by Pamela Redmond 

American boy names range from place names to hero names to Native American names to boy names with a Western ring.

The top American boy name is Jayden, an invented variation of the Biblical Jadon. 

Along with Jayden, American boy names that rank in the US Top 400 include Hudson, Nolan, Easton, Colton, Maverick, Bryson, Jase, Jace, Kayden, and Sawyer.

A little further down the list are Hendrix, Maverick, Dakota, Drake, Holden, Dallas, Austin, Cash, Justice, Lincoln, and Shane. Of course, not all these names are American in origin, but they are used as first names almost exclusively in the US.

Unique American boy names on our recommended list include Booker, Poe, Huck, Jericho, Tennessee, Langston, West, and Hiawatha.

 Quintessentially <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/519/american-baby-names">American baby names</a> for boys include the following.

American Boy Names 

Hokta

Iilis

The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away from trendy Kai boosts its prospects as a cool unisex name.

Kostini

A masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Laach

Minco

A fierce nature name which could give cool short form Nash.

Nashoba

Shikoba

One of numerous names that could have been given to Choctaw men after a successful hunt.

Shtabi

Also spelled Tahlako, this Choctaw name is an animal related name. 

Talako

Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.

Tashka

A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Tiich

AMERICAN BOY NAMES - boy with American flag