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
Osama		Boy	Lion; Majestic
Owin		Boy	Noble born
Oxley		Boy	Oxen clearing; Inhabitants of Oxley
Phelix		Boy	Lucky; Fortunate; Successful
Philo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Lover; Friend; Partner
Pippin		Boy	A boy who inspires awe; Traveller
Platon		Boy	A broad-shouldered person
Pragyan		Boy	One who posesseses the greater knowledge
Praneel		Boy	Kind; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Quint		Boy	Fifth
Radek		Boy	Happy; Willing; Glory
Radlee		Boy	A meadow of reeds
Rafsan		Unisex	Light; Brightness; Intelligence
Raoul		Boy	Wise wolf; Red wolf; Wolf shield
Rein-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To counsel; To advice someone; Decision
Rennick		Boy	A dwelling place; A village; A farm
Ritvik		Boy	The truth; Sage; Seasonal sacrificer; Scholar
Rivansh		Boy	Divine essence
Riyad		Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens
Roarke-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous ruler; Mighty; Kingly; Champion
Rolen		Unisex	Fame; Land; Brave
Ryot-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Cool; Clear; Good; Thick; Great
Ryson		Boy	Mounted warrior; Messenger; Firebrand
Samrat		Boy	A ruler; An emperor; Sovereign
Saud-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Boy	Fortunate; Good luck
Shazil		Boy	King; Beauty; Loyalty
Shehzad		Boy	Prince; Son of a king
Shivan		Boy	Auspicious; Pure
Shivank		Boy	Mark of Lord Shiva
Sho-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Soar; Prize
Shrihan-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More-In-2025		Boy	Lord vishnu; Gracious prosperity
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Siaosi		Boy	Farmer; A form of George
Silus		Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods
Silvano		Boy	Of the woods
Sixto		Boy	Scraped; Polished
Smayan-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Zodiac		Boy	Smile
Spence		Boy	Dispenser of provisions; To disperse; Administer
Steffan		Boy	Crowned with garland
Stevan		Boy	An individual who is crowned
Sturgill		Unisex	One who resembles a sturgeon; Northern European fish
Taison		Boy	Firebrand; Free-spirited
Talmadge-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Pouch wallet; A beggar's bag; Mask
Tanish		Boy	Ambition
Tarun-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Young; Fresh
Tashaun		Boy	God is merciful
Thad		Boy	Heart
Thurston		Boy	Stone of Thor
Tomasz		Boy	A twin; One of the two born children
Trever		Boy	A large homestead; Settlement; Big village; Great victory; Superiority
Treyden-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Three
Trygve		Boy	Trustworthy; True
Ulrich		Boy	Heritage; Ruler; King
Umer		Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Life
Ventus		Unisex	Wind
Wanya		Unisex	God is gracious
Wylan		Unisex	Craft; Cunning; Wayside land
Yanai		Unisex	Yahweh answers
Yann		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yaw		Boy	Born on Thursday
Yerachmiel		Boy	God will have mercy
Yuji-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Zafar		Boy	Victory; Victor
Zahran		Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Zakariyya		Boy	God remembers
Zedrick		Boy	Loved
Zeki		Boy	One who is intelligent
Zevi		Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Zoel		Unisex	Life; Yahweh is God
Zubin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-All-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Spear-like
Zuhair		Boy	Bright; Blossom
Aadarsh		Boy	The ideal one; Excellence
Aadish		Boy	Aim; Master; Design; Intention
Aalim		Boy	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Aaris		Unisex	The brave character who stands up for his faith and belief
Aarit		Boy	One who seeks the right direction; Correct path
Abdulraheem		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Abid-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flame; Worshipper; Devout; Admirer; Adorer
Adedayo		Boy	The crown has turned to joy
Sunjai		Unisex	Victorious
Adhan		Unisex	Islamic call to prayer; To be informed about
Adolph		Boy	Noble wolf
Adrion		Boy	From Hadria
Adyant		Boy	From beginning to end; Another name of Lord Shiva
Ahmar		Unisex	Red
Aidric		Boy	Old ruler; Old king
Ajai		Boy	The unconquerable; Invincible; Victory
Akbar		Boy	The greatest
Akilan		Boy	Fearless, intelligent, beautiful
Akin-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Brave; Heroic; Valor
Alby		Boy	World; Light; White; Rock
Alexandru		Boy	Defender of men
Alif		Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Allistair		Boy	Defender of mankind
Alphonsus		Boy	Noble and ready
Alvie		Boy	Noble friend; Elf friend
Anagh		Boy	Sinless; Pure; Perfect; Absolute; Flawless; Faultless; Complete; Lord Vishnu
Anden-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Andes mountain range
Antonyo		Boy	Worthy of praise; Another name of Saint Anthony
Anvik		Unisex	Powerful; Pride of love

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