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
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Reyan		Unisex	Fame; Basil
Xavien-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	The new house
Yisrael		Boy	God contends
Andrei-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Courageous; Enduring; Manly; Masculine
Aram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Asaad		Boy	Lion; Happiest; Luckiest; Fortunate
Aziz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved
Caine		Boy	To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior
Everardo-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Fenix		Boy	An immortal bird; Dark red; Crimson
Henderson-Name-Meaning:-Your-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Henry
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Nestor-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-&-History		Boy	Returner; Homecomer
Rishaan		Boy	Sage; Saint; Strong; Epithet of Lord Shiva
Tre-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Three
Xavian		Boy	The new house
Aditya		Boy	Lord of the sun; Sun; Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi
Damion		Boy	One who tames
Miko		Boy	Who is like God
Salman		Boy	To be safe
Takoda		Boy	Friend to all
Advaith		Boy	One who has no duplicate; Non-duality; Unity
Chace		Boy	Class; Hunt
Elam		Boy	Hidden; Eternity; River pool
Eyden		Unisex	Strength; Hands; Power; Aega's hill
Ezriel-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	My help is God
Kairos		Boy	Proportion; Fitness; Weather; The right moment
Knight		Boy	A knight; Serving lad
Muhammed		Boy	Praised; Praiseworthy; Commendable
Naftali		Boy	My struggle; My wrestling
Saleh		Boy	Virtuous
Stryker		Unisex	Stretcher; A string player
Yehoshua		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Allister-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Bennet		Boy	Blessed
Bohdi		Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Dashawn		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Giovonni		Boy	God is gracious
Izaak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Keyon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Homeland; To construct; Respect; Strong; God is gracious
Lando		Boy	Land; Lance
Lemuel		Boy	Devoted to God
Maddix		Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good
Marek-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Maxon		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Ramir		Boy	Wedge; Law; Assessment; Responsibility; Famous
Raziel		Boy	Secrets of God; My secret is God
Ryu		Boy	Dragon; Noble; Prosperous
Viggo		Boy	Warlike; Fighter; One who lies in a cradle
Zavion		Boy	New house
Braeden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Domenic		Boy	Belonging to God
Emile		Boy	Rival; Eager; Emulating
Fischer		Unisex	Fisherman; One who catches fish
Jed-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God's beloved
Nolen		Boy	Famous; Loud; Champion
Theoden-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-Guide-in-2025		Boy	Leader of the people; King; Ruler
Adonai		Boy	My lord; My master
Alexandro-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Amadeus		Boy	Love of God; Loved by God
Ames		Boy	Friend; Amicable; Busy; Ant
Baruch-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Boy	Blessed; Sacred
Eesa		Unisex	Jesus; Yahweh is salvation
Glen-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	From the valley
Hendrick-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rules his household
Itzae		Unisex	Gift of God
Kekoa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The warrior; Koa tree
Monty		Boy	Mountain belonging to a ruler; Pointed hill; Steep mountain
Nigel		Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Shulem		Unisex	Peaceful
Yerik		Boy	Freedom; Will
Aren		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler; Mountain of strength
Arjan		Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Cristofer		Boy	Literally means 'with Christ inside"
Duane-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Federico-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Kallum		Boy	Dove
Lyon		Boy	Lion; Hill fort of Lugus; Shining
Paolo		Boy	Humble; Small
Sahil:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	A shore; A coastline
Stefano		Boy	Crown
Yariel		Unisex	Lion of God
Yechiel		Boy	May God live
Zael		Unisex	Nobleness; Nobility
Zuriel		Unisex	God is my rock
Ahaan		Boy	Dawn; First ray of light
Austen		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Broderick		Boy	Son of Rhydderch; Descendant of Bruadar; Brother
Buckley		Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Daxon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Leader; Son of Dick; Name of a place in France
Filip		Boy	Friend of horses
Jamil		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful
Jaxyn-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Meaning		Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Korben-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Raven
Yusef		Boy	He will add
Arley		Boy	Bowman; Hunter; Hare meadow
Atharva		Boy	One of names of Lord Ganesha; Knower of the Vedas; Knowledgeable one
Efren		Boy	Fruitful
Jovanny		Boy	God is gracious

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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