American boy names

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Updated: March 30th, 2024
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Arlen

From the Army Land

Clarence

Famous, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Bright, Clear

Gonzalo

Fight

Mikhail

Who is Like God?, Wish

Ayub

Name of a God

Warner

Protecting Army, Defending Warrior

Ishmael

In the Bible Ismael was Son of Abraham by Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar, God Hears

Karl

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Brentley

Hilltop, Hill, Variant of Brent

Cree

Tribe Name

Pierson

Form of Piers from Peter, A Rock

Aryeh

Lion of God, Eagle, From Adria, Inner Skin

Idrees

A Prophet's Name, Fiery Lord

Cru

Caelan

Dog, Bold, Surname Derived from Charles, Courageous

Cristopher

Carrying Christ

Deangelo

De, Angelo

Kalvin

A Latin variation of Calvin, it means “little bald one.”

Cristobal

Carrying Christ

Kaleo

This Hawaiian name meaning “voice” or “sound” is perfect for a future singer.

Kamarion

A modern invented name with musical rhythm and rising appeal.

Lake

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

Barron

Warrior, From the Land that was Burned, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name

Uziel

God is My Power

Benji

Right-hand Son, Born of the Right Hand

Storm

Tempestuous, Violent Weather, Storm

Deshawn

Combination of Shawn and De

Osiel

Divine Strength

Jaylin

A Bird of Light, Invented Name, Calm or Serene

Garrison

Son of Garret, Spear Fortified Town

Haiden

Heathen

Aven

River

Rudi

Glory and Wolf, Fame

Kentrell

With Old English and Celtic roots, Kentrell means “royal estate.”

Kassius

A bold variant of Cassius, this name brings ancient Roman flair and strength to the table.

Kip

British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name

Amare

Immortal

Wylie

Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow

Osvaldo

One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule

Eydan

The Element Aed Meaning Fire, Name of a Saint, Help, Fiery

Suleiman

The Peaceful, Peaceful

Keagan

Irish in origin and meaning “fiery” or “descendant of Aodhagán,” Keagan sparks energy and passion.

Steele

He Resists

Jonathon

Gift of God, Jehovah has Given, Yahweh is Gracious

Ramsey

Wild Garlic Island, Rams Isl

Akiva

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

Carver

Sculptor, One who Carves Wood

Brooklyn

Combination of Brook and Lynn, A Fresh Water Small Stream, Broken Land

Natanael

Gift from God, Lord, Controller, Given

Darrell

From Airelle, Loved, Like Darcy, Form of Daryl

Riyan

King, Gate of heaven

Oziel

Divine Strength

Nikodem

Victory of the People

Taha

Ha, Ta, Pious, Name of a Surah in the Quran

Micaiah

Who is Like Yahweh?

Mauro

The Moor, Moorish

Smith

Tradesman, Craftsman, Smile, Blacksmith

Tristian

Riot, Outcry, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Barry

Bright Head, Lives at the Barrier, Marksman, White

Kain

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Phineas

Mouth of Brass, Oracle

Glenn

Country, Valley in the Mountains, From Glen, Tal

Jaylon

Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen

Ezio

Aietos

Nile

From the Nile

Xavion

Fighter, New house

Karsen

This modern spelling of Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Amarion

English

Klay

A trendy reworking of Clay, it is an earthy British name.

Jessiah

Diminutive of Jane and Jesus, God Beholds, Similar to Jennifer, Gift

Cam

Mountain Sunset, Orange Fruit, Man with Crooked Nose, Sweet

Leeland

Pasture Ground, From the Meadow Land

Truman

Trusted Man, Loyal One, Honest

Tyree

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

Oaklee

From the Oak Tree Meadow

Alder

From the Alder Tree

Ranger

Ward of the Forest

Westen

West Town, From the Western Settlement

Buddy

Friend, Messenger, Herald

German

Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother

Santi

Tranquillity, Peace, Saint

Evren

The Heavens

Deklan

Full of Goodness

Syrus

Far Sighted, Like the Sun, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord, Far-Sighted

Marlo

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Ismaeel

Prophets Name

Khaled

Arabic for “eternal,” this timeless name is known globally.

