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
Valentino		Boy	Brave; Strong
Rocco		Boy	Rest; Repose; Rook; Crow; Battle cry; Roar
Saul-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Popularity		Boy	Asked; Loaned; Grave; Prayed for
Shane		Unisex	God is gracious
Moses-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
Kylan		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Deacon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Servant; Messenger
Dalton		Boy	Settlement in valley
Makai		Boy	Who is like God; Ocean
Callahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife; Church
Amiri-In-2025:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Significance		Boy	Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
Tadeo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Heart; Gift of God
Dominick		Boy	Belonging to God
Kylian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Reece-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Enthusiasm; Ardor
Rodrigo		Boy	Famous ruler
Soren-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Stern; Severe
Zachariah		Boy	God remembers; Yahweh remembers
Ridge-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Trends		Boy	A person who lived near a ridge; A continuous elevated mountain crest; Back or spine
Jamir		Boy	He who is handsome; Beautiful; The pool
Trevor-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-History		Unisex	From the large village; Crossing; Cautious
Kaysen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of the marsh-dwellers
Omari		Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Full of life
Izaiah-Name:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Morgan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Born of the sea; Sea chief
Alessandro		Boy	Defender of mankind
Enrique		Boy	Ruler of an estate; Home ruler
Marcelo		Boy	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Sincere		Boy	Genuine; Heartfelt; Pure; Whole
Lucian-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Light; Illumination
Braylen-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Broad valley; Salmon; Marsh
Leandro		Boy	Lion-like person
Armando		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Cassius		Boy	Empty; Vain; Hollow
Jayson		Unisex	Healer
Lawrence		Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining
Raul		Boy	Counsel; Advice; Wolf
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jase		Boy	Healer; The Lord is salvation
Jonas		Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Mohammad		Boy	Praised; Commendable
Jayceon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Healer
Zain-Name-Meaning-&-History:-6-Meanings,-Variations-&-Trends		Boy	Beauty; Grace
Ronald		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Allen-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Ayaan		Boy	Natural disposition; Path; Precession; Unmoving; Watchful; Seeing; Good luck
Bruce		Boy	From the woods; The willowlands
Dorian		Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Keegan		Boy	Son of Aodhagán; Son of Fire
Maximilian		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Yusuf		Boy	God increases; He will add
Pierce		Boy	Rock; Stone; Son of Piers
Ander		Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave; Defender of mankind
Phillip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Horse lover
Conor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Conrad-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave counsel
Roy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	King; Red
Arjun-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity---Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	White; Clear; Made of silver; Lustrous; Dazzling
Moises-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants,-And-2025-Popularity		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Arturo		Boy	Bear; King
Johan		Boy	God is gracious
Nikolai		Boy	Victory; People
Samson-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sun
Atreus-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Fearless
Hezekiah-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God strengthens; Yahweh strengthens
Braylon-Name-Full-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Broad valley; Hill; Salmon
Jamison		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Scott		Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Gunnar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Bold warrior
Holland-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Woodland; Point of land; Heel; Land
Samir		Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Kamden		Boy	Enclosed valley; One from the crooked valley
Nikolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Cannon		Boy	A church official; Reed
Emmitt		Boy	Whole; Great; Universal
Boone-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	One who grows beans; Good
Hamza:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Strong; Steadfast
Mac		Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Anakin		Boy	Warrior
Brixton-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A district in South London; Stone of the Saxon lord Brixi
Chaim		Boy	Life
Roland		Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Zeke:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	God strengthens; To strengthen
Huxley		Boy	Inhospitable place; Hugh's meadow, clearing, woodland
Albert-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Noble; Bright
Danny		Boy	God is my judge
Marvin		Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Otis		Boy	Wealth; Son of Ode
Boston-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Botwulf's stone
Amos		Boy	Carried by God; Love; Affection; Friend
Augustine		Boy	To increase; Venerable; Great
Clay		Boy	Clay worker; Made of clay; Clay settlement
Ozzy		Boy	Powerful God; Divine ruler; God's spear
Emir-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Prince; Commander; Immortal
Bruno-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Krew		Boy	Weir; Group of people
Lionel		Boy	Young lion
Alden		Boy	An old friend
Drake-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Boy	Dragon; Serpent

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