Top boy Names For 2021

Names that reflect values and heritage.

Most parents select baby names that stand for some admirable human qualities. The popular boy names of 2021 represent qualities such as strength, bravery, and nobility. These popular names blend traditional and modern influences, each representing admirable traits parents hope their sons will embrace. Many of these names come with a rich history, which adds to their charm. These names offer a sense of heritage and convey meaningful qualities that keep them relevant even after centuries.

Two of the top favorites, Liam (protector) and William (protector) signify protection and are also associated with bravery or fearlessness. Similarly, names like Ethan (strong) and Bryan (strong) convey strength, a highly valued trait in boys. On the modern side, names like Ryder (mounted warrior) and Xander (defender of people) bring to mind warriors with meanings that highlight their roles as defenders and protectors of their people. If you’re looking for popular and meaningful boy names in the US, check out the list below, compiled from official SSA data (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Matt		Boy	God's gift
Lamir-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	The pool
Maddax		Unisex	Son of Madoc; Good; Fortunate
Ojas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Vitality; Power; Physical strength
Olen-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Paxon		Boy	Peace
Othniel		Boy	Lion of God; Strength of God
Sahir		Boy	Wakeful
Sion-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-2025-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Holy sanctuary
Sirius		Boy	Burning; Glowing; Star
Sorin		Boy	He is like the Sun
Roczen		Unisex	Yearling; Strong and mighty leader
Landri		Boy	Ruler of the land
Subhan		Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Talha		Boy	Fruit-bearing tree
Tarik		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door; Strike
Tilden		Boy	One who is from the fertile valley
Trevion		Boy	Fair town
Tysen		Boy	Firebrand
Usher		Boy	Protector; Doorman
Yared		Boy	Descent; Descending
Abdurrahman		Boy	Servant of the most gracious; Servant of the merciful
Williams		Boy	Son of William
Adi-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Amadou		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Aric		Boy	Ever ruler
Zenaida		Boy	Life of Zeus
Buckley		Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Chauncey		Boy	Luck; Fortune
Cornell		Boy	Horn
Brax		Boy	Bracca's town
Cutler		Boy	Knife maker; Cutlery maker
Demitri-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Follower of Demeter
Dutch		Boy	From Netherlands; German
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Franky		Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Halston-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Rock; Stone
Hasani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Good looking
Jarrod-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Descent; Descendant
Hendricks		Boy	Home ruler
Iver		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Jameer		Boy	Beautiful; Leader; Prince
Randi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Beautiful; Beloved; Admirable; Wolf's shield
Keion-Baby-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lion; Of Zeus; The homeland; To construct; Strong; Respect
Kofi		Boy	Born on a Friday
Landan		Boy	He who is from the long hill
Levin		Boy	Dear friend; Beloved friend; Joined; Dear friend
Macoy-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Aodh; Fire
Marciano		Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Kortez		Unisex	Courteous; Well-mannered; Polite
Murad:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Desired purpose; Wish
Nivaan		Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Mehki-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Rising; Fragrant
Qasim		Boy	One who distributes goods among his people; To divide or share
Rashaad		Boy	Good sense or guidance; Right path or religion
Rayland-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Famous land
Rook-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Crow; Rook; Smoke
Roosevelt		Boy	Rose field
Scotty		Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Taylan		Boy	Tall
Yug-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Aasim		Boy	Guardian; Protector; Savior; Handsome
Abbott		Boy	Father; Priest
Tyr		Boy	God; Deity
Amay		Boy	Lord Ganesha; Free from error or deceit
Vedansh		Boy	Part of the Vedas
Tyus-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Gift of God
Amyr		Boy	A commander of the armed forces; A general; A born princess
Vikram		Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor
Armand		Boy	Army person
Asim		Boy	Protector; Guardian; Savior; Boundless; Limitless; Infinite
Avyukt		Boy	One with a clear mind; One of the names of Lord Krishna
Bashir		Boy	Harbinger of good news
Bram		Boy	Father of multitudes
Brently		Boy	Edge mound
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Fateh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Conqueror
Eliud		Boy	God is grandeur; God is my praise
Ghaith		Boy	Rain
Hades-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Boy	Unseen; God of the underworld
Hanson-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Explained		Boy	Son of Hans; God is gracious
Allisson		Boy	Son of Alice; Little Alice
Geovani		Boy	God is gracious
Jamaal		Boy	The beautiful one
Jamieson		Boy	Son of James
Jerald		Boy	Power of the spear
Izaan		Boy	Acceptance; Obedience
Judge		Boy	To judge
Keyshawn		Boy	God is gracious
Ladarius		Boy	To hold or possess; Good; Princely; Noble
Leopoldo		Boy	He who has the bravery of the people; Brave and bold people; Lion
Martez		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Leobardo-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Girl	Brave; Hardy
Kodah		Unisex	Friend; Companion
Mouhamed		Boy	The one who is praised the most
Osias		Boy	Salvation; God saves
Moussa		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out
Pace		Boy	Peace; Peacemaker
Sahib-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	A companion; Owner
Tadhg-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Poet; Philosopher

Infographic: Popular Boy Names Symbolizing Faith In God

For centuries, parents have chosen names for their children that reflect their faith in the Almighty. And despite the ever-changing trends, many parents still opt for baby names with deep spiritual meanings. The infographic below offers a look at the most trending boy names with spiritual meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team