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
Adon-Baby-Name:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lord; Noble; Settler; Man
Advay		Boy	Unique; Without second
Abdias		Boy	Servant of God
Alim-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Learned; Expert; Scholar; Servant of the all-knowing
Zealand		Unisex	Sea land; Soul land; Resembling a seal; Resembling a fjord
Anibal		Boy	Grace; Favor
Ariyan		Boy	Noble; Aryan
Jasleen		Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Cedrick		Boy	Kind; Loved
Aquiles		Boy	Pain
Christofer		Boy	Bearing Christ
Copper		Boy	A reddish-brown metal; Metal of Cyprus
Coulson		Boy	Son of Col or Nicholas; People's victory
Damen:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Ladies; Son of Daam
Davy		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dayne-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who is from Denmark; Valley; Chief of ten
Nawal		Boy	Gift; Present; Grant; Accomplish
Daire		Girl	Fruitful; Fertile
Elie		Boy	Torch; Corposcant; My God is help; My God is Yahweh
Finnan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Fair; White; Blessed
Helios		Boy	Sun
Hersh-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Deer; Hart
Hogan		Boy	Youthful one; Descendant of Ógán
Emric		Unisex	A great king; Vigorous; Brave
Exavier		Boy	The new house
Jeremyah		Boy	God will uplift
Karthik		Boy	Name of a hindu month; Lord Murugan; Demon slayer
Kavin		Boy	Beautiful and handsome man; Beauty; Grace; Fairness
Kerim		Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Loic		Boy	Famous in battle; From Luciana
Kharter-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	One who uses a cart
Kinan		Unisex	Cover; Wrap; Veil
Mercer		Boy	The business person engaged in retail trade; Dealer
Mattis		Unisex	Gift of God
Miloh		Boy	Soldier; Gracious
Montrell		Boy	A region full of mountains; Gumarich's mountain; Mountain; Ruler of the mountain
Miliano:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Rival
Parth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Pascal		Boy	Relating to Easter; Passover
Muhsin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Rasheed		Boy	Thinker; Counselor; Rightly guided
Ron		Boy	Song; Joy; Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel
Sabir-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Patient; Enduring person
Tarek		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door
Vir		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Hero; Powerful; Spear friendly
Tyreek-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Invented name
Tyrion-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Of Tyre
Xzander		Boy	Defending men
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Yassin		Unisex	36th chapter of the Quran
Yosiah		Boy	God supports and heals
Yovani		Boy	God is gracious
Zair		Boy	Light; Brilliance; Shining
Benyamin		Boy	Jacob's youngest son; Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Zeno		Unisex	Sky god; Sky or shine
Charbel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Narration of story of God; Charbel of Edessa (A saint and a Christian martyr)
Chayton-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	The mighty falcon; Hawk
Ciro		Boy	The sun; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Connell		Boy	Rule of a wolf
Amariyah-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God has said; Promised by God
Courtland		Boy	Short land; Courteous
Daren		Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge
Cashius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Elder		Boy	Older
Deron		Boy	One who came from Airelle
Davien		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle
Eshaan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Hillel		Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Hisham		Boy	Generous; To crush
Jahleel		Boy	God waits
Eligh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Ascension
Galilee		Unisex	District; Roll
Javin-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Karlos		Boy	Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior
Keven		Boy	Beloved birth
Jhon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious; Graced by Yah
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Kalan		Girl	Rule; Battle
Liev-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Heart; Lion; Dear God
Marquel		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Oisin		Boy	Little deer
Prescott		Boy	The cottage that belongs to the priest
Reeve		Boy	Sheriff; Prefect; Local official
Kaysin		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Rhen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	A ridge; Edge of a field
Roxas		Boy	Red
Sebastion		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Leiland		Unisex	Fallow land
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Shneur		Boy	Two lights
Nas		Unisex	Protector; One who gives victory; Helper
Teague-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Poet
Amori		Unisex	Unceasing, vigorous, and brave ruler or king
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Travion		Boy	A town that is fair
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Shourya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Courage; Bravery
Yamil-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Beautiful; To be beautiful
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Ayyub-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Repent; To return to God

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.

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