American Boy Names

Browse American boy names by U.S. usage, meaning, origin, and style. This page combines official SSA 2025 top boy names with current and long-running American baby-name data.

U.S. SSA 2025

Official Top American Boy Names

The top 10 below come from the U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025 for U.S. births in 2025. Use them as the current mainstream anchor, then browse the full list for meanings, origins, and longer-running American boy-name options.

  1. Liam #1
  2. Noah #2
  3. Oliver #3
  4. Theodore #4
  5. Henry #5
  6. James #6
  7. Elijah #7
  8. Mateo #8
  9. William #9
  10. Lucas #10

American Boy Names List

397 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.

#1

Liam

Meaning: Strong-willed protector

Origin: Irish

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #1.

#2

Noah

Meaning: Rest, comfort

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #2.

#3

Oliver

Meaning: Olive tree

Origin: Latin / French

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #3.

#4

Theodore

Meaning: Gift of God

Origin: Greek

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #4.

#5

Henry

Meaning: Home ruler

Origin: Germanic

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #5.

#6

James

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #6.

#7

Elijah

Meaning: My God is Yahweh

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #7.

#8

Mateo

Meaning: Gift of God

Origin: Spanish

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #8.

#9

William

Meaning: Resolute protector

Origin: Germanic

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #9.

#10

Lucas

Meaning: From Lucania or light

Origin: Latin

Note: Official U.S. SSA 2025 top boy name, ranked #10.

#11

Jameson

Meaning: Son of James

Origin: English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #137.

#12

Beckham

Meaning: Becca's homestead or homestead by the stream

Origin: English surname / place name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #168.

#13

Aziel

Meaning: God is my strength or God is my refuge

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #186.

#14

Messiah

Meaning: Anointed one

Origin: Hebrew / English religious title

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #207.

#15

Callahan

Meaning: Irish surname from Ceallachan; meaning uncertain

Origin: Irish surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #227.

#16

Kaizen

Meaning: Change for the better, improvement

Origin: Japanese word name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #364.

#17

Kyaire

Meaning: Modern American name; meaning uncertain

Origin: Modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #367.

#18

Clark

Meaning: Clerk or scholar

Origin: English occupational surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #377.

#19

Jasai

Meaning: Modern American name; meaning uncertain

Origin: Modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #439.

#20

Chozen

Meaning: Modern Chosen variant; selected

Origin: Modern English word-name variant

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #523.

#21

Azriel

Meaning: God is my help

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #529.

#22

Akari

Meaning: Light, brightness, or vermilion depending on Japanese characters

Origin: Japanese

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #542.

#23

Chosen

Meaning: Selected, picked, or called out

Origin: English word name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #555.

#24

Colsen

Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant

Origin: English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #566.

#25

Jakai

Meaning: Modern Ja- name; meaning uncertain

Origin: Modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #569.

#26

Rhodes

Meaning: From Rhodes, or from a clearing in the woods

Origin: Greek place name / English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #575.

#27

Atreus

Meaning: Fearless, or meaning uncertain in Greek mythology

Origin: Greek mythology

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #582.

#28

Kolter

Meaning: Colter or coulter; plough blade, modern Colter variant

Origin: English occupational surname / modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #600.

#29

Krew

Meaning: Modern Crew variant; group, team, or company

Origin: Modern English word-name variant

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #601.

#30

Amiri

Meaning: Princely or commander-associated

Origin: Arabic / Swahili

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #604.

#31

Eziah

Meaning: Modern Ez- name; possibly influenced by Ezra and Isaiah

Origin: Modern American / Hebrew-influenced

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #610.

#32

Kasai

Meaning: Fire in Japanese word use; also a surname and place-name form

Origin: Japanese / modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #639.

#33

Amias

Meaning: Loved

Origin: Latin

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #642.

#34

Azael

Meaning: God has reserved or made strong

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #645.

#35

Azrael

Meaning: Help of God

Origin: Hebrew / Arabic

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #656.

#36

Aurelio

Meaning: Golden

Origin: Italian / Spanish / Latin

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #681.

#37

Jasiel

Meaning: God makes or God supports

Origin: Hebrew / Spanish usage

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #683.

#38

Sevyn

Meaning: Modern Seven variant; the number seven

Origin: Modern English word-name variant

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #697.

