Most Popular Boy Names: The Top 1000

Choosing a name for a baby boy is a huge decision. After all, the name you pick will be a defining piece of your son's identity for a lifetime. Luckily, there are a lot of great resources available to help you hone in on that perfect moniker.

If you need a great name for a son but don't know where to begin your search, the list of the Top 1000 most popular boy names can be a good starting point. In the U.S., the Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for collecting baby name data, so we pulled out their latest statistics (published in 2024; for U.S. births in 2023). Then, we added our own insights and comments, and the result is a huge, fun-to-browse list of baby boy names that mirrors American parents' current preferences. (If you're expecting a girl, or don't know your baby's gender yet, we also have a similar list of popular girl names.)

The top of the boys' list features classic names such as James, Theodore, Henry, William and Benjamin. This reflects today's parents' love for names that are timeless, dignified, and rooted in history. In the Top 10 and Top 20 you'll also find some lower-key classics, names that have history and cultural references to spare, but that slide up and down the popularity scale a bit more than the bona fide classics. When you expand your search to the Top 100, you also begin to see more newcomers, names that have only recently began to appeal to American parents.

In addition to finding ideas for great, popular boy names, you can also use our Top 1000 list as inspiration for unusual boy names that are currently flying under the radar. If you scroll down to the bottom of the list, you'll find hundreds of names that are uncommon by today's standards, but not unheard of.

Whether your taste in boy names runs toward the well-established and popular, or you prefer to go with something more unusual and unexpected, we hope you'll find plenty of cool ideas below.

