American boy names

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Updated: March 30th, 2024
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Madden

Small Dog, Little Dog

Avi

My Father, The Sun and Air, Honest

Abdiel

Servant of God

Trace

Fighter, Brave

Leighton

Settlement with Leek-Field, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Jaxxon

Son of Jack, God has been Gracious

Westley

From the West Meadow, West Clearing

Ty

Ty

Roger

Famous Warrior, Fame, Glory and Launches, Renowned Spearman

Bjorn

Hard, Bear, Courageous, Strong

Landen

From the Grassy Plain

Dominik

Lord, Child Born on Sunday

Alvin

Related to Elf, Everything and Friend, A City on a White Hill

Amias

Friendship

Brycen

Son of Bryce

Quinton

Variant of Quentin Fifth, Surname

Eliseo

God is Help

Karim

Also meaning “noble” and “generous,” this Arabic variant is rising globally.

Kaiser

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

Loyal

Faithful, True

Jakari

From the Round Hill or Hollow, Chosen, Supplanter, Heel Grabber

Ernest

Sincere, Earnest, Gravity, Battle to the Death

Aden

Fire

Neil

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Emery

Ruler of Work, House and Powerful King

Bridger

Dwells at the Bridge

Riggs

Son of Rigg

Enoch

Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted

Justice

Judge, Just, Justice

Azrael

God Helps

Azriel

God Helps

Cason

Jayson, Kay

Jefferson

Son of Jeffrey

Casen

Kay, Jayson

Koen

Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.

Nixon

Son of Nicholas

Grey

Grey, Gray-haired

Blaze

Stammerer, One who Stutters, Talks with a Lisp, Stutter

Boden

Sheltered

Khari

A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”

Khalid

Arabic for “immortal,” it has been lifted by figures in music and media.

Rayyan

Gate of Heaven, Beautiful, Full, Pretty

Trenton

Trent's Town, Gushing Waters

Evander

Good Man

Rafe

Form of Rafael God has Healed, Shield Wolf, Healer

Franco

Free Condition, Of the Franks

Keaton

An English surname meaning “shed town,” it brings to mind silent film legends and Hollywood icons alike.

Alvaro

Deep, Protector, Guard, All

Jagger

Pedlar, Hawker, Hunter, Loyal, A Teamster

Benicio

The Blessed, Kind One

Rey

Council and Govern, King

Dakari

Happiness

Curtis

Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short

Cal

Hairless, Courageous, Dog, Little Bald One

Mitchell

Michel, Michael, Who is Like God

Finlay

The Words Fionn Which Means White Fair, Small Blond Soldier, Fair-haired Courageous One

Alistair

Variant of Alexander, Alasdair, Manly, Protect and Man

Gatlin

Kinsman

Truett

Little and Honest, Little

Jiraiya

Young thunder

Joziah

Yahweh Supports

Lance

Homeland, Land, A Lance

Misael

Who is What God Is?

Devon

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

Landyn

Long Hill

Jaxx

Yahweh is Gracious, Masculine Form of the Greek Name Hyacinth Alas, Has Shown Favor

Kenji

This Japanese name means “second son”

Ricky

Peaceful Ruler, Rich, Lucky, Hardy

Seven

Number Seven

Axl

(God The) Father is Peace

Osman

Bustard Fledgling, Footprint, Divine Protector, Young Snake

Rocky

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Teo

Gift of God

Kaizen

Japanese for “good change,” it has roots in business philosophies of improvement.

Jedidiah

Beloved of the Lord, Beloved of Yahweh

Arian

The Elements Ar Meaning Gold, From Adria

Heath

The Element Haeth Which Means Heath, Wasteland, A Moor

Langston

From the Tall Mans Town Or Estate

Damir

Man, Heart, Humanity

Elisha

Jehovah is God, Abbreviation of Elisabeth

Brendan

Little Raven, Sword-blade, Well Known Irish Playwright and Wit Brendan Behan, Prince

Azael

Made of God

Khai

Rooted in Arabic and Hawaiian, this gentle name means “benevolence” or “sea,” and was chosen by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik for their daughter.

Wes

The West Meadow, Form of Wesley

Kye

A globally-inspired name with Welsh roots meaning “keeper of the keys” and Hawaiian ties to the sea.