#39

Kenai

Meaning: From Kenai, Alaska; place-name meaning is uncertain

Origin: Alaska place name / modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #713.

#40

Jase

Meaning: Healer; Jason short form

Origin: Greek / English nickname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #717.

#41

Bellamy

Meaning: Beautiful friend

Origin: French surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #721.

#42

Neithan

Meaning: Modern Nathan or Nathaniel variant; he gave by root

Origin: Modern English / Hebrew-influenced

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #723.

#43

Jahmir

Meaning: Modern Jah- and Amir blend; commander or prince by Amir root

Origin: Modern American / Arabic-influenced

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #726.

#44

Ander

Meaning: Manly or brave; Basque form of Andrew

Origin: Basque / Greek

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #728.

#45

Ambrose

Meaning: Immortal

Origin: Greek / English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #735.

#46

Azaiah

Meaning: Yahweh has strengthened or helped

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #749.

#47

Asaiah

Meaning: Yahweh has made

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #773.

#48

Truce

Meaning: Peace agreement or pause in conflict

Origin: English word name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #774.

#49

Riggs

Meaning: Ridge or raised strip of land

Origin: English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #776.

#50

Dutton

Meaning: Hill town or farmstead

Origin: English surname / place name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #779.

#51

Brewer

Meaning: Beer brewer or ale maker

Origin: English occupational surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #804.

#52

Azai

Meaning: Modern Azariah or Azaiah-family form; help or strength of God by root

Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #809.

#53

Jones

Meaning: Son of John

Origin: Welsh / English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #811.

#54

Jrue

Meaning: Modern Drew-influenced name; meaning varies by usage

Origin: Modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #817.

#55

Jettson

Meaning: Modern Jetson variant; son of Jett or jet-black by root

Origin: Modern English surname style

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #824.

#56

Coleson

Meaning: Son of Cole or Nicholas

Origin: English surname

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #844.

#57

Evren

Meaning: Universe or cosmos

Origin: Turkish

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #857.

#58

Avyaan

Meaning: Modern Indian name; often associated with beginning, protection, or good fortune

Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #858.

#59

Aslan

Meaning: Lion

Origin: Turkish

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #860.

#60

Coast

Meaning: Land beside the sea

Origin: English nature word name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #875.

#61

Jireh

Meaning: He will provide

Origin: Hebrew biblical phrase

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #881.

#62

Kolson

Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant

Origin: English surname / modern spelling

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #887.

#63

Kaleo

Meaning: The voice or sound

Origin: Hawaiian

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #898.

#64

Kael

Meaning: Slender, fair, or modern Cale variant depending on root

Origin: Irish / modern English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #903.

#65

Scottie

Meaning: Diminutive of Scott; Scottish person

Origin: Scottish / English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #909.

#66

Koah

Meaning: Modern Noah or Koa-influenced form; warrior or rest by related roots

Origin: Hawaiian / Hebrew-influenced modern English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #912.

#67

Makari

Meaning: Blessed or happy; Makarios-family form

Origin: Greek / modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #918.

#68

Aspen

Meaning: Aspen tree

Origin: English nature name

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #920.

#69

Agastya

Meaning: Name of a revered Hindu sage; traditional meaning uncertain

Origin: Sanskrit / Hindu tradition

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #929.

#70

Halo

Meaning: Ring of light

Origin: English word name / Greek root

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #931.

#71

Kreed

Meaning: Modern Creed variant; belief or guiding faith

Origin: Modern English virtue word variant

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #936.

#72

Krue

Meaning: Modern Crew or Crue variant; group, team, or company

Origin: Modern English word-name variant

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #937.

#73

Syaire

Meaning: Modern name; meaning varies by family usage

Origin: Modern American

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #939.

#74

Josias

Meaning: Yahweh supports or heals; Josiah form

Origin: Greek / Hebrew / Spanish usage

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #950.

#75

Jethro

Meaning: Abundance or excellence

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #953.

#76

Kaycen

Meaning: Modern Kason or Cason variant; meaning uncertain

Origin: Modern English

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #974.

#77

Jiraiya

Meaning: Young thunder, from a Japanese literary ninja name

Origin: Japanese literary

Note: Current U.S. SSA 2025-backed boy-name entry, ranked #990.

