Liam, the #1 top voted boy name
“resolute protector” · Irish
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The top 100 baby boy names of 2025, the fastest risers and very rare unique boy names, plus cute boy names and cool boy names, with origins and popularity since 1880. Search by sound and style, or spin the wheel when you're stuck.
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The 100 most popular boy names right now, A to Z. Search or filter all 44,280 names.
- 1.Boy name: Aaron“possibly exalted” · Hebrew · Arabic origin
- 2.Unisex name: Adrian“from Hadria” · Latin · English origin
- 3.Unisex name: Adriel“flock of God” · Hebrew
- 4.Unisex name: Aiden“little fire” · Irish · Gaelic origin
- 5.Boy name: Alexander“defender of men” · Greek · Latin origin
- 6.Boy name: Andrew“manly” · Greek · English origin
- 7.Unisex name: Angel“messenger” · Greek
- 8.Boy name: Anthony“from the Roman family Antonius” · Latin · Mexican origin
- 9.Boy name: Archer“bowman” · English
- 10.Boy name: Arthur“possibly bear” · Celtic
- 11.Unisex name: Asher“happy, blessed” · Hebrew
- 12.Unisex name: Atlas“enduring” · Greek
- 13.Unisex name: August“venerable” · Latin
- 14.Boy name: Axel“father of peace” · Scandinavian · German origin
- 15.Unisex name: Beau“handsome” · French
- 16.Boy name: Benjamin“son of the right hand” · Hebrew · English origin
- 17.Unisex name: Bennett“blessed” · English · Latin origin
- 18.Unisex name: Brooks“by the brooks” · English
- 19.Boy name: Caleb“dog, faithful” · Hebrew · Arabic origin
- 20.Unisex name: Cameron“crooked nose” · Scottish · Celtic origin
Popular now
Top 100 baby boy names of 2025
- 1Liamresolute protector
- 2Noahrest, comfort
- 3Oliverolive tree
- 4Theodoregift of God
- 5Henryruler of the home
- 6Jamessupplanter
- 7Elijahmy God is Yahweh
- 8Mateogift of God
- 9Williamresolute protector
- 10Lucasman from Lucania
- 11Benjaminson of the right hand
- 12Levijoined, attached
- 13Eliasmy God is Yahweh
- 14Lucaman from Lucania
- 15JackGod is gracious
- 16Sebastianvenerable
- 17Hudsonson of Hudde
- 18SamuelGod has heard
- 19Leolion
- 20Ezrahelp
- 21Michaelwho is like God
- 22DanielGod is my judge
- 23JohnGod is gracious
- 24Ethanfirm, enduring
- 25Julianof the Julius family
- 26SantiagoSaint James
- 27Cooperbarrel maker
- 28Asherhappy, blessed
- 29Josephhe will add
- 30Alexanderdefender of men
- 31Owenwell-born
- 32Matthewgift of God
- 33Lukeman from Lucania
- 34Thomastwin
- 35Davidbeloved
- 36Jacksonson of Jack
- 37GabrielGod is my strength
- 38Wyattbrave in war
- 39Masonstoneworker
- 40Bennettblessed
- 41Dylangreat tide
- 42Romanof Rome
- 43Jacobsupplanter
- 44Milespossibly gracious
- 45Cartercart driver
- 46Anthonyfrom the Roman family Antonius
- 47Isaache will laugh
- 48Charlesfree man
- 49Maverickindependent, unbranded
- 50Thiagosupplanter
- 51Graysonson of the steward
- 52Wesleywestern meadow
- 53Loganlittle hollow
- 54JosiahGod supports
- 55Westonwestern town
- 56Waylonland by the road
- 57IsaiahGod is salvation
- 58Calebdog, faithful
- 59Rowanlittle red-haired one
- 60Beauhandsome
- 61EzekielGod strengthens
- 62Aidenlittle fire
- 63Nathanhe gave
- 64Brooksby the brooks
- 65Nolandescendant of Nuallán
- 66JoshuaGod is salvation
- 67Angelmessenger
- 68Christopherbearer of Christ
- 69Lincolnlake settlement
- 70Jayden
- 71Silasof the forest
- 72Enzopossibly home ruler
- 73Andrewmanly
- 74Adrianfrom Hadria
- 75Atlasenduring
- 76Cameroncrooked nose
- 77Everettbrave as a boar
- 78Walkercloth fuller
- 79Axelfather of peace
- 80Aaronpossibly exalted
- 81Augustvenerable
- 82Theogift of God
- 83IanGod is gracious
- 84Adrielflock of God
- 85Lukaman from Lucania
- 86Gaela Gael
- 87Arthurpossibly bear
- 88JeremiahGod will exalt
- 89JonathanGod has given
- 90Micahwho is like God
- 91Leonardobrave as a lion
- 92Robertbright fame
- 93Kaisea
- 94Emilianorival, striving
- 95Josehe will add
- 96Christianfollower of Christ
- 97Eithanfirm, enduring
- 98Archerbowman
- 99Ryanlittle king
- 100Mylespossibly gracious
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, babies born in 2025. Tap ★ to vote for the names you love.
