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
Ashrith		Boy	Follower; Supported; Dependent; Protected
Bensen		Boy	Son of Ben
Azarius		Boy	God has helped
Caedmon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Musical-Legacy		Boy	Battle; Battler
Calahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Tommi		Unisex	Twin
Carrick		Boy	Name of a town; Rocky place; Hound of the rock
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Daelan		Boy	From the Daelan; Toward tide or flow
Dalvin-Name-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Narrow water
Danial		Boy	God is my judge
Dartagnan		Boy	From Artagnan
Davyn		Boy	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Fawn; Little black one
Daymon		Boy	To tame
Deaglan		Boy	Full of goodness; Man of prayer
Dhyan		Boy	Meditation; Concentration; Reflection; Introspection
Eagan		Boy	Little fire; Descendant of the bright-eyed one
Deante		Boy	Of Zeus
Eduin		Boy	Wealthy friend
Einar		Boy	One army; One warrior
Fabricio		Boy	Craftsman
Feliciano		Boy	A young man who is lucky
Drin-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation-Explained		Unisex	Deer; Dogwood
Gaston		Boy	Visitor; Stranger
Georgios		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Grover		Boy	Grove of trees
Hawthorne		Boy	Haw berry; Thorn bush
Cherokee		Boy	People of different language; Other people
Hughes		Boy	Fire; Inspiration
Irwin		Boy	Boar friend
Jacinto		Boy	Hyacinth flower
Hays-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations		Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Descendant of Aodh; Fire
Jajuan		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Hobie		Unisex	Bright heart or mind
Holten-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Holt copse or small wood; Hill, stony slope
Jalon		Boy	One who is murmuring
Jarred		Boy	To descend; One who rules
Jihad		Boy	To struggle against; To fight for
Jobe		Boy	Persecuted; Hated; Afflicted; Be grateful
Kaseem		Boy	To share goods; To divide goods; Distributor
Keeton		Boy	A place of hawks; River town; River enclosure; Ceg's farm
Landis		Boy	Land owner; Laundry worker
Korban		Boy	Raven
Leeroy		Boy	The king
Luiz		Boy	A warrior of fame
Macklen		Boy	The son of Flann
Macsen-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The greatest one
Maksym		Boy	The greatest
Manasseh		Boy	Causing to forget something
Manu		Girl	Thinking; Wise; God is with us
Lelan		Unisex	From the meadow land
Natnael		Boy	God-given skills
Nevan-Name-Meaning:-Irish-Roots,-Saintly-Origins-&-Variants		Boy	Youngest saint; Spiritual person
Nizar		Boy	Little; Slender; Spectator
Norris		Boy	From the north; Foster mother; Northerner; Wet nurse
Pasquale		Boy	Relating to Easter; Born on Passover day
Pinchus		Boy	Dark
Polo		Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Mykal		Unisex	Who is like God?
Richmond-Baby-Name-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Rich hill; Strong mountain
Riddick		Boy	A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary
Romulus		Boy	Of Rome; Flow; Strength
Sayed		Boy	Leader; Lord; Master
Severin		Boy	A serious and stern person
Shareef-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Eminent; Virtuous; Noble; Highborn; Honorable
Olvin		Unisex	King of Archenland
Ryon		Boy	King
Shrey		Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Shreyansh-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Superior; Best
Ramiel-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Thunder of God
Strider		Boy	Walker; Advancer
Tadashi		Boy	Right; Correct; True; Good; Virtuous; Loyalty; Devotion
Tanush		Boy	Immortal
Teon		Boy	Loss or mischief
Thayne-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The one who follows
Treyden-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Three
Viliami		Boy	A form of William; Resolute protector
Trigger		Boy	Trigger of a gun
Tyreese		Boy	Gift of Gods; Smart; Talented; Brave
Viaansh		Boy	Part of life
Viyaan		Boy	Full of life
Zaahir		Boy	Bright; Shining; Radiant; Manifest; Clear; Outward; Evident
Aubry		Girl	Elf king
Vardaan		Unisex	Gift; Blessing; Rose
Almir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Aloysius		Boy	A strong and famous warrior; Famous in battle
Amjad		Boy	Greater glory; Noble; Most glorious
Andi		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Man
Aristotle		Boy	The best purpose
Arkin		Boy	An old and wise man; Venerated; Brilliant
Yonis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Dove
Artemio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Guide		Boy	Safe; Butcher
Arth		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Strong; Stone; Sense; Wealth; To desire
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Ashvik		Boy	Blessed; Victorious; Bearing the strength of a horse
Assad		Boy	Lion; Happiest; Lucky
Anastasios		Girl	Resurrection; Rise of the dead person
Avyay		Boy	Indestructible; Immutable; Imperishable
Cecile		Boy	Blind; Sixth
Banyan		Boy	The Banyan tree

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