, white stranger, white |
| Fitz | Old French | Son |
| Flynn | Irish | Red or reddish |
| Frank | English | Frenchman or free man |
| Franz | German | Frenchman or free man |
| Gabe | Hebrew | God is my strength |
| Gael | English | Joyful |
| Gene | Greek | Wellborn or noble |
| George | Greek | Farmer |
| Grant | English | Great, tall |
| Hank | German | House ruler |
| Hugh | Old French | Heart, mind, spirit |
| Jake | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Jase | Greek | The Lord is salvation |
| Jay | Indian | Victory, triumph |
| Jed | Hebrew | Beloved of the Lord, friend of the Lord |
| Joe | Hebrew | God will add |
| Joel | Hebrew | Yahweh is God |
| Judd | Hebrew | Praised, to flow down, flowing down |
| Kade | Welsh | Spirit of battle |
| Kal | Finnish | Strong |
| Karl | Germanic | Strong man |
| Keith | Celtic | Of the forest, from the battleground |
| Ken | Gaelic | Handsome |
| Kirk | Scottish | Church dwells at the church |
| Kole | Ancient Greek | Victory of the people |
| Kurt | German | Wise counsel, bold counsel |
| Kyle | Scottish | Narrow, straight, channel |
| Lake | Old English | Lives by a stream |
| Lance | American | Servant |
| Layne | English | Path, roadway |
| Lux | Latin | Light |
| Mark | Latin | Warlike, warrior |
| Matt | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Max | Latin | Greatest |
| Neil | Irish | Champion, cloud, passionate |
| Niall | Gaelic | Champion |
| Nick | Greek | Victory of the people |
| Nik | English | Lord |
| Noel | Old French | Christmas |
| Oz | Hebrew | Strength, powerful, courageous |
| Pax | Latin | Peaceful |
| Prince | Latin | Son of royalty |
| Quin | Celtic | Wise |
| Rafe | English | Wolf counseller |
| Raj | Indian | King |
| Ralph | English | Counsel Wolf |
| Reece | Welsh | Enthusiastic |
| Reed | English | red haired |
| Reid | Scottish | Red haired one |
| Rex | Latin | King |
| Rick | Germanic | Powerful, strong ruler |
| Ridge | English | From the ridge |
| Roy | Norman | King |
| Saige | Old French | Wise, healthy |
| Saul | Hebrew | Asked for, prayed for |
| Scott | Scottish | From Scotland |
| Scout | English | Gatherer information, observe, spy |
| Sean | Irish | God is gracious |
| Seth | Hebrew | Anointed |
| Shep | English | Shepherd |
| Sloan | Gaelic | Raider, warrior |
| Sol | Spanish | Sun |
| Tate | Norse | Cheerful, pleasant and bright |
| Thane | Scottish | Clan chieftain |
| Todd | English | Fox |
| Tom | Hebrew | Innocence |
| Trace | Anglo-Saxon | Brave |
| Trey | Old French | Three |
| Troi | English | Soldier |
| Ved | Sanskrit | Sacred knowledge |
| Veer | Sanskrit | Brave |
| Wade | Old English | To go into a ford |
| Ward | Old English | Occupation name, watchman or guard |
| Wes | English | West meadow |
| Win | Old English | Elf, magical being |
| Wynn | English | Friend |
| Zain | Arabic | Grace, beauty |
| Zayne | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Zev | Hebrew | Wolf |
65 Modern Boy Names and Meanings
Modern names are full of boyish charm and style. They are relevant and trendy; memorable and immeasurably meaningful.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Alfie | Old English | Wise counselor |
| Archie | German | Bold or brave |
| Arlo | Anglo-Saxon | Fortified hill |
| Aron | Hebrew | Mountaineer, mount of strength |
| Arturo | Italian | Bear in Italian, strong as a bear |
| Baker | Old English | Occupational name, baker |
| Bellamy | Norman | Fair or handsome friend |
| Benson | English | Son of Ben |
| Benton | English | Bent grass enclosure |
| Bishop | English | Overseer, guardian |
| Brantley | German | Fire |
| Bryant | Old Celtic | Noble, strong, virtuous |
| Buddy | English | Friend |
| Cayden | Gaelic | Battler, fighter |
| Colson | English | People of victory |
| Conner | Irish | High, will, desire |
| Conor | Irish | Lover of wolves |
| Corbin | English | Raven, little crow |
