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
Agamjot		Boy	God's light; Inaccessible Light
Aldrin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Alvis-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wise
Amit-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Infinite; immeasurable; Boundless; Friend; Colleague
Andrae		Boy	Manly
Ansar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Helpers
Anselmo		Boy	Protected by God; With divine protection; God's helmet
Arad		Unisex	An angel; Bronze
Arber-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Field; Cropland; Croft
Arek		Boy	Of Arcadia; Mountain of strength
Arhan		Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Arhum-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Most merciful; Compassionate; Forgiving
Arjuna		Boy	White; Silver; Clear
Armond		Boy	Army man; Palace; Castle
Arnaldo		Boy	Powerful as an Eagle
Arson-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Virile
Asan		Boy	Handsome
Audric		Boy	Old and powerful ruler
Aundre		Boy	Man; Manly; Brave
Barrington		Boy	Settlement; Foreign; Barley dwelling; Warrior; Hero
Basilio		Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Belal		Boy	Wetting; Moistening
Bert-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-History,-Variations,-And-More		Boy	Bright
Bocephus		Boy	Ox-head
Boss		Unisex	One who is in charge; Master of a household; Friend; Hunchback
Braddock		Boy	Broad oak
Braydan		Boy	Salmon; Thief
Breckin		Boy	Speckled; Freckled
Caidan		Boy	Son of Cadáin
Calil		Boy	Friend; Important; Exalted
Carnell		Boy	Crossbow man; Archer; Defender of the castle
Cashus		Unisex	Empty; Vain
Caspen		Unisex	Treasurer; Ancient Caspi tribe
Cecilio		Boy	He who is blind
Chaston		Unisex	Someone who lived by the chestnut tree
Christan		Boy	Christian; Anointed
Cirilo		Boy	Master; Lord
Cleveland-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Hilly land; Cliff land
Coltan		Boy	Charcoal
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Cosimo		Boy	Order; Decency; Universe
Crockett		Boy	A large curl
Dalyn		Boy	Small valley
Damin:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends---Complete-Guide		Boy	A gentle tamer
Dason		Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman
Dawit		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Daxter-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	One who dyes; Right-handed; Skilled
Deric		Unisex	Ruler of the people; Peaceful ruler
Desmon		Boy	Man from South Munster
Dhruvan		Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Durham		Unisex	Hill island
Dyami		Boy	Eagle
Eames		Boy	Friendly; Welcome; Pleasing
Elham-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A beautiful inspiration
Eliano		Boy	Sun
Elior		Boy	My God is my light
Ericson:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Eric; Ever ruler
Erikson		Boy	Son or Erik; Ruler of the people
Escanor		Unisex	North shine
Etzio-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Eagle
Ezaan		Boy	Obedience; Submission
Ezri		Boy	My helper
Famous		Unisex	Well-known
Faolan		Boy	Little wolf
Fergus-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Boy	Man of strength
Fishel		Boy	Little fish
Florencio		Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous
Fortune		Boy	Luck; Good fate
Frantz		Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Gambit		Boy	Any maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage; Trip up
Gatsby		Unisex	Spike settlement; From Gaddesby
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Goku		Boy	Awakened to emptiness
Harshiv		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the giver of happiness
Haruto		Boy	Light; Sunny person; Distant; Remote; Clear weather
Zariel		Girl	To remember God
Hutchinson		Unisex	Son of Huchin or Huchon
Huy		Boy	Glorious; Radiant as sunlight
Ice-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Iron; Frozen water
Isaia		Boy	God is salvation
Jacobe		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jahi		Boy	Dignity; Worthy
Jaiveer		Boy	One who is victorious
Jarius		Boy	One who gives light
Jarod		Boy	Descent
Jashan		Boy	Celebration; Rejoice; Merriment; Gleeful
Javed-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	One who is alive; Eternal; Immortal
Jaykob		Boy	The one who succeeds continually
Jesaiah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Jovin		Boy	Devoted to Jove; Devoted to the father of the sky; God is gracious
Jujhar		Boy	Firefly; Radiant personality
Kaedon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations		Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Strength; Gentle; Loyalty; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Kanin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Kaysan		Boy	One who is very wise; Smart; Clever
Keldon		Boy	Town of the keels
Kelian-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Little Church
Kendrik		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Keneth		Boy	Good-looking and a handsome man; Respect; Born out of fire
Kennan		Boy	Ancient; White; Little Ken; The clear water
Keyaan		Boy	Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status

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