Top boy Names For 2023
Balancing modern trends with timeless traditions.
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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Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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| Boy | Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people | |
| Boy | Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| Boy | Supplanter | |
| Boy | Yahweh is my God | |
| Boy | Will; Protector | |
| Boy | Home ruler | |
| Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| Boy | Son of the right hand; Son of the south | |
| Unisex | God's gift | |
| Boy | God's gift | |
| Boy | Joined; Attached; He will join | |
| Boy | From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted | |
| Boy | God is my judge | |
| Boy | God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter | |
| Boy | Who is like God? | |
| Boy | Defender of mankind | |
| Boy | Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree | |
| Boy | Name of God; God has heard | |
| Boy | Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove | |
| Boy | Enduring; Firm; Strong | |
| Boy | Lion | |
| Boy | Son of Jack | |
| Boy | Stone worker | |
| Boy | Help | |
| Boy | God is gracious | |
| Boy | Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit | |
| Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| Unisex | Little fire | |
| Boy | He will add; Praise | |
| Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| Girl | New; New star | |
| Boy | May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter | |
| Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| Boy | Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded | |
| Unisex | God is my strength | |
| Boy | Son of a gray-haired person | |
| Boy | God's gift | |
| Boy | Independent person who avoids conformity | |
| Boy | He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter | |
| Boy | To tide; To flow | |
| Boy | My God is Yahweh | |
| Boy | Flower | |
| Boy | Twin | |
| Boy | Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart | |
| Unisex | Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter | |
| Boy | God will strengthen | |
| Boy | Free man | |
| Boy | Jehovah supports | |
| Boy | Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted | |
| Boy | Pool or lake colony | |
| Boy | Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ | |
| Boy | Gracious; Merciful; Soldier | |
| Boy | Gift of God; God has given; He gave | |
| Boy | Yahweh is salvation; God saves | |
| Boy | God is salvation | |
| Boy | Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior | |
| Boy | Man from Hadria | |
| Boy | Craft; Cunning | |
| Boy | Son of Jack; God is gracious | |
| Boy | From Rome | |
| Boy | Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch | |
| Boy | West meadow | |
| Boy | Exalted; High mountain | |
| Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| Unisex | Little king | |
| Boy | Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy | |
| Boy | Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream | |
| Boy | Father is peace | |
| Boy | Gift of God | |
| Boy | From the east town | |
| Boy | Brave boar | |
| Boy | From the western town | |
| Boy | Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel | |
| Boy | Son of James; Supplanter | |
| Boy | God will give; He will add | |
| Boy | Long hill | |
| Boy | Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for | |
| Boy | Beautiful; Handsome | |
| Boy | From a coal town | |
| Boy | Yahweh will exalt | |
| Boy | Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward | |
| Boy | Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil | |
| Boy | People's victory | |
| Boy | Gift of God; God; Folk; People | |
| Boy | New house; Bright | |
| Boy | Belonging to God | |
| Boy | Healer; To heal | |
| Boy | Fighter; Companion | |
| Boy | Supplanter | |
| Boy | Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra | |
| Boy | Grand; Majestic; To grow | |
| Boy | Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill | |
| Boy | Ruler; Prince; Commander | |
| Boy | Full of goodness | |
| Boy | Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger | |
| Boy | From Lucania; Light | |
| Boy | Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves | |
| Boy | Son of Jack | |
| Boy | Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious | |
| Boy | God is gracious |
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.
References
- Popular Names in 2022.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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