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
Ayman		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Giovani		Boy	God is gracious
Kyzer-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Unisex	Emperor; King; Leader
Ansel-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Divine protection; Helmet
Tayden-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins,-And-Nicknames		Boy	To cut
Bernardo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Bold as a bear
Lazarus-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	God's assistance
Malaki-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Messenger of God; Second; Big; Great; Handsome
Reagan		Boy	Little king
Sultan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	He is a King; A Sultan; He rules others
Agastya		Boy	Name of an influential Hindu sage; The Canopus star
Efrain-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Fruitful
Eros-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Love
Lamar		Boy	Of the sea; Liquid gold
Aleksander-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of mankind
Eitan		Boy	Enduring; Firm
Gannon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Descendant of Fionnán; Son of Finan; White; Blessed
Kaycen		Unisex	Enclosure; Yard; Town; Calf
Seamus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Taj		Boy	Crown; Exalted
Zakariya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Derick-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Ruler of the people
Henri		Boy	Home ruler
Lyam		Boy	A determined protector
Makoa-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Fearless; Courageous; Aggressive
Marcello		Boy	Like a hammer; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Zack		Boy	Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Eliot		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Finnley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-2025-Guide		Girl	Fair hero; White warrior
Justus		Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Syed		Unisex	Leader
Tahj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Crown
Bryleigh		Girl	Brier clearing; Brier woodland; Thorny or prickly plants
Alister		Boy	Defender of mankind
Cru		Unisex	Weir; Acollective group of individuals
Isiah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Marquis		Boy	March; Borderland
Oren		Boy	Pine tree; Ash tree
Quintin		Boy	Fifth
Rashad		Boy	To be on the right path; Good sense; Good guidance
Yakov		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Youssef		Boy	God will add
Davi		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Kolter		Unisex	Colt
Noble		Unisex	Dignified; Honorable; Noble-minded; Notable
Octavio-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Eight or eighth
Renzo		Boy	The third son in the family
Rodolfo		Boy	Famous wolf
Tariq		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door
Vince		Boy	Conquering; To conquer
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Brent		Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Clarence		Boy	Clear; Bright; Illustrious; Famous; A person residing near River Clare
Demir		Boy	Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
Eliyahu		Boy	My God is an oath
Jaire		Unisex	He shines; Congo River
Oziel-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	My power is Yahweh; Strength; Power; Salvation
Aryeh		Boy	Lion; Lion of God; Greatest achievement
Cian		Boy	Ancient; Enduring one
Kaleo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Sound; Voice
Loki:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	To lock; The Trickster God
Nick		Boy	Victory of the people
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Azlan		Unisex	Lion
Braydon		Boy	A wide hillside; From Bradden
Garrison-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Power of the spear; Spear-fortified town; Son of Garret; Son of Gary
Yair		Boy	He shines
Draco		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Huck		Boy	Resembling the fruit
Jiovanni-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Nicknames		Boy	God is gracious
Zealand		Unisex	Sea land; Soul land; Resembling a seal; Resembling a fjord
Amar		Boy	Immortal; Unending; One who lives a long life
Anton		Boy	Praiseworthy
Camdyn-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Enclosed valley
Fredrick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Kalvin		Boy	Little bald one
Nickolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Yoel		Boy	Yahweh is God
Benaiah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh has built
Clinton		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Deklan		Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Hans		Boy	God is gracious; Swan
Reyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Atreyu		Boy	Son of all; Great warrior
Aurelius		Boy	The golden one; Gilded
Chad-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variants		Boy	Battle; Warlike; Lake; Large expanse of water
Jahseh		Boy	God speaks; God gives
Zaxton		Boy	Son of Jack; Son of man
Benji		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Deshawn-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Ewan		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Jessiah		Unisex	Yahweh gives
Perseus		Boy	Son of Zeus; To destroy; Sacker of cities
Wolfgang-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Wolf; Path; Way
Elyas-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord is my God
Axle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Unisex	My father is peace
Everette-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Brave boar
Francesco:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-And-Popularity		Boy	Frenchman; Free one
Gerard-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave spear

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team