1. Liam. Still the most popular boy name. Can Liam hold onto its #1 spot in 2024 and 2025? We'll see...
2. Noah. Twenty-century favorite with deep roots, Noah was #1 before Liam took over.
3. Oliver. Powerfully popular pick with a subtle nature meaning ("olive tree").
4. James. Evergreen classic that never falls out of favor.
5. Elijah. Borrowed from a biblical prophet.
6. Mateo. Spanish equivalent of Matthew.
7. Theodore. Charming nickname (Theo) included!
8. Henry. Boasts royal, saintly and literary cachet.
9. Lucas. Latin version of Luke.
10. William. Comes with royal, saintly and literary credentials.
11. Benjamin. Timeless classic with history galore.
12. Levi. Short in length, strong in impact.
13. Sebastian. Stylish classic with saintly cred.
14. Jack. Short, zappy classic.
15. Ezra. Combines biblical gravitas with an appealing, modern sound.
16. Michael. Go-to choice for generations.
17. Daniel. Impeccable classic.
18. Leo. Packs a literary and saintly punch.
19. Owen. Welsh surname and given name with literary cachet.
20. Samuel. Deep-rooted classic.
21. Hudson. Surname, place name and given name.
22. Alexander. Rock-solid classic.
23. Asher. Biblical boy name with a modern feel.
24. Luca. Luke with a European twist.
25. Ethan. Biblical classic with widespread appeal.
26. John. Popular throughout history.
27. David. Classic that needs to introduction!
28. Jackson. The original spelling.
29. Joseph. Biblical heavyweight.
30. Mason. Occupational name.
31. Luke. Old biblical name with a modern sensibility.
32. Matthew. Enduring classic.
33. Julian. Charming saint's name.
34. Dylan. Past prime, but still a solid choice.
35. Elias. Variant of Elijah.
36. Jacob. Peaked in the aughts.
37. Maverick. Suddenly a full-fledged baby name.
38. Gabriel. Marries biblical roots with cool, current sound.
39. Logan. Old surname, now shining as a baby name.
40. Aiden. The original!
41. Thomas. Always a safe, sensible choice.
42. Isaac. Enduring biblical classic.
43. Miles. Sleek and stylish.
44. Grayson. Beloved surname-name.
45. Santiago. Hispanic name with place name appeal.
46. Anthony. Nickname-rich classic.
47. Wyatt. Originally a British surname.
48. Carter. Common both as a surname and given name.
49. Jayden. The most recognized spelling of this name.
50. Ezekiel. Winning combination of deep roots and a modern sound.
51. Caleb. Old biblical name with modern appeal.
52. Cooper. English surname and popular boy's name.
53. Josiah. Biblical comeback star.
54. Charles. Regal, literary and saintly choice.
55. Christopher. Consonant-heavy but resonant.
56. Isaiah. Biblical comeback name.
57. Nolan. Irish last name turned first name.
58. Cameron. Surname that does double duty as a given name.
59. Nathan. Continues to win hearts.
60. Joshua. Prophet name from the Bible.
61. Kai. Means "sea" in Hawaiian and Japanese.
62. Waylon. Skyrocketed in popularity in the 2010s.
63. Angel. Classic Hispanic boy name.
64. Lincoln. Presidential surname choice.
65. Andrew. Traditional and resilient.
66. Roman. Strong, romantic choice.
67. Adrian. Latin-rooted baby name with Catholic bona fides.
68. Aaron. Biblical name built to last.
69. Wesley. Always current -ley name.
70. Ian. Still a strong choice.
71. Thiago. Portuguese name.
72. Axel. Scandi name.
73. Brooks. Old surname, now thriving as a boy's name.
74. Bennett. Charming -tt ending name for a boy.
75. Weston. Surname, place name and baby name.
76. Rowan. Nature name (as in the tree).
77. Christian. Peaked at the turn of the century.
78. Theo. Theodore diminutive that has taken on a life of its own.
79. Beau. Handsome, literally.
80. Eli. Short but strong biblical classic.
81. Silas. Perfect mix of traditional and modern.
82. Jonathan. Never seems to grow old.
83. Ryan. Irish-rooted surname and boy's name.
84. Leonardo. Leonard with panache.
85. Walker. Makes a great first name, too!
86. Jaxon. Spelling spin on Jackson.
87. Micah. Old Testament prophet name.
88. Everett. Back in a big way.
89. Robert. For the staunch traditionalist.
90. Enzo. Effortlessly cool.
91. Parker. Last name turned first name.
92. Jeremiah. Somewhat serious-sounding biblical classic.
93. Jose. Cognate of Joseph.
94. Colton. Place name, surname and given name.
95. Luka. Variant of Luca.
96. Easton. Surname, place name and baby name.
97. Landon. Old surname, now thriving as a given name.
98. Jordan. Evocative unisex name.
99. Amir. Of Arabic origin.
100. Gael. Way to honor your Gaelic heritage.
101. Austin. Classic with place name cred.
102. Adam. Biblical stalwart.
103. Jameson. Classic surname-turned-first-name.
104. August. Nice, evocative word name.
105. Xavier. One of the few well-known X-names.
106. Myles. Variant of Miles.
107. Dominic. Feels traditional and fresh at once.
108. Damian. Fresher alternative to Damon.
109. Nicholas. Tried-and-true choice.
110. Jace. Short for Jason, or as a standalone.
111. Carson. Last name turned boy's name.
112. Atlas. Greek mythology name.
113. Adriel. Reminiscent of both Adrian and Gabriel.
114. Kayden. Evolved from Kaden.
115. Hunter. Peaked in Y2K.
116. River. Unisex word name.
117. Greyson. Variant of Grayson.
118. Emmett. Ah, that double T!
119. Harrison. It's got the surname vibe!
120. Vincent. Boasts a ton of historic and cultural cred.
121. Milo. Charming o-ender.
122. Jasper. Gemstone name with literary cachet to boot.
123. Giovanni. Italian in origin and spirit.
124. Jonah. Borrowed from an Old Testament prophet.
125. Zion. Leading the pack of Z-names.
126. Connor. Inspired by the Irish surname O'Connor.
127. Sawyer. Surname-name.
128. Arthur. Traditional and rooted.
129. Ryder. Member of the two-syllable er-ender clan.
130. Archer. Last name turned given name.
131. Lorenzo. Energetic Italian appellation.
132. Declan. Irish appellation.
133. Emiliano. Sophisticated Latino-flavored choice.
134. Luis. Pared-down version of Louis.
135. Diego. Hispanic classic.
136. George. Literary, saintly, presidential and royal.
137. Evan. Short but strong.
138. Jaxson. Retooling of Jackson.
139. Carlos. Hispanic name.
140. Graham. Old Irish/Scottish name.
141. Juan. Hispanic standard.
142. Kingston. English surname and place name repurposed as a baby name.
143. Nathaniel. Always a solid, sensible choice.
144. Matteo. Italian equivalent of Matthew.
