Boy Names
News, features, and analysis on naming a baby boy today, including updates on name popularity, usage, and studies on boys' names around the world. Learn about all the baby boy names in the news.
Tue Jul 02 2024
100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel
Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
Sat Jun 22 2024
Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming
Flower names for boys are a fresh take on nature names, far rarer and more unexpected than their female counterparts. Discover some of our favorite floral boy names here.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Unique Boy Names A to Z
A selection of our favorite boy names that have roots and history, but are unique (or at least rare!) on kids today.
Tue Apr 30 2024
150+ European Baby Boy Names
European boy names don't stop at Leo and Lucas! Here are our favorite stylish, sophisticated, under-the-radar European baby names for boys.
Thu Apr 18 2024
O Boy! The Best Boy Names Ending in O
Boy names ending in O have include plenty of cool options in every style, from Arlo to Zeno.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning
Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Soft Boy Names Are Sensitive And Strong
Soft boy names are the antidote to the hyper-macho names that have been trending in recent years. The new softer sound in male names reflects society's changing perception of masculinity.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Baseball Names Hit It Out of the Park
For the new Major League season, we pitch a long list of baseball-related names and nicknames, some more wearable than others.
Tue Mar 19 2024
250+ Best Boy Names A-Z
Explore the coolest boy names A-Z. Read on for an alphabetical A-Z list of the coolest boy names right now, encompassing a range of styles, origins and popularity levels.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Male Dog Names
100 cooler substitutes for the most popular male dog names. Kenji for Benji!
Thu Feb 29 2024
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Fri Feb 23 2024
200 Best Twin Boy Names 2025
Good twin boy names have the right strength, style, and vibe for this year. We've gathered our top 100 sets of twin names for boys — 200 names total — that fit the bill. Styles such as Southern twin boy names and badass twin boy names are featured here, along with unique twin boy names, and even matching twin boy names!
Thu Dec 21 2023
How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique
Classic boy names come in many variations that slide up and down the popularity scale. Here's how to make your traditional favorite more rare.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Trending Boy Names
New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy boy names in the US right now.
Tue Dec 12 2023
New Names on Nameberry in 2023: Part 2!
The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques
Trendy boy names come in clusters, so if you want to avoid a name that *feels* popular, here are some key groups to watch out for!
Wed Oct 25 2023
I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular
Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Traditional boy names are cool and classic, and never out of style (although not always popular!) Check out our ultimate guide to finding the perfect one.
Wed Aug 30 2023
How I Named My Baby: Koda Florian
Under pressure to use family names, Cinthia and Ben bucked tradition and went with the modern and meaningful name Koda for their baby boy. Despite initial family pushback, everyone agrees that Koda Florian is the perfect name for their little osito.
Wed Aug 23 2023
New Geek Chic Names For Boys
Whether you call them hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky or Grandpa names, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys are cool.
Wed Aug 16 2023
How I Named My Baby: October Teddy
Michelle and Neil gave all of their children names with great stories, but were feeling stuck when it came to naming their son. That is, until they found the name October. A baseball connection for Dad and an Anne of Green Gables link for Mom made October the perfect choice for their baby boy.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
Do you love the nickname Gus, but would prefer a more unusual route to it than August or Augustus? Here's a world of options ranging from familiar Angus to rare gems like Finegas.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Sun Jul 09 2023
Exploring the Meaning of Julian
Our search for the meaning of Julian takes us through 3000 years of history, telling the story of Roman civilization from its foundation to its fall.