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
Yotam		Boy	Yahweh is perfect
Zoltan-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ruler; Sultan
Aadarsh		Boy	The ideal one; Excellence
Yuto		Boy	Permanence; Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Soar; Fly
Aadhi		Boy	First; Foremost; Beginning; Superior; Half; Belonging to Aditi
Zahar		Boy	Light; Enlighten; Afternoon; Florist; Dawn
Aadish		Boy	Aim; Master; Design; Intention
Aashir-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Alive; Living; Joyful; Fire; Sun; Diamond; Consumer of sacrifices
Zayin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Weapon
Abdalrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Abhiraj		Boy	Great king; Someone who reigns everywhere
Zhen		Boy	Precious; Treasure; Rare; Real; Genuine; Virtuous
Abid-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flame; Worshipper; Devout; Admirer; Adorer
Younus		Unisex	Dove
Beya-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	They go
Abishai-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Father of gifts; My Father Yah Exists; My father is a gift; Gift of God
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Zohaib		Girl	Beloved leader
Zamin		Unisex	Guarantor; Sponsorer
Adarsh:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Variations		Boy	Ideal; Exemplary
Adib		Boy	Cultured; Courteous; Refined; Educated; Scholar; Well-mannered
Adlai		Boy	God's justice' Truthful
Adoniram		Boy	My Lord is exalted
Aazir		Boy	Rising star
Aesir		Boy	German Gods
Ahmaad		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Zyden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Ajan		Boy	Road; Path; Precession
Akoni		Boy	Valuable; Inestimable
Aleph		Boy	Leader; Ox; Noble wolf; First letter of Hebrew alphabet
Altair		Boy	The flying eagle; the flier
Amando		Boy	Lovable; Worthy of love
Amit-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Infinite; immeasurable; Boundless; Friend; Colleague
Amri		Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Amun		Boy	The hidden one; Invisible; God of air; Workman; Nourisher; Motherland
Aciel		Unisex	Created by God
Anant		Boy	Infinite; One with no end; Immortal; Eternal
Anhad		Boy	The one who has no boundaries
Anuj		Boy	Younger brother; One who is born later; Born afterwards; Junior
Aodhan		Boy	Little fire
Aqib		Boy	Successor
Arif		Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Aimar		Unisex	Industrious; Famous; Home
Aro		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Aryo		Boy	Aryan; Noble
Aseem		Boy	Boundless; Limitless; Endless; Infinite; Unlimited
Ashdon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-4-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	Town of ash trees; Hill of ash trees
Alazar		Unisex	My God is help
Alius		Unisex	Other or different; Another
Atif		Boy	Affection; Kindness; Compassion
Augustino		Boy	Great; Magnificient
Avishai		Boy	My father is a gift; Father of a gift
Awais		Boy	A gifted individual; Wolf
Azi		Boy	Dragon; Serpent; An endeavor; Unending
Azzam		Boy	Determined; Resolute; Lion
Balthazar		Boy	Lord protect the King
Barin		Boy	Rain; Sun; Well; Noble fighter
Arlind		Unisex	Golden birth; Born from gold
Benett		Boy	Blessed
Benjamen		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Beric		Boy	Grain Farm
Avelino:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	To perceive; To see; Birdlike
Bert-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-History,-Variations,-And-More		Boy	Bright
Bertram		Boy	Bright raven
Halli		Unisex	Rock
Ashriel		Unisex	The beatitude of God
Hemen		Boy	God is faithful; Moon
Brick		Boy	Good fellow; Descendant of Breac; Freckled
Bassel-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Valiant
Bucky		Boy	Buck; Male deer; Little buck
Caidence		Boy	Rhythm; Flow; Falling
Caldwell		Boy	Cold stream
Calhoun		Boy	Narrow wood or corner
Bezalel		Boy	God's shadow; Protected by God
Carwyn		Boy	A blessed love; White
Casanova-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends		Boy	A new house; A new home
Castin		Boy	Light within; Sensitive
Catarino		Boy	Each of the two; Pure
Chadrick		Boy	Settlement belonging to battle
Chukwuemeka		Boy	God did a greater deed; God has done so much
Coe		Boy	Jackdaw
Cornelio		Boy	Horn
Court		Boy	Person with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes; Residence of the lord of a manor; Short
Crist		Boy	Follower of Christ
Crosley		Boy	Meadow across the cross
Dagoberto		Boy	One born on a bright day
Daimon		Boy	To tame
Caulder-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Hard water stream; A person from Calder in Midlothian and Caithness, or Cawdor in Nairnshire
Dallon		Boy	The blind man
Kessler-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	One who is a coppersmith by profession
Danyel		Boy	God is my judge
Caven		Unisex	Hollow
Davit		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Davud		Boy	A variant of David; Beloved
Dawid		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Delon		Boy	From Allon; Oaktree
Khyra		Boy	Unique and strong
Daedric		Unisex	Ruler of the people
Kiyani-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Unisex	Royal; Kingly

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