Boy

Boy is an unusual masculine name that functions as both a common noun and an occasional given name. While primarily recognized as the English word for a male child, Boy has been used as an actual first name in various cultures, sometimes as a placeholder name or nickname that became official. In some Southeast Asian cultures, simple names like 'Boy' have traditional usage, while in Western contexts, it's exceptionally rare as a formal given name. The name's simplicity gives it a distinctive quality, though it may create confusion in everyday situations. As a given name, Boy has never achieved mainstream popularity but maintains a certain straightforward uniqueness.

Pronounced BOY.

As of October 2026, Boy ranked #5238 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1150 in 1903.