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
Karl		Boy	Freeman; Manly; Army; Warrior
Slater		Boy	Slate maker; Slate hewer; Shard
Anas-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Friendliness
Darrell		Boy	One who is from Airelle
Orson		Boy	Bear cub; Ormond's son
Warner		Boy	Cautious army; Defender
Ean-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	God is gracious
Guy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know-For-2025		Boy	Wood; Valley
Linus		Boy	Flax; Flaxen-haired
Niam		Boy	Radiant; Bright; Law; Given by God
Ranger		Boy	Forest guardian; Ward of the forest; To arrange or dispose; Curved; Army
Rogan-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Its-Origins		Boy	Son of Ruadhagáin; Red
Alder-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Alder tree
Arman		Boy	Desire; Hope; Wish; From Armenia; Roman
Brysen		Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Ozzie		Boy	Mighty God; Warrior of God
Tyree		Boy	Son of the carpenter
Aksel		Boy	My father is peace
Barry-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Fair-headed; Spear; Sharp
Cristobal		Boy	Bearing Christ
Jael		Boy	Mountain goat; Climber
Kassius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Obadiah		Boy	Serving Yahweh; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh
Ved		Boy	A sacred text in Hindu religion; Ancient scriptures; Leave; Farewell; Valedictory; Firewood
Akeem		Boy	Wise
Deangelo-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Angel; Messenger
Jaylon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who remains calm
Jonathon		Boy	Gift of God
Krishiv		Boy	A combination of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shiva; Farmer; Plougher
Osiel		Unisex	My power is God
Pierson		Boy	Rock; Son of Peter
Rafe		Boy	Council of the wolf; Wise wolf; God heals
Todd		Boy	Fox
Emmet		Boy	Whole; Great
Finnian		Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Ilyas		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ismail		Unisex	God listens
Lenny		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Shaun		Unisex	God is gracious
Steve		Unisex	Crown; Wreath; Victorious
Townes-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who is from the end of the town
Vivaan		Boy	Full of life; Twisting; Rays of the morning sun
Barron-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A title of nobility; Son of strength; Servant; Warrior
Carver		Boy	A wood carver
Coy-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-Origins,-History-&-More		Unisex	Quiet; Shy; Coy
Craig		Boy	Rock; Rocky; A steep rocky cliff; Crag; Outcrop
Ivar		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Kaizer		Boy	Emperor; Hairy
Ramsey		Boy	Garlic Island
Syrus-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-Trends:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Like sun
Tyrone		Boy	Land of Eoghan
Uziel-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	My power is God
Aamir		Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Alexzander		Boy	Defender or helper of people
Finneas-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Boy	Serpent's mouth; White
Gilberto		Boy	Bright pledge
Hansel		Boy	Little Hans; God is gracious
Jayvion-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Steele		Boy	A man of steel; One who works with steel
Antony-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Praiseworthy
Brexton		Boy	Bracca's town
Ravi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Parents		Boy	Sun
Riaan		Boy	Descendant of Rian; Little King; From Hadria
Zephaniah		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Ammar		Unisex	Prosperous long life; One who lives a long life; God-fearing; The creator; One who tends and maintains something; Pious; One whose presence brings joy to others
Arnold		Boy	Eagle power; Eagle authority
Brentley		Boy	A hilltop; Steep hill
Faris		Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Fynn		Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Malek		Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Natanael		Boy	Best gift of God
Vernon		Boy	Land of alder trees
Armon		Boy	Army man; A castle; High place
Edson		Boy	Fortunate warrior; Isthmus
Ezio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Eagle
Gonzalo-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Battle; Battle soul; Saved from battle; Battle elf
Jahir		Boy	He shines
Levon		Boy	Lion
Mahir		Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Mauro		Boy	Moorish
Santi		Boy	Saint; Saint James
Jamarion		Boy	Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Kent-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Coastal district
Lucio		Boy	Light; From Lucania
Mikel		Boy	Who is like God
Roan-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree
Stephan		Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Brayson-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hill; Son of Bray
Don-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Jovan		Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Kaladin-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Born unto eternity
Leeland-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Fallow land
Cecil		Boy	Blind
Iverson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Son of Iver; Yew tree; Bow; Army; Warrior
Akiva		Unisex	Grasp by the heel; Protect; Supplanter
Channing		Boy	Member of the Church; Young wolf; Wise
Judd		Boy	Descend; To flow down
Kysen-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Meaning		Unisex	Son of Kyle; Narrows; Channel; Straight
Mars-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Meaning,-And-History-In-2025		Boy	The god of war; Warlike; Male

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