Top boy Names For 2023

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Top boy name for 2023

Baby name trends change regularly. The change may be moderate, but names move up and down the popularity chart. Looking at the list of popular boy names in 2023, parents preferred names associated with strength, power, and religious faith. The year also witnessed a noticeable shift towards short names over long names.

Short classics such as Liam (protector) and Noah (comfort) stayed on top of the list as parents continued to shower love on these timeless names. Meanwhile, modern alternatives such as Levi (attached) and Leo (lion) also made up the list. Names symbolizing strength received special love from parents as names like Henry (home ruler) and Alexander (defender of people) featured among the top names in the US. Names with religious significance also remained popular among parents in 2023, with names like Elijah (Yahweh is my God) and Mateo (gift of God) continuing to capture their hearts. If you’re searching for a strong and meaningful name, look at the list below. Based on official SSA data (1), parents highly favored and cherished these names throughout the year.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Liam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
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Oliver
Baby Boy Sign Boy Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
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James
Baby Boy Sign Boy Supplanter
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Elijah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is my God
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William
Baby Boy Sign Boy Will; Protector
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Henry
Baby Boy Sign Boy Home ruler
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Lucas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Benjamin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of the right hand; Son of the south
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Theodore
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God's gift
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Mateo
Baby Boy Sign Boy God's gift
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Levi
Baby Boy Sign Boy Joined; Attached; He will join
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Sebastian
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
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Daniel
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my judge
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Jack
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
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Michael
Baby Boy Sign Boy Who is like God?
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Alexander
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender of mankind
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Owen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
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Samuel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Name of God; God has heard
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Asher
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
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Ethan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Enduring; Firm; Strong
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Leo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lion
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Jackson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jack
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Mason
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stone worker
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Ezra
Baby Boy Sign Boy Help
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John
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious
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Hudson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
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Luca
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Aiden
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little fire
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Joseph
Baby Boy Sign Boy He will add; Praise
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David
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beloved; Uncle
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Nova
Baby Girl Sign Girl New; New star
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Jacob
Baby Boy Sign Boy May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
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Luke
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Julian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
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Gabriel
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God is my strength
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Grayson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of a gray-haired person
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Matthew
Baby Boy Sign Boy God's gift
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Maverick
Baby Boy Sign Boy Independent person who avoids conformity
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Isaac
Baby Boy Sign Boy He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
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Dylan
Baby Boy Sign Boy To tide; To flow
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Elias
Baby Boy Sign Boy My God is Yahweh
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Anthony
Baby Boy Sign Boy Flower
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Thomas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Twin
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Carter
Baby Boy Sign Boy Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
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Santiago
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
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Ezekiel
Baby Boy Sign Boy God will strengthen
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Charles
Baby Boy Sign Boy Free man
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Josiah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Jehovah supports
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Caleb
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
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Lincoln
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pool or lake colony
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Christopher
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ
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Miles
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
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Nathan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God; God has given; He gave
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Isaiah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is salvation; God saves
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Joshua
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is salvation
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Andrew
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior
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Adrian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man from Hadria
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Waylon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Craft; Cunning
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Jaxon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jack; God is gracious
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Roman
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Rome
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Eli
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
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Wesley
Baby Boy Sign Boy West meadow
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Aaron
Baby Boy Sign Boy Exalted; High mountain
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Ian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is gracious
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Ryan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little king
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Leonardo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
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Brooks
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream
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Axel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Father is peace
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Jonathan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God
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Easton
Baby Boy Sign Boy From the east town
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Everett
Baby Boy Sign Boy Brave boar
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Weston
Baby Boy Sign Boy From the western town
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Robert
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel
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Jameson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of James; Supplanter
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Jose
Baby Boy Sign Boy God will give; He will add
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Landon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Long hill
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Silas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
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Beau
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful; Handsome
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Colton
Baby Boy Sign Boy From a coal town
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Jeremiah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh will exalt
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Greyson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
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Adam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil
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Nicholas
Baby Boy Sign Boy People's victory
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Theo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God; God; Folk; People
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Xavier
Baby Boy Sign Boy New house; Bright
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Dominic
Baby Boy Sign Boy Belonging to God
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Jace
Baby Boy Sign Boy Healer; To heal
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Kayden
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fighter; Companion
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Thiago
Baby Boy Sign Boy Supplanter
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Carson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra
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Austin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Grand; Majestic; To grow
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Myles
Baby Boy Sign Boy Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
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Amir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler; Prince; Commander
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Declan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Full of goodness
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Ryder
Baby Boy Sign Boy Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
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Luka
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Lucania; Light
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Connor
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
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Jaxson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jack
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Enzo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious
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Giovanni
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious
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Parents often look for names that are meaningful and popular. The popular boy names of 2023 trend towards shorter names, reflected parents’ desire for simple and modern names. While the usual favorites continued to remain popular, the new names also showed the potential to win parents’ love. When looking for a baby boy’s name, consider names that balance contemporary appeal and classic charm. A combination of modern relevance and timeless elegance might be the perfect choice for your little one.

Infographic: Historical Boy Names Popular In 2023

Parents often choose historical names for their sons because these names carry a sense of legacy and are known for their timelessness. These names are significant because they have been passed down from generation to generation and are also associated with historical personalities. The infographic below gives you the most popular historical boy names in 2023. Have a look to see if you can find the perfect historical name for your little prince.

Historical Boy Names Popular In 2023

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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  1. Popular Names in 2022.
    https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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