#78

Michael

Meaning: Who is like God?

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 1,485,960 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#79

Christopher

Meaning: Bearing Christ

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 1,197,374 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#80

Matthew

Meaning: Gift of God

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 1,125,693 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#81

Joshua

Meaning: God is salvation

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 1,040,915 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#82

Daniel

Meaning: God is my judge

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 921,127 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#83

David

Meaning: Beloved

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 904,204 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#84

Andrew

Meaning: Manly, brave

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 842,546 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#85

Joseph

Meaning: He will add

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 840,543 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#86

Jacob

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 823,090 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#87

John

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 796,822 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#88

Ryan

Meaning: Little king

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 763,270 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#89

Nicholas

Meaning: Victory of the people

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 727,895 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#90

Anthony

Meaning: Priceless one

Origin: Roman

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 706,913 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#91

Robert

Meaning: Bright fame

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 680,401 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#92

Brandon

Meaning: Broom-covered hill

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 679,066 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#93

Justin

Meaning: Just, fair

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 669,723 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#94

Jonathan

Meaning: God has given

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 633,913 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#95

Tyler

Meaning: Tile maker

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 563,222 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#96

Alexander

Meaning: Defender of mankind

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 550,344 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#97

Jason

Meaning: Healer

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 510,935 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#98

Kevin

Meaning: Handsome birth

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 506,440 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#99

Benjamin

Meaning: Son of the right hand

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 506,205 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#100

Zachary

Meaning: God has remembered

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 502,278 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#101

Thomas

Meaning: Twin

Origin: Aramaic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 475,506 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#102

Brian

Meaning: High, noble

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 442,123 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#103

Eric

Meaning: Ever ruler

Origin: Norse

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 432,920 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#104

Kyle

Meaning: Narrow channel

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 417,379 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#105

Nathan

Meaning: He gave

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 415,454 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#106

Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 415,446 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#107

Adam

Meaning: Man, earth

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 409,615 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#108

Aaron

Meaning: High mountain or exalted

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 405,088 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#109

Ethan

Meaning: Strong, firm

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 392,188 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#110

Austin

Meaning: Great or venerable

Origin: English / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 378,922 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#111

Steven

Meaning: Crown, wreath

Origin: Greek / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 372,945 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#112

Christian

Meaning: Follower of Christ

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 363,089 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#113

Jose

Meaning: He will add

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 363,076 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#114

Timothy

Meaning: Honouring God

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 354,183 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#115

Jordan

Meaning: Flowing down

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 352,926 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#116

Charles

Meaning: Free man

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 349,124 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#117

Dylan

Meaning: Great tide

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 346,962 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#118

Richard

Meaning: Brave ruler

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 318,369 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#119

Logan

Meaning: Little hollow

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 301,026 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#120

Gabriel

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 286,674 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#121

Jeremy

Meaning: Yahweh will exalt

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 286,367 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#122

Cody

Meaning: Helpful one

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 268,650 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#123

Patrick

Meaning: Nobleman

Origin: Latin / Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 267,978 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#124

Caleb

Meaning: Faithful, devoted

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 262,814 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#125

Mark

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 257,929 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#126

Cameron

Meaning: Crooked nose

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 251,039 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#127

Mason

Meaning: Stone worker

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 248,792 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#128

Jeffrey

Meaning: Peaceful pledge, district peace, or God peace

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 247,430 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#129

Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Welsh / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 235,531 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#130

Luke

Meaning: From Lucania

Origin: Greek / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 228,681 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#131

Stephen

Meaning: Crown, wreath

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 228,305 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#132

Juan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 226,921 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#133

Bryan

Meaning: High, noble

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 222,863 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#134

Jesse

Meaning: Gift

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 221,566 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#135

Isaac

Meaning: He will laugh

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 217,906 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#136

Hunter

Meaning: Hunter

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 217,548 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#137

Travis

Meaning: Toll collector or crossroads keeper

Origin: French / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 208,395 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#138

Paul

Meaning: Small or humble

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 208,262 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#139

Jack

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 207,638 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#140

Jackson

Meaning: Son of Jack

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 206,146 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#141

Luis

Meaning: Famous battle

Origin: Spanish / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 205,767 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#142

