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Nameberry's Favorite Boy Names

  1. Surya

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "sun god"

    • Description:

      Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be familiar to Westerners is the sun salutation in yoga.
  2. Aarush

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "first ray of sun"

    • Description:

      A fiery Indian name used enough in the US to make it onto the Top 1000 list in 2010 and 2015.
  3. Grisha

    • Description:

      Grisha is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning as a diminutive or nickname for Grigori, the Russian form of Gregory. The name Gregory derives from Greek 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' Grisha carries a warm, affectionate quality as diminutives are commonly used among family and close friends in Russian culture. While it serves as a nickname in Russia, it has been adopted as a standalone given name in some Western countries. The name has gained some recognition through literary characters and public figures, including figures in Russian literature and arts. Grisha has a friendly, accessible sound for English speakers while maintaining its distinctive Slavic character. The name offers parents seeking something with Eastern European flair an option that's relatively easy to pronounce and spell.

  4. Azaiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my strength is Yahweh"

    • Description:

      With Azariah and Azriel in the Top 1000, and Ezra, Josiah, and Isaiah in the Top 100, it makes sense that this lesser known Hebrew choice is being revived in the US. Most likely deriving from Uzziah or Azaziah, Azaiah, it was a fast rising choice in 2024 when it rose more than 350 places, entering the Top 1000 for the first time.
  5. Goku

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "aware of emptiness"

    • Description:

      Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the Chinese legend Journey to the West.
  6. Akuma

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "devil, demon"

    • Description:

      Nice baby name with a devilish meaning.
  7. Ayrton

    • Origin:

      Variant of Airton

    • Description:

      A common variant of English place name Airton -- possibly even more common than the original. Its best known bearer was Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, who died in a racing accident during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the age of 34.
  8. Clovis

    • Origin:

      Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis

    • Description:

      An aromatic, unconventional name.
  9. Kenan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "possession"

    • Description:

      The biblical character Kenan was a great-grandson of Adam and a direct ancestor of Noah. As in Christianity, Kenan is honored in Islam.
  10. Naruto

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "maelstrom; roaring gate"

    • Description:

      Best known as the name of Naruto Uzumaki, the main character in the Naruto anime series. It's also a common place name in Japan—the Naruto whirlpools are said to have inspired the name of the manga character.
  11. Kawhi

    • Origin:

      Invented name; spelling variation of Kauai

    • Description:

      Many baby boys have been named after LA Clippers' basketball player Kawhi Leonard since his 2013 debut. Leonard says his father invented the name because he wanted something that sounded Hawaiian. Kawhi sounds like Kauai, the name of one of the Hawaiian islands.
  12. Eero

    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Eric

    • Meaning:

      "eternal ruler"

    • Description:

      Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
  13. Josias

    • Origin:

      Latin variation of Josiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God supports, heals"

    • Description:

      An attractive, surprisingly uncommon variation of Josiah. To give you an idea of how comparatively rare Josias is, there were about 200 baby boys named Josias in the US last year, versus nearly 6000 named Josiah.
  14. Handsome

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "good-looking"

    • Description:

      A better idea: how about you choose a name that means handsome, like Beau or Hasan or Irvin?
  15. Eclipse

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "an obscuring of light when one celestial body passes over another"

    • Description:

      An evocative word name denoting a rare celestial phenomenon when the sun and moon are aligned so that the moon casts a shadow over the Earth (a solar eclipse), or when the moon is right in front of the sun, showing only a ring of light (a lunar eclipse).
  16. Blessing

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "God's favor and protection"

    • Description:

      This spiritual word name is rising for girls and boys.
  17. Colum

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      The Irish boys' name Colum, rarely heard in the U. S., makes an interesting alternative to Colin.
  18. Lebron

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "brown-haired one"

    • Description:

      The best-known bearer of this name by far is basketball superstar LeBron James. While LeBron James is a great athlete and American hero, only 19 baby boys were named LeBron or Lebron in 2021.