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
Eathan		Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Edmar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Wealthy sea
Eito		Boy	Glorious person; Honorable scholar
Eklavya		Boy	Self-taught; Focused; Determined; Devoted to master
Elad		Boy	God is eternal; Forever God
Eldrick		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king; Noble ruler; Wise king
Elend-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Sun's first ray
Eleo-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Sun
Eleos		Boy	One who can appreciate the beautiful nature
Elioenai-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	My eyes are towards God; I look to God
Elkan		Boy	God has purchased
Eloi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	To choose
Elouan		Boy	Light
Emeterio		Boy	Meritorious; Deserving
Emit-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	Whole; Great; Limitless
Emrah-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Friend; Brother
Endrik		Boy	Ruler of the home; Estonian form of Hendrik
Enea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Praise
Enis-Baby-Name:-3-Origins,-Meanings,-And-2-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	One who is friendly
Eno		Boy	Strong with a sword; Gift; Eagle
Ephron		Boy	Small deer; Fruitful
Epifanio		Boy	Appearance; Manifestation
Erhan		Boy	Brave leader; Soldier king
Eri		Boy	My guardian; Blessing; Beautiful; Love; Good; Clean
Esmond		Boy	Grace protection; Blessed peace
Eulalio		Boy	Sweetly speaking; Well-spoken; Soft spoken
Ewen		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Ezias		Unisex	God is salvation
Fadel		Boy	Honorable; Generous; Superior; Grace
Fariz		Boy	Grouping; Separation
Farouk-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who knows the difference between right and wrong
Kirat		Girl	Lighting; Scattering; An ancient Indian tribe
Farren-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	Iron grey
Farzad		Boy	Splendor; Lustre; Child; Son
Farzan-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Fatih		Boy	Conqueror
Fendi		Unisex	Lord; Master; Sir
Ferdows		Boy	He is like a paradise
Ferman		Boy	A man who is superior and commands respect
Filemon		Boy	Affectionate
Fitzroy		Boy	Son of the king; Son of Roy
Florin		Boy	Flower
Forbes		Boy	Field or an arena; Name of a Scottish clan
Fredo		Boy	Peaceful ruler; Elf counsel; Peace of God
Froylan		Boy	Lord; Rich and beloved master
Gaith		Boy	One who is pure like rain; excellence
Gared		Boy	Brave spear
Garion		Boy	Guardian; Spear
Garvin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Friend in battle; Rough or cruel fate
Gavan		Boy	White hawk
Georg		Boy	Farmer; Land worker
Gerrell		Boy	Spear ruler
Gilmar		Boy	Famous hostage; Famous sacrifice
Gilmer		Boy	Servant; Lad; Boy
Gioele		Boy	God is good
Giorgi		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Gleb:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God's inheritance; God's legacy
Goliath		Boy	Exile; Uncover; Reveal; Splendor; Giant
Govind:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Numerology,-Popularity-And-More		Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Greggory		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Griff		Boy	Strong lord; Prince
Grim		Unisex	Savage; Severe; Stern; Mask; Helmet; Masked person; Shape changer
Gurnoor		Boy	'Pleasant face of God; Teacher; Light
Hadeed		Unisex	Iron; Sharp
Hady		Unisex	Guide
Hajoon		Unisex	Summer; Great; Talented; Grand; Handsome
Lissandra		Girl	A released man; A loose man
Hami		Boy	Father of many
Handsome		Unisex	Attractive; Good-looking; Appealing
Harish		Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu; Lord of monkeys
Harman		Boy	Army man
Haron		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted
Harshith		Boy	Happy; Joyous; Cheerful
Hassen		Boy	Beauty
Haydin-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Strong; Independent; Loving
Haziq-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Skillful; Intelligent; Capable
Hektor		Boy	To hold; To possess
Hickory		Boy	tree
Hipolito		Boy	Freer of horses
Hiroto-Baby-Boy-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation-&-2025-Popularity		Boy	Person; Soar; Esteem; Command; Great; Big
Hirsch		Boy	Deer; Hart; A deer
Holmes		Boy	Someone who lived by a holly tree or small island
Hoy		Boy	Sailor; Cargo shop; High; Sea; Open; Victorious
Hrishikesh		Boy	Lord of the senses
Hud		Boy	Prophet of the tribe of ʿād
Hukam		Boy	Order; Command; Divine order
Humphrey-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Idrissa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ardent lord; Interpreter
Ikemba		Boy	Strength of the nation
Ildefonso		Boy	One who is battle ready
Ilio-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Sun; Of the sun
Illias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Imaad		Boy	Support; Pillar
Inder		Boy	Possessing drops of rain
Inti-Baby-Name-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Sun
Ion		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Going
Iosif		Boy	Romanian form of Joseph; God shall add another son
Isan		Unisex	Happy moon; Ruler; Pouring out
Ishraq:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Sunrise; Illumination

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.

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