191 Baby Boy Names That Mean Delight

Baby boy names meaning delight have held a special place in cultures worldwide, reflecting the joy and happiness a new child brings. These names showcase the value societies place on pleasure and positivity. In ancient Greeco-Roman culture, names deeply intertwined with customs and traditions reflect the child's role in spreading positive energy. The Greeks associated the goddess Hedone with pleasure, enjoyment, and delight. In Roman mythology, the goddess Volupta is personified as the goddess of pleasure. Both these cultures associated delight or joy with reproduction and generational progression. Similarly, in Indian culture, names related to delight are inspired by nature, mythological creatures, deities, emotions, and virtues. The name Anand, signifying ‘bliss and delight,’ is derived from the philosophy of Ananda. In Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, Ananda denotes the eternal bliss that follows the end of the rebirth cycle. It is a part of the divine triad, Sat-Chit-Ananda, wherein Sat means ‘existence’ and Chit implies ‘intelligence.’ In Ancient Greek philosophy, true happiness comes from self-awareness or sophrosyne. It is a state of absolute contentment, the opposite of hubris or self-pride (1). The Japanese philosophy of ikigai refers to the passions of life that give it value and satisfaction, such as children or family and friends, and activities, such as work and hobbies. In Japanese tradition, names reflecting joy emphasize the generational transition within the household. Among African and Middle Eastern cultures, names derived from Swahili and Arabic highlight deeply rooted religious beliefs and historical events. Naming ceremonies are often marked by festive gatherings and meaningful rituals, reinforcing the cultural and traditional importance of the happiness surrounding a baby's birth. Thus, traditions and philosophies across cultures lay the base for baby boy names meaning delight. The following names bring you unique cultural associations from across the world. Do go ahead and pick what you love the most for your little prince.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Edin		Boy	Delight; Place of pleasure
Anand		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Ranjit		Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Joyous; One who is victorious in battle
Krithvik		Boy	Always Happy; Joyful; Glad; Delighted; Blessed by Lord Muruga who is considered as bestower of happiness
Ranjeet		Boy	The delighted one
Happy		Boy	Delighted; Pleased; Glad; Charmed
Amod		Boy	Pleasure; Delight; Source of enjoyment; Desire
Khurram		Boy	Delightful; Happy; Glad; Cheerful; Joyful; Merry
Harshaan		Boy	Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted; A variant spelling of Harshan
Itay		Boy	Delightful, cheerful individual
Ashutosh		Boy	One who is quickly satisfied; Delight and pleasure; One of the names of Lord Shiva
Radwan		Boy	A delightful person
Aanand		Boy	Joy; Bliss; Happiness; Delight; Pleasure; Good fortune; Contentment of joy
Treat		Boy	The delight of a person
Aahlaad		Boy	Delight; To have great pleasure; someone who gives joy and enjoyment
Aahlaadith		Boy	Joyous Person; A variant of the name Aahlaad; Delight
Aanandswarup		Boy	Full of joy; Filled with happiness; Delight; Pleasure
Aaradhy		Boy	Adorable; Charming; Very attractive; Delightful
Abhayananda		Boy	Delighting in Fearlessness; Brave; Courage
Abhimoda		Boy	Joy; Delight; happiness; glad
Abhinanda		Boy	To Rejoice; To Celebrate; To Praise; To Bless; Delighted
Abhiramana		Boy	One who Delights
Ahalad		Boy	Enjoy; Joy; Causing Delight; Refreshing; one who experiences joy and pleasure in life
Ahlad		Boy	Enjoy; Joy; Causing Delight; Refreshing; one who experiences joy and pleasure in life
Ahladit		Boy	Joyous oerson; One who enjoys life and is always delighted; A variant of the name Ahlad
Ahladith		Boy	Joyous person; One who enjoys life and is always delighted; A variant of the name Ahlad
Ajoy		Boy	Joyful; delightful; one who is always glad and happy
Akalsukh		Boy	Forever in Peace and Delight; Eternally Happy and Cheerful
Amitosh		Boy	Ever Happy; Unlimited joy; Never ending delight; Limitless Pleasure
Amiya		Boy	Nectar; Delight ; A Variant of the name is Amiy
Anandan		Boy	One who brings happiness; Bliss; Joy; Pleasure and delight
Anando		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Anindo		Boy	Happiness; Joy; Delight; Bliss; Pleasing
Anuroop		Boy	Beautiful; Pleasing; Appealing; Worthy; Charming; Delightful
Anurup		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Pleasing; Appealing; Worthy; Charming; Delightful