Eliel

The Lord is My God, God is My God

Thaddeus

Praise be to God, Friend, Heart, Udder

Guillermo

Helmet, Protection, Composition, Desire

Castiel

Shield of God

Wylder

Untamed

Emory

Brave, Industrious Ruler

Coby

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect

Titan

Title, Giant, Use in Mostly 18th and 19th Centuries, Honored

Dash

Loving, A Charming Man

Santos

Saint, The Saints

Aydin

Intelligent, Clear, Fire, Illuminated

Fox

Fraud, The Crafty Mammal with Russet-Colored Fur

Everest

Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard

Aries

Ram

Arham

Compassion, Merciful, Rhe Word is Just Like Om for Jain Community, Mercy

Benedict

Blessed, Happy

Laith

Lion, Famous

Ted

Guard of His Wealth, Wealthy Spearman, Courageous People, Divine Gift

Kellan

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

Anders

The Brave

Mikael

Who is Like God?, Who is Like God

Nova

New

Rhodes

From Rhodes, Dweller by the Crosses, A Rose, Garden of Roses

Gian

One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge, God is Merciful, Wisdom

Cullen

English

Ermias

God will rise

Yahir

He Enlightens

Kody

A British name meaning “helpful,” and a softer spin on Cody.

Sevyn

Number Seven

Sami

Lofty, Supreme, High, Noble

Dane

From Denmark, God is My Judge, The Dane

Kellen

his name suggests grace with meanings like “slender” and “swamp.”

Eugene

Born Lucky, Noble, Well-born

Judson

Son of Judd

Waylen

Variant of Wayland, From the Land by the Path

Jakob

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, To Supplant, Supplanter

Ernesto

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

Jamal

Elegant, Being Fair, Handsome, Elegance

Kole

A Slavic-rooted name meaning “victory of the people,” also interpreted as “charcoal” in English variation.

Talon

Talon Claw, Sharp

Cain

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

Kylen

Built off Kyle with the -en suffix, this Gaelic-inspired name means “narrow” or “straight.”

Mccoy

Son of Hugh

Fisher

Fisherman

Wesson

Power, Pain, Force, Iniquity

Harold

Strong and Glory, Powerful Ruler or Warrior, Army-power, Heroic Leader

Salvatore

Redeemer, The Saviour, Savior, Save

Damari

Heifer, Wife, Companion, Calf

Wren

A Wren is a Small Brown Songbird, Bird Name

Jovanni

Yahweh is Gracious

Larry

Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Henrik

House and King, Ruler of an Enclosure, Homeland, Power

Jericho

In the Bible Jericho was a Canaan City Destroyed when Its Walls Fell Down

Kase

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box.”

Maurice

Muir Meaning Sea, The Moor, Moorish, Dark-skinned

Colten

Coal Town

Tiago

Holder of the Heel, One Who Supplants, St, Yahweh May Protect

Rafferty

Prosperous, Rich

Coen

Advice, Bold, Advisor, Counsel

Bode

Rule, Master, Messenger

Yael

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

Van

Fen, From the Family of, Cloud, Traditional Middle Name to Indicate a Boy

Dior

The Golden One

Bryant

High Hill, Brian, Virtuous, He Ascends

Alaric

Highborn Ruler, Everything and King, Powerful

Alfonso

Noble and Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Embattled, Ready for Battle

Thatcher

Roof Maker, Roof Thatcher

Benny

Son of the Right Hand, Blessed

Westyn

Pain, Iniquity, Power, Force

Monty

Mountain

Mekhi

Who is Like God?, English, Messenger of God

Massimo

The Greatest

Ignacio

Fire

Randy

Shield Wolf, Strong Defender, Wonderful

Wallace

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Boaz

Quickness, Quick, Swift, Strong

Matei

Gift of Yahweh

Jesiah

Lord Exists, God Looks, Wealthy, He (God) Beholds

Anas

Friendliness, Happiness, Friendliness, Affection, Indestructible

Maxim

The Greatest

Osiris

Egyptian God of the Dead

Adler

Eagle

Marlon

Sea, God of War Mars Ordained, Little Falcon

Niklaus

Victory of the People, Victory and People

Jones

Thanks to God