The related Lucas and Luke are both hugely popular boy names in the US and internationally, and now Luca has joined them on boys' popularity lists around the world.

Liam is the top boys' name in the US, holding the Number One spot for the past eight years and also ranking as one of the most popular boys' names around the western world.

A hot starbaby name – chosen by Kelly Ripa, Chris Rock, Lisa Bonet, Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, Carnie Wilson, and Annie Lennox, and used as the nickname of Madonna's Lourdes – Lola manages to feel fun and sassy without going over the top. Be warned, though: "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets," to quote a song from the show Damn Yankees.

This nickname-name is very popular in Germany, though Lottie is still the preferred version in the US. The problem, of course, is that you'll have to put up with a lotta jokes. See?

The name of a large Air Force base in the US, Langley is a surname style choice that may appeal to fans of Langston, Landon, and Oakley, but also Banner, Navy, and Cannon. Quietly used for boys in the 20th century, it has leaned slightly feminine since the 1990s after actress Mariel Hemmingway chose it for one of her daughters.

Lachlann is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Lachlan, meaning 'from the land of lakes' or 'warrior from the land of lochs.' This traditional Highland name has deep roots in Scottish clan history, particularly associated with Clan MacLachlan. The double 'n' spelling represents a more traditional Gaelic form, though less common than the single 'n' version. Pronounced LAKH-luhn (with the 'ch' as in 'loch'), the name carries a strong Celtic heritage and conjures images of Scotland's rugged landscapes. While well-established in Scotland, Lachlann remains relatively uncommon internationally. The name has seen modest growth in popularity in English-speaking countries as parents increasingly seek authentic cultural names with historical significance. Its distinctive spelling ensures individuality while maintaining pronounceability.

Sour or sweet? Enough like Lennon, Leonard, and Clement to work, or best left in the fruit basket? That's up to you to decide, but Lemon has been appearing in the US charts for boys since the 1880s.