Aravaraiyan		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Pleasing; Appealing; Worthy; Charming; Delightful
Ashooja		Boy	Eternally Happy; Blessed with Joy and Delight for ever in life
Ashuthosh		Boy	One who is quickly satisfied; Delight and pleasure; One of the names of Lord Shiva
Atmanand		Boy	Blissful; Happy; Delightful; Joyous; Pleasant
Bandhur		Boy	Wavy; Bowed; Delightful; Handsome; Mischievous; Charming; Naughty
Bilas		Boy	Pleasure; Play; Happiness; Delight; Enjoyment
Chetanananda		Boy	Bliss; Happiness; Delight
Chidnanda		Boy	Supreme Happiness; Joy; Delight
Chinmaynand		Boy	Blissful; Supreme Consciousness; Pure Delight; Joy; State of serenity
Chinmoy		Boy	Blissful; Supreme Consciousness; Pure Delight; Joy; State of serenity
Chittatosh		Boy	Happy; Delighted; One who has attained enlightment through meditation
Chittesha		Boy	Happy; Delighted; One who has attained enlightment through meditation
Chittranjan		Boy	Inner Joy; Happiness; Delighted; One whose thoughts are joy providing
Debesh		Boy	Pleased by gods; One who is delighted by God
Devharsh		Boy	Joy of the Gods; Happiness; Delight of God
Dilbah		Boy	Heartfull; One who is filled with happiness, delight, joy, and love
Dilipkumar		Boy	Happy; Delighted; Joy; Pleasant; Glad
Dilkhush		Boy	Happy; Delighted; Joy; Pleasant; Glad
Dugu		Boy	Cute; Loving Son; Clever; Appealing; Delightful; Charming; Attractive; Precious
Duli		Boy	Happy; Delighted; Joy; Pleasant; Glad
Edhas		Boy	Happiness; Delighted; Joyful; Glad; Rejoiced
Edhatu		Boy	Born of Wood; Fire; Happiness; Delight; Joyful
Faruh		Boy	Happiness; Joyful; Delighted; Charmed; Ecstatic
Firoh		Boy	Happiness; Joyful; Delighted; Charmed; Ecstatic
Gamatee		Boy	Happiness; Joyful; Delighted; Charmed; Ecstatic
Haanee		Boy	Happy; Delighted; Content; Joyful; A variant of Hani
Harbinod		Boy	One who Delights in God; Blissful through Lord's Love; One whose happiness is through God's Love
Harishan		Boy	One who is happy; Joyful; Delighted; A variant of the name Harisha; Happiness
Harnihal		Boy	Blissful in God's Remembrance; Happy and Delighted with God's Memories
Harosit		Boy	Very Happy; Joyful; Delighted; Cheerful
Harsa		Boy	Delight; Joy; Happiness; Cheerfulness; Gladness; Ecstasy
Harsada		Boy	Delighted; Joyful; Happy; Cheerful; Glad; Ecstatic
Harsala		Boy	Glad; Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Harsamana		Boy	Full of Joy; Full of Happiness; Cheerful; Filled with Delight
Harsana		Boy	Causing Delight; One who brings Happiness, Joy and Cheer in life
Harsavardhana		Boy	Creator of Happiness; Increases Joy; One who blesses with joy, delight and pleasure
Harshadeep		Boy	Light of Joy; One who is radiant and bright with happiness and delight
Harshak		Boy	Delighting; Joyful; Happy; Cheerful; Glad; Ecstasy
Harshala		Boy	Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Harshall		Boy	Glad; Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Harshamana		Boy	Ecstasy Person; Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Harshbir		Boy	A Brave warrior who is Cheerful; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Harsheet		Boy	Joyous; Happy; Cheerful; Merry; Delighted; Blissful
Harshendra		Boy	God of Happiness; God of Joy; Giver of delight
Harshini		Boy	Happy; Full of joy; Cheerful; Delighted; One who is always merry
Harshu		Boy	Smile; Happiness; Delight; Joy; Deer
Harshvardhana		Boy	One who Increases Happiness; One who blesses with joy, delight and pleasure
Harshwardhan		Boy	Conquered pleasure; One who wins happiness; Joy; Delight
Harsita		Boy	Full of Laughter; Full of Happiness; Always Smiling; Joyful; Full of Delight
Harsith		Boy	Full of Laughter; Happy; Always Smiling; Joyful; Full of Delight
Harsoda		Boy	Creating joy; Happiness; Delight
Hasaram		Boy	One who brings happiness, joy, delight, and merry to others
Hasas		Boy	Enjoy; Happy; Joyful; Delighted
Hashwanth		Boy	Full Of Laughter; Happy; Always Smiling; Joyful; Full of Delight
Hatshit		Boy	Happy; Content; Glad; Delighted; Joyful
Hetul		Boy	Happy; Content; Glad; Delighted; Joyful
Hresa		Boy	To Be Delighted; Happy; Glad; Joyful
Hrisheek		Boy	Eternal happiness; Eternal joy; Everlasting delight
Hrishik		Boy	Eternal happiness; Eternal joy; Everlasting delight
Hrishu		Boy	Happy; Glad; The Sun and the Moon; Delight; Joy; Pleasure
Hrisu		Boy	Glad; Happy; Delight; Joy; Pleasure
Jainand		Boy	Joy of Victory; Delight of Triumph; Happiness of the winner
Jaisukha		Boy	Joy of Winning; Joy of Success; Happiness from Victory; Delight of Triumph
Joyal		Boy	Joyful person; One who is happy and delighted
Joydeep		Boy	Victory Light; Light of happiness, joy and delight