145. Legend. Daring word name choice.
146. Malachi. Biblical revival.
147. Jason. Past-peak, but not past game.
148. Leon. Spanish for "lion".
149. Dawson. Last name that does double duty as a given name.
150. Bryson. Last name that does double duty as a baby name.
151. Amari. Name with multiple possible origins and meanings.
152. Calvin. Holds timeless appeal.
153. Ivan. Slavic classic.
154. Chase. Dynamic and upbeat.
155. Cole. Last name also in use as a given name.
156. Ashton. Brought to the fore by actor Ashton Kutcher.
157. Ace. Fave of celebrity parents.
158. Arlo. Friendly and upbeat.
159. Dean. Never truly in, never truly out.
160. Brayden. Rhymes with Aiden—for better or for worse.
161. Jude. Made famous by actor Law.
162. Hayden. Surname, place name and baby name.
163. Max. Short but substantial.
164. Matias. Spanish and Finnish version of Mathias/Matthew.
165. Rhett. Came of age as a baby name in the late 2010s.
166. Jayce. Variant of Jace.
167. Elliott. Variant of Elliot.
168. Alan. Short, easy-going name.
169. Braxton. Punchy surname name.
170. Kaiden. Variant of Kayden.
171. Zachary. Variant of the biblical male name Zechariah.
172. Jesus. Please pronounce it hay-SOOS and spell it Jesús!
173. Emmanuel. Handsome but not macho.
174. Adonis. Evokes Greek mythology.
175. Charlie. Charming, sweet classic for a boy (or a girl).
176. Judah. Son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible.
177. Tyler. Holdout from the nineties.
178. Elliot. Elliot, Eliot, Elliott—choose your spelling!
179. Antonio. Quintessentially Italian.
180. Emilio. Most common in Latino and Italian-American communities.
181. Camden. Surname, place name and given name.
182. Stetson. Western hat brand, surname, and now a baby name.
183. Maxwell. Sophisticated and debonair.
184. Ryker. Part of the er-ender contingent.
185. Justin. Saint's name.
186. Kevin. Past-peak, but still relevant.
187. Messiah. Once unthinkable, now mainstream.
188. Finn. Charming, whether as a nickname or standalone.
189. Bentley. Last name, but also a baby name.
190. Ayden. Variant of Aiden.
191. Zayden. Aiden with zip.
192. Felix. Means "happy" in Latin.
193. Nicolas. Variant of Nicholas.
194. Miguel. Spanish and Portuguese version of Michael.
195. Maddox. Old surname, now shining as a first name.
196. Beckett. Modern trendsetter.
197. Tate. English surname turned baby name.
198. Caden. Name with numerous spelling variations.
199. Beckham. Famous surname turned baby name.
200. Andres. Variant of Andreas.
201. Alejandro. Spanish form of Alexander.
202. Alex. Nickname that stands on its own, too.
203. Jesse. Time-honored name with biblical provenance.
204. Brody. Old surname, adopted as a first name by millennial parents.
205. Tucker. Surname also in use as a boy's name.
206. Jett. Surname turned supercharged baby name.
207. Barrett. Last name turned first name.
208. Knox. Old surname, and now also a popular baby name.
209. Hayes. Presidential surname—and now a popular baby name, too.
210. Peter. Originally biblical name with broad appeal.
211. Timothy. Biblical name and nature name in one.
212. Joel. Resilient Old Testament prophet name.
213. Edward. Regal and saintly.
214. Griffin. Surname and given name.
215. Xander. Originally a short form of Alexander.
216. Oscar. Short but sophisticated.
217. Victor. Drenched in history.
218. Abraham. Biblical and patriotic.
219. Brandon. Nineties' favorite.
220. Abel. If you're not put off by the biblical story.
221. Richard. Buttoned-down classic.
222. Callum. Out-and-out British.
223. Riley. Today more popular for girls.
224. Patrick. Name of the patron saint of Ireland.
225. Karter. Variant of Carter.
226. Malakai. Malachi with an exotic twist.
227. Eric. Manly but not macho.
228. Grant. Surname/given name with presidential cred.
229. Israel. Place name that commands attention.
230. Milan. Italian city—and a baby name, too.
231. Gavin. Quintessentially British.
232. Rafael. Takes its inspiration from the archangel.
233. Tatum. Surname turned baby name.
234. Kairo. K-ization of the Egyptian capital.
235. Elian. Spanish unisex name.
236. Kyrie. There's more to Kyrie than meets the eye.
237. Louis. Regal, literary and saintly.
238. Lukas. Variant of Lucas.
239. Javier. Hispanic name.
240. Nico. Nick with more energy.
241. Avery. Old boy name and a modern unisex name.
242. Rory. Of Irish origin.
243. Aziel. Skyrocketed in popularity in the early 2020s.
244. Ismael. Arabic name.
245. Jeremy. Variant of the biblical Jeremiah.
246. Zayn. Of Arabic origin.
247. Cohen. Old surname, embraced as a first name by millennial parents.
248. Simon. Worn across ages.
249. Marcus. Trend-transcending name with European flair.
250. Steven. A bit outdated, but still wearable.
251. Mark. Short, easy-going classic.
252. Dallas. Solid choice with place name credentials.
253. Tristan. Literary choice with international appeal.
254. Lane. Sleek surname-turned-given-name.
255. Blake. English last name and unisex baby name.
256. Paul. Time-honored name with biblical roots.
257. Paxton. Place name, surname and given name.
258. Bryce. Surname and given name.
259. Nash. Surname turned given name.
260. Crew. Modern word name.
261. Kash. Variant of Cash.
262. Kenneth. Old, Scottish charmer.
263. Omar. Short on letters, big on impact.
264. Colt. Multifaceted moniker.
265. Lennox. It's got the X-factor!
266. King. Bold word name.
267. Walter. Blast from the past.
268. Emerson. Surname turned given name.
269. Phoenix. Evocative unisex choice.
270. Jaylen. Contemporary concoction.
271. Derek. Peaked in the 80s.
272. Muhammad. The most popular Muslim name for boys.
273. Ellis. Charming classic with the beloved El-sound.
274. Kaleb. Another way to spell Caleb.
275. Preston. Place name, surname and given name.
276. Jorge. Popular with Latino families.
277. Zane. Zippy literary choice.
278. Kayson. Rose from obscurity to fame in the 2010s.
279. Cade. Sleek and literary.
280. Tobias. Literary choice with European panache.
281. Otto. Appealing German palindrome.
282. Kaden. Now supplanted by Kayden.
283. Remington. Surname, place name and baby name.
284. Atticus. Literary powerhouse.
285. Finley. Has history as both a given name and a surname.
286. Holden. Old surname now asserting itself as a baby name.
