As a category, tree names for boys are quite popular right now, but there are still plenty of arboreal options for those looking for an unusual tree name for their baby boy. From the common to the unusual, here are 30 tree-inspired boy names to get you thinking.
Oliver. Different sources provide different meanings for Oliver, but "olive tree" is one of the most appealing ones.
Rowan. One of the most popular unisex names inspired by trees.
Oakley. A cute unisex baby name that calls to mind the mighty oak tree—and sunglasses.
Forrest. Part surname-name, part nature name.
Koa. Acacia koa, commonly known as koa, is a large evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Forest. Can't decide which tree to pick for your baby boy's name? You'll get them all with Forest!
Douglas. A Scottish surname and given name with a nature connection via the Douglas fir.
Ash. The name of the large deciduous tree doubles as a boys' name. In some cultures, the ash tree also carries mystical or religious significance.
Cedar. A coniferous tree, and a surprisingly wearable boy's name.
Alder. A place name, a German surname and, more recently, a baby name. In botany, alders are a group of deciduous trees in the birch family.
Linden. The name of honeybees' favorite tree lends itself to use as an nice unisex baby name.
Cypress. The name of an attractive coniferous tree, Cypress has found new life as a modern baby name.
Sylvester. From the Latin adjective silvestris, meaning "woody" or "wild".
Olivier. The French equivalent of Oliver—as well as a French word meaning "olive tree".
Oak. Oak has burst onto the baby naming scene as a promising newcomer. What do you think: yay or nay?
Elder. Works—if you hear "elder the tree", not elder as in old.
Bosco. A dashing and debonair Italian-infused name loosely translated as "woodland".
Hawthorn. A prickly nature name for a baby boy. Add an E to give it a surnamey feel.
Birch. A little too leafy for our taste, but if you like it, go for it!
Woody. This one screams retro, if that's your thing.
Berkeley. A surname and place name derived from Old English beorce léah, meaning "birch lea", Berkeley could easily migrate into first-name territory.
Kiefer. Kiefer, which is a German last name and noun meaning "pine tree", has also been spotted on the American baby name scene.
Silvan. Derived from the Latin word silva, meaning "forest".
Spruce. Spunkier than Bruce.
Beech. A unique baby name possibility, or better left in the forest? You be the judge.
Cedro. This one means "cedar tree" in Spanish.
Forester. Most parents seem to prefer Forrester with two R's.
Forrester. Very woodsy but wearable.
Pine. If Kiefer feels too obscure...
Woodie. Variant of Woody.