| Cullen | Gaelic | Handsome |
| Curtis | French | Polite or courteous |
| Daxton | French | Warrior who conquers great obstacles |
| Denver | Old English | Green valley |
| Dustin | Norman | Brave fighter, valiant fighter |
| Eden | Hebrew | Delight |
| Fisher | English | Fisherman |
| Foster | Old English | Woodsman |
| Frankie | Latin | Free, from France |
| Harlan | German | Rocky land |
| Indigo | Greek | Indian dye, dark blue |
| Jamison | Old English | The son of James |
| Johnny | English | God is gracious |
| Josue | Hebrew | God is salvation |
| Kaleb | Hebrew | Faithful, devoted, bold, brave |
| Kasen | Greek | Pure |
| Keaton | Old English | Place of hawks |
| Keenan | Irish | Ancient |
| Kellan | Gaelic | Beautiful, slender and fair |
| Kelvin | English | River man |
| Kendrick | Welsh | Greatest champion |
| Kian | Gaelic Irish | King |
| Killian | Irish | Little church |
| Korbin | Latin | Crow, raven, dark haired |
| Luka | Italian | Man from Lucania |
| Lyric | Greek | Song, expression of emotion |
| Malakai | Hebrew | My messenger, angel |
| Marley | Old English | From the lake meadow |
| Mathias | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Matias | Spanish | Gift from God |
| Matthias | Greek | Gift from God |
| Mekhi | Hebrew | He who is like God |
| Miller | Old English | Occupational name, grinds grain |
| Mitchell | English | Big |
| Nico | Greek | Victory of the people |
| Niko | Greek | Victory of the people |
| Oakley | English | From the oak tree meadow |
| Ozzie | English | Divine power |
| Peyton | English | Warriors town, fighting man’s estate |
| Quinton | Latin | Fifth |
| Rio | Spanish | Place of the cherry blossoms, river |
| Ryland | Old English | Land where rye is grown |
| Timber | Old English | Wood |
| Travis | French | To cross the river |
| Westin | English | West town |
| Zackary | Hebrew | God has remembered |
48 Classic Boy Names and Meanings
These dignified boy names have classic appeal and exude exemplary energy. Comparable to a time-honored tradition, the names on this list transcended time and will likely never go out of style.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed | Arabic | Highly praised |
| Aidan | Gaelic | Little fire, ardent |
| Alan | Celtic | Harmony, noble, handsome |
| Alex | Greek | Defender of the people |
| Alistair | Scottish | Defender of man |
| Allan | Celtic | Harmony, stone, or noble |
| Allen | German | Harmony, stone, or noble |
| Ameer | Arabic | Prince |
| Arnold | Germanic | Eagle power, ruler |
| Benjamin | Hebrew | Son of the right hand |
| Brian | Irish | High or noble |
| Bryan | English | Brave, virtuous |
| Daren | Gaelic | Born at night |
| Derek | German | Ruler of the people, gifted ruler |
| Derrick | Germanic | Ruler of the people |
| Douglas | Scottish | Dark stream or dark river |
| Duncan | Gaelic | Dark haired warrior |
| Edmond | French | Prosperous protector |
| Erik | Old Norse | Eternal ruler |
| Francis | Latin | Freeman, from France |
| Gareth | Welsh | Gentle, modest, brave |
| Gavin | Welsh | White hawk or falcon |
| Gerard | Germanic | Brave, spear |
| Gordon | Celtic | Spacious fort |
| Hassan | Arabic | Handsome |
| Jamal | Arabic | Handsome |
| Jeffery | German | District, traveler, peaceful pledge |
| Jeremy | Hebrew | God will uplift |
| Jerome | Greek | Holy name, sacred |
| Johnathan | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Jonathon | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Kevin | Irish | Gentle one or handsome |
| Khalid | Arabic | Eternal |
| Khalil | Arabic | Friend |
| Leroy | French | The King |
| Lionel | Latin | Young lion |
| Mathew | Hebrew | Gift of God |
| Mohammed | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| Nathanael | Hebrew | God has given |
| Nicolas | Greek | Victory of the people |
| Patrick | Latin | Noble |
| Philip | Greek | Friend of horses |