Alex

Meaning: Defender of mankind

Origin: Greek / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 198,176 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#143

Connor

Meaning: Lover of hounds

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 197,100 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#144

Kenneth

Meaning: Handsome or born of fire

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 196,508 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#145

Angel

Meaning: Messenger

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 194,607 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#146

Ian

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Scottish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 191,744 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#147

Isaiah

Meaning: God is salvation

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 191,664 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#148

Jayden

Meaning: Modern name, possibly thankful

Origin: Modern English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 191,231 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#149

Nathaniel

Meaning: Gift of God

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 187,133 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#150

Carlos

Meaning: Free man

Origin: Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 186,213 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#151

Adrian

Meaning: From Hadria

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 184,175 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#152

Aiden

Meaning: Little fire

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 183,677 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#153

Scott

Meaning: Scot or Gaelic speaker

Origin: Scottish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 178,570 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#154

Gregory

Meaning: Watchful or alert

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 173,730 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#155

Derek

Meaning: People ruler

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 164,525 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#156

Jesus

Meaning: God is salvation

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 163,569 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#157

Gavin

Meaning: White hawk

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 162,652 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#158

Jeremiah

Meaning: Yahweh will exalt

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 157,442 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#159

Bradley

Meaning: Broad meadow

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 156,537 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#160

Blake

Meaning: Dark or pale

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 155,722 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#161

Antonio

Meaning: Priceless or flourishing

Origin: Spanish / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 155,447 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#162

Edward

Meaning: Wealthy guardian

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 155,254 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#163

Julian

Meaning: Youthful

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 155,002 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#164

Chase

Meaning: Hunter or hunting ground

Origin: English / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 153,356 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#165

Marcus

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 152,244 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#166

Landon

Meaning: Long hill

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 140,963 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#167

Shawn

Meaning: Yahweh is gracious

Origin: Irish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 140,465 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#168

Devin

Meaning: Poet, divine, or descendant of Damhan depending on root

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 139,545 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#169

Owen

Meaning: Well-born or young warrior

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 138,454 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#170

Peter

Meaning: Rock

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 138,369 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#171

Seth

Meaning: Appointed

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 133,320 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#172

Victor

Meaning: Conqueror

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 133,311 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#173

Miguel

Meaning: Who is like God?

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 132,832 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#174

Wyatt

Meaning: Brave in war

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 131,859 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#175

Carter

Meaning: Cart driver

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 130,818 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#176

Joel

Meaning: The Lord is God

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 130,256 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#177

Vincent

Meaning: Conquering

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 130,159 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#178

George

Meaning: Farmer, earthworker

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 127,819 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#179

Sebastian

Meaning: Venerable

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 127,556 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#180

Corey

Meaning: From the hollow

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 127,377 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#181

Dominic

Meaning: Of the Lord

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 126,669 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#182

Cole

Meaning: Charcoal or dark

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 125,827 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#183

Shane

Meaning: Yahweh is gracious

Origin: Irish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 119,793 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#184

Xavier

Meaning: New house

Origin: Basque

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 119,206 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#185

Levi

Meaning: Joined, attached

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 113,827 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#186

Garrett

Meaning: Spear strength

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 113,310 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#187

Alejandro

Meaning: Defender of the people

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 112,634 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#188

Colton

Meaning: Coal town or colt town

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 110,656 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#189

Brayden

Meaning: Broad valley or descendant of Bradan

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 108,471 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#190

Aidan

Meaning: Little fire

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 106,242 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#191

Tristan

Meaning: Tumult or sorrowful

Origin: Celtic / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 104,203 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#192

Raymond

Meaning: Wise protector

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 103,505 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#193

Jake

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 101,487 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#194

Taylor

Meaning: Tailor

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 101,019 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#195

Jorge

Meaning: Farmer or earthworker

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 100,838 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#196

Wesley

Meaning: Western meadow

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 100,525 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#197

Erik

Meaning: Ever ruler

Origin: Scandinavian

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 100,231 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#198

Bryce

Meaning: Speckled

Origin: Celtic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 99,304 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#199

Keith

Meaning: Wood or forest

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 98,893 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#200

Alan

Meaning: Handsome, cheerful, or little rock depending on etymology

Origin: Breton / Celtic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 97,851 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#201

