American boy names

Surname, Form the Church Town

Fuller, Cloth Washer, Roll Up, Cloth-walker

Bitter, Variant of Marlene Woman from Magdala

Free Man

Harrys Town

Prosperous, Rich

Dark Warrior

Alpha, First Letter of the Greek Alphabet, Excellent

Spanish for “saints,” this name has religious ties and consistent popularity in the U.S. and Latin America.

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Mountain

Illustrious Roman Family, Dedicated to Jupiter

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

Roose, Veld, Rose Field

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

From the Island

Nobleman, Freeman, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name, Young Warrior

Clergyman, Form of Clark, Scholar, Occupational Name

Fortunate, The Lucky, Form of Felicia, Enjoying Good Luck

Rich Hill

A peaceful Hebrew name, Shiloh features in the Bible and found modern fame through celebrity use.

From the Broad Valley, Descendant of Bradan Salmon

Falconer, Falcon Keeper

Rook Wood, Dweller by the Rocky Spring

King Lear

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Mythological Beast, Griffin, Hooked Nose, A Fox

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

A Medieval Spanish Kingdom, Plains

Derives from Thomas, Twin

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Fraud, The Crafty Mammal with Russet-Colored Fur

Guardian of the Mill, Guard, Miller, One who Grinds Grain

The Marquis

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Yahweh is Salvation

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

An English occupational name, Sherman means “shearer of wool” and carries a retro charm.

Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere

Redhead, Russet

Blue Crested Bird, Ja, J, Victory

Place Name, Small Stream, Brook

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

Sword, Firebrand

Courteous, Courtly

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Shining Light, Champion, From the Alder Trees, Sun Ray

Small

Hunter, Huntsman

Son of Duibhshíth

One who Weaves Cloth

Masculine, Abbreviation of Andrew, Brave, Wise

Dark as a Raven, Black Hair

Lee, Proud, Firebrand, Sword

Christmas, God is with Us

Originally a Scottish surname, it stems from Alexander and means “defender of men.”

Small Belligerent One

Jayson, Kay

Town of Thorns, Surname, Thornton Variant, From the Thorny Thicket

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

Son of Jens

Dark, A Dark-Skinned-Man

Farmer, Tied to the Land

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

English in origin, it refers to the precious metal.

Grey

Roof Maker, Roof Thatcher

Old Friend, Defender

Famous Day, Joy of the Danes, Maid, Dorogo

The Watchful, Alert, Vigilant Watchman

Of Irish and Gaelic origin, this soft name means “stately” or “from the fairy palace.”

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Resolute Protector, Will Desire, Protect, Will-helmet

From the Linden Tree Dell, Lake Wood

Lyein, Hippos

Surname, From the Broad Ridge, Brother, Form of Roderick

Brown, Colour Name, Russet-complected, The Color

Wolf River, Plenty, Valley of the Wolves

Head of the Monastery

Butler, Forest, Knot in a Tree, Cup Bearer

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Small Stream, Brook, Place Name

Settlement by the Cliff

Battle, Beloved, Loved One, Famous

House Owner, Ruler of the Enclosure, Home, Homeland

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

Who is Like Yahweh?

King, Council and Govern

Piers, Stone, Rock

Glory and Wolf, Fame

Highlands

From the Deer Forest, Deer Wood

Doubly Fruitful

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

Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

Leah, Hreod, Reed Clearing, From the Red Meadow

Son of Vincent, Son of Vincent or Son of Conqueror

Small and Ancient, Sharp

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles

From Old English roots, this name means “bright forest” and is forever tied to Robin Hood’s legend.

Regal, King, The Red

Born In the Fifth Month

Fierce, Watchful, Vigilant, To Watch

Love Child, Sword Tip

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Carpenter, Craftsman

Diminutive of Bartholomew, Ploughman, Farmer's Son, From the Barley Farm

Friend

Short for Shadrach, with meanings ranging from “happy” to “fish.”

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

House of the Canon

Diamond, Bright Guardian, River, Of the Tiber

The Moor, Moorish

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Muddy from / Dark Place to Come, The Field Near Town

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

Pastry Maker, Baker

Of Good Breeding

From the Town Near the Moor

The Dark Farmstead

A Place of Safety, Exalted Son, Strong Defense, Shelter

Variant of Brent, Hill, Hilltop, Settlement Associated with Bryni

Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Weaver

From the Same Blood, The Teuton

Fort on the Lune River

Meadow Near the River, Cleared Strip of Land

From the White Field

The Son of Flann

Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name

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

Descendant of Bran, Mac Branain, Broom Covered Hill

Fisherman

Stone Settlement, Stony Meadow

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain

Decreasing, Obedient, The Sun, Bending

Son of the Hero

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Son, Saved from the Waters

Letters, Slave, Born Beneath the Moon, Myth Name

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

Field

Beau Which Means Handsome Sweetheart Admirer, Handsome Look

The God is My Lord, Name of One Prophet

Who is Like God?

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

The Champion, Daughter of Eineus, Divine, Day

Beraht, Filu

God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious

Generous, Hearty, Benevolent, Good Hearted

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

To Puff Up, Friend, Messenger, Herald

Ash Tree Enclosure

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

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

A Bird

A Bird, Resembling a Small Songbird

Dweller by the Oak Tree

Honorable, Wolf

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Resembling a Lion, Ruling

Place Name, England, From the Afton River

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.