| Randy | English | House wolf, protector |
| Robin | English | Bright fame |
| Stefan | Russian | Crowned or crown of garland |
| Stephen | Greek | Crown |
| Steven | Greek | Crown or wreath |
| Tony | Latin | Priceless one |
63 Badass Boy Names and Meanings
If you’re betting on your little guy having a bit of a rebellious streak, you can’t go wrong with these badass boy names. This list showcases radical names inspired by predominant people, places, and moments in history.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax | Greek | Eagle |
| Apollo | Greek | To destroy |
| Arrow | Anglo-Saxon | Bowman |
| Axel | Hebrew | Father of peace |
| Axton | English | Sword stone |
| Banner | Old French | Flag bearer |
| Blaze | Latin | Fire |
| Bronson | German | Son of the dark man |
| Bruno | Germanic | Shield or armor |
| Cannon | English | Clergyman |
| Carver | English | Occupational name, carver of wood |
| Clay | Old English | Settlement by the clay pit |
| Colter | Old English | Colt-heard |
| Creed | English | Belief, guiding principle |
| Drake | English | Dragon |
| Duke | English | Leader |
| Falcon | Latin | Falcon, falconer |
| Garrison | Middle English | Spear brave, fortified town |
| Genesis | Hebrew | Beginning |
| Gunnar | Scandinavian | Bold warrior |
| Gunner | Scandinavian | Bold warrior |
| Huntley | English | From the hunter’s meadow |
| Indiana | American | Land of Indians |
| Jett | English | Jet-black |
| Justice | Latin | Just |
| Kane | Celtic | Warrior |
| Knight | Old English | servant |
| Lex | Greek | Defender of mankind |
| Magnus | Latin | Great |
| Maximus | Latin | Greatest |
| Midas | Greek | Gold touch |
| Montana | Latin | Mountainous country |
| Neo | Latin | New |
| Onyx | English | Dark gem stone |
| Proteus | Greek | First |
| Ranger | Old French | Forest guardian |
| Rayder | French | Counselor |
| Rebel | German | Taken part in a rebellion |
| Ripley | Old English | From Hrypas meadow |
| Rocco | German | Roar, battle cry |
| Rockwell | English | Rock spring |
| Rush | English | Basket weaver |
| Saxon | English | Germanic Tribe |
| Slade | English | From the valley |
| Slate | American | Gray-green rock |
| Steele | English | Hard and durable |
| Stone | English | Rock |
| Storm | Old English | tempest |
| Talon | English | Claw of a bird of prey |
| Texas | Native American | Friends, allies |
| Thor | Old Norse | Thunder, thunderous |
| Tiger | Iranian | Powerful cat |
| Titan | Greek | defender |
| Titus | Latin | Title of honour |
| Tyson | Old French | High-spirited, firebranded |
| Wolf | German | Wolf |
| Wylie | Old English | Clever, crafty |
| Xerxes | Persian | Warrior |
| Zak | Hebrew | God remembers |
| Zander | English | Defender of mankind |
| Zeke | Hebrew | God strengthens |
| Zephyr | Greek | Gentle breeze |
| Zeus | Greek | Sky, shine |
46 Exotic Boy Names and Meanings
These exotic boy names are culturally rich and packed with meaning. Exciting and unusual, these meaningful names are a great option for your boy.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abel | Hebrew | Breath, vapor |
| Adriano | Italian | Man from Hadria |
| Alastair | Greek | Defender, protector of mankind |
| Alvaro | German | Truth-speaker or guardian |
| Amir | Arabic | prince, ruler |
| Andreas | Greek | Strong and manly |
| Angelo | Italian | Angel, God’s messenger |
| Arjun | Indian | White, clear |
| Ayden | Irish | Little fire |
| Boris | Slavic | Wolf, short, snow leopard |
| Caius | Latin | Happy |
| Carlos | Spanish | Manly, free man |
| Duane | Irish | Dark |
| Eamon | Old English | Guardian of the riches |
| Emiliano | Italian | Rival, emulating |
| Enrique | Old German | Powerful ruler of the home |
| Francisco | Latin | Frenchman or free man |
| Hiram | Hebrew | Brother of the exalted one |
| Idris | Welsh | Ardent Lord |
| Imani | Arabic | Believer or faith |