Diego

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 97,716 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#202

Oscar

Meaning: Divine spear

Origin: Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 93,380 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#203

Eli

Meaning: Ascended, uplifted

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 93,164 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#204

Phillip

Meaning: Lover of horses

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 92,756 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#205

Ronald

Meaning: Ruler with counsel

Origin: Norse / Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 92,522 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#206

Parker

Meaning: Keeper of the park

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 91,558 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#207

Spencer

Meaning: Steward or dispenser

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 91,204 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#208

Josiah

Meaning: Yahweh supports

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 90,777 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#209

Hayden

Meaning: Hay valley

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 90,615 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#210

Carson

Meaning: Son of Carr

Origin: Scottish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 90,288 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#211

Mitchell

Meaning: Who is like God?

Origin: English / Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 87,534 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#212

Francisco

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin: Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 86,597 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#213

Grant

Meaning: Great, large

Origin: Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 85,666 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#214

Dakota

Meaning: Friend, ally

Origin: Dakota

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 83,945 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#215

Ivan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Slavic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 83,667 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#216

Mario

Meaning: Male or dedicated to Mars

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 83,329 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#217

Eduardo

Meaning: Rich guard

Origin: Spanish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 82,410 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#218

Casey

Meaning: Brave in battle

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 81,485 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#219

Riley

Meaning: Rye clearing or valiant

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 80,623 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#220

Maxwell

Meaning: Mack's stream

Origin: Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 80,514 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#221

Derrick

Meaning: People ruler

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 80,488 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#222

Johnathan

Meaning: Yahweh has given

Origin: Hebrew / English variant

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 80,187 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#223

Max

Meaning: Greatest

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 79,590 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#224

Frank

Meaning: Free person

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 78,992 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#225

Omar

Meaning: Flourishing, long-lived

Origin: Arabic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 78,755 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#226

Manuel

Meaning: God is with us

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 77,718 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#227

Micah

Meaning: Who is like God?

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 77,364 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#228

Preston

Meaning: Priest town

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 76,801 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#229

Martin

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 76,775 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#230

Nolan

Meaning: Noble champion

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 76,395 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#231

Douglas

Meaning: Dark river

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 75,674 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#232

Cooper

Meaning: Barrel maker

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 75,263 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#233

Brady

Meaning: Broad or spirited

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 75,204 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#234

Nicolas

Meaning: Victory of the people

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 74,733 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#235

Javier

Meaning: New house

Origin: Spanish / Basque

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 73,553 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#236

Kaleb

Meaning: Faithful, devoted

Origin: Hebrew / English variant

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 72,293 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#237

Dalton

Meaning: Valley town

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 71,825 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#238

Philip

Meaning: Lover of horses

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 71,426 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#239

Troy

Meaning: From Troy

Origin: Greek place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 71,225 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#240

Jaden

Meaning: God has heard or thankful

Origin: Hebrew / American modern

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 70,937 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#241

Collin

Meaning: Young creature, cub, or Nicholas-family form

Origin: Scottish / Irish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 70,541 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#242

Damian

Meaning: To tame

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 69,275 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#243

Fernando

Meaning: Bold voyager

Origin: Spanish / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 68,307 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#244

Andres

Meaning: Manly or brave

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 67,572 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#245

Clayton

Meaning: Clay settlement

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 67,029 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#246

Edgar

Meaning: Wealthy spear

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 65,313 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#247

Emmanuel

Meaning: God is with us

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 65,262 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#248

Ayden

Meaning: Little fire

Origin: Modern English / Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 65,213 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#249

Johnny

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 64,678 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#250

Hector

Meaning: Holding fast

Origin: Greek / Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 64,494 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#251

Devon

Meaning: From Devon

Origin: English place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 64,058 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#252

Calvin

Meaning: Bald

Origin: French / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 63,654 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#253

Ashton

Meaning: Ash tree town

Origin: English surname / place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 63,606 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#254

Dennis

Meaning: Follower of Dionysos

Origin: English / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 63,382 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#255

Jaxon

Meaning: Son of Jack

Origin: Modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 63,177 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#256

Brody

Meaning: Muddy place or ditch

Origin: Scottish / Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 62,803 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#257

Curtis

Meaning: Courteous or refined

Origin: English / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 62,778 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#258

