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
Markel		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marko-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Paris-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Romello-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Of Rome
Safwan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Stone; Rock; Pure
Samael		Boy	Venom of God
Stiles-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Steep; Uphill path; To climb
Tayson		Boy	Tailor
Treyvon-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-History,-Popularity		Boy	Three; Hope
Tyrese		Boy	Gift of Gods
Antwan		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Baylen		Boy	Auburn-haired
Calloway		Unisex	A pebbly place; Place with pebbles and stones
Elyjah		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Farhan-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	A happy and merry man
Geno-Name-Meaning:-3-Origins-&-Rich-History		Boy	Earthworker; Well-born; Noble
Khristian		Boy	Christian; Follower of Christ
Kyan		Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Leviathan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Garland; Wreath; Sea monster; Twisted; Coiled
Marcell		Boy	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Octavian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eight; Born in the eighth month; Born eighth
Raymundo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Counseling protector; Advice; Decision
Sirius		Boy	Burning; Glowing; Star
Terence		Unisex	Soft; Smooth; Heart
Yanis		Unisex	God is gracious
Bayron-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Place of the cow sheds
Dave-Name-Origin-And-Meaning-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dillan		Boy	Son of the sea; Tide; Flow
Enoc		Boy	Dedicated
Fulton-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bird hill; Settlement of the fowl (a bird); Affirmation; Testament
Kayne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Battle; Acquired
Ara		Unisex	Adorning, decoration; Opinion; Prayer; Vow; Curse
Kipton-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who follows the rules; Knows right from wrong; Always pays attention to right and wrong; One from the king's fortress
Knoxx		Boy	Round hill; Hump
Locke		Boy	Enclosure; Locksmith; Lock keeper; One who has curly hair
Lucifer		Boy	Bearer of light
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Mohamad		Boy	A special loved one, always loving others
Orrin		Boy	Tan; Greyish brown
Stuart-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Tobin		Unisex	Yahweh is good
Tom		Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Zaki		Boy	Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion
Zyir		Boy	Strong; Confident; Unique
Aayansh		Boy	Sun; Part; Fraction
Ameen-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Faithful; Truthful
Antoni-Baby-Name-In-2025:-A-Guide-To-Origin-And-Meaning		Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Arsalan		Boy	Lion; King of jungle; Lion hunter; Fearless; Brave; Gladiator
Emmit		Boy	Whole; Great
Everson-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Unisex	Ever
Heston		Boy	One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement; Brushwood
Javi		Boy	The new house
Jayvon		Boy	One who belongs to Greece; Healing; Ionian
Josef		Boy	He will add
Keandre-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancient; Man; Manly; Masculine
Kemari-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Moonlight; Kickball
Niles		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero
Riggin		Boy	Little king; Impulsive
Ryden-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Horseman; Woodland clearing; From the rye hill
Sameer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Shlok		Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant
Suleiman-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Peace
Yonatan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Zach		Boy	Remembered by God
Abdirahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Abe		Boy	Father of many; Father of nations; High father; Noble; Bright; Father's exalted
Alfie		Boy	Elf counsel
Branch		Boy	Paw; Extension
Casimir-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Cy		Boy	Master; Lord; Young
Fabio		Boy	Bean farmer
Gregorio		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Jaidyn		Boy	Thankful; He will judge; Green stone
Jakoby		Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jareth		Boy	A gentle one; Descent
Jayven		Boy	Ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica
Jeronimo		Boy	Sacred name
Llewyn		Boy	Like a lion; Lamb; White
Maceo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gift of God
Musab		Boy	Hard to be defeated; Brave
Olivier		Boy	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Planter of olive trees; All cautious
Om		Boy	Sacred syllable; Primordial sound
Oziah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Salvation; The strength of the Lord; Helper
Price		Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Arion		Boy	Boundary; Light of the heavens; Melodious
Artem		Boy	Safe; A butcher
Asim		Boy	Protector; Guardian; Savior; Boundless; Limitless; Infinite
Calian		Boy	Slender
Chaz		Boy	Free man; Army
Ciro		Boy	The sun; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Deshaun		Boy	God is gracious
Dwight-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Tree of Zeus
Essa		Unisex	Star; Yahweh is salvation; Myrtle
Grayden-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	Gray valley; Gray settlement
Harland-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Hare land
Ibraheem		Boy	Father of many
Juancarlos		Boy	Serious thinkers; Energetic; Friendly
Kato		Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins; Wise; Increasing wisteria; East of the river
Miguelangel		Boy	A God-like angel; An angel of God

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