| Immanuel | Hebrew | God is almighty and is present with us |
| Ivar | American | Archer’s bow |
| Julio | Latin | Youthful |
| Leonel | Spanish | Young lion |
| Lucien | French | Light |
| Luigi | Italian | Renowned fighter |
| Marco | Italian | Warlike, warring |
| Mariano | Latin | Manly |
| Mario | Latin | Hammer |
| Mateus | Hebrew | Gift from God |
| Miguel | Hebrew | Who is like God |
| Mikhail | Hebrew | One who resembles God |
| Nehemiah | Hebrew | To comfort |
| Nikolai | Greek | Victory of people |
| Omar | Hebrew | Flourishing, long living |
| Pablo | Spanish | Small |
| Pierre | Old French | Rock |
| Ramon | Swedish | Wise, advice, protection |
| Raul | Hindu | Wolf counseller |
| Rico | Spanish | Brave ruler |
| Rubin | Hebrew | Behold, a son |
| Santos | Spanish | Saint, holy |
| Theophilus | Greek | God’s friend |
| Valentin | Latin | Strong, healthy |
| Vihaan | Sanskrit | Dawn, morning |
| Vincenzo | Latin | To conquer |
66 Romantic Boy Names and Meanings
These boy names offer a wonderful sense of romance. Full of meaning, a name from this list is an ideal choice if you expect that your boy will be extraordinarily loving and romantic.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto | Spanish | Noble, bright |
| Aldo | Italian | Old or wise |
| Alessandro | Greek | Defender of mankind |
| Alfonso | Germanic | Noble and ready |
| Alfredo | American | Wise counselor |
| Alonso | German | Noble and ready |
| Andre | French | Masculine, manly, brave |
| Andres | Greek | Manly |
| Antoine | Latin | Highly praiseworthy |
| Aquila | Latin | Eagle |
| Arsenio | Greek | Masculine, virile |
| Benito | Latin | Blessed |
| Bernardo | German | Brave as a bear |
| Derick | German | Gifted ruler |
| Eduard | Old English | Prosperous guardian |
| Eduardo | English | Wealthy guardian |
| Eliott | Hebrew | My God is Jehovah |
| Emanuel | Hebrew | God is with us |
| Emmanuel | Hebrew | God is with us |
| Ernesto | Old German | Serious, battle to the death |
| Eros | Greek | Love |
| Esteban | Greek | Garland crown |
| Favian | Latin | Man of wisdom |
| Felipe | Greek | Friend of horses |
| Fergus | Scottish | Man-strength, virility |
| Fernando | Germanic | Adventurous, bold journey |
| Fredrick | German | peaceful ruler |
| Gerardo | Spanish | Brave with a spear |
| Gilberto | Italian | Pledge |
| Giovanni | Italian | God has shown favor |
| Guillermo | Spanish | Resolute protector |
| Henri | French | Rules his household |
| Henrik | Old German | Ruler of the home |
| Humberto | French | Warrior, bear-cub, bright, famous |
| Igor | Russian | Warrior of peace |
| Johan | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Johann | Hebrew | God is merciful |
| Jorge | Greek | Farmer |
| Juan | Spanish | God is gracious |
| Kato | Latin | All-knowing |
| Lucan | Italian | Light |
| Lucian | Latin | Light |
| Luis | French | Famous warrior |
| Manuel | Hebrew | God is with us |
| Marcello | Latin | Hammer |
| Marcellus | Latin | Hammer |
| Marcos | Latin | Warlike |
| Marek | Polish | The God of war |
| Mattias | Hebrew | Gift of God |
| Mauricio | Latin | Dark skinned |
| Maurus | Latin | Dark skinned man |
| Nero | Jamaican | Strong and energetic |
| Pedro | Spanish | Rock |
| Pierson | Latin | Rock |
| Rafael | Hebrew | God has healed |
| Ramiro | Portuguese | Great judge |
| Roberto | Germanic | Bright, fame |
| Rodolfo | Spanish | Famous wolf |
| Rodrigo | Spanish | Famous ruler |
| Ruben | Hebrew | Behold a son |
| Sergio | Latin | Servant, vassal, soldier |
| Tarquin | Latin | Citizen of rome |
| Thiago | Portuguese | Supplanter |
| Tiberius | Latin | Of the River Tiber |
| Uriel | Hebrew | God is my light |
61 Unusual Boy Names and Meanings
These names are uncommon and unusual. But these names aren’t unusual just for the sake of being so. They are filled with wonderful meaning. They are a great option for a unique boy.
