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
Collen		Unisex	Hazel; Victory of the people
Danish		Boy	Learning; Knowledge
Ovi		Boy	Poetic stanza of Prakrit verse; Admiration; Sheep
Darragh		Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Corson-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Unique-Insights		Unisex	Curtailed; Cut short
Daunte		Boy	Enduring
Dacre:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Tricking stream
Cosmos		Unisex	Order; Decency
Deakin		Boy	Servant; Messenger
Danel		Boy	God is my judge
Dang-Name-Essential-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rise; Ascend; Lamp; Light; Lantern
Demyan		Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer
Denzil		Boy	Name of a place in Cornwall; From the manor of Denzell in Cornwall
Deo-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-|-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord; Deity; Love of God
Davan		Unisex	Little poet; Ox; Stag
Riza		Unisex	Contentment; Satisfaction
Ruman		Boy	Pomegranate; Love
Rutvi		Boy	Season
Dhruvin		Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Fixed; Great person
Dhyaan		Boy	Meditation; Reflection
Deejay		Unisex	Music lover
Divyansh		Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious
Diyon		Boy	Of Zeus
Djimon		Boy	One who has strong blood; Powerful person
Dock		Boy	Leader; Hollow; Dark; Cloth
Dominico		Boy	Belonging to the Lord
Devron		Boy	Divine
Detroit-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Straits; City in the US
Dorion		Boy	Descendant of Dorus; Of Doris; From the sea
Doron-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Fun-Facts		Boy	Gift
Dheer-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow
Draden		Boy	Dry valley
Drago-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Precious
Drayke		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Durell		Boy	From Airelle, France
Shukri		Boy	One who is thankful for the little things
Earth		Boy	Ground; Soil
Ebubechukwu		Boy	The glory and greatness of God
Edgard		Boy	Prosperous spear
Edge		Boy	An end of surface; A ridge; Someone who lives near a prominent ridge or hillside
Suriya		Girl	Sun
Ediz		Boy	High
Edoardo		Boy	Rich guard
Edrik		Boy	Wealthy king; Fortunate ruler
Edwyn		Boy	Rich friend
Eldrick		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king; Noble ruler; Wise king
Dodger		Unisex	One who dodges; One who avoids
Emanuele		Boy	God is with us
Ephrem		Boy	Fruitful
Sunjai		Unisex	Victorious
Erasmus-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Desired; Beloved
Erish		Boy	To cherish; To hold dear; Beloved
Edon-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	He loves
Eryx-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	To curb; To restrain; To hold back
Eldridge		Girl	Elf ruler; Noble king
Esten-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Stone of good fortune; Stone island; East town
Eulalio		Boy	Sweetly speaking; Well-spoken; Soft spoken
Everet		Boy	Brave boar
Evert		Boy	Brave boar
Fabien		Boy	Bean farmer
Emrik-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Home; Brave; Great; Ruler
Elizar		Unisex	My God is help
Fathi		Boy	Conqueror; Prosperity
Fawad		Boy	One who has a heart
Fawaz-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	A man who is a winner
Felton		Boy	Field; Pasture; Settlement
Field		Boy	A landscape; A man from the field
Folsom		Boy	Bird's homeland
Forbes		Boy	Field or an arena; Name of a Scottish clan
Frasier		Boy	Forest men; Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland
Frey		Boy	Free; Independent; Lord
Esko		Boy	Cauldron or helmet of God
Gable		Boy	God is my strength; A triangular-shaped hill; God is bright
Gad		Boy	Fortune; Luck
Galo		Boy	Rooster
Erron		Unisex	Ireland
Gamble		Boy	Old
Exequiel-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God will strengthen
Garvey		Boy	Descendant of Gairbhith; Rugged peace
Garvit		Boy	Proud; Filled with pride; Feeling superior; Haughtiness; Vanity
Gedalya		Boy	Yahweh is great
Giaan		Boy	Knowledge; One having exalted divine knowledge; Spiritual wisdom
Gildardo		Boy	Brave and sacrificing
Ezekias		Unisex	Strength of God
Ezias		Unisex	God is salvation
Gor		Boy	Fierce; Brave; Proud
Faelan-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Little wolf
Gregg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Zaharia		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Guhan		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Muruga
Habakkuk		Boy	Embrace
Haneesh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Trends,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	Ambition; One who is determined; One of many names of Lord Hanuman; One of many names of Lord Shiva;
Harel		Boy	Mountain of God; Altar
Harfateh		Boy	Always victorious; Conquering everything
Harsh-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Gladness; Cheerfulness
Harshil		Boy	Joyful
Hartwell		Boy	Water hole for stags; Stag spring
Harveer		Boy	Warrior of God; Brave Defendant for the Lord; One who is victorious over destruction; A variant of Harvir
Harvir		Boy	Warrior of God; Brave Defendant for the Lord; One who is victorious over destruction; A variant of Harveer
Hastings-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of the austere man

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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