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
Dionisio		Boy	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Dorien		Boy	Gift of God; From Doris
Doss		Boy	Ridge; Hilltop
Danner		Unisex	God is my judge
Edsel		Boy	Little father
Eilam		Boy	Eternal
Dhairya		Boy	Patience; Endurance; Perseverance; Firmness; Durability; Strength; Constancy; Steadiness; Stability; Fortitude; Courage; Calmness; Composure
Eldar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior
Emerik		Boy	Work-power
Emilian-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	Rival; Name of a town in Italy
Ennis		Boy	Island; One strength
Edi		Girl	Rich guard; Beautiful; Good
Dharshik		Unisex	Perceptive; Visionary; Relating to the new moon
Enzio-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A ruler at home
Eytan		Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Maeli-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Faraz		Boy	Height; Elevation; Ascent
Fareed		Boy	One who is alone and unique; Incomparable
Faron		Boy	Journey
Fielding		Boy	Open country; One who Dwells in an open country
Florentino		Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous; Flower
Flynt		Boy	Stream; Rock
Furqan:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Proof; Criterion to distinguish right and wrong
Ezaan		Boy	Obedience; Submission
Fahed		Boy	Panther; Leopard
Garron		Boy	Spearman; A type of small horse
Meerab		Boy	Water master; Water king; Water ruler
Geraldo		Boy	Power of the spear
Fielder		Boy	Dweller by the open country
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Escanor		Unisex	North shine
Gracin		Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Grafton		Boy	Enclosure; Town or settlement in grove
Hamed		Boy	Praiseworthy
Hanniel		Boy	God's grace
Harman		Boy	Army man
Haskell		Boy	God strengthens; God's helmet
Havish		Boy	Lord Shiva; Sacrifice; One who gives offerings to god.
Haygen		Boy	A surname and Variant of name Hagan; Strong defender
Haywood		Boy	Fence wood
Fjord		Unisex	Narrow, deep inlet; River mouth
Henning		Boy	House owner; Lord of the manor
Heyward		Boy	Enclosure keeper; Keeper of the hedges
Himmat-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Courage
Furious		Unisex	Extremely angry; Full of rage
Hopper		Boy	Acrobat; Jumper; Nervous; Restless
Huckleberry		Boy	Resembling the fruit on Vaccinium shrub
Humphrey-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Husain		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Inigo-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	My little; Fire
Ioane		Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Handsome		Unisex	Attractive; Good-looking; Appealing
Itamar		Boy	Island of palms; Date palm island
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior; Yew tree army
Jacorian		Boy	A combination of Jacob and Cory
Hyder-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Brave; Warrior
Jaedon		Boy	Thankful; God will judge
Itachi-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Weasel
Italo		Boy	Of Italy
Izhan		Boy	Precious; Obedient
Jakim		Boy	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Jamale		Boy	To be beautiful
Ioan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Jarek-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Fierce; Strong
Jacobie		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Sham-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun; Tranquil; Evening; Dark; The Levant
Jerico		Boy	Moon; Fragrant
Jermain		Boy	Brother
Shree		Boy	Respectable
Joeseph		Boy	Increase; Addition; God will add
Srishti		Boy	Nature; Creation; Universe
Jeniel-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Astrology		Unisex	Gift of god
Kanishk		Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Kaique		Boy	Waterbird
Kazuki		Boy	Peaceful tree
Kedar-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain
Keifer-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pine tree; Barrel
Keldon		Boy	Town of the keels
Kemal		Boy	Perfection
Kemp		Boy	Warrior; Champion; Soldier
Keyton		Boy	River town; hedged town; Cheerful town
Kasra		Unisex	King; Good reputation
Kayton		Unisex	River; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Khodi		Boy	He is a benefactor
Kieren		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Khalib:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Nicknames		Boy	Eternal; Immortal; Everlasting
Kendrew		Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Warrior
Kenzel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	High glory
Keylen		Unisex	Slender
Kristof		Boy	Bearing Christ
Kyrus-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Boy	Young; Forward-looking; Humiliator of the enemy
Kincade		Boy	Wild cat's head
Ladon		Boy	Greek river God; Greek dragon or serpent; Excellence of religion
Lakin		Boy	Weary; Delicate
Lambert		Boy	Bright land; Light of the land
Lauro		Boy	One from where laurel trees grow
Laydon		Boy	Town with a leek garden
Laythan		Boy	A name that combines many names
Leeam		Boy	A strong-willed warrior
Lorcan		Boy	A fierce little one

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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