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
Moise		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Drawn out of water
Nabeel		Boy	Noble
Newt		Boy	Newly built city
Nihaan		Boy	Not accessible to view; Finally
Nils		Boy	Accomplishment of the people; Victory
Osmin		Boy	The one under God's protection
Othello		Boy	Wealth
Ousman		Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub
Pio		Boy	A dutiful person
Prem		Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Quenton		Boy	Fifth
Ramzi		Boy	Sign; Mark; Symbol; Gesture; Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Reis		Boy	Leader; Chief; King; Kingdom; Empire
Richmond-Baby-Name-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Rich hill; Strong mountain
Robel-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of Jacob
Rock		Boy	Crow; Rook; Rest; Rough
Rocko		Boy	Roaring; Battle cry; Crow; Rook; Shouting; Roar
Ruhan		Unisex	Spiritual; Kind-hearted; Fame; Wolf; Yahweh is gracious
Samwise		Boy	Half-wise; Simple; God has heard
Sarim		Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Sarkis		Boy	A shepherd; Servant
Sava		Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Serafin		Unisex	Fiery ones; The burning one
Sharif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Shemar-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God's guardian
Keyoni:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is gracious
Sid-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Siddhant		Boy	Principle; Theory; Rule
Skip-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Boatman; Bargeman; Sea captain
Slayde		Boy	From the valley
Slayton		Boy	From the valley farm; From the valley settlement
Sohail		Boy	Level; Even; Star
Stefanos		Boy	A man who wears the crown
Stefon		Boy	He wears the crown
Suhayb		Boy	Of reddish hair or complexion
Tage		Boy	To take or capture
Thorsten		Boy	Stone of Thor
Timofey		Boy	Honoring God
Tracen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Someone who belongs to Thracia; To find or discover by investigation; Descendant of Treasach
Trapper		Boy	One who sets traps
Venture		Unisex	Good fortune
Viliami		Boy	A form of William; Resolute protector
Wally		Boy	Ruler of the army; Foreigner; Welshman
Waseem		Boy	Handsome
Whelan		Boy	Little wolf; Son of Faolan; Clan of the wolf
Wilde		Unisex	Wild; Untamed; Uncontrolled
Zafir		Boy	Victorious
Zaryan		Boy	Seeker of wealth; Storm
Zoravar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Abrahan		Boy	Brazilian version of Abraham, meaning father of multitudes
Abrahm-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Boy	Father of multitudes; Father of nations; High father; Crossing; Passage
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Adrius-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Noble; Strength
Akito		Unisex	Chapter; Chinese constellation; Person
Alazar		Unisex	My God is help
Alistar		Boy	Defending; Protecting
Andriel		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Anthem-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	A rousing or uplifting song
Antonios		Boy	Worthy of praise
Arhaam		Boy	Compassionate and merciful
Arias		Boy	Superior; Lion; Eagle; Son of Ares
Artyom		Boy	Safe; Butcher
Arye		Boy	Lion; Greatest achievement
Arzaan		Unisex	Angel of paradise; Valuable; King
Athanasius		Boy	Resurrection; Immortal
Avigdor		Boy	Other name for Moses
Avner-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	My father is a light
Axcel-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	My father is peace
Azaryah		Boy	Helped by God
Baaz		Boy	Falcon
Bairon		Boy	Place of the cow sheds
Barak		Boy	Blessed; Lightning
Bastien		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable
Bud		Boy	A buddy; A brother
Burak		Boy	Lightning
Calahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Caledon		Unisex	Hard foot; Steadfastness; Endurance
Calixto-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Most beautiful; Chalice
Campion		Boy	Champion; Winner
Cannan		Boy	Clergyman; Wolf cub; Descendant of Cane
Canton		Boy	One who lived on a street corner; From place names
Carlens		Boy	Settlement of free men
Carston		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed one; A town of Christ's followers
Corwin-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Leather; Residing near the white castle
Cyprian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Cyprus; Of Cyprus
Danner		Unisex	God is my judge
Yuli		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Delmar		Boy	From the pond
Delon		Boy	From Allon; Oaktree
Demetris		Boy	Earth mother
Dijon-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Godly; Divine
Diondre		Boy	One from Zeus; Manly; Masculine
Dionisio		Boy	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Dontay		Boy	Lasting; Enduring; One who has spiritual leadership
Drayce		Boy	Dragon
Eliakim		Boy	God rises
Elihu		Boy	My God is he
Emmaus		Unisex	Hot spring
Emris		Unisex	Immortal

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