287. Jax. Short and punchy.
288. Cash. In tune with the times!
289. Martin. Culture-spanning possibility.
290. Ronan. Of Irish origin.
291. Maximiliano. Big on both sound and style.
292. Malcolm. Handsome, timeless classic.
293. Romeo. Just don't name his sister Juliet!
294. Josue. Joshua with international flair.
295. Francisco. Handsome Latino name.
296. Bodhi. Buddhist term turned baby name.
297. Cyrus. Evocative and ancient.
298. Koa. Kool alternative to Noah.
299. Angelo. Oozes Italiano.
300. Aidan. Variant of Aiden.
301. Jensen. Scandinavian surname reinvented as a baby name.
302. Erick. Variant of Eric.
303. Hendrix. Famous surname—and now a popular boy name.
304. Warren. Old English surname that doubles as a boy's name.
305. Bryan. Last name and first name.
306. Cody. Nineties' sensation.
307. Leonel. Variant of Lionel.
308. Onyx. Evocative X-powered option.
309. Ali. Arabic personal name.
310. Andre. Variant of Andrew.
311. Jaziel. Variant of the biblical name Jaasiel.
312. Clayton. Does triple duty as a surname, place name and given name.
313. Saint. No pressure, huh?!
314. Dante. Borrowed from the great Italian poet.
315. Reid. Scottish surname turned given name.
316. Casey. Last name and given name.
317. Brian. Peaked in the 1970s.
318. Gideon. Equal parts biblical and modern.
319. Niko. Variant of Nico.
320. Maximus. Big moniker in every way (it means "the greatest" in Latin).
321. Colter. More often used as a surname.
322. Kyler. Move over, Tyler!
323. Brady. Irish-rooted surname and baby name.
324. Zyaire. Elaboration of Zaire.
325. Cristian. Variant of Christian.
326. Cayden. Variant of Kayden.
327. Harvey. Surname and given name.
328. Cruz. Surname turned cool baby name.
329. Dakota. Unisex name with place name appeal.
330. Damien. Variant of Damian.
331. Manuel. Spanish version of Emmanuel.
332. Anderson. Made famous by a certain white-haired broadcast journalist.
333. Cairo. Capital of Egypt—and a baby name.
334. Colin. Still a solid choice.
335. Joaquin. Hispanic charmer.
336. Ezequiel. Variant of Ezekiel.
337. Karson. Variant of Carson.
338. Callan. Of Irish, Scottish origin.
339. Briggs. Old surname, adopted as a first name by today's parents.
340. Khalil. Of Arabic origin.
341. Wade. Quiet, understated classic.
342. Jared. Old Testament name.
343. Fernando. Used by Latino families.
344. Ari. Name with multiple possible origins.
345. Colson. Encroaching on first name territory.
346. Kylian. Emerged out of nowhere in the late 2010s.
347. Archie. Unadorned and upbeat.
348. Banks. Surname that does double duty as a baby name.
349. Bowen. Last name, but also a given name.
350. Kade. Variant of Cade.
351. Daxton. Cut from the same cloth as Paxton and Maxton.
352. Jaden. Another way to spell Jayden.
353. Rhys. Sleek Welsh name.
354. Sonny. Nickname and a given name.
355. Zander. Phonetically straightforward version of Xander.
356. Eduardo. Edward with Latin flair.
357. Iker. Spanish name.
358. Sullivan. Irish charmer.
359. Bradley. Last name and first name.
360. Raymond. Charming classic or an outdated appellation, depending on your taste.
361. Odin. From Norse mythology.
362. Spencer. Last name promoted to the first spot.
363. Stephen. Past peak—but still a classic!
364. Prince. Bold word name possibility.
365. Brantley. Originally a surname.
366. Killian. Anglicized version of the Irish Cillian.
367. Kamari. Arabic-origin name that means moon.
368. Cesar. Big, bold choice.
369. Dariel. Feels both strong and gentle.
370. Eithan. Variant of Ethan.
371. Mathias. Cognate of Matthew.
372. Ricardo. Spanish/Portuguese version of Richard.
373. Orion. Gives off mythical and celestial vibes.
374. Titus. Intriguing biblical choice.
375. Luciano. Derived from the Latin word for "light".
376. Rylan. Ryan meets Riley.
377. Pablo. Spanish version of Paul.
378. Chance. Intriguing word name choice.
379. Travis. More of a dad name.
380. Kohen. Variant of Cohen.
381. Marco. Crosses linguistic borders with ease.
382. Jay. Smooth and simple.
383. Malik. Of Arabic origin.
384. Hector. Cross-cultural classic.
385. Edwin. Understated classic.
386. Armani. In the same ballpark as Dior.
387. Bodie. American twist on Bodhi.
388. Shiloh. Biblical place name with unisex appeal.
389. Marshall. Kids may appreciate the link to the fictional puppy.
390. Remy. Readily importable French charmer.
391. Russell. Surname that doubles as a classic boy name.
392. Baylor. Unisex name.
393. Kameron. Variant of Cameron.
394. Tyson. Caught on as a first name in the 1970s.
395. Grady. Of Irish origin.
396. Oakley. Brings to mind a deciduous tree—and sunglasses.
397. Baker. Occupational name.
398. Winston. Distinguished but approachable.
399. Kane. Less controversial than Cain.
400. Julius. Underused classic with history to spare.
401. Desmond. Backed up by lots of history.
402. Royal. Hard name to live up to.
403. Sterling. Rich with history and meaning.
404. Mario. Handsome Italian appellation.
405. Kylo. Kyle with more sound.
406. Sergio. Classic Italian name.
407. Jake. Jacob short form, and a given name.
408. Kashton. 21st century name creation.
409. Shepherd. Perhaps too pastoral for the average namer.
410. Franklin. Dignified name with patriotic overtones.
411. Ibrahim. Of Arabic origin.
412. Ares. Inspired by Greek mythology.
413. Koda. Dakota offshoot with a Japanese vibe.
414. Lawson. Fresher than Dawson.
415. Hugo. Short but sophisticated classic with European flair.
416. Kyle. Past its glory days.
417. Kyson. Virtually unheard of before the 21st century.
418. Kobe. Undoubtedly influenced by basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
419. Pedro. Spanish/Portuguese version of Peter.
420. Santino. Of Italian origin.
421. Wilder. Cool literary option.
422. Sage. Sweet nature name.
423. Raiden. Name of a Japanese deity.
424. Damon. Hit its peak in the 1970s.
425. Nasir. Arabic name.
426. Sean. Irish cognate of John.
427. Forrest. Classic nature name.
428. Kian. Claims both Irish and Persian origins.
429. Reed. Nature name with surname appeal.
430. Tanner. Surname that also serves as a first name.
431. Jalen. Variant of Jaylen.
432. Apollo. Originates from Greek mythology.
433. Zayne. Another way to spell Zane.
434. Nehemiah. Rediscovered biblical name.
