Boy Names Lists · Name Image
Updated October 2026
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Diminutive of James or Jeremiah
This name of the ten-year-old boy in the much loved and acclaimed modern classic To Kill a Mockingbird could find favor along with that of the character's sister, Scout.
English, diminutive of Philip
"lover of horses"
The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
Herbie is a diminutive form of Herbert, a Germanic name combining 'hari' (army) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'bright warrior' or 'illustrious soldier.' Popularized in the mid-20th century, Herbie…
Diminutive of Albert, Bertram etc
Long a royal nickname in England, it's coming back there along with Archie and Alfie. British singer Kate Bush calls her little boy Bertie.
Diminutive of Solomon, Hebrew
"peace"
Solly is a charming masculine name that functions as a diminutive of Solomon, a Biblical name meaning "peace". Friendly and cosy, it could work as a less popular form of Sonny or Olly.
Variation of Jesper, Dutch
"bringer of treasure"
A gentle nickname name with plenty of spirit, Jespie may appeal to those who enjoy Jesse, Jasper, and Joseph, but want something more unexpected. Chosen by content creator Skye Maree Knijff (also…
French masculine form of Lilia, Latin
"lily"
Bright, contemporary and melodic, Lylio is a floral choice for boys, notably used in France as a variation of Lilio, a masculine form of Lilia. It recently ranked in the French Top 400 and has been…
Samoan, Indonesian, Latin
"stand, rise; old, ripe; yours"
Succinct and deceptively simple, Tua is a multicultural, unisex choice with a variety of meanings. It is most notably borne by NFL player, Tua Tagovailoa. From its Samoan roots, it ultimately comes…
Variation of Elouan, French, Breton
"light"
Elouan is a streamlined variation of the Breton and Cornish saint name, Elouan. Also spelled as Loan or Lohan, Louan may appeal to those seeking a gentler name for a boy and who enjoy Louis, Reuben,…
Indonesian
"the world, the universe"
Atlas, Cosmo, and Evren have caught on in recent years, and this Indonesian name, ultimately from the Sanskrit bhuvana has that similarly worldly, cosmic meaning, and a powerful, yet gentle air about…
Sanskrit
"flute"
A gentle yet vibrant name of Sanskrit origin, this musical choice means "flute". It is connected to the Hindu god Krishna who is often depicted as playing the instrument. Notable bearers include…
Literary diminutive of Tam, Scottish
"twin; son of Thomas"
A gentle name with a playful and spirited air, Tamlin appears in a traditional Anglo-Scottish ballad that tells the story of Tamlin who is abducted by the Queen of Faeries and later rescued by his…
Arabic
"kind, gentle, gracious"
A gentle sounding name with a fittingly gentle meaning, Lutfi is used around the globe from Turkey, and Azerbaijan, to Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Both a given name and a surname, Lutfi is also a place…
Azerbaijani, English
"nobleman; world or country commander; ruler of the people"
Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a…
Welsh, Latin
"around the valley; rival"
Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation of Emiliano, it…
, English, diminutive of Clement
Laid-back and humble, with a distinctive down-home charm.