Edwin

Meaning: Wealthy friend

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 62,598 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#259

Grayson

Meaning: Son of the steward

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 60,603 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#260

Giovanni

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Italian / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 60,589 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#261

Dillon

Meaning: Like a lion or loyal

Origin: Irish / Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 60,564 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#262

Drew

Meaning: Strong or manly

Origin: English / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 59,416 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#263

Alexis

Meaning: Helper, defender

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 58,301 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#264

Allen

Meaning: Handsome or little rock

Origin: English / Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,925 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#265

Elias

Meaning: The Lord is my God

Origin: Greek / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,771 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#266

Jerry

Meaning: Spear ruler, or Yahweh will exalt depending on source name

Origin: English nickname / Germanic / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,487 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#267

Miles

Meaning: Soldier or gracious

Origin: Latin / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,274 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#268

Caden

Meaning: Son of Cadan or modern Caden-family name

Origin: Irish / Scottish / Modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,168 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#269

Kaden

Meaning: Modern Caden variant; battle or spirit depending on root

Origin: Modern English / Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 57,027 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#270

Erick

Meaning: Ever ruler

Origin: Norse / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 56,780 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#271

Jace

Meaning: Healer or short form of Jason

Origin: Greek / Modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 56,751 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#272

Jonah

Meaning: Dove

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 56,673 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#273

Tony

Meaning: Priceless one

Origin: English / Roman

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 55,002 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#274

Marco

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Origin: Italian / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 54,259 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#275

Russell

Meaning: Little red-haired one

Origin: French / English surname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 53,200 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#276

Bryson

Meaning: Son of Brice

Origin: English / Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 53,140 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#277

Harrison

Meaning: Son of Harry

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 53,080 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#278

Leonardo

Meaning: Brave lion

Origin: Germanic / Italian

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 52,364 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#279

Pedro

Meaning: Rock

Origin: Spanish / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 50,739 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#280

Conner

Meaning: Lover of hounds; Connor variant

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 50,602 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#281

Mathew

Meaning: Gift of God; Matthew variant

Origin: Hebrew / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 50,538 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#282

Rafael

Meaning: God has healed

Origin: Hebrew / Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 50,342 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#283

Danny

Meaning: God is my judge

Origin: Hebrew / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 49,805 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#284

Louis

Meaning: Famous battle

Origin: French / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 49,652 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#285

Jimmy

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 48,207 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#286

Alec

Meaning: Defender of mankind; Alexander short form

Origin: Greek / English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 47,080 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#287

Andy

Meaning: Manly, brave; Andrew diminutive

Origin: Greek / English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 47,033 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#288

Damien

Meaning: To tame

Origin: Greek / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,989 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#289

Terry

Meaning: Power of the tribe

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,917 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#290

Roman

Meaning: Roman person

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,826 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#291

Hudson

Meaning: Son of Hugh

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,536 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#292

Albert

Meaning: Noble and bright

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,363 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#293

Colby

Meaning: Coal settlement

Origin: English / Norse

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 46,083 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#294

Leo

Meaning: Lion

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 45,896 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#295

Lance

Meaning: Lance or spear

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 45,651 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#296

Ricky

Meaning: Powerful ruler; Richard diminutive

Origin: Germanic / English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 45,508 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#297

Peyton

Meaning: Fighting person estate

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 45,056 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#298

Lawrence

Meaning: From Laurentum

Origin: Latin / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 44,577 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#299

Walter

Meaning: Army ruler

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 44,327 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#300

Josue

Meaning: Yahweh is salvation

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 44,216 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#301

Darius

Meaning: Possessing goodness

Origin: Persian / Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 44,159 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#302

Arthur

Meaning: Bear king

Origin: Celtic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 44,129 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#303

Santiago

Meaning: Saint James

Origin: Spanish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 43,992 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#304

Israel

Meaning: God contends

Origin: Spanish / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 43,529 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#305

Avery

Meaning: Ruler of elves

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 42,312 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#306

Kayden

Meaning: Modern name, possibly battle

Origin: Modern English / Celtic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 42,045 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#307

Asher

Meaning: Happy, blessed

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 42,021 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#308

Malachi

Meaning: My messenger

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 41,920 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#309

Bobby

Meaning: Bright fame

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 41,552 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#310