435. Edgar. Regal name and literary choice in one.
436. Johnny. Solid, laid-back choice.
437. Clark. Traditional and steady.
438. Eden. Biblical name with a modern sensibility.
439. Gunner. If you're into macho names.
440. Isaias. Spanish/Portuguese version of Isaiah.
441. Esteban. Spanish name related to Stephen.
442. Hank. Oozes mid-century charm.
443. Alijah. Variant of Elijah—or Aliyah.
444. Solomon. From the Hebrew shalom, meaning "peace".
445. Wells. Surname that works as a given name, too.
446. Sutton. Last name and given name.
447. Royce. Surname/given name with an automotive twist.
448. Callen. Surname turned given name.
449. Reece. Surname and given name derived from the Welsh Rhys.
450. Gianni. Originally a short form of Giovanni.
451. Noel. Means "Christmas" in French.
452. Quinn. Irish-rooted surname and given name.
453. Raphael. Sophisticated classic.
454. Corbin. Surname, but also a first name.
455. Erik. Variant of Eric.
456. Tripp. Better than Trip.
457. Atreus. From Greek mythology.
458. Francis. Literary and saintly.
459. Kayce. Pronounce it like Case.
460. Callahan. Old surname, and now also a baby name.
461. Devin. Peaked with cousin Devon in the 90s.
462. Troy. Fits in nearly every era.
463. Sylas. Variant of Silas.
464. Fabian. European style star.
465. Zaire. Distinctive name with links to African history.
466. Donovan. Last name that also serves as a given name.
467. Johnathan. Variant of Jonathan.
468. Frank. Short, straightforward moniker.
469. Lewis. Understated classic with surname appeal.
470. Moshe. Hebrew version of Moses.
471. Adan. Variant of Aiden.
472. Alexis. Not just for boys.
473. Tadeo. Spanish version of the biblical Thaddeus.
474. Ronin. Variant of Ronan; or, a samurai-inspired name.
475. Marcos. Of Spanish, Portuguese origin.
476. Kieran. Of Irish origin.
477. Leonidas. For history buffs.
478. Bo. For the minimalist.
479. Kendrick. Upstanding surname—and a given name.
480. Ruben. More streamlined version of Reuben.
481. Camilo. Rarely heard outside the Latino community.
482. Garrett. Classic surname-turned-first-name.
483. Matthias. New Testament name.
484. Emanuel. Variant of Emmanuel.
485. Jeffrey. Largely forgotten.
486. Collin. Variant of Colin.
487. Lucian. Sleeker than Luciano.
488. Augustus. Lofty name softened by cute nicknames.
489. Memphis. Place name.
490. Rowen. Rowan lookalike.
491. Yusuf. Arabic equivalent of Joseph.
492. Finnegan. Irish surname name with literary cred.
493. Makai. Of debated origin.
494. Lionel. Quiet classic.
495. Caiden. Variant of Caden.
496. Rodrigo. Brazilian-flavored boy name.
497. Uriel. Most popular in Hispanic and Jewish communities.
498. Lucca. Variant of Luca with Italian place name cred.
499. Philip. Biblical, literary, and with royal history to boot.
500. Andy. Andrew short form that stands on its own, too.
501. Kaison. Variant of Kayson.
502. Jaiden. Variant of Jayden.
503. Porter. Occupational name.
504. Jasiah. Twist on Josiah.
505. Ridge. Short, straightforward boy's name.
506. Frederick. Elaborate appellation with deep roots.
507. Amiri. Variant of Amir.
508. Rocco. Intriguing Italian possibility.
509. Asa. Short, simple name with literary overtones.
510. Ayaan. Popular with Muslim parents.
511. Kason. Variant of Kayson.
512. Denver. Nod to the capital of Colorado.
513. Dalton. Norman last name doubling as a first name.
514. Major. Big, bold word name.
515. Valentino. Italian surname and given name.
516. Allen. Surname and given name of Gaelic origin.
517. Kolton. Colton with a K.
518. Zaiden. Variant of Zayden.
519. Ariel. Name with deep Judeo-Christian roots.
520. Rome. Striking place name choice.
521. Ford. Famous surname turned baby name.
522. Leland. Dripping with retro charm.
523. Marcelo. Rarely used outside the Latino community.
524. Seth. Reached its apex at the turn of the century.
525. Jamir. Jamal meets Amir!
526. Leandro. Of Spanish, Portuguese and Italian origin.
527. Miller. More familiar as a surname.
528. Roberto. As handsome as its English counterpart.
529. Alessandro. Italian spin on Alexander.
530. Gregory. Towering classic with saintly credentials.
531. Hezekiah. Borrowed from an Old Testament king.
532. Jonas. Jonah with European flair.
533. Cassian. Forgotten saint's name.
534. Deacon. Well, why not!
535. Jaxton. Portmanteau of Jackson and Braxton.
536. Keanu. Hawaiian name popularized by Keanu Reeves.
537. Alonzo. Blends the zippy Z with a bright o-ending.
538. Moises. Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Moses.
539. Conrad. Old saint's name.
540. Drew. Unisex name.
541. Bruce. Has seen better days.
542. Mohamed. Variant of Muhammad.
543. Anakin. Star Wars name.
544. Soren. Inspired by the gaming world—or the Swedish Sören.
545. Mack. Nice and compact classic with a slight vintage feel.
546. Pierce. Surname and given name in one.
547. Kylan. Builds on Kyle.
548. Princeton. Redolent of the university.
549. Zain. Zane with an exotic twist.
550. Trevor. Trevor Noah keeps this name in the public eye.
551. Morgan. Surname and unisex baby name.
552. Ozzy. Short but edgy.
553. Roy. Short moniker with a lofty meaning ("king").
554. Dominick. More traditional spelling of Dominic.
555. Shane. Member of the Shawn/Sean/Shane clan.
556. Hamza. Of Arabic origin.
557. Moses. Underused biblical classic.
558. Dax. Packs a punch.
559. Lawrence. Way to pay tribute to author D. H. Lawrence!
560. Ander. Variant of Anders.
561. Ledger. New addition to the baby name lexicon.
562. Enrique. Spanish pick.
563. Rayan. Arabic name not to be confused with Ryan.
564. Johan. Scandinavian and Dutch form of John.
565. Saul. Name of the first king of Israel.
566. Jamari. Popped up when Jamar began to lose zip.
567. Armando. More romantic version of Herman.
568. Kaysen. Variant of Kayson.
569. Samson. Refreshing change of pace from Samuel.
570. Azariah. Biblical name.
571. Maximilian. Big name with saintly and royal history.
572. Rio. Means "river" in Spanish and Portuguese.
573. Braylen. Modern invented name.
574. Julio. Hispanic classic.
575. Mohammad. Variant of Muhammad.
576. Cassius. Ancient Roman name with Shakespearean bona fides.
577. Kasen. Variant of Kayson.
578. Maximo. Hispanic name.
579. Omari. Of Swahili, Arabic origin.
580. Clay. Clayton short form with an earthy vibe.
