Fav Boy Names

Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.

Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite.

One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.

After cracking the US Top 200 in the early 2000s, fueled by Jacob's rise, this name has been losing steam in recent years. But Jakob is the top form of the name in many other countries, cultures, and languages, ranking highly in Germany, Norway, Austria, Iceland, and Slovenia. Jakub is the Polish variation.

Miles, which has a permanent veneer of cool thanks to jazz great Miles Davis, is a confident and polished boys' name that's an American classic. Always ranking in the US Top 1000, it's been drifting up the charts for the past half century and now ranks at its highest point ever, in the Top 50.

Sagan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Most notably, it gained recognition through association with the renowned astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan. The name has Slavic roots, particularly in Russian and Ukrainian languages, where it can mean 'wise' or 'sage.' In Jewish traditions, it can refer to a deputy high priest. Sagan also exists as a surname in various cultures. The name has seen modest growth in popularity among parents drawn to its scientific associations, intellectual connotations, and cross-cultural versatility. Its simple pronunciation and spelling combined with its meaningful background make it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name for their sons.