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
Emrys		Boy	Immortal; Divine
Giorgio:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Hadi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Leader; Guide
Ignatius		Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Izhaan		Boy	Master; Lord; Obedient
Konner		Boy	Desirer of hound; Lover of wolves
Lisandro		Boy	Defender of man; Variation of Alexander
Quest		Unisex	Search; Journey; Adventure; Mission; Pursuit
Ronaldo		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Taha		Boy	Name of a Quranic verse
Eydan		Unisex	Little fire
Fidel		Boy	Faithful
Jaquan		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jibreel		Boy	God is my strong man
Kaito		Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Kasper-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History		Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Klaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Kyden		Boy	Narrow little fire; Strength; Round; Gentle
Kyron		Boy	Hands; Skilled with the hands; Black; Black-haired
Makaio		Unisex	Gift of God
Maxx		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Octavius:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eight or eighth
Richie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-Pop-Culture		Boy	Brave ruler
Vander		Unisex	Good man; Belongs
Zacari		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Brenton		Boy	A hilltop or the top of a mountain
Ciaran-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Holt		Boy	Forest; A small wood or grove of trees; Forested land
Tess		Girl	Harvester; Late summer
Lex-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Maksim		Boy	The greatest
Malcom		Boy	A disciple of Saint Columba
Tevin		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Twin
Abdulrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Braiden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Fred-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Jaycob		Boy	Holder of heel; A supplanter
Kru		Unisex	Weir; Group of people
Lamont		Boy	Man of law; Lawyer; Upstream
Ori-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	My light
Riker		Boy	Brave ruler
Alakai-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	The leader
Camron		Boy	One who has a crooked nose
Ishan-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Master; Lord; Shiva
Jarrett		Boy	Spear brave
Jennings		Boy	God is gracious
Koby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Kota		Boy	Great peace; Friends or allies; Fort
Kurt		Boy	Brave counsel
Lathan		Boy	Barn; From the farmstead
Lukah		Unisex	From Lucania
Matheus		Boy	God's gift
Mayer		Boy	Mayor; Leader; Giving light
Orhan		Boy	Ruler of the city; Great leader
Roscoe		Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Tahir		Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Ajay		Boy	Unconquerable
Arlen		Boy	Pledge; Oath; Hare land
Caison		Unisex	Calf
Conway		Boy	Holy water
Daemon-Name-Meaning:-7-Variant-Names-&-Mythological-Roots		Boy	Loyal; Godlike; Provider; Guardian spirit
Kanaan		Boy	Low; Humble
Naim		Boy	Calm; Happy; Tranquil; At ease; To be contented
Neymar		Boy	Neptune; Mars
Rigoberto-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Powerful king; Mighty king; Bright
Sylvan-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Of the forest or woods
Thor-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-History-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Thunder
Amadeo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love of God; One who loves God
Brantlee		Unisex	Fire
Damarion		Boy	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Rebellious
Donte-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Enduring; Hard
Elton-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ella's town; From the old town
Estevan		Boy	Crown; Wreath; That which surrounds
Halston-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Rock; Stone
Haroon		Boy	High mountain; Exalted
Hernan-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Spiritual pilgrim; Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Jaron		Boy	To sing; To shout
Mahdi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origins,-Variations-&-Nicknames		Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance
Rockwell		Boy	A person from Rockwell; Wood or well frequented by rooks
Shaurya		Boy	Courage; Bravery; Valor; Might
Stratton		Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Alias-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Armin		Boy	Soldier; Protector; Guardian; Universal; Whole
Beauden		Boy	Beautiful
Clifton-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A settlement located near a cliff
Earl		Boy	Nobleman; Warrior
Edmond		Boy	Rich protection
Toni		Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Marlin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sea fort
Samarth		Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
Zaine		Unisex	Handsome one; Beauty; Radiant
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Brenden		Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Daylan		Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Esdras		Boy	Help
Gavriel		Boy	God is my strength; God is my strong man; God is my hero
Kyrin		Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Malachai		Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Manolo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Mylan		Unisex	Gracious; Pleasant; Dear

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.

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