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
Zimri-Name:-Key-Insights-Into-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	My praise; My music; Song of praise
Aaiden		Boy	Fiery or little fire
Adlai		Boy	God's justice' Truthful
Akhil		Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Alfonzo		Boy	Noble; Ready
Anir		Boy	Spiritual warrior; Angel; Sound; Echo; News
Anvith		Boy	Connected; Joined; Linked to
Artis		Boy	Stone; Bear; Bold; Strong
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Azar		Boy	Scarlet; Fire; Ninth month in Persian solar year
Azreal		Unisex	My help is God
Beren		Boy	Strong; Smart
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Broden-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Bridge
Cheikh-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Respected leader; Islamic leader
Corvin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Raven
Davante		Boy	Defender; Beloved; River; To fight for justice
Anzal		Unisex	God's protection; To be defined
Dedrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Dylon-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	To flow; Toward; Tide
Eilan		Boy	An oak tree; Tree
Enrico		Boy	Home ruler
Gil		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Godric-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Power of God; God's rule
Greg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Hamish		Boy	Supplanter
Hercules		Boy	Glory of heroism; Glory of Hera
Horace-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Famous-Namesakes		Boy	Time; Season; Time keeper
Ioane		Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Jamell		Boy	Arabic name describing beauty
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Jaymes		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jihad		Boy	To struggle against; To fight for
Joachim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Jozef		Boy	Jehovah will increase
Kannan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Black; Dark; Lord Krishna; The one who is to be seen
Killua		Boy	Resolute; Lethal
Kristoff-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bearing Christ; To anoint
Kuiper		Unisex	Cooper; Barrel maker
Leandre		Boy	Lion man
Maahir-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A skilled person; Someone who is an expert
Maciah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Maxime-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mehmet		Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Meliodas		Boy	The name of Tristan's father in medieval French literature.
Menashe		Boy	Reason to forget; Cause for forgetfulness
Muaz		Boy	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Naji		Boy	To survive; Survivor; Intimate or close friend; Saved
Nasser		Boy	Victory-maker; Granter of victory; Helper; Protector; Supporter
Nayib		Boy	Noble; Distinguished
Nazario		Boy	From Nazareth
Oberon		Boy	Elf ruler; King of elves; Royal bear
Obie		Boy	God's servant; Worshipping; Elf ruler
Quintus		Boy	Fifth
Raife		Unisex	Counsel of the wolf; Wise wolf
Raymon		Boy	Wise protector
Rayvon		Boy	Ray of hope
Regan		Boy	A little regal one
Rehaan		Boy	One of good scent, or fragrance
Riddick		Boy	A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary
Ridhaan		Boy	Great heart; God's gift
Russel		Boy	A little red one
Salaar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Sinan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Spearhead; Arrowhead
Thierry		Boy	Ruler of the people
Tillman		Boy	Farmer; Plowman
Tommaso		Boy	Twin
Travion		Boy	A town that is fair
Vaayu		Boy	Breeze
Vivan-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Life; Plaiting; Twisting; Alive; Bright in battle
Wissam		Boy	Badge of honor; Medal; Decoration
Xavior		Boy	The new house
Yishai		Boy	Gift
Aadhvik		Boy	Unique; Divine; Spiritual
Aayden		Boy	Fire
Abrar		Boy	Virtuous; Wise; Smart; Intelligent
Aimar		Unisex	Industrious; Famous; Home
Akil		Boy	Complete; Intelligent; Wise
Aladdin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nobility of faith; Excellence of religion
Alasdair		Boy	Defender of men
Alucard		Boy	Of Dracula
Alwyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Arjen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Hadria; Noble; Golden life
Arron-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Variations-&-History		Boy	Bringer of light; Enlightened; Exalted; Mountain of strength
Arsenio		Boy	Virile; Masculine; Strong
Asani		Boy	Rebellious
Asier		Boy	The origin; The beginning
Azhar		Unisex	A shining and luminous being; Brilliant; Bright
Azim		Boy	Great; Magnificent; Perseverance
Bash-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Stream
Bensen		Boy	Son of Ben
Bryon		Boy	Power; Nobility; Strength; Hill; High; Might
Buster		Boy	Tough guy; Pockmark; Boil
Cashius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Clancy		Boy	A soldier's son; Son of red warrior
Cobe		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Lenni		Unisex	Brave as a lion
Damario		Boy	Male
Daxson		Boy	A person from French town of Dax

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