https://nameberry.com/blog/category/boys-names undefined Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:29:11 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en https://nameberry.com/blog/name-your-baby-after-your-grandpa https://nameberry.com/blog/name-your-baby-after-your-grandpa Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT You want to honor your grandpa, but what if his name is old-fashioned, or just a bit too classic for you? We've re-invented the top boy names of the 1930s and 1940s into options that are cool today, and still connected to the original version.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/15-fabulous-french-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/15-fabulous-french-boy-names Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Some of the best French names for baby boys from Blaise to Remy to Lazare.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/the-lost-boys-names-of-1880 https://nameberry.com/blog/the-lost-boys-names-of-1880 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Lum, Lyman, Lawyer: Hundreds of boy names popular in 1880 have been forgotten, except by us.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/american-baby-names-15-all-american-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/american-baby-names-15-all-american-boys Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT American baby names feel rugged and individualistic. They also capture the American spirit in a way that more traditional names might not.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/42-best-one-syllable-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/42-best-one-syllable-boy-names Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT The best one-syllable boy names are short, strong, and stylish.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/dad-names-give-us-all-the-nostalgia https://nameberry.com/blog/dad-names-give-us-all-the-nostalgia Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Today's Dad Names were the coolest boy names of the 1980s and 1990s (and no doubt are now the coolest dads!). How many of these did you go to school with?

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/best-100-cool-unusual-boys-names https://nameberry.com/blog/best-100-cool-unusual-boys-names Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/2024-playground-analysis https://nameberry.com/blog/2024-playground-analysis Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Are Olivia and Liam actually the top names in the US? The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to their sound and then ranks the groups instead of the individual spellings. By listing all variant spellings together, we can reveal the names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/new-surname-names-for-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/new-surname-names-for-boys Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT If you love names like Mason, Hunter and Brooks but are looking for something less popular, we've got you covered. Surname names for boys are an ever-growing trend, but there are still plenty of underused options, whether you like occupational names, rockstar heroes, or a last name with a cute nickname.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/enchanted-names-for-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/enchanted-names-for-boys Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Extravagant boy names and where to find them! A treasure trove of stand-out choices for bold baby namers and those looking for a dramatic name for a character or pet.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-names-for-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-names-for-boys Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Unisex baby names trending male don't get a lot of press, but they should! We've crunched the numbers to uncover 100+ cool unisex names heading further toward the boys' side.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/top-baby-names-2024 https://nameberry.com/blog/top-baby-names-2024 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT The top baby names of 2024 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/papal-baby-names-popes-names-beyond-peter-and-paul https://nameberry.com/blog/papal-baby-names-popes-names-beyond-peter-and-paul Thu, 08 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/hipster-cowboy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/hipster-cowboy-names Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/where-to-find-a-cool-vintage-boy-name https://nameberry.com/blog/where-to-find-a-cool-vintage-boy-name Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cool vintage boy names and where to find them! Explore some of our top recommendations here, from edgy retro nicknames, to stylish surnames, to unique vintage boy names which are likely to stay rare.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/strong-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/strong-boy-names Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now. We round up 100+ of the boldest and best strong names for boys..

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/12-boy-names-that-deserve-more-love https://nameberry.com/blog/12-boy-names-that-deserve-more-love Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? Read on for our top picks right now.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/let-us-name-your-baby-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/let-us-name-your-baby-boy-names Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Allison and her husband are at a loss for boy names. They hate all of the choices on each other's lists — besides the much-too-popular Jack, that is. Is there a name that can bridge their style gap, or should they discount popularity and opt for the one name they've always liked? Nameberry's consultants weigh in with help from The Amazing Baby Name Book coauthor Amy Ephron.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/baby-names-looking-ahead-to-the-next-decade https://nameberry.com/blog/baby-names-looking-ahead-to-the-next-decade Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Get out your crystal ball! We're predicting the most popular baby names of 2035. We see Top 100 shake ups, unexpected newcomers and fast-falling favorites in the future.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/names-that-let-you-have-it-both-ways https://nameberry.com/blog/names-that-let-you-have-it-both-ways Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/woodsy-names-for-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/woodsy-names-for-boys Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT One part cottagecore, one part cowboy — woodsy names for boys are the next big thing. Read all about the incoming wave of rugged, romantic, nature-inspired boy names.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/plural-names https://nameberry.com/blog/plural-names Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT The hottest new formula in baby naming, inspired by Jack Blue Bieber: Take a singular noun, add an S, et voila! See our tips for creating plural names and the trendiest plural names right now.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-baby-names-going-to-the-boys https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-baby-names-going-to-the-boys Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Looking for a cool boy name that's not too masculine? These names are both unisex and rare, going beyond gender and standing out in their own right.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/transforming-top-to-uncommon-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/transforming-top-to-uncommon-boy-names Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT If you like popular boy names but not, well, their popularity, consider one of the uncommon boy names that can be used as a substitute.

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