Top boy Names For 2024

Find the perfect name to honor your family’s legacy.

Written by Ratika Pai, M.Com

Edited by Rebecca Malachi, BSc

Fact-checked by Apoorva K, MSc (Counseling Psychology)

Last Updated on Oct 14, 2024

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In the world of names, boy names have seen multiple transitions. Popular boy names of 2024 reflect an interesting mix of tradition and modernity. While many parents still prefer classic masculine names, they also embrace contemporary choices to keep up with evolving trends. Most classics have a rich historical background, while the modern options stand out for their fresh vibe and distinctiveness.

Names such as Liam (protector), Noah (comfort), and Oliver (one who plants an Olive tree) continue to dominate the popularity chart, proving that parents still appreciate names that hold cultural significance. These names have been top favorites for years as they are loved for their simplicity and elegance. On the other hand, traditional favorites Benjamin (the right side) and William (protector) are among the top choices as parents still appreciate the legacy and heritage these names carry. But despite the dominance of classic options, modern names have made their way up the rankings. Contemporary choices such as Kai (sea), Leo (lion), and Ezra (helper) have also been gaining momentum as more and more parents have been considering fresh names embodying a sense of individuality. The list below is based on official SSA data (1). Explore the most popular boy names to see if any are the perfect fit for your little prince.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Liam-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people

Oliver	Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
James-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variations:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Supplanter
Elijah	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Mateo:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants	Boy	God's gift
Theodore-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights	Unisex	God's gift
Henry-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity	Boy	Home ruler
Lucas-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
William	Boy	Will; Protector
Benjamin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Global-Popularity	Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join

Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Jack	Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Ezra	Boy	Help
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Daniel-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Boy	God is my judge
Leo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Lion
Owen	Boy	Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
Samuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Hudson	Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Alexander	Boy	Defender of mankind

Asher	Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Luca-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Ethan	Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
John	Boy	God is gracious
David	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Jackson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Son of Jack
Joseph-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity	Boy	He will add; Praise
Mason-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Stone worker
Luke-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Matthew-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide	Boy	God's gift

Julian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Dylan-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations	Boy	To tide; To flow
Nova-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Girls	Girl	New; New star
Elias-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Jacob:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Maverick-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Guide	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Gabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	God is my strength
Aiden	Unisex	Little fire
Thomas	Boy	Twin
Isaac-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter

Miles	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Grayson	Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Santiago-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide	Unisex	Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Anthony-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Flower
Carter-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby	Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Ezekiel	Boy	God will strengthen
Caleb-Name-Meaning-&-Origin-in-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Josiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pop-Culture-Insights	Boy	Jehovah supports
Charles-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Free man
Christopher	Boy	Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ

Isaiah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God saves
Nathan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-In-2025	Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Joshua	Boy	God is salvation
Waylon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Craft; Cunning
Lincoln-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Andrew	Boy	Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior
Roman	Boy	From Rome
Adrian	Boy	Man from Hadria
Aaron	Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Wesley-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025	Boy	West meadow

Ian	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Thiago	Boy	Supplanter
Axel	Boy	Father is peace
Brooks	Boy	Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream
Weston-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Popularity-Trends	Boy	From the western town
Theo-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide	Boy	Gift of God; God; Folk; People
Beau	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Eli	Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Silas	Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God

Ryan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	Little king
Leonardo	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Jaxon	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Everett-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Brave boar
Robert-Name-Meaning-2025:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames	Boy	Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel
Enzo-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-History-&-Popularity	Boy	Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious
Jeremiah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jose	Boy	God will give; He will add
Colton	Boy	From a coal town
Luka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know	Boy	From Lucania; Light

Easton	Boy	From the east town
Landon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide	Boy	Long hill
Amir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Trends-2025	Boy	Ruler; Prince; Commander
Austin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity	Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Adam-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variations-&-Popularity	Boy	Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil
Jameson	Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Xavier-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	New house; Bright
Myles	Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Dominic	Boy	Belonging to God
Nicholas	Boy	People's victory

Jace-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-in-2025	Boy	Healer; To heal
Carson	Boy	Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra
Atlas	Boy	To endure; Bearer of the heavens
Adriel	Boy	Flock of God
Kayden	Boy	Fighter; Companion
Greyson-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Harrison	Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Vincent-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity	Boy	Conquering
Giovanni-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Boy-Names	Boy	God is gracious

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The most popular boy names of 2024 reflect the evolving tastes of parents. While modern names are gradually gaining more appeal, it may still not be easy to dethrone the classic favorites. When choosing a name for your child, consider one that aligns with your family’s values and heritage. Try not to pick a name only because it is trendy. What is trending today can become outdated tomorrow. So, try to find a name your child will always be happy to have.

Infographic: Popular Baby Boy Names With Foreign Roots

Foreign-origin baby boy names are gaining popularity in the US as parents explore unique and culturally diverse options. These names are meaningful and also have a fresh sound that makes them stand out from other names. The infographic below contains foreign-origin boy names that are popular in the US.

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Popular Names in 2023.
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