311 Baby Boy Names That Mean Handsome

Beautiful inside and out, these names are perfect for your charming little man.

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• Oct 17, 2023

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Most parents would want their son to grow up into a handsome man. But for parents who find their child to be beautiful since birth, baby boy names that mean handsome symbolize the way parents view their child throughout their lives. There is no doubt that physical attractiveness can often help make an impression on people and boost one’s self-esteem. But the term handsome may not necessarily be specific to outer or physical appearance. It may also refer to a boy’s personality, with desirable qualities like confidence, kindness, temperament, dedication, and charisma. When parents give their child a name that means handsome, they wish that their child imbibes the positive and empowering qualities attached to the name. This can help their child develop a positive self-image and a strong sense of self-worth from a young age. Encouraging self-worth from a young age can help a child develop confidence and tap their full potential. They hope that the name will remind the child to lead a fulfilling life and the importance of developing their inner beauty. The significance of these names varies across regions and cultures. Some people also believe that positive meanings like handsome can serve as a source of inspiration for the child throughout their life. It can motivate the child to practice self-care by maintaining self-hygiene through healthy habits that can lead to a positive self-image. Names that mean handsome are prevalent in most cultures, which indicates the importance of outer as well as inner beauty. Below is a curated list of baby boy names that mean handsome in different languages. These names have origins in different languages and fascinating stories attached to them. You may choose a name that you reckon will best suit your baby and give your baby the best gift they could hope for.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Cheluva	Boy	Looking Handsome; Attractive and Appealing; Charming and Beautiful
Cherupara	Boy	A handsome person
Chheda	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Divinely Good looking
Chitnis	Boy	A handsome being
Collan	Boy	A young boy who is attractive, handsome, and good looking
Cullan	Unisex	Strong, brave, handsome
Cullen	Boy	Handsome; Young hound; Son of the holy one
Daniyal	Boy	Handsome Boy
Dasras	Boy	a handsome man; Charming; Appealing; Attractive
Delane	Boy	A tall and handsome being; Elder tree

Digen	Boy	Handsome; Smart; Appealing; Attractive
Dihishwar	Boy	Boy with a handsome and charming personality
Dinagam	Boy	One which illuminates; handsome and smart
Divyant	Boy	Handsome; Smart; Appealing; Attractive
Djamel	Boy	The one who is the most handsome and charming
Dorion	Boy	Descendant of Dorus; young and handsome
Dundappa	Boy	Mature, able, and handsome person
Elhan	Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; With good looks
Elil	Boy	Handsome; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good Looking
Elilan	Boy	One who is dashing and handsome

Elilarasan	Boy	Handsome; King of Beauty; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good Looking
Elilarasu	Boy	Handsome; King of Beauty; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good Looking
Elilchelvan	Boy	A Simple Good Looking Man; Handsome; Charming; Appealing; Attractive
Elilendhi	Boy	Handsome; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good Looking
Elillchelvan	Boy	A handsome and talented personality
Elilvendan	Boy	Handsome; King of Beauty; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good Looking
Fadgham	Boy	A tall and handsome man
Farron	Unisex	One who is a servant and handsome
Ferrin	Boy	Handsome servant; Thunder
Ghasaan	Boy	A youthful, handsome man

Ghasan	Boy	A young and youtful handsome person
Ghirnauq	Boy	A beautiful and handsome man
Grangere	Boy	Handsome and charming
Grantland	Boy	Handsome and charming
Ha Joon	Boy	Summer; Talented; Handsome
Hajiriy	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good Looking
Hanut	Boy	Handsome; Of the rising sun; Splendid and Bright like a rising Sun
Hasaan	Boy	Handsome; Excellence
Hasan	Boy	Handsome
Hasani	Boy	Handsome and amazing individual

Hasanti	Boy	Handsome; Excellence; Smiling face
Haseen	Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; Smart
Hassan	Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautifier
Hassian	Boy	Handsome
Hasun	Boy	A good-looking, handsome, and pretty man
Hayyi	Boy	Good looking; Handsome
Hisan	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome; Good
Hossein	Boy	Handsome and beautiful
Husan	Boy	A very handsome one
Husani	Boy	A handsome Boy