Huck

Resembling the Fruit

Atreyu

Great Warrior

Townes

The Edge of Town, From the End of the Town

Finneas

Oracle, Mouth of Brass

Gilberto

Shiny, Hostage, Pledge, Bright

Davon

Brilliant Finn, Beloved, Black One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel

Roscoe

From the Deer Forest, Deer Wood

Alister

Alasdair, Alexander, Protect and Man, Manly

Honor

Honor, Dignity, Integrity, Esteem

Avrohom

Faultless, Father of Many

Lucio

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Vernon

Boyish, Spring Like, Youthful, Alder

Braxtyn

Brock's Town, Bracc's Settlement

Gibson

Son of Gilbert, Happiness

Artemis

A Butcher, Whole, Healthy, Safe

Izayah

Yahweh is Salvation

Jamar

Handsome, Beauty

Kyan

Irish in root, this fresh update on Ryan means “ancient” and has steadily grown in appeal.

Tadhg

Poet

Mahdi

The Guided One, Well-managed

Brayson

Son of Bryce

Obadiah

Servant of God

Destin

The Elements Destiny, Destiny

Slater

Roof Slater

Kendrix

Blending Kendrick and Hendrix, Kendrix means “champion” and hits all the right modern notes.

Luan

The Lioness, Lion

Devonte

Defender, From Devon, Poet, Bard

Shaya

Worthy, Deserving, Gift of God, Meriting

Kymir

A contemporary name gaining attention for its bold style.

Levon

Joined to, Attached, Garland, Adhesion

Ciaran

The Black, Small Mistress, Little Friend

Avion

Sun, Honest, My Father

Jahir

Helper, A Person who Help Always, Who has a Beautiful Voice, Handsome

Brexton

Speckled

Wilbur

Desire, Brilliant, Will, Dearly Loved Stronghold

Reynaldo

Counselor-ruler, Form of Reginald, Rule, Advice

Teodor

Gift of God

Donnie

World Ruler, Form of Donn

Giorgio

Farmer, Earthworker, Worker of the Earth

Everette

Everard

Jasir

Gentle, Dear, Bold, Brave

Gene

Well-born, Well Born, Form of Eugene, Noble

Jordyn

The Descending

Judd

Praised, The Descending

Makhi

Who Resembles God, Like the Lord

Arjan

A Kind of Fir, From Hadria, The Archer, Tree

Indigo

Indigo

Kamron

A distinctive take on Cameron, Kamron comes from Scottish roots and means “crooked nose.”

Iverson

Son of Ivor

Ramses

God-Born

Armon

Castle, Army Man, French Form of Herman

Nakoa

Brave

Jahziel

Smart, Big

Carsen

Son of Carr

Brysen

Son of Bryce

Mikaeel

Name of Allahs Angel

Khyson

A modern creation with a bold look and familiar sound signaling to either Cayson or Son of Kai.

Don

Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great

Lazaro

God has Helped, God Helped

Kennedy

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

Morris

Moorish, Sea-strength, Moor, Son of More

Omer

Wealth and Famous, Eloquent or Bundle of Grain, First Son

Sky

Heavens, Sky

Cortez

Courteous, Courtly

Kaidyn

A contemporary spin on Aiden, this is a modern invention.

Jibreel

A Biblical Name Not Used for Humans, Gabriel is the English Language Equivalent

Wilmer

Resolute, Determined Fame, Brave, Well-Known

Kaeden

A modern variation of Kayden meaning "round" or "barrel."

Neal

A Mountain, Sapphire, Treasure, Lord Shiva (Blue Throat)

Montana

Montanus Meaning Mountainous, Mountainous

Macsen

Greatest, Very Great, From Wales, Welshman

Keoni

A Hawaiian form of John meaning “God is gracious.”

Hughie

Intelligent, Fire, Bright in Mind and Spirit, Heart

Coy

Jayvion

Greece

Ayyub

Al-Sakhtiyani, One who Asks for Forgiveness, For Instance Ibn Tamim was a Reciter of the Quran

Edson

Ed's Son

Axell

Father of Peace

Linden

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

Humberto

Young Animal, Illustrious, Generous and Brilliant, Bright

Arvin

Erwin, Friend of People, Experiment, Trial

Constantine

The Steadfast, Constant, Firm, Perseverance

Sanad

Document, Another Name for God, Evidence, Proof