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
Kashton-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Town of box-makers
Travis		Unisex	To cross over
Sergio		Unisex	Protector; Servant; Soldier
Marshall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Iker:-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-Popularity-Guide-for-2025		Boy	Visitation; Visitor
Gunner		Boy	Army warrior
Briggs		Boy	Bridge
Apollo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Greek Sun God; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Bowen		Boy	Son of Owen; Noble; Victorious
Tyson-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	High spirited; Firebrand; Son of Tyson
Malik-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Kyle-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Mathias		Boy	God's gift
Sean		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Sterling-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Excellent; Little star
Hugo		Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Johnny-Baby-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Harvey-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Strong in battle
Forrest-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Forest; Woodlands; Outside
Jake:-2025-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Yahweh is gracious
Banks-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	One who lives at the edge of a river or hillside; Bench; Table
Franklin		Boy	Free landowner; Freeman
Lawson		Boy	Son of Lawrence
Tanner		Boy	To tan; Prepare leather by tanning; Fir tree; Pine tree
Jaziel		Boy	God is my maker
Pablo-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Small; Humble
Zayne		Boy	God is gracious; Grace; Beauty
Pedro-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Rock; Stone
Reed		Boy	The one with red hair or complexion
Edgar		Boy	Prosperous spear
Ibrahim		Boy	Father of many
Winston		Boy	Stone of joy
Leonidas		Boy	Lion-like; Son of a lion; Lion
Ronin-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Little seal; Masterless samurai; Anaconda
Damon		Boy	To tame; Agile
Rhys		Boy	Ardor; Enthusiasm; Fiery warrior; War hammer
Clark		Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Sonny		Boy	Young boy; Son; Glorious
Colter		Boy	The owner and caretaker of horses
Corbin		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Esteban-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame
Erik		Boy	Eternal ruler
Adan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Man; Son of the red earth; Fire
Tripp		Boy	Three; Third; To Stumble; To dance; A journey
Dariel		Boy	Open; From Airelle
Solomon		Boy	Peace
Frank-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Major		Boy	Council spear
Hank		Boy	Home ruler; God is gracious
Dax		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader; Badger
Quinn-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Nehemiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	God comforts; Yahweh comforts
Donovan		Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Camilo		Boy	Religious attendant; Priest's helper; Noble
Jeffrey-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Trends:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pledge of peace
Santino		Boy	Little saint
Isaias		Boy	God saves; Yahweh is salvation
Kian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ancient; Grace of God; Enduring one; King; Realm
Fabian		Boy	Bean farmer
Ruben-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Behold, a son
Francis		Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Frank
Garrett-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Boy	Spear; Little spear; Strength of the spear; Warrior
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Matthias		Boy	God's gift
Emanuel-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God is with us
Augustus		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Majestic
Wells-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring; A person who lived near a well or spring
Jasiah-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh supports
Alijah		Boy	The Lord is my God
Alonzo		Boy	Noble; Ready for battle
Ford		Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Collin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Victory of the people; Cub; Whelp
Frederick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Jaxton		Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Seth		Boy	Appointed; Placed
Kason		Boy	An enclosure for calves; Calf town; Fruit; Village; Mist
Kohen-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Priest
Ares		Boy	Bane; Ruin; Throng of battle
Kyson		Boy	Son of Ky; Firebrand
Raphael		Boy	God heals
Bodie		Boy	Awakening; Enlightenment; Large-bodied
Uriel		Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Sylas		Boy	Of the forest; Prayed for; God of the forest or the countryside
Zaiden		Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Lewis-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Famous in battle
Keiran		Boy	Black; Black-haired; Army's edge
Marcos-Name-Origin,-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Moshe		Boy	Savior; Draw out of water; Son; Deliver
Shepherd		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Philip		Boy	Horse lover
Gregory-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Alert; Watchful; Swift; Quick
Roberto		Boy	Bright fame; Bright in counsel; Shining glory
Princeton		Boy	Prince town
Eithan		Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Johnathan		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Kenzo		Unisex	Humble; Healthy; Wise; Three
Mack-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son; Great
Porter		Boy	One who guards the gates
Kolton-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Cola's town; Charcoal town
Jamari		Boy	A good-looking man; Beauty; The pool

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