American boy names

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Updated: March 30th, 2024
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Forest

Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller

Cruz

Cross

Whitley

Hwit Meaning White, A Small Field

Easter

Easter Time, Goddess of the Dawn, The Christian Spring Festival

Lyman

Man of the Valley, Meadow-dweller

Nieves

Snow

Milford

From the Mill by the Ford

Deanne

Valley, Divine

Chin

Gold, Beautiful, Berry, Bright

Bard

One who Sings Ballads, Minstrel, A Singer-poet, Poet

Roe

Red Haired, Roe Deer

Kimi

Noble, Righteous, Unique, Secret

Tanner

Tanner, Leather-worker

Ryder

One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider

Ralston

From Ralph's Settlement, Surname

Joie

Joy, Rejoicing

Fleming

A Native of Flanders, Man from the Lowlands, Flame, Dutchman

Hill

Happy, Merry, Cloudberry, To Praise

Frasier

Curly Haired, Variant of Fraser of the Forest Men

Thanh

Brilliant Consummation

Malcom

Disciple of Saint Columba

Jodi

God will Increase, Praised, Of Judea, Woman from Jehud

Brewster

Brewer, One who Brews Ale

Powell

Surname Related to Paul, Son of Howell, Small

Lark

A Songbird, Song Bird, Skylark

Shane

Yahweh is Gracious

Reiko

Powerful, Council, Rich, Advice

Carmichael

Follower of Michael

Emmitt

Emma

Khan

Audience, Ruler, With Raising Tone, Leader

Harmon

Man of the Army, Noble

Thibault

Brave, Bold, People

Elder

From the Elder Tree

Tully

Peaceful Silence, English

Kester

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

Yates

Lives by the Gates

Ivey

A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant, Climber

Hatcher

Gate Keeper

Keenan

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

Corbin

Raven, Raven-haired

Pierce

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Tudor

Gift of God

Basile

Monarch, Royal, Kingly

Maddox

Son of Madoc

Neta

Leader, Pure, Plant, Guide

Wray

Crooked

Hoover

Large Farm

Salem

Healthy, Sincere, Peaceful, Happy

Killian

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

Layne

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Winfield

Stone Marker of Friendship, Friend's Field

Claud

Lame

Chia

Summer

Talbot

Surname, Tall, Boot Maker, Messenger of Destruction

Osborne

Soldier of God, Divine Bear

Drury

Friendship

Osborn

Bear of God, Divine Warrior

Cody

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Kipp

One from the Pointed Hill, From the Pointed Hill

Ellington

Ellas Town

Horton

From the Garden Estate, Stag Hill

Warwick

Dairy Farm

Warrick

Leader who Defends, Fortress

Cleveland

Hilly Area, From the Cliff Land, Lands of Cliffs

Parnell

Nineteenth-century Irish Nationalist Charles Parnell, Little Rock

Styles

Steep Ascent

Newman

Newcomer

Barry

Bright Head, Lives at the Barrier, Marksman, White

Walton

Variant of Walter Rules, Stream Town, Stranger, Spring Settlement

Lord

Noble Title, Nobleman

Barnes

Son of God Nebo, Near the Barns, Barley House

Gwyn

Light, Handsome, White, Fair

Fitz

Son

Yancey

Lucky

Brigham

Dweller by the Bridge

Linton

From the Flax Enclosure, Lime Tree, Lyne

Wagner

Cartwright, Wagon Maker

Herb

Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining

Cisco

Variant of Francis, Little Frenchman, Free Condition, Of the Franks

Myrtis

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

Dooley

Dark Hero, Black Sword

Corona

Wreath Crown, Garland

Sheehan

Peaceful Child

Remington

From the Raven Farm

Gillespie

Bishops Helper

Wallace

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Columbus

Dove

Chance

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

Rodriguez

Powerful, Fame, Rich, Famous Power

Keene

Sharp, Ancient, Learned, Wise

Frost

One who is Cold

Hartman

Strong Man, Powerful, Stag, Hard

Santana

Saint Ana, Saint Anna

Danuta

A Gift from God

Fermin

The Firm, Strong

Wylie

Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow

Holden

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Mercer

Storekeeper, Merchant, Shopkeeper

Woodson

From the Woods

Kasey

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Sacha

Alexandra, Protect and Man, Manly

Townsend

From the End of the Town, The Edge of Town

Colter

Colt Herder, Frisky, Young Horse

Harrell

Gods Mountain

Baldwin

Bold, Princely Friend, Brave

Bright

Bright Town, The One who is Loved, A Brit

Olen

Ancestor, Holy, Relic

Rogers

Fame, Famous with the Spear, Renowned Spearman, Glory and Launches

Terrell

The God of Thunder, Pull, Stubborn, Powerful

Bowden

Sheltered

Jobe

Persecuted, The Afflicted

Draper

Cloth-Seller

Thaddeus

Praise be to God, Friend, Heart, Udder

Bristol

Assembly Place By the Bridge

Carlin

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Maurice

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

West

From the Western Stream, West Town, Surname

Fagan

Little Fiery One

Darrow

Spear Wielder

Grady

Son of Grádaigh

Dow

Evon

Born of Ashes, Call

Linden

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Galvin

Brilliantly White, Sparrow

Baxley

Bread Baker, Baker

Tabor

Drummer, Brilliant, Encampment, Plays a Small Drum

Erna

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Deidra

Sorrowful

Quillen

Newcomer, Wölfling

Granville

Large City

Gregor

The Watchful

Tyree

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

Prentice

An Apprentice, Learner

Timothy

God the Honourable, Name of a Saint

Clover

Mind, Spirit, Clover, Fortunate

Meier

Greater, Bringer of Light, Mayor, Farmer

Tyrell

Pull, Stubborn, Thunder Ruler, Puller

Bird

Variant of Byrd, Like a Bird, Unusual Nature Name

Taggart

Son of a Priest, Son of the Priest

Arie

Rule, A Native of Adria, Nobel, Eagle

Selby

Village the Manor House, Willow Settlement

Boden

Sheltered

Crew

Castle, Fortress

Peace

Tranquility, Cessation of Conflict, Peaceful

Jameson

Supplanter, Son of James

Cordero

Lamb

Irvine

Green Water, Variant of Irving, Boar Friend

Leary

Calf Herder, The Word Loagh Which is of the Meaning Calf

Pearson

Son of Pierce, A Rock

Bertrand

Introduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Brilliant and Raven, Shiny Shield, Wise Person

Farris

Rock, Iron Strong

Owens

Young Fighter, The Lord is Gracious, Help from Allah, Born of Yew

Angeles

Angel, Messenger of God

Rollins

Famous Landowner, Glory and Earth, Country, Domain

Dawson

Son of David, Beloved, Surname

Jessup

God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases, It will Enlarge

Osgood

Divinely Good

Pratt

Clever Trickster

Dugan

Swarthy, Dark, Small, To be Worthy

Lamont

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

Hays

From the Hedged Place, Surname

Dover

From the Water

Blaine

Slender, Yellow, Thin, Lean

Loan

Wealth and Light, Light

Kylee

Female Version of Kyle, Boomerang

Prescott

From the Priest's Cottage, From the Priests Home

Ludie

People, Folk, Dear, Loving

Raynor

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Strong Counselor, Powerful Army

Graves

Steward

Carlisle

The Fortified Tower, Carl's Island, Place Name, From the Walled City

Douglas

Blood River, Blue, Dark Stream, Green