581. Izaiah. Variant of Isaiah.
582. Lian. Of multiple possible origins.
583. Emir. Of Arabic origin.
584. Jaime. Spanish and Portuguese version of Jacob.
585. Samir. Of Arabic origin.
586. Gerardo. Variant of Gerard.
587. Kaizen. Japanese word name.
588. Zachariah. Variant of the biblical name Zechariah.
589. Jayson. Variant of Jason.
590. Albert. Perennial baby name choice among European royals.
591. Taylor. Surname and a unisex baby name.
592. Sincere. Virtuous word name.
593. Cillian. Irish heritage choice.
594. Gunnar. Old Scandinavian name.
595. Boone. Last name turned first.
596. Raul. Ralph with an international vibe.
597. Jamie. Truly unisex.
598. Jayceon. Birth name of American rapper Game.
599. Scott. Currently underused classic.
600. Westin. Scandinavian surname, and now also a baby name.
601. Danny. Daniel short form that stands on its own, too.
602. Arjun. Hindi name.
603. Kamden. Another way to spell Camden.
604. Colby. Place name, surname and given name.
605. Peyton. English surname turned given name.
606. Koen. Dutch given name.
607. Nikolai. Slavic version of Nicholas.
608. Dorian. From the Greek doron, meaning "gift".
609. Ocean. Breezy unisex name.
610. Louie. Variant of Louis.
611. Layton. Place name, surname and given name.
612. Ronald. Neglected classic with presidential cred.
613. Jase. Variant of Jace.
614. Kyro. Intriguing o-ender.
615. Benson. Last name that does double duty as a first name.
616. Davis. Better known as a surname.
617. Huxley. Surname name with literary associations.
618. Kenzo. Cool Japanese name.
619. Conor. Variant of Connor.
620. Mohammed. Variant of Muhammad.
621. Arturo. Variant of Arthur.
622. Phillip. Variant of Philip.
623. Augustine. Saint name.
624. Reign. Speaks to the current zeitgeist.
625. Yosef. Israeli version of Joseph.
626. Kareem. Of Arabic origin.
627. Keegan. Of Irish origin.
628. Vicente. Variant of Vincent.
629. Salem. Unisex name with biblical place name panache.
630. Reese. Surname and a unisex given name.
631. Fletcher. Yet another surname-name.
632. Shawn. Derived from Sean.
633. Braylon. Nouveau coinage.
634. Alden. Place name, surname and given name.
635. Julien. French equivalent of Julian.
636. Cannon. Shot onto the baby name charts in the aughts.
637. Chaim. Israeli name.
638. Gustavo. Latinate form of the Germanic Gustav.
639. Boston. Strong and metropolitan.
640. Zeke. Cool Ezekiel short form.
641. Eliam. Of Hebrew origin.
642. Corey. A little outdated, but not too out of place.
643. Dennis. A little time-stamped—but still a classic!
644. Madden. Old surname, and now also a baby name.
645. Marvin. Classic Welsh choice.
646. Elio. Intriguing Italian appellation.
647. Krew. Crew with a K.
648. Ahmed. Classic Muslim name.
649. Layne. Variant of Lane.
650. Nikolas. Variant of Nicholas.
651. Mac. Mack cropped.
652. Otis. Short but complete moniker with musical overtones.
653. Harlan. Shifting from fusty to fashionable.
654. Azriel. Nice sound, but a dark meaning.
655. Emmitt. Variant of Emmett.
656. Brixton. Area of London—and more recently a baby name.
657. Donald. Top 10 choice back in the 1930s.
658. Musa. International twist on Moses.
659. Amos. Understated biblical classic.
660. Jamison. Variant of Jameson.
661. Dario. Italian-infused appellation.
662. Roland. Old saint's name.
663. Zakai. Israeli surname—and now a baby name, too.
664. Aarav. Sanskrit name.
665. Caspian. Place name with literary cred to boot.
666. Finnley. Variant of Finley.
667. Raylan. New invention.
668. Mauricio. Of Spanish, Portuguese origin.
669. Briar. Unisex name.
670. Wilson. Surname—and a remarkably trend-resistant first name.
671. Chosen. Polarizing possibility.
672. Sam. Short for Samuel, or as a standalone.
673. Tru. Short for Truman, or as a standalone.
674. Trace. Rhyming cousin of Ace and Jace.
675. Waylen. Surname-name that looks a lot like Waylon.
676. Quincy. Quaint in a cute way.
677. Santana. Place name, surname, and a unisex given name.
678. Creed. Up-and-coming surname name.
679. Jakari. Part of the new wave of African-American names.
680. Westley. Feels like half Weston, half Wesley.
681. Amias. Alternative to the biblical Amos.
682. Azrael. Mellifluous moniker with a somber meaning.
683. Drake. Famously borne by the mononymous Canadian rapper (born Aubrey).
684. Duke. Regal word name.
685. Ahmad. Variant of Ahmed.
686. Axton. Newly-minted name.
687. Chandler. Last name that also serves as a baby name.
688. Hassan. Arabic name.
689. Houston. Place name, surname and given name.
690. Tommy. Nickname or standalone—it's up to you!
691. Eliseo. Hispanic import.
692. Dustin. A bit dusty at the moment.
693. Leonard. Old name with saintly credentials.
694. Kyree. Variant of Kyrie.
695. Truett. Last name occasionally used as first.
696. Abdiel. Literary name in more ways than one.
697. Azael. Pseudo-biblical name.
698. Ezrah. Variant of Ezra.
699. Zamir. Of multiple possible origins.
700. Dexter. It's got the X-factor!
701. Salvador. Spanish/Portuguese name meaning "savior".
702. Uriah. Name of several minor biblical figures.
703. Ryland. Old meets new.
704. Zyair. Destined to be misspelled forever.
705. Karim. Of Arabic origin.
706. Lee. Pint-sized classic with unisex appeal.
707. Rhodes. Stylish and worldly.
708. Bruno. German saint's name.
709. Case. Cemented its place in the baby name lexicon in the 2010s.
710. Mylo. Variant of Milo.
711. Valentin. Impeccably international.
712. Abram. If Abraham feels too long.
713. Avyaan. Hindi name.
714. Cal. Perhaps nicknamey for the average American parent.
715. Keith. Currently overlooked classic of Gaelic origin.
716. Alvaro. Upbeat Latino-flavored option.
717. Enoch. Long-lost biblical name.
718. Trey. Gives off sporty vibes.
719. Clyde. Terribly dated, or ready for revival? You decide.
720. Nathanael. New Testament name.
721. Khai. Kai jazzed up.
722. Rex. Means "king" in Latin.
723. Zaid. Variant of Zayd.
724. Dutton. More familiar as a place name and surname.
725. Skyler. Zoomed to prominence in the 1990s.
726. Tomas. Variant of Thomas.
727. Wylder. Variant of Wilder.
728. Darius. Harkens to the Classical Era.
729. Crue. Variant of Crew.
730. Jakai. Relatively new to the American baby name scene.
731. Zayd. Of Arabic origin.
732. Gage. Sleek surname name.
