Aggressive Boy Names

This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.

Sounds a bit like a nickname in a Dickens novel, but this short form was used in New England a few centuries ago, back when names like Micajah were popular. Both short and long forms are now ripe for revival.

Could Renegade be the next Maverick? The rebellious meaning and fashionable nickname Ren make it a real possibility.

The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible possibility. Indeed, 5 baby boys were named Diablo in 1975 – the only year the name has made the US extended list for either sex.

Grit became a buzzword in the 2010s, thanks to both the 2010 film True Grit and psychologist Angela Duckworth's 2016 book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance. The book, based on Duckworth's research, attributes success to grittiness. Clearly, the message stuck with parents, as Grit debuted as a name for boys in 2021.

Associated with havoc, disaster, and trouble, this bold moniker is unlikely to be many parents' first choice, but it has nevertheless been appearing in the US charts since 2006. It may appeal to those who like Danger, Wild, and Rowdy, or associate Chaos with rebellion, mythology, or physics.

Spelling it with a K doesn't do much to distance Kartel from its drug lord affiliations.

Hurricane is a wild weather name. The best-known male named Hurricane is Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a middleweight boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder and immortalized by the 1975 Bob Dylan song Hurricane.

Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek name, meaning "the people".

Sheriff may sound law-abiding, but it also has a Wild West feel.

A surname-style word name, associated with the military in the UK, the police in the US, and more generally, with a supportive, dependable person who shows up without complaint. With the popularity of Cooper and with Truett and Tru rising up the ranks, sound wise, it fits current trends.

Used to describe an amazingly beautiful person and a surprisingly good day or event, Stunner also also in the scifi series, Dune as a type of weapon. Similar in vibe to Gunner or Cannon, it was given to five babies in 2024.

In this era of Scout and Ranger and Hunter, we suppose Trapper is an inevitability. About 30 baby boys got that somewhat frightening name in the US last year.

One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.

Is Whip in line with energetic names like Bolt and Dash or does it lean more towards the violent side with Gunner, Blade, and Shooter? Alternatively, is it an occupational name, associated with keeping political party members in check, or is it a food inspired choice, as in whipped cream? That's up to you.

Kutter may be one of the few names less appealing than Cutter.

Dekker is a Dutch occupational surname derived from the Middle Dutch word 'decker' or 'dekker,' meaning 'roofer' or 'thatcher' - someone who builds or repairs roofs. As a first name, Dekker represents a modern trend of using traditional surnames as given names, adding a distinctive and strong character. The name carries a sense of craftsmanship and reliability. While still uncommon as a first name, Dekker has gained modest popularity in the Netherlands and among parents seeking unique masculine names with historical roots. Its simple yet distinctive sound and spelling make it memorable without being difficult to pronounce.

Stryker adds the trendy letter Y to Striker to join the new gang of boys' names that have two syllables, end in -er, spring from words, and have a macho meaning and image.

Stormy and variations have always been more common among girls, but there's no reason you shouldn't use it for a son. Storm was historically more masculine, until the arrival of Stormi Webster.