Darren

Meaning: Great or oak tree

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 41,373 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#311

Julio

Meaning: Youthful or downy-bearded

Origin: Spanish / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 41,091 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#312

Malik

Meaning: King or sovereign

Origin: Arabic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 40,682 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#313

Braxton

Meaning: Bracca's town

Origin: English surname / place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 40,655 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#314

Lincoln

Meaning: Lake colony

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 40,482 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#315

Joe

Meaning: Yahweh will add; Joseph short form

Origin: Hebrew / English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 40,038 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#316

Jay

Meaning: Jay bird or victory

Origin: English / Sanskrit

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 39,988 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#317

Gerardo

Meaning: Spear strength

Origin: Spanish / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 39,774 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#318

Easton

Meaning: East town

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 39,655 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#319

Billy

Meaning: Resolute protector

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 39,567 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#320

Camden

Meaning: Winding valley

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 39,010 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#321

Ryder

Meaning: Mounted warrior or rider

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 38,286 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#322

Roger

Meaning: Famous spear

Origin: Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 38,272 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#323

Marcos

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Origin: Spanish / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 38,219 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#324

Zane

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: Hebrew / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 37,483 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#325

Skyler

Meaning: Scholar

Origin: Dutch

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 37,303 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#326

Jon

Meaning: Yahweh is gracious; John short form

Origin: Hebrew / English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,918 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#327

Simon

Meaning: He has heard

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,853 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#328

Dominick

Meaning: Of the Lord; Dominic variant

Origin: Latin / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,731 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#329

Sawyer

Meaning: Woodcutter

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,233 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#330

Lorenzo

Meaning: From Laurentum

Origin: Italian / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,229 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#331

Jaxson

Meaning: Son of Jack

Origin: Modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 36,065 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#332

Ty

Meaning: House, tile-maker, or honourable by source name

Origin: English nickname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,839 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#333

Bentley

Meaning: Bent grass clearing

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,803 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#334

Tucker

Meaning: Cloth fuller

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,758 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#335

Jalen

Meaning: Modern American name, often linked with calmness

Origin: American modern

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,560 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#336

Lee

Meaning: Clearing or meadow

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,464 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#337

Weston

Meaning: Western town

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,250 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#338

Abel

Meaning: Breath or vapor

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,178 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#339

Dante

Meaning: Enduring

Origin: Italian

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,112 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#340

Dean

Meaning: Valley

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,098 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#341

Griffin

Meaning: Strong lord or mythical creature

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 35,038 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#342

Trey

Meaning: Three, or third-born nickname

Origin: English nickname / French root

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 34,873 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#343

Tyson

Meaning: Firebrand or son of Ty

Origin: English / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 34,326 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#344

Jamie

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 33,654 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#345

Ezra

Meaning: Helper

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 33,466 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#346

Marvin

Meaning: Sea friend or famous friend

Origin: Welsh / Germanic / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 33,445 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#347

Dallas

Meaning: Meadow dwelling or valley settlement

Origin: Scottish surname / place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 32,828 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#348

Gerald

Meaning: Spear ruler

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 32,716 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#349

Ezekiel

Meaning: God strengthens

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 32,509 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#350

Bruce

Meaning: From Brix

Origin: Scottish / Norman French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 32,421 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#351

Keegan

Meaning: Descendant of fire

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 32,261 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#352

Axel

Meaning: Father of peace

Origin: Scandinavian / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,966 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#353

Eddie

Meaning: Wealthy guardian or rich protector

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,920 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#354

Myles

Meaning: Soldier or merciful

Origin: English / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,898 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#355

Fabian

Meaning: Bean grower

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,813 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#356

Bryant

Meaning: From Brian, high or noble

Origin: English / Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,746 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#357

Kai

Meaning: Sea

Origin: Hawaiian

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,746 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#358

Dawson

Meaning: Son of David

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,652 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#359

Kaiden

Meaning: Modern form in the Caden family

Origin: Modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,555 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#360

Jaylen

Meaning: Modern blend name with Jay sound

Origin: American modern

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,515 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#361

Graham

Meaning: Gravelly homestead

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,367 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#362

Frederick

Meaning: Peaceful ruler

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,255 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#363

Ross

Meaning: Promontory or headland

Origin: Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 31,095 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#364

