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
Beorn		Boy	Warrior; Man; Hero
Beowulf		Boy	Bee wolf; Bear; Battle wolf
Bezalel		Boy	God's shadow; Protected by God
Blanton		Boy	Dweller at a homestead at the end or on a point
Bodan		Unisex	Freedom; Ground; Bottom
Bohan		Boy	Victorious
Boyce		Boy	One who lives next to or in the woods
Bradon		Boy	From a broad meadow; Salmon
Brenten		Boy	Hilltop; Bryni's town; Fire
Brentyn		Boy	Bryni's town; Fire
Bridges		Unisex	A person who lived near a bridge; Bridgekeeper
Broc		Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Bubba-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Brother; Boy
Buchanan		Boy	House of the Canon
Cabe		Boy	Ropemaker
Caelen		Boy	Slender; Narrow; Fine; Victorious people
Caetano		Boy	From Caieta
Camar		Boy	He who is a teacher
Cas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Explained		Boy	Treasurer; Curly haired
Casimiro		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace
Casmir		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Chasten		Unisex	Someone who lived near the chestnut tree; Chestnut
Chen-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-On-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Morning; Grace; Charm
Chinedu		Unisex	God leads
Chukwuebuka		Boy	God is great
Cordero		Boy	A lamb; A little sheep
Cormick		Boy	Chariot driver; Son of the charioteer
Costas		Boy	Constant; Steady; Stable
Court		Boy	Person with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes; Residence of the lord of a manor; Short
Crash		Boy	Bearing Christ; Follower of Christ
Crist		Boy	Follower of Christ
Dacian		Boy	The region encompassing Romania and Moldova
Daimon		Boy	To tame
Kamber		Unisex	The people
Dakshith		Boy	Name of Lord Shiva
Danyel		Boy	God is my judge
Danzel		Boy	God is my judge
Daoud-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired or dark-skinned
Denzell		Boy	Fortress of God; Place of refuge; Name of a place in Cornwall
Devance		Boy	Part of god; Presence of god; A part of Lord Krishna
Devarsh		Boy	God's gift; Worshiper of God
Devron		Boy	Divine
Donaldo		Boy	Ruler of the world
Dorrian		Unisex	Gift; Descendant of Deoradhain; Exile; Wanderer; Stranger
Doruk-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Top of the mountain
Draper		Boy	Maker or seller of woolen cloth
Dravin		Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Draycen		Boy	Gift
Draydon		Boy	Salmon; Thief
Drayke		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Dudley		Boy	Dudda's clearing
Durell		Boy	From Airelle, France
Dwain-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	Little dark one
Dylen		Boy	To tide; To flow
Dyllon		Boy	To tide; To flow
Edsel		Boy	Little father
Egon-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Sword's edge; Blade
Eiren		Unisex	Brightness; Clarity; Sparkle; Refine
Eissa		Unisex	God is salvation; To save or to deliver
Eizan		Unisex	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Elek		Unisex	To defend; To help; Defender
Elkanah		Boy	God has purchased
Ellian-Name-Meaning:-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-In-2025		Unisex	Strength; Vigor; Bravery
Elwyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Emeril-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Prince; Commander; My command
Emeth		Unisex	Veracity; Truth; Firmness
Emorett		Unisex	Whole; Great
Enok-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-25-Essential-Insights		Boy	Dedicated
Esko		Boy	Cauldron or helmet of God
Esmael		Boy	God hears
Everton		Boy	Wild boar settlement
Fady-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Savior
Faizon		Boy	Successful
Falco		Boy	Hawk; Falcon
Farmanullah		Boy	A command of the God
Fedor		Boy	A divine Gift of God
Felton		Boy	Field; Pasture; Settlement
Flinn		Boy	Son of a Flann; Red; Ruddy-colored
Fowler		Boy	Falconer; Birdcatcher
Freyr		Boy	Norse God of weather; Lord
General		Boy	High-ranked; A rank in the military
Geraldo		Boy	Power of the spear
Giano-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Archway
Gilead		Boy	Heap of witness
Gotham		Boy	Homestead where goats are kept
Graves		Unisex	Count; Noble; Scribe
Guilherme		Boy	Will helmet; Helmet protection
Habeeb		Boy	Sweetheart; Beloved; Dearest
Hadden		Boy	From the heath
Hall		Boy	Manor; Hall
Hamir		Boy	Prince
Hasson		Boy	Strong; Robust
Hatem		Boy	Decisive; Determination
Hatim		Boy	Determined; Decisive; Judge or ruler
Havish		Boy	Lord Shiva; Sacrifice; One who gives offerings to god.
Hawken		Boy	A variant of the surname Hawkins; House owner
Hiroki-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Big; Brightness; Greatness
Hiroshi		Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Hiyan		Unisex	Heart

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