See the names parents voted forRising boy names
Biggest climbers since 2020 among the top 500.
Boy name: JasaiBoy name: KayceBoy name: KaizenBoy name: KyaireBoy name: EliamBoy name: ColterBoy name: EithanBoy name: ElioBoy name: CallahanBoy name: CassianBoy name: RomeBoy name: BanksBoy name: JazielBoy name: LianBoy name: StetsonBoy name: ShepherdBoy name: KohenBoy name: BodieBoy name: ShilohBoy name: MillerBoy name: KoaBoy name: AzielBoy name: BakerBoy name: Ares
Short boy names
Four letters or fewer, most popular first.
Boy name: LiamBoy name: NoahBoy name: LeviBoy name: LucaBoy name: JackBoy name: LeoBoy name: EzraBoy name: JohnBoy name: OwenBoy name: LukeBoy name: BeauBoy name: EnzoBoy name: AxelBoy name: TheoBoy name: IanBoy name: LukaBoy name: GaelBoy name: KaiBoy name: JoseBoy name: RyanBoy name: AdamBoy name: EliBoy name: AmirBoy name: Jace
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1,366 real names outside the top 1,000.
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Origins
Boy names from around the world
English boy names7,815 namesIrish boy names2,374 namesLatin boy names2,242 namesAmerican boy names2,145 namesGreek boy names2,023 namesFrench boy names1,896 namesSpanish boy names1,264 namesHebrew boy names1,099 namesScottish boy names1,045 namesGerman boy names863 namesItalian boy names721 namesCeltic boy names655 namesAfrican boy names647 namesIndian boy names632 namesGaelic boy names585 namesArabic boy names578 namesJapanese boy names577 namesWelsh boy names564 namesKorean boy names541 namesMexican boy names539 namesNative American boy names525 names
Guide
How to find the right baby boy name
Popular boy names, and why they last
Choosing between thousands of boy names starts with knowing what's already out there. Liam was the most popular baby boy name in the US in 2025, followed by Noah, Oliver and Theodore. Popular names are easy to spell and easy to say, but your son may share his name with a classmate. If that doesn't bother you, the Top 100 above is the safest place to start.
Unique boy names and rare boy names
Want boy names that are unique without being made up? Every one of our 1,366 unique boy names was given to real babies in 2025, yet ranked outside the top 1,000. For very rare, unique boy names, look further down the list: names like Kole, Cedar, Wisdom, Pierre, West and Valor were each given to about 160 boys in the whole country. Tap any name to see where it comes from and how its popularity has changed, so you know the story behind the name before you choose it.
Cute boy names and cool boy names
Cute boy names tend to be short and soft: Liam, Noah, Levi, Luca, Jack and Leo are all four letters or fewer and all popular right now. For cool boy names, watch what's climbing. Jasai, Kayce, Kaizen and Kyaire have risen fastest over the last five years, which is usually where the next big names come from.
Biblical boy names
Biblical boy names never really go out of style, and many sit near the top of the charts today: Theodore, Elijah, Mateo, Jack, Michael and Daniel. They carry history and faith, and most have familiar nicknames, which makes them easy to grow into.
Boy names that start with A
Plenty of parents start with a letter, often to honor a relative. The most popular boy names that start with A include Alexander, Anthony, Andrew, Axel, Aaron and Arthur. Browse the full A list, or pick any letter in the A to Z grid above.
Boy names by origin
- Japanese boy names are short and simple to say: Kane, Kenzo, Kenji, Kota and Kaito.
- Italian boy names are having a moment, especially names ending in -o: Leo, Enzo, Leonardo, Emiliano and Lorenzo.
- Irish boy names include some of the most popular boy names in America: Liam, Arthur, Dominic, Callum and Declan.
- Spanish boy names work beautifully in both English and Spanish: Mateo, Santiago, Enzo, Leonardo and Xavier.
- Mexican boy names range from saints' names to Nahuatl names like Cuauhtémoc: Liam, Oliver, Mateo, Lucas and Benjamin.
- French boy names sound classic and a little bit elegant: Sebastian, Leo, Daniel, Charles and Robert.
- Korean boy names usually take their meaning from the Chinese characters (hanja) a family chooses: Rami, Aram, Yuri, Sion and Ihan.
Questions parents ask
What is the most popular boy name?
Liam was the #1 boy name in the US in 2025, given to 20,818 babies. Noah came second with 20,358.
What boy names are rising fastest?
Jasai has climbed 1,700 places in five years and is now #439. See the full rising list above.
Where does this data come from?
Rankings and birth counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name records, which cover every name given to at least 5 babies a year since 1880.
How many boy names are on BoyAndGirlNames?
23,612 names used for boys, including unisex names, each with its origin and, where available, US popularity history.