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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Browse Top Baby Names by Year

Name		Gender	Meaning
Blas		Boy	Stutters; Lisping
Demitri-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Follower of Demeter
Edvin		Boy	Rich friend
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Ezren		Boy	Helper
Farid		Boy	A unique personality
Giuliano		Boy	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Gustav		Boy	Staff of the Geats
Isac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Izyan		Unisex	Wise
Jaydin		Boy	He is the one who will give the right judgment
Kaysin		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Krishav		Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Kristofer		Boy	Bearing Christ
Leeroy		Boy	The king
Mathis		Boy	God's gift
Maze		Unisex	Gift of Yahweh; Honor; Love; Affection
Nathen		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Ovidio		Boy	Like a sheep
Pietro		Boy	Rock
Raider		Unisex	From the village Rait; Taking control; Attacker of enemies
Rashid		Boy	Rightly guided; Having true faith; The high one
Rizwan		Unisex	Contentment; Satisfaction
Rowland		Boy	Fame; Land; Brave
Rudolph		Boy	Famous wolf
Stoney		Boy	Stone
Tavish		Boy	Twin; Strong; Energetic; Courageous
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Valente		Boy	Valiant; Strong
Vansh		Unisex	Descendant or lineage
Vihan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Morning; Dawn
Walton		Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Wilbur		Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Wilfredo-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Desiring peace
Xzavion-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	The new house
Yadier		Boy	Friend; Companion
Aithan-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Ajax-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Mourner; Earth; Land; Eagle
Alexandros		Boy	Defender of mankind
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Atley		Boy	From the meadow; By the clearing or meadow
Augusto		Boy	Majestic; Great; Dignified
Bartholomew-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son Of Talmai
Caio		Boy	Rejoice; Joyful
Copper		Boy	A reddish-brown metal; Metal of Cyprus
Darvin		Boy	Dear friend
Daveon		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dequan		Boy	Spring
Dyson		Boy	Son of Dye
Eamonn		Boy	Rich protector
Emran		Boy	Exalted nation
Ferdinand		Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Garret		Boy	Spear; Power of spear; Warrior; Strong spear
Geovani		Boy	God is gracious
Geralt		Boy	Spear's power; Spear's authority
Gurfateh		Boy	Victory of the Guru
Hari		Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
Holdyn		Boy	From the hollow valley
Hubert		Boy	Bright heart; Mind-bright; Shining intellect
Javin-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Jovian-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Usage		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Jupiter
Kanai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Warrior; Gold; Metal; Money; Fanatic
Kavin		Boy	Beautiful and handsome man; Beauty; Grace; Fairness
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Kemper-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Peasant farmer; Serf; Someone who grows hemp
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Laksh		Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Leonid		Boy	Lion
Majid		Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Nation		Unisex	People; Human group of the same origin
Nolawi		Unisex	Shepherd
Oisin		Boy	Little deer
Ostin		Boy	Great; Magnificent; Exalted; Venerable
Ousmane		Unisex	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub; Powerful
Parth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Rafi		Boy	God heals; Noble; High; Sublime
Rai		Boy	Trust; Lightning; Thunder; King
Rhydian-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Red; Crossing
Janai		Girl	God has given an answer
Rich		Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Rolan		Boy	Famous land; Renowned land
Rueben		Boy	Behold, a son
Ryler		Unisex	Mighty; Strong; Courageous
Saxton		Boy	Saxon's town; Enclosure; Settlement
Seeley-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Blessed; Fortunate; Prosperous; Happy; Pious, Innocent; Harmless
Shrey		Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Tallon		Boy	Destroy; Large claw of a bird of prey
Taran		Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Taylan		Boy	Tall
Torren		Unisex	Chief
Tycho		Boy	Thunder; Chance; Fortune
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Xane		Unisex	God is gracious
Yovani		Boy	God is gracious
Zidan		Boy	More; Increase; Excess; Rise; Growth
Adonay		Unisex	My Lord
Akshar		Boy	Imperishable; Indestructible; Immortal being; A letter of the alphabet or a syllable
Aleksandar		Boy	Defender or helper of the people

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