733. Riggs. Joins the band of one-syllable names ending in S.
734. Wayne. Old English surname and a given name.
735. Jiraiya. Anime name.
736. Junior. Other names might age better...
737. Aryan. Perfectly wearable—in India.
738. Carmelo. Spanish/Italian name.
739. Conner. Surname that does double duty as a baby name.
740. Alberto. Latin twist on Albert.
741. Alfredo. Variant of Alfred.
742. Loyal. Virtue name.
743. Douglas. Originally a Scottish surname.
744. Vincenzo. Impeccably Italian.
745. Aron. Variant of Aaron.
746. Casen. Casey with more character.
747. Forest. Nature name.
748. Avi. Israeli nickname and given name.
749. Bellamy. More familiar as a surname.
750. Emery. Place name, surname and given name.
751. Bridger. Better known as a surname.
752. Brock. Surname also in use as a first name.
753. Misael. Brazilian soccer player name.
754. Lennon. Kudos to the Beatles!
755. Zahir. Of Arabic origin.
756. Boden. Surname that also serves as a baby name.
757. Derrick. Once a mainstay in the Top 100.
758. Dilan. Variant of Dylan.
759. Roger. As in Roger Federer...or Moore.
760. Marcel. Pan-European possibility.
761. Rayden. Variant of Raiden.
762. Jefferson. Surname name with a presidential edge.
763. Alvin. Old, traditional name.
764. Kaiser. German for "emperor".
765. Blaze. Strong and sparky.
766. Dillon. Surname that does double duty as a first name.
767. Magnus. Means "mighty" in Latin.
768. Quentin. No shortage of distinguished namesakes here!
769. Ray. Raymond short form, but also a given name in its own right.
770. Dakari. Popular with African-American parents.
771. Lachlan. Of Gaelic origin.
772. Ty. Perhaps a bit too nicknamey for the average baby namer.
773. Abdullah. Arabic name.
774. Chris. Succinct, no-nonsense name.
775. Orlando. Italian equivalent of Roland.
776. Yael. A girl name in Israel, ranking for boys in the U.S.
777. Gian. Italian spin on John.
778. Benicio. Benedict with a Latino twist.
779. Franco. Frank with Spanish/Italian elan.
780. Evander. Greek mythology name.
781. Flynn. Last name also in use as a first name.
782. Harry. Currently neglected name with presidential and royal cred.
783. Robin. Unisex bird name.
784. Sevyn. Unisex possibility.
785. Hugh. English form of the old Germanic name Hugo.
786. Aries. Zodiac sign—and now also a baby name.
787. Cason. Rarely heard before the 21st century.
788. Idris. Intriguing multi-origin name.
789. Ambrose. Place name, surname and given name.
790. Issac. Variant of Isaac.
791. Yehuda. Hebrew name.
792. Brycen. Variant of Bryson.
793. Cayson. Quintessential 21st-century name.
794. Rey. Spanish for "king".
795. Santos. Saintly surname-turned-given-name.
796. Ben. Short for Benjamin, or as a standalone.
797. Nelson. Last name, but also a first name.
798. Wes. More of a nickname.
799. Westyn. Variant of Weston.
800. Khaza. Entered the baby name lexicon in 2022.
801. Bjorn. Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "bear".
802. Kiaan. South Asian import.
803. Seven. Debuted in the U.S. Top 1000 in 2020.
804. Watson. More often used as a surname.
805. Gatlin. Originally a last name.
806. Izael. Intriguing import with great potential.
807. Stanley. Both a given name and a surname.
808. Allan. Variation of Alan.
809. Jahmir. Elaboration of Jamir.
810. Landen. Surname and given name.
811. Neil. Forgotten Irish classic.
812. Quinton. Place name, surname and given name.
813. Chozen. First Chosen, and now also Chozen is a Top 1000 name.
814. Noe. Noah with a Latin twist.
815. Reuben. Understated classic from the Old Testament.
816. Damir. Slavic name.
817. Bear. Nature name.
818. Jimmy. Mid-century moniker.
819. Kannon. Japanese deity; or, variant of Cannon.
820. Lance. Heading out to pasture.
821. Melvin. Staying out of the spotlight—for now.
822. Remi. Variant of Remy.
823. Yousef. Variant of Yusuf.
824. Lochlan. Cousin of Lachlan.
825. Arian. Well-established given name in Albania.
826. Kenji. Readily importable Japanese name.
827. Khari. Exotic unisex option.
828. Rohan. Claims multiple possible origins.
829. Legacy. Divisive, to say the least!
830. Edison. Better known as a surname.
831. Emory. Brings to mind the university.
832. Rudy. Beats Rudolph any day.
833. Eliel. Lilting Old Testament name.
834. Aden. Variant of Aiden.
835. Byron. Poetry buffs may appreciate the link to Lord Byron.
836. Dereck. Variant of Derek.
837. Everest. Surprisingly wearable.
838. Yahir. Hispanic import.
839. Guillermo. Spanish equivalent of William.
840. Alec. Cognate of Alex.
841. Brodie. See: Brody.
842. Massimo. Italiano!
843. Mitchell. Brother for Randall, an alternative to Michael.
844. Anders. Scandinavian boy name.
845. Alonso. Spanish heritage choice.
846. Jaxxon. One of the many respellings of Jackson.
847. Tony. Making waves in the 60s and 70s.
848. Jireh. Undoubtedly boosted by the Christian rock song.
849. Kingsley. Kinsley with a regal twist.
850. Jerry. Nickname and a given name.
851. Ayan. Vowelly Hindu name.
852. Brayan. Elaboration of Brian.
853. Ramon. For soccer fans.
854. Jagger. Surname name with a rock 'n' roll vibe.
855. Elisha. Old Testament prophet name.
856. Vihaan. Of Sanskrit origin.
857. Teo. Slimmed-down version of Theo.
858. Eddie. Casual and friendly.
859. Judson. Place name, surname and given name.
860. Leif. Scandinavian name.
861. Trenton. Originally a place name.
862. Grey. Part surname, part color name.
863. Joziah. Variant of Josiah.
864. Felipe. Spanish counterpart of Philip.
865. Jesiah. Comes with numerous biblical namesakes.
866. Zyon. Variant of Zion.
867. Kyaire. Newcomer with an elusive etymology.
868. Ernesto. Ernest with verve.
869. Ishaan. Indian appellation.
870. Matheo. Spanish Mateo with a dash of Matthew!
871. Ricky. Has seen better days.
872. Fisher. Now also a first name.
873. Keaton. More familiar as a surname.
874. Kylen. Kyle jazzed up for the 21st century.
875. Marcellus. Shakespearean appellation rooted in antiquity.
876. Izan. Popular in Spain.
877. Leroy. Old name with a big meaning ("king").
878. Jedidiah. Old Testament name.
879. Ignacio. Hispanic name.
880. Ira. Last seen in the Top 100 in the 1800s.
881. Zev. Means "wolf" in Hebrew.
882. Mustafa. Arabic name.
883. Yahya. Arabic name.
884. Aurelio. Feminine counterpart of Aurelia.
