American boy names

Small, Biblical Apostle and Evangelist Paul's Letters to Early Christians Comprise Many New Testament Books, Weak, Little

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

Son of Stephen

Adventurer, At the Ash Tree, Cliff

A modern spelling of Cash, it also has roots in Europe.

Priest's Town

From the Raven Farm

Little Seal

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Priest

Peaceful Town, Trader, Settlement, Homestead

Quick-moving, Speckled, Noble, Son of a Nobleman

From Athens, From Attica

Held by the Heel, He who Supplants, God is Gracious, Supplanter

Henry

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Castle, Fortress

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.

An American favorite, Kayson is a modern invention often interpreted as meaning “healer.”

Son of Jens

The Prophet of Islam, Glorified, Praiseworthy, Highly Praised

Dispenser of Provisions, Provisioner, Administrators, Servants

From the Clay Town, Clay-pit Site, Place Name, Surname

God is My Strength

Strength, Noble, Brave, Hill

Cross

Greatest, Very Great

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

God is My Salvation

The Brave

Victory of the People, Abbreviation of Nicholas

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Ruler of the People

Little Frenchwoman, Free Condition

Son of Cadán

Calm, Serene, Bird of light

Victorious One

Lumpy, Gentle, Round, Barrel-maker

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Messenger, Angel

Eagle, Inner Skin, Brings Rain, Brave

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Yahweh is Salvation

A global name of Hebrew and Swahili origin, it means “supplanter” and “tortoise.”

Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man

Goodness of the Lord, Yahweh is Good

God Reigns, Thankful

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Lee, Proud, Firebrand, Sword

Feller of Trees, Loggers, Powerful Ruler, Tree Cutter

A modern K-variant of Carson, this Scottish-English surname means “son of the marsh dwellers.”

Son of the Fire, Urine

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Game Reserve, Guardian, Park Warden, Various Things

Fight, Warrior, Famous in Battle, Fame and War

Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People

Reference to the French Town Dax, Water

Masculine, Son of Andrew

River Ford, To Go, Moving

Lion

Black-Eyed, Súil, Fields and Hill

God Strengthens

Zealous, Enthusiasm, Fiery, Ardor

Friend

Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

A Gamble, Record Keeper, Variant of Chauncey, The Chance

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

This strong Hawaiian name means “warrior” and also refers to a native tree prized for its strength and grace.

Land Holder, Franch Man, Of the Franks, Free Condition

Bold, Peace

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Blue Crested Bird, Ja, J, Victory

An English-Scottish choice meaning “from the wetlands.”

Son of Cathalain

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

Black Stone

A Holy Man

Son, Small Victorious One

Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith

Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Moses in English, Son, A Prophets Name

Descent, Descending One who Rules, To Descend, He Descends

Dweller at the Rye Land, Island Meadow

High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty

(Replacement, The Appointed, Placed

From the Village Near a Bridge, Diminutive of Brigham

Redhead, Russet, Red Skinned, Red-head

Variant of Caesar, Cut, Long Haired, Hirsute

Swahili and Arabic in background, this poetic name translates to “moonlight.”

God of Thunder, Thunder God

Gift of God

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Son of Law or Lawrence, Son of Lawrence

This modern variant of Kyle, popularized by Star Wars, is linked to the meaning “narrow strait.”

A Scottish name meaning “crooked nose,” it has broad appeal.

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Untamed

Warrior, Army, Fight

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Is Associated to Goddess Durga

Dyer, One who, Dexterous, Right Handed

God Gave, Yahweh is Gracious, Has Shown Favour

Genuine, Pure, Little Star, Of High Quality

Of the Woods, Woodsman, Forest, Lives in Wood

Peaceful, Peace, Happiness

Very Great, Greatest

Farmstead Or Village of Wine, Pleasant Stone, Homestead, Friend

Tanner, Leather-worker

Christmas, God is with Us

Apollinaria, The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy

Smart, Big

Horse Trainer

The Lord is Gracious, Knowledgeable

Glorified, Filled with Praise, No Mistake in his Character, Founder of Islamic Religion

Blessed, Owner of Spear, Wealth, Possession

River Bank

This American creation draws from “cash” and common -ton meaning "town."

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Wise One, Sage, Healthy, Aromatic Herb

The Stone, The Rock

Son of Grádaigh

Rohesia, Rose Flower

Holy, Sanctus

Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus

Son of Jens

Raven, Raven-haired

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Ruddy Complexioned, Red-headed, Red Haired

River

Warlike, Loves Horses, Horse Lover

Thankful, Variant of JaydevGod has Heard

Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes

God has Comforted, Yahweh Comforts, God's Compassion, The Lord's Comfort

Pastry Maker, Baker

Son of Cadán

Colt Herder, Frisky, Young Horse

Descendant of Fionnagán

Sheltered

Descendent of Rian, Clever, Fragrant Herb, Fresh

My God is Yahweh

Wave or Wandering Person, Little Seal, Samurai without a Master

The Crowned, Crowning, Crown

Empty, Vain

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Enduring And Beautiful, From Memphis Ancient Egypt

From Airelle, Variant of Darrel Open

Descendant of Donndubhán, Dark Black, Good and Christmas

A modern English-American name meaning “son of Kyle.”

Doctor, Like, Little Hawk, Similar to

Are

Native American and Japanese in origin, Koda means “friend” or “rice paddy of happiness.”

Traveler, The Third

Irish in origin and meaning “little dark one,” this name is gradually gaining gender-neutral popularity.

God and Peace, Divinely Peaceful, Area, Stranger

Son of Cathalain

Hardy, Mighty with a Spear, Brave

Ardor, Ardent, Zealous, Fiery

Dog Lover

Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear

Noble, Variation of Adam from the Red Earth, Fire, Man

Tranquil, He who Will Be Sent

Manly, The Brave, Form of Andrea, Warrior

Scottish in origin, it means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

A Hebrew name meaning “priest,” it’s a contemporary spelling of Cohen.

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Revered, Great, Worthy of Respect, Majestic

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Yahweh is Salvation

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Jonathan, John

Brook, From the Wells, Springs

Son

Shepherd, Sheep Herder