| Boy Name | Name Origin | Boy Name Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo | Latin | Noble wolf |
| Albie | Old English | Brilliant, bright |
| Alister | Greek | Defender, protector of mankind |
| Allister | Greek | Defender, protector of mankind |
| Amell | German | Power of an eagle |
| Ansh | Indian | Share, portion |
| Aren | Old Norse | Eagle ruler |
| Arron | Hebrew | Lofty, exalted, high mountain |
| Arun | Indian | Dawn reddish glow in the morning sky |
| Aubrie | English | Rules with elf-wisdom |
| Audrey | English | Noble strength |
| Baran | Russian | Ram |
| Bardolf | English | Axe-wielding wolf |
| Barin | Greek | Noble fighter |
| Cadmar | Irish | Brave warrior |
| Chayce | English | Huntsman |
| Corbyn | French | Raven |
| Darin | Gaelic | Great |
| Daron | Old English | Great |
| Darrin | American | Great |
| Darrion | Greek | Gift |
| Delvin | Old English | Godly friend |
| Derren | English | Great |
| Devan | Irish | Divine |
| Earle | Old English | Friend |
| Earvin | English | Friend |
| Efrain | Hebrew | Fruitful |
| Einar | Old Norse | One warrior |
| Eitan | Hebrew | Strong or strength |
| Elroy | French | The King |
| Elvin | Old English | Friend |
| Ethen | Hebrew | Strength, firmness, long-lived |
| Ethyn | Hebrew | Long lasting and solid |
| Farhan | Arabic | Merry |
| Jaeden | Hebrew | Thankful, God will judge |
| Jasim | Arabic | Powerful, muscular |
| Jaycee | American | Healer |
| Kalen | Gaelic | Strong leader, slender, fair |
| Kalmin | Scandinavian | Manly, strong |
| Kavi | Hindu | Poet, sage, seer |
| Kawan | Swahili | Friend |
| Kaysan | Arabic | Wise |
| Kendric | Welsh | Royal chieftain Jehovah has remembered |
| Keone | Hawaiian | The sand |
| Kevon | Irish | Handsome child |
| Kyon | Irish | Warrior |
| Mahir | Arabic | Skilled, “proficient, “adept |
| Maleek | Arabic | King |
| Manu | Hindu | greatest, wise |
| Nabil | Arabic | Noble |
| Neron | Spanish | Sea |
| Osvaldo | Old English | Divine power, divine rule |
| Raegan | Old Irish | Impulsive |
| Rayce | French | Counselor |
| Rodrick | Scottish | Famous ruler |
| Rudra | Indian | Mightiest of the mighty |
| Shaurya | Indian | Bravery |
| Takoda | Sioux | Friend to everyone |
| Udolf | Old English | Wealthy wolf |
| Woolsey | English | Victorious wolf |
| Zayan | Muslim | Bright |
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