Husayn	Boy	A pretty and handsome man
Husein	Boy	A good and handsome person
Husnain	Boy	Handsome and elegant; Pure in the eyes
Husnija	Boy	Bosnian form of Husain; Handsome
Hussain	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Jaheer	Boy	A handsome man with high-pitched voice
Jahmal	Boy	A handsome one
Jahmall	Boy	He is handsome
Jahmalle	Boy	A handsome individual
Jahmil	Boy	A beautiful and handsome man

Jahmile	Boy	He is pretty and handsome
Jahmyyllah	Boy	He is good-looking; Pretty and handsome
Jakwan	Unisex	Handsome; Attractive
Jamaar	Boy	The handsome one
Jamael	Boy	A handsome man
Jamahl	Boy	The handsome one
Jamal	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Graceful
Jamall	Boy	The handsome one
Jamaris	Unisex	Strong; Handsome warrior
Jameel	Boy	A handsome man

Jamiel	Boy	He who is handsome
Jamil	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful
Jamile	Boy	A handsome man
Jamir	Boy	He who is handsome
Jammal	Boy	He who is handsome
Jarmal	Boy	A handsome man
Jaumal	Boy	A handsome man
Jaymar	Boy	Handsome
Jemael	Boy	Handsome and attractive man
Jemal	Boy	Handsome

Jemehyl	Boy	Fine-looking and handsome
Jemell	Boy	Form of Jemal; Handsome
Jermel	Boy	Handsome; Good-looking boy
Jhamal	Boy	Spear warrior; Handsome
Jomari	Unisex	Handsome; Good-looking
Jun	Boy	Pure; Clean; Truth; Talented; Handsome; Ruler; King
Kaloyan	Boy	Handsome John
Kanu	Boy	Handsome
Katama	Boy	Best; Excessively handsome
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome

Kaven	Boy	Handsome; Appealing; Attractive; Charming
Kavin	Boy	Beautiful and handsome man
Kavon	Boy	Handsome man; Good-looking
Keene	Boy	He who is tall, handsome, and sharp
Ken	Boy	Good health; Intelligent; Born of fire; Handsome
Keneth	Boy	Good-looking and a handsome man
Kenit	Boy	A Handsome Man; Born of Fire; One of many names of Lord Shiva who is believed to have born from fire
Kennet	Boy	Handsome, intelligent and courageous
Kenneth	Boy	Handsome; Comely
Kennith	Boy	Fair and fiery; A handsome man

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Baby boy names that mean handsome not only refer to an individual's outer appearance but also inner beauty. Parents choose such names hoping that its positive connotations will help shape the child’s personality. It can remind the child to constantly work towards becoming a better person by developing desirable qualities. It can also inspire the child to practice healthy habits and take good care of themselves, which can further strengthen their confidence and self-image. So check out the list and take your pick.

Infographic: Cool Baby Boy Names Meaning Handsome

Being handsome is not just about being attractive. It is also about being presentable and confident. Parents choose a name that means handsome for their sons hoping to cultivate positive self-worth in their child. The infographic below can help you find some good baby boy names meaning handsome. Check out and select a suitable name for your charming prince!

baby names meaning handsome for your little rockstar (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What name means perfect for a boy?

Kamil is an Arabic masculine name that means ‘the perfect one.’ Similarly, the Turkish name Kemal means ‘perfection,’ and the ancient Hebrew name Jotham holds the meaning ‘Yahweh is perfect.’

2. What is the Greek name for handsome?

The Greek name Adonis means ‘lord’ but is often associated with masculine beauty as the Greek God Adonis was admired by Aphrodite the goddess of love. Apollo can also be considered a name referring to male beauty as he was the Greek God of Beauty.

3. What name means handsome in Hebrew?

The Hebrew name Lichen is an amalgamation of the names ‘Li’ and ‘Chen,’ which means ‘my beauty.’ The unisex name Orchen means ‘light of beauty.’

4. What is the Scottish name for handsome?

The Scottish name Coinneach, derived from the Old Irish name Cainnech, means ‘handsome.’ Ailean, the Scottish variant of the Gaelic name Alan, also means ‘handsome.’

5. What French name means handsome?

The French masculine name Alain is a variant of the Gaelic name Alan, which means ‘handsome.’ Beau is a unisex name that means ‘handsome’ in French.

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