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Animal Names for Boys

  1. Fiero

    • Origin:

      Italian word name

    • Meaning:

      "proud"

    • Description:

      Fiery sound and uplifting meaning, but it's also among the Top 100 dog names. Spelled Fiyero, it's the hero of the book and musical "Wicked."
  2. Aden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aidan, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"

    • Description:

      Although this variation is less popular than ultra-trendy Aiden, this simplified spelling doesn't do anything for the name.
  3. Crimson

    • Origin:

      English color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.
  4. Alister

    • Origin:

      English variation of Alasdair, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      This anglicized spelling of the already anglicized Alistair originates from the Scottish form of Alexander. Some might think it lacks the flair of the -air ending, while others might find it sleeker and simpler. Either way, in the US, it's the second most popular spelling after Alistair, ahead of both Alasdair and Alastair, while in the UK, it is in use, but least preferred of the four.
  5. Bauer

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "farmer, tiller of the soil"

    • Description:

      A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an uneducated person. In the US, a prominent association is the character Jack Bauer from 24.
  6. Archimedes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "master planner"

    • Description:

      Archimedes of Syracuse was a famous Ancient Greek thinker, especially in the fields of mathematics and sciences. He made important contributions to geometry and calculus. His name was a perfect choice, meaning "master planner" or "master thinker".
  7. Caiden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Caden/Kaden

    • Meaning:

      "round or barrel; battle"

    • Description:

      A variation of the popular Caden, Kayden, Kaden, and so on, Caiden is in the US Top 500 and the UK Top 1000. When you combine all the spelling variations however, Caiden begins to feel and sound like a Top 20 choice in the States.
  8. Eliel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my God is God"

    • Description:

      This Old Testament name fits in with a number of contemporary trends: boys names ending in -el, unusual Biblical choices, names with international flair, Eli- names, and softer sounding choices for boys.
  9. Haze

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Trippy variation on Hayes, popular enough to have been given to 135 baby boys in the US last year.
  10. Emeric

    • Origin:

      French form of German Emmerich

    • Meaning:

      "power"

    • Description:

      A name popular both in France (where it's Number 405) and within the Cajun population, it's more substantial than Eric, and occurs twice in the Harry Potter series.
  11. Aksel

    • Origin:

      Danish, version of Hebrew Absalom

    • Meaning:

      "the father is peace"

    • Description:

      Most American parents would choose to use the more commonly seen variant, Axel, but .this form is preferred in Denmark and Norway, and also ranks in the French Top 400.
  12. Dwight

    • Origin:

      German and Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "white or blond"

    • Description:

      This presidential name is in style limbo today - or, some might say, in the the sweet spot of familiar but little-used.
  13. Azarias

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, variation of Azariah

    • Meaning:

      "God has helped"

    • Description:

      This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.
  14. Ajax

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "mourner, earth land"

    • Description:

      Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is also the name of a foaming cleanser in the US, and if you find that reference too strong, you might try the shortened Jax instead.
  15. Cicero

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "chickpea"

    • Description:

      Roman statesman's name with a cool and quirky sound. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman scholar, orator and lawyer who had an immense impact on the Latin language.
  16. Astrophel

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "star lover"

    • Description:

      Invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for the hero of his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella, this name is derived from the Greek elements aster "star" and philos "lover". Sidney’s heroine, and Astrophel’s love-interest, is Stella — whose name means "star".
  17. Faron

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "handsome servant"

    • Description:

      Faron, a soft and gentle name, has a diverse group of references. There was the medieval Saint Faron, Bishop of Meaux (who has given his name to a cheese); Faron Young, a colorful midcentury country singer known as The Hillbilly Heartthrob, and a character from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
  18. Felio

    • Description:

      Felio is a rare masculine name with Latin and Italian roots. It likely derives from the Latin 'felix' meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'successful.' The name may also relate to the Italian name Felice or Spanish Feliz, both sharing this positive meaning. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Greek 'helios' meaning 'sun.' Felio remains extremely uncommon as a given name in most countries, making it a distinctive choice. Its melodic quality and positive connotations might appeal to parents seeking a unique name with classical roots. The name has a warm, friendly sound while maintaining a masculine identity.

  19. Everson

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Evert or Eve"

    • Description:

      An established surname that fits well with today's trend for the "Ever" sound – and a similar-yet-different alternative to Emerson. Historically, it denoted a descendent of Evert, a form of Everard, meaning "brave boar", or a descendent of Eve or its medieval English diminutive Evot, meaning "life".
  20. Elion

    • Origin:

      Variation of Elian, Elyan, or Elio, Albanian, Hebrew, Greek, "Yahweh is God; pledged to God; highest; sun"

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God; pledged to God; highest; sun"

    • Description:

      Cool and edgy but with a gentle sound, Elion is likely a variation of Elyan, Elian, or Elias. Chosen for just 15 boys in 2023, it more than quadrupled in use in 2024 when it was given to 70 babies.