Drake

Meaning: Dragon or male duck

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,774 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#365

Reginald

Meaning: Ruler’s counsel

Origin: Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,774 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#366

Emanuel

Meaning: God is with us

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,562 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#367

Cayden

Meaning: Modern Caden-family name

Origin: Modern English / Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,423 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#368

Marshall

Meaning: Horse servant or farrier

Origin: English / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,332 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#369

Chandler

Meaning: Candle maker

Origin: English / French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 30,119 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#370

Kameron

Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant

Origin: Scottish surname

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,832 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#371

Charlie

Meaning: Free person

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,818 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#372

Damon

Meaning: To tame

Origin: Greek

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,673 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#373

Lukas

Meaning: From Lucania or light

Origin: Greek / Latin / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,547 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#374

Silas

Meaning: Wood, forest

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,489 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#375

Pablo

Meaning: Small, humble

Origin: Spanish / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,185 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#376

Brennan

Meaning: Descendant of Braonan

Origin: Irish / English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,182 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#377

Zackary

Meaning: Yahweh remembers

Origin: English / Hebrew variant

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 29,087 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#378

Jude

Meaning: Praised

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,827 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#379

Tommy

Meaning: Twin

Origin: English / Aramaic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,743 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#380

Beau

Meaning: Handsome

Origin: French

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,608 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#381

Jessie

Meaning: Gift or God beholds

Origin: English / Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,606 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#382

Elliot

Meaning: The Lord is my God

Origin: Hebrew

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,441 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#383

Declan

Meaning: Full of goodness

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,341 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#384

Morgan

Meaning: Sea-born or sea-circle

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 28,113 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#385

Emilio

Meaning: Rival or eager

Origin: Italian / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,881 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#386

Kyler

Meaning: Archer or bowman, or modern Tyler-style form

Origin: Dutch / modern English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,859 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#387

Felix

Meaning: Lucky, happy

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,605 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#388

Lane

Meaning: Narrow road or lane

Origin: English

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,502 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#389

Quentin

Meaning: Fifth

Origin: Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,456 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#390

Everett

Meaning: Brave boar

Origin: English / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,125 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#391

Quinn

Meaning: Chief or wise

Origin: Irish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 27,014 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#392

Maddox

Meaning: Son of Madoc

Origin: Welsh

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 26,873 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#393

Bennett

Meaning: Blessed

Origin: English / Latin

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 26,562 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#394

Amir

Meaning: Prince or commander

Origin: Arabic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 26,555 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#395

Elliott

Meaning: The Lord is my God

Origin: English / Scottish

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 26,236 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#396

Tyrone

Meaning: Land of Eoghan

Origin: Irish place name

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 25,769 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

#397

Orlando

Meaning: Famous throughout the land

Origin: Italian / Germanic

Note: Long-running U.S. SSA-backed boy-name usage entry, with 25,584 recorded uses in the aggregate source period.

How To Use American Boy Names

Use the official top 10 as the current U.S. mainstream, then compare the full list by meaning, origin, sound, and style. American boy names are not limited to English-origin names: the U.S. list naturally includes Hebrew, Irish, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Arabic, Hawaiian, surname-style, word-name, and modern choices.

For current popularity

Start with Liam, Noah, Oliver, Theodore, and Henry, then compare the broader popular baby names in the US page for girl, boy, and unisex context.

For a shortlist

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FAQ

What are the most popular American boy names?

For births in 2025, the U.S. Social Security Administration lists Liam as the top boy name, followed by Noah, Oliver, Theodore, Henry, James, Elijah, Mateo, William, and Lucas.

Are American boy names always English in origin?

No. American boy names are usage-led, not origin-led. Names such as Liam, Mateo, Elijah, Santiago, Kai, Amir, and Luca can all be familiar in the United States while coming from Irish, Spanish, Hebrew, Hawaiian, Arabic, Latin, or other language traditions.

How is this different from the American names page?

The American names page covers boys, girls, unisex names, and surnames. This page is narrowed to male given names and boy-name intent, with official SSA 2025 top-boy-name context and long-running U.S. usage entries.

Can I generate more American boy names?

Yes. Use the American boy name generator preset to generate fresh male-name shortlists, then compare the generated names against this list for meaning, origin, and U.S. usage context.

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