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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Browse Top Baby Names by Year

Name		Gender	Meaning
Archibaldo		Boy	Genuinely bold; Truly brave
Arfan		Boy	Knowledge; Learning; Awareness
Yani		Unisex	Peace; Yahweh is gracious
Arqam		Boy	Pen; Speckled snake; Writer
Arshad		Boy	Rightly guided; More mature; More sensible
Arvik		Unisex	Independent; Universal
Ary		Boy	Most Holy; Lion; Best; Excellent
Aryansh		Unisex	Part of a noble
Aryash		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Noble; Virtuous
Ashwath		Boy	Sacred fig tree; Pipal tree; Banyan tree; Tree of knowledge
Assiah		Unisex	World of action
Athiran		Unisex	Lord Murugan; Lord Shiva
Atum		Unisex	Completion; Totality
Avish		Boy	Ocean; One whose emotions are deep like the ocean; God's follower
Avrian		Boy	A high father of multitude
Axe		Boy	My father is peace; Hatchet
Aymar		Unisex	Famous home
Acie		Girl	Highest rank
Bailor		Boy	One who delivers goods
Baldwin		Boy	Bold and brave friend
Balian-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Made of honey; Big brother; Son of Bali
Barrick		Boy	Grain farm; A barley farm
Bence		Boy	To conquer
Beniah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The Lord builds
Biel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Boy	God can be found in strong men
Blesson		Unisex	A blessing; Blessed son; One who brings blessings
Bohen		Unisex	A person from Bohan in Namur, Belgium; Victorious
Bomani		Boy	Warrior
Bond		Boy	A peasant, farmer, or landowner
Braun		Boy	Brown-haired or brown-skinned
Bren-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Prince; Heat
Breton		Boy	Of or relating to the region of Brittany or Breton
Bretton		Boy	From Brittany or Britain
Brevin		Boy	A modern name that is invented and has no specific meanng
Breyson		Boy	Son of Bryce
Brilliant		Unisex	Very bright; Radiant
Brinson		Unisex	Habitational name from Briençun
Brisyn		Boy	Son of Bryce
Brodrick		Boy	Descendent of Bruadar
Broox		Boy	Dweller by the brook
Caleo		Unisex	The sound; The voice
Calvert		Boy	Calf herder
Candido		Boy	White
Carder-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	One who uses a cart
Cardiff		Boy	From Cardiff; Fort; Castle
Carlitos		Boy	Manly
Catarino		Boy	Each of the two; Pure
Cayetano		Boy	From Caitea
Caylum-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Dove
Caz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	To destroy; Peace; World; Vigilant
Chai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Chan		Boy	Exhibit; Old; Ancient; Display
Chayim		Boy	Life; One who lives life
Chazz		Boy	Free man; Army
Cheveyo-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	A warrior
Colman		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Conri		Boy	King of hounds
Cope		Unisex	Cape; Cloak
Corbett		Boy	Raven; Little crow
Corvus		Boy	Raven
Coven		Unisex	Fraud; Deceit; Trickster
Crews		Unisex	Curly
Crosley		Boy	Meadow across the cross
Curt		Boy	Brave counsel; Courteous
Daelan		Boy	From the Daelan; Toward tide or flow
Dagen		Boy	Small sword; Dagger; Someone who made rapiers; Warrior
Dal		Boy	Moon; Skilled; The valley meadows
Dallon		Boy	The blind man
Davud		Boy	A variant of David; Beloved
Decklin		Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Deimos		Boy	Terror
Deke		Boy	Messenger; Servant; Someone in the service of God
Delfino		Boy	Of Delphi; Womb
Deontay-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Dermot		Boy	Without envy
Desiderio		Boy	Desire; Longing
Dewitt		Unisex	The white one
Dillinger		Boy	From the town of Dillingen
Donis		Unisex	Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Doyle-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Duran		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Eann		Unisex	God is gracious
Edoardo		Boy	Rich guard
Edrik		Boy	Wealthy king; Fortunate ruler
Eeshan-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Creator and Protector of this universe; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Ehaan		Boy	Full moon; A full bright moon
Eijaz-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Miracle; Wonder; Blessings
Eivin		Unisex	Good fortune and victor
Eldar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior
Elgin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Complete-Parent-Guide		Boy	High-minded; Intelligent
Elston		Boy	Name of a town; Son of Ellis; Noble; Settlement
Emeka-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God has done so much; God did a greater deed
Emigdio		Boy	Divine
Elahi		Unisex	My God; Divine; Celestial; Godly
Emrik-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Home; Brave; Great; Ruler
Eragon		Boy	A fictional character who rides a dragon
Errol		Boy	Warrior; Nobleman
Eryk		Boy	Ever ruler
Evelio		Boy	Desired; Wished for
Ezekias		Unisex	Strength of God

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