885. Brendan. Irish name with saintly credentials.
886. Calum. Variant of Callum.
887. Jericho. Biblical place name.
888. Nixon. Famous surname turned baby name.
889. Demetrius. Ancient name with Shakespearean and saintly cred to boot.
890. Eiden. Well of Aiden offshoots never runs dry...
891. Rocky. Edgy name—with puppy credentials.
892. Langston. Surname, but also a baby name.
893. Jovanni. Respelling of Giovanni.
894. Mathew. Variant of Matthew.
895. Landyn. Retooling of Landon.
896. Murphy. Cute unisex possibility.
897. Axl. As if Axel wasn't short enough...
898. Dane. Sleek one-syllable choice.
899. Jrue. For basketball fans.
900. Justice. Straight-up word name.
901. Kellan. Put on the map by by actor Kellan Lutz.
902. Semaj. James spelled backwards!
903. Thaddeus. Underused biblical name.
904. Curtis. Tough to pin to any single era.
905. Dash. At home with Cash and Nash.
906. Zavier. Phonetically unambiguous version of Xavier.
907. Devon. Made waves with cousin Devin in the 90s.
908. Joe. Joseph short form that stands on its own, too.
909. Joey. More often used as a nickname.
910. Jon. Less is more, they say!
911. Harlem. Evocative place name entry.
912. Jairo. Spanish name.
913. Ryatt. Cross between Ryan and Wyatt.
914. Salvatore. Italian name meaning "savior".
915. Van. Surname prefix (think Vincent Van Gogh) turned first name.
916. Zechariah. Biblical prophet name.
917. Coleson. Surname, and now a given name, too.
918. Eugene. Retro possibility.
919. Kellen. Variant of Kellan.
920. Alistair. British charmer.
921. Colten. Our advice: go with Colton.
922. Jabari. Swahili name.
923. Lucien. Saint name.
924. Castiel. Introduced to the lexicon by Misha Collins's character on Supernatural.
925. Cain. Biblical villain.
926. Harold. Serious and accomplished, with royal heritage.
927. Alfred. Neglected classic begging for revival.
928. Benedict. More distinctive than Benjamin.
929. Shmuel. Jewish variant of Samuel.
930. Duncan. Stuck in style limbo.
931. Ermias. Traces its roots to Ethiopia.
932. Yadiel. Spanish version of the biblical name Jahdiel.
933. Imran. Of Arabic origin.
934. Kaisen. Entered the U.S. Top 1000 in 2022.
935. Zen. Cool, in more ways that one.
936. Eren. Turkish name.
937. Kolson. Variant of Colson.
938. Kye. Kai with a hint of Kyle.
939. Jasiel. Variant of the biblical name Jaasiel.
940. Kyren. En-ender for Kai fans!
941. Marlon. You say Marlon, we say Brando.
942. Palmer. More popular for girls.
943. Adler. German word for "eagle".
944. Aldo. Italian appellation.
945. Meir. Best known as a Jewish given name.
946. Osiris. Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology.
947. Ameer. Variant of Amir.
948. Kartier. Kardashianization of Cartier.
949. Wesson. Old surname now asserting itself as a boy's name.
950. Ahmir. Variant of Amir.
951. Mordechai. Distinctive biblical choice.
952. Nova. More popular for girls.
953. Randy. Once huge, now over the hill.
954. Shepard. Respelling of Shepherd.
955. Talon. Offers a rich reserve of fictional namesakes.
956. Vance. Smooth and sleek one-syllable name.
957. Asaiah. Of biblical origin.
958. Boaz. Biblical name common in Israel.
959. Kenai. Place name and Disney name in one.
960. Jones. More often used as a surname.
961. Carl. Currently neglected classic.
962. Stefan. Stephan with a European twist.
963. Deandre. Sports fans, take notice.
964. Kelvin. Hotter in the 60s.
965. Leighton. Place name, surname and unisex baby name.
966. Yaakov. Israeli version of Jacob.
967. Foster. Retro boy's name with surname cred, to boot.
968. Rishi. Indian name with a very famous British bearer.
969. Yisroel. Hebrew name.
970. Darwin. Famous surname and now a baby name, too.
971. Neo. Bright mini moniker.
972. Titan. Carries mythical and celestial overtones.
973. Maurice. Old-fashioned French name with saintly credentials.
974. Mccoy. The real McCoy!
975. Alfonso. Of Spanish origin.
976. Henrik. Prevalent in Northern Europe.
977. Jeremias. Variant of Jeremiah.
978. Kole. Variant of Cole.
979. Mael. Breton boys' name.
980. True . Tru with an unambiguous meaning.
981. Veer. Indian import.
982. Jadiel. Derived from the biblical Jahdiel—or not.
983. Karsyn. Karson spinoff.
984. Mekhi. As in Mekhi Phifer.
985. Atharv. Of Sanskrit origin.
986. Darren. Shot to fame in the 60s.
987. Eliezer. Israeli name with biblical roots.
988. Gordon. Old-fashioned, grown-up name.
989. Mikael. The Scandinavian Michael.
990. Stone. Word, surname, and now a baby name, too.
991. Wren. Bird-inspired unisex name.
992. Ephraim. Name with religious resonance.
993. Osman. Name of founder of the Ottoman Empire.
994. Ulises. Spanish form of Ulysses.
995. Kody. Variant of Cody.
996. Thatcher. Famous British surname turned baby name.
997. Abner. Old-school biblical name.
998. Cullen. Originally an Irish surname.
999. Damari. Surname and given name.
1000. Hollis. Comes with the stylish s-ending.

Understanding Current Popularity

When you use a baby name popularity list, such as the one above, to guide your search, it's important to keep in mind that the list simply reflects the popularity of baby names in a single year—in this case 2023. This means that even if a name does not currently appear near the top of the list, you may still hear the name a lot—just not on babies born today.

Take Steven, for example. Everyone knows someone called Steven because the name was once a mainstay in the Top 10. But the chances of you meeting a baby Steven in 2025 are slim, to say the least.

Another important consideration is the expansion of the pool of baby boy names over the years. Today, there are simply more baby names in circulation than back in the day, which means that no single name is as common as Michael and Christopher in the 1990s, or John and Robert a hundred years ago. So, even if you pick a name from the Top 10, your son probably won't have to share his name with three other classmates at school.

Finally, we would like to draw your attention to names with multiple spelling variations. If a name has several popular spelling variations, it may appear more common than you might first think. Jackson, for example, does not show up at the top of the current list, but when you take into account all the little Jaxons, Jaxsons, and Jaxxons, it all of a sudden feels hugely popular.