Trending Boy Names

  1. Zahir
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "helper, supporter"
    • Description:

      A popular name in the Middle East and one of the most evocative choices of its genre. One of the 99 names of Allah. The feminine form is Zahira.
  2. Azael
    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Hazael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God sees"
    • Description:

      Biblical names including the letter Z and those ending in -el are a big 2020s trend in the US, and Azael is one such name. It entered the Top 1000 in 2021 and in a recent count, was given to 380 boys in a single year.
  3. Jesiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah exists"
    • Description:

      There is much disagreement about the origin, meaning, or even existence of this name. Some sources cite Jesiah as the name of several minor Biblical figures, others say it's a variation of Josiah, still others call it a modern conflation of Josiah and Jesse.
  4. Deshawn
    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Shawn
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Classically, the De- prefix indicates "son of," so any variation of this name could work for the child of a dad named Shawn or Sean.
  5. Kolson
    • Origin:

      Variation of Colson, English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Nicholas"
    • Description:

      Colson was made familiar by author Colson Whitehead, who helped popularize the K variation as well. Both Colson and Kolson rapidly ascended the charts in 2017, the year following the release of Whitehead's celebrated book The Underground Railroad.
  6. Khai
    • Origin:

      Arabic or Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "benevolence; sea"
    • Description:

      Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik notably chose this name for their daughter in 2020, as a variation of Gigi's grandmother's name, Khairiah. In 2021, the name caught on for boys — Khai was a new debut on the Top 1000 and one of the fastest-rising names that year.
  7. Case
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A brisk and unconventional name that could be a style stand-in for confederates Casey, Chase, Cale, and Cade.
  8. Alijah
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Elijah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"
    • Description:

      Elijah is in the US Top 10 and is popular across New Zealand, The Netherlands, and The UK. Spelling variation Alijah however only appears in the US charts, where it has ranked in the Top 1000 since 2001. Given to 700 boys in a recent year, for every one baby Alijah, there are 16 Elijahs.
  9. Avyaan
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "beginning, lucky"
    • Description:

      Fast-rising boy name thanks to Indian actress Dia Mirza when she used it for her son in 2021. Avyaan is related to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings and good luck. Avyaan entered the US and UK Top 1000 charts in 2021 and has been on the rise in the years since.
  10. Copeland
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "bought land"
    • Description:

      Up-and-coming surname name that may evoke thoughts of ballet dancer Misty Copeland or one of the many towns called Copeland.
  11. Meir
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "bringer of light"
    • Description:

      The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.
  12. Justus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "just"
    • Description:

      More unusual than Justin, less word-like than Justice, this New Testament name could make an intriguing choice. After being off the popularity lists from 1904 to 1993, it is now being used in steady numbers.
  13. Coleson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "Son of Nicholas"
    • Description:

      A mostly undiscovered alternative to the ultra-popular Colton; just 80 baby boys were named Coleson in 2016. It's also a surname name in its own right.
  14. Kyrin
    • Description:

      Kyrin is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Kyran, which has Irish roots derived from Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'black.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek name Kyros (Cyrus), meaning 'lord.' The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, as parents seek distinctive yet accessible names with a modern sound. Kyrin features a melodic quality with its combination of the strong 'K' sound and flowing end syllable. Though still relatively uncommon, it fits well with current naming trends favoring unique names with clear pronunciations and distinctive spellings.

  15. Kamdyn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Camden, place name
    • Meaning:

      "winding valley"
    • Description:

      Gentle but solid, Camden is currently in the US Top 200, and subsequently, alternative spellings have made an appearance. Kamdyn shares the popular K initial of Kaden, Kannon, and Kairo, the trendy Y of Landyn, Zayne, and Chosyn, and the surname-feel of Kennedy, Radclyffe, and Lyons,
  16. Houston
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "Hugh's town"
    • Description:

      Looking for a Texas name more distinctive than Austin and Dallas? Houston is a lanky, roguish place-name, right in style with its Texas accent and cowboy image.
  17. Westin
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Weston, English
    • Meaning:

      "western town"
    • Description:

      A spelling variation of Weston most associated with the Westin hotel chain. To avoid looking like an advertisement, we think it’s best to stick with the more traditional spelling.
  18. Karam
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "generosity, nobility"
    • Description:

      A virtuous name derived from the same root (karuma) as Karim and Akram. Notably borne by Greco-Roman wrestler Karam Gaber and break dancer Kid Karam, the name is also used as a surname.
  19. Zakai
    • Origin:

      Variation of Zaccai, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      Zakai bears a lot of resemblance to the ancient Hebrew name Zaccai, but many modern parents are using it as an elaboration of the popular name Kai, blending it with Zack.
  20. Dakari
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"
    • Description:

      This name from the Shona language is a new entrant to the Top 1000 in the US.

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