Top boy Names For 2024

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

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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Antone		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Antonis		Unisex	Praiseworthy; From Antium
Anze		Boy	God is gracious; Variant of Janez
Apolinar		Boy	Related to Greek god Apollo; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Aqeel		Boy	Gifted; Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Aquil		Boy	Gifted; Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Arcadio		Boy	From the region of Arcadia
Arcturus		Boy	Guardian of the bear
Areez-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Leader; Warrior
Arihaan		Boy	Destroyer of demons and evil; Protector
Aritz		Boy	Oak tree
Arland		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Armony		Unisex	Palatial
Aroldo		Boy	Army ruler
Arrick		Boy	Ever ruler; Always king
Arseniy		Boy	Virile
Arther		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Noble; Strong; Courageous
Arwyn		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed; People's friend
Aryaman		Boy	Close friend; Companion; The Sun; Noble; Illustrious
Ashkan		Boy	Like Ashk; Of the Parthian (Arsacid) Empire
Atwood		Boy	Lives in the forest; Someone who lives by the wood
Aukai		Unisex	Seafarer
Aviram-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	My father is exalted; My father is strong
Axe		Boy	My father is peace; Hatchet
Ayers		Boy	Water; From the town of Ayr; Heir; Temple army
Azer		Unisex	Fire
Baelfire		Boy	Bonfire
Bahram		Boy	Victory against resistance; Champion
Bam		Unisex	Slam; Loud thud
Baris-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peaceful; Calm; Paris
Barker		Boy	To tan; Leather tanner
Barlow		Boy	Barley hill; Barley clearing; Barn hill; Boar clearing
Barnaby		Boy	Son of encouragement; Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation
Bart		Boy	Son of Talmai; Bright
Basir		Boy	One of the ninety-nine names of Allah; Wise
Bazil		Boy	Kingly; Royal; Brave
Berk		Boy	Solid; Firm; Strong
Bernardino		Boy	Brave; Brave as a Bear
Bertram		Boy	Bright raven
Berwin		Unisex	Bright friend; Bear friend
Bhavya-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Large and elegant; Magnificent
Bihan		Boy	Morning; Dawn
Bilaal		Boy	Moistening; Full moon; Victorious
Bonaventure		Boy	Good fortune
Booth		Boy	Shelter; Hut; Dwelling
Borja		Boy	Tower
Bracken		Boy	Descendant of Breacán; Spotted; Speckled
Brander		Boy	Inspector of weights, measures and barrels; Charcoalburner; One who brands; Gridiron
Breno		Boy	Brazilian word for king
Brenten		Boy	Hilltop; Bryni's town; Fire
Bretton		Boy	From Brittany or Britain
Brinton		Boy	Settlement belonging to Brun; Fire; Flame
Brinxton		Boy	Rare English male name
Broc		Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Broox		Boy	Dweller by the brook
Buford		Boy	Beautiful fortress; Puffing; Blowing
Cahir		Boy	Battle man
Caleo		Unisex	The sound; The voice
Casanova-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends		Boy	A new house; A new home
Casimiro		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace
Caswell		Boy	Spring; Stream; Name of a town
Chaplin		Boy	A clergyman; Heron; Stork
Chidozie-Baby-Name-Insights:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	May God fix mend
Christoper		Boy	Anointed; Bearing Christ
Chuck		Boy	Free man; Army
Chukwuebuka		Boy	God is great
Chukwuemeka		Boy	God did a greater deed; God has done so much
Cinco		Boy	Tall; High
Clarkson		Unisex	Clark's son
Clovis-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous battle; Glorious war
Cobain-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Fair person; Large
Columbus		Boy	A small white bird; Dove
Cordale		Boy	Cord maker
Corian		Boy	Stone-like durable material
Cosmas-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Boy	Order; Decency; Universe
Costas		Boy	Constant; Steady; Stable
Court		Boy	Person with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes; Residence of the lord of a manor; Short
Crayton		Boy	From the rocky place; Border town
Crist		Boy	Follower of Christ
Cupid		Boy	Desire
Dacian		Boy	The region encompassing Romania and Moldova
Dahir		Unisex	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Daim		Boy	Lasting; Enduring; Eternal
Daiwik		Boy	Grace; One who has extraordinary power
Darlington		Unisex	The settlement of Deornoth's people
Darryn		Boy	Great; One who is from Airelle
Dawan-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	Yahweh is merciful
Dayshaun		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Decklin		Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Deimos		Boy	Terror
Demaryius		Boy	Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Demont		Boy	One from the hills
Deniel		Boy	God is my judge
Devam-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Devyansh		Boy	Part of God; Part of the Divine Light; Radiance and Luminance of God
Dhanvin		Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Dharshan		Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dickson		Boy	Son of Dick; Brave ruler
Dillen		Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea
Dillinger		Boy	From the town of Dillingen

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team