Top boy Names For 2022

Explore the names that captured hearts in 2022.

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Societal trends often influence baby name choices, and the list of popular boy names of 2022 reflected how these evolving trends shaped parents’ decisions. From traditional names holding religious significance to cool contemporary names, parents accepted all kinds of names over the years. This year, too, witnessed the rise of a mix of boy names coming from different cultures and languages.

The Irish Liam (protector) and the Hebrew Noah (rest) continued to allure parents in the US even in 2022. Meanwhile, exotic options such as the Italian Leonardo (brave lion) and the Hawaiian Kai (sea) also made their presence felt in the chart. Parents were also open to fresh and distinctive names such as Italian Luca (bringer of light) and Welsh Dylan (son of the sea), rising in popularity due to their unique charm. If you’re searching for trendy options for your little one, take a look at the most popular baby boy names of 2022, compiled from official SSA data (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Liam-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
Oliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Elijah		Boy	Yahweh is my God
James-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variations:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Supplanter
William		Boy	Will; Protector
Benjamin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Global-Popularity		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Lucas-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Henry-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	Home ruler
Theodore-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	God's gift
Jack		Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Levi		Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Alexander		Boy	Defender of mankind
Jackson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Jack
Mateo:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants		Boy	God's gift
Daniel-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	God is my judge
Michael		Boy	Who is like God?
Mason-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Stone worker
Sebastian		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Ethan		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Owen		Boy	Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
Samuel		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Jacob:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Asher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Aiden		Unisex	Little fire
John		Boy	God is gracious
Joseph-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	He will add; Praise
David		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Leo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion
Nova-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	New; New star
Luke-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Julian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Hudson		Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Grayson		Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Matthew-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God's gift
Ezra		Boy	Help
Gabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is my strength
Carter-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Isaac-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
Luca-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Anthony-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flower
Dylan-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	To tide; To flow
Lincoln-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pool or lake colony
Thomas		Boy	Twin
Maverick-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Guide		Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Elias-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Josiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pop-Culture-Insights		Boy	Jehovah supports
Charles-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Free man
Caleb-Name-Meaning-&-Origin-in-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Christopher		Boy	Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ
Ezekiel		Boy	God will strengthen
Miles		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Jaxon		Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Isaiah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God saves
Andrew		Boy	Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior
Joshua		Boy	God is salvation
Nathan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Adrian		Boy	Man from Hadria
Santiago-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Eli		Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Aaron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Ryan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Little king
Waylon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Craft; Cunning
Easton		Boy	From the east town
Landon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Long hill
Colton		Boy	From a coal town
Axel		Boy	Father is peace
Brooks		Boy	Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream
Jonathan		Boy	Gift of God
Robert-Name-Meaning-2025:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel
Jameson		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Ian		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Everett-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Greyson-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Wesley-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	West meadow
Jeremiah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Leonardo		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Jose		Boy	God will give; He will add
Silas		Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Nicholas		Boy	People's victory
Beau		Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Weston-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	From the western town
Austin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Connor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Carson		Boy	Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra
Dominic		Boy	Belonging to God
Xavier-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	New house; Bright
Jaxson-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Jack
Jace-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Healer; To heal
Adam-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variations-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil
Declan		Boy	Full of goodness
Kayden		Boy	Fighter; Companion
Ryder-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
Kingston-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	King's town; Farmstead estate
Luka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Evan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Vincent-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Conquering
Myles		Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Harrison		Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Bryson		Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Amir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Trends-2025		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Commander

Infographic: Trendy Boy Names That Also Make Great Surnames

Versatile names are extremely popular in the US. In the infographic below, you will find names with classic charm and a sense of heritage. These popular first names, which also function as surnames, offer a timeless choice for your child. Dive in to see which names stand out in both personal and familial contexts.

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