American boy names

From the River Crossing, Ford

Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Reference to the French Town Dax, Water, Badger

Brought to fame by soccer star Kylian Mbappé, this Irish-rooted name means “war strife.”

From the Meadow Land, The Elements Laege Meaning Fallow

From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing

A modern invention, this American name combines boldness with healing.

Ditch

Precious, The Element Búa Meaning to Live to Dwell Have a Household

Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door

Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Servant, Deacon, Messenger, Dusty One

Combination of Jay and Allen, Serene

God is My Light, God is Light

Jack's Town

A Japanese name meaning “strong and healthy.”

Illumination, Light, Born At Daybreak, Shining

Yahweh Supports

Vigilant Watchman, The Watchful, Alert

Forest, Wood

From Hugh's Meadow, From Hughs Meadow

Son

A Prophets Name, John, God is Gracious, To Give Someone a Long Life

Flourishing, High born, Long-living

White Warrior

Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One

From the Southern Settlement, South Town

Masculine, Abbreviation of Andrew, Brave, Wise

Yahweh is Gracious

Vigorous, The Strong

The Dark Farmstead

Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Little Red One

Eager for Battle, Ready for a Fight

Form of Daniel, God is My Judge

Acolyte

Heaven, The Enduring, Durable, Strong

Prince's Town, Principal One

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Strife, Church with the Related, War, Battle

Hawaiian for “cool breeze,” this name gained fame through actor Keanu Reeves.

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Who is Like God?

An Americanized spelling of Colton, it means “coal town.”

This Gaelic-derived name means “narrow” or “straight.”

The Severe, Arise, Strict Or Stern

To Hear, Sun Child, Heard By God, Strong Person

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man, Manly

One who Grinds Grain, Surname, Miller

Belonging to the Lord, Offered to the Lord

Descendant of Bradan, Broad Hillside, Salmon

King Lear

A modern spin on Katherine, this American name means “pure”

Lover

From the Meadow Settlement, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Yahweh is Salvation

Honest Adviser, Wise Counselor, Bold Ruler, Brave

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

Heal

Friend, Praise be to God, Udder, Heart

Roman, Son of Tolmai, Pilgrim to Rome, Of the Romans

From the Ridge

Small Belligerent One

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Arrow Maker, Arror Featherer

Regal, King, The Red

King

Victory of the People

Victory of the People, Victory and People

The Lord is Salvation, To Heal, A Healer, Greek Hero

Heal

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Son

Merciful

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars

Handsome, Beauty

Yahweh Strengthens, The Lord has Strengthened

Handsome, Beauty

Blood River, Blue, Dark Stream, Green

Diminutive of Oswald, Divine Spear

Yahweh is Gracious, American Spelling of Sean, Present

Clay-pit Worker, Somebody who Lived on Clay Soils, Surname, Occupational

An Americanized version of Camden, it means “winding valley.”

Broad Hillside, Descendant of Bradan, Salmon

A Scottish-inspired surname meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Scot, Scottish, The Scotsman, Inspired By a Family Name

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Brown, Shield, Transfer: Bear

Illustrious Roman Family, Dedicated to Jupiter

Commander, Prince, Colonel, Leader

One who witnesses, Bright

This English name means “king’s meadow.”

Laughter, Good, Beautiful, Lord Chandra

Prophet Muhammad, Elected, Mustafa, Elect of God

Honest, Sincere

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Spear Hard, Hardy, Brave

The Brave, Man

Annikin, Whether Hidden or Obvious, Star Wars

Night Talk, Entertainer, Companion of Vigil, Jovial

Supplanter, The Sun, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Son of Edward, Eduarda

Variant of Jacob, Supplanter

Of the Aryan Race, Honorable, Warrior, That which is Beyond Anyone's Strength

The Bear

Good, A Blessing

Emma

Loved By God, David's Son, Dear One, Beloved

Ascending, Sandal Wood, Healing, Medicine

From the Hare's Land

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

Praised and Commendable, The Name of the Prophet, Praiseworthy, Glorified

Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow

Son of Benedict

Dog Lover

Great, Large

From Boston Massachusetts, A Place Name

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Life

Land of the Lakes, L

From the Queen's Estate, Fifth in Order, Fifth-Born Son

From the Western Settlement, West Town, Wester Town-name of a Place

An eye-catching variant of Cairo, Kyro means “victorious one” or “master."

This Irish-rooted name meaning “watchful” surged in popularity after the TV series Yellowstone.

Dragon, Male Duck

The Chronicles of Narnia

Nickname for a Son Named After the Father, The Word Iunior Meaning Younger Young Child

Son of the Right Hand, Meadow with Coarse Grass, Benjamin, Bärenstarke

Taken from Mackenzie, Son of, Greatest

Swordsman's Stone, Ash Tree Town

Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child

Old Friend, Defender

From the word Crew, this American name represents unity.

Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift

Prince, Lucky, Fortunate, Always In Control

Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger

Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth

The Greatest

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter

Land of the Lakes, Redhead

Assayer, Measure, A Pledge, Oath

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Mighty, Possessor of the Good, Give

From the Rye Land, Island Meadow

Guiding Principle, Belief

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Saint Ana, Saint Anna

Three

Brave as a Bear, Hardy, Bear-brave, Strong

Salt Box, Leader, The Duke

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion

Of Greek origins, this name means “noble lord or lady,”

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Graceful Willow, Lotus

Zealous, Ardent, Fiery, Ardor

Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller

Bringer of Peace, Casey, Box

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Healthy, Sincere, Peaceful, Happy

Loyal

Kay, Jayson

The Moor, Moorish

Victor, He Who Overcomes, The Winning

Settlement of Houses, American West Texan General Sam Houston, Place-name and Surname, A City in Texas Usa

Homeland, Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land

Gods People

People's Ruler, Form of Derek

Learned One, Scholar, Protection, Shield

Sun, God is My Salvation

One Who Overcomes, Victor, The Winning

Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind

This Japanese name, meaning “compassion,” honors the Buddhist deity of mercy.

Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection

Yahweh is My Light

God of Thunder

Son of Walter