Most popular boy names

The most popular baby boy names, ranked from real birth records, each with its meaning, origin and popularity over time.

The most-registered boys' names on record, from enduring classics to modern favorites. Every name links to its own page with a meaning, origin and a popularity chart going back over a century. Looking for a boy's name you and your partner can agree on? Swipe names together and match instantly.

1. James (supplanter)
2. John (God is gracious)
3. Robert (bright fame)
4. Michael (who is like God)
5. William (resolute protector)
6. David (beloved)
7. Joseph (he will add)
8. Richard (strong ruler)
9. Thomas (twin)
10. Charles (free man)
11. Daniel (God is my judge)
12. Christopher (bearing Christ)
13. Matthew (gift of God)
14. George (farmer, earth-worker)
15. Anthony (of uncertain meaning, from the Roman family name Antonius)
16. Paul (small, humble)
17. Mark (of uncertain meaning, likely from Mars, the Roman god of war)
18. Joshua (the Lord is salvation)
19. Andrew (manly, brave)
20. Donald (world ruler)
21. Edward (wealthy guardian)
22. Steven (crown, garland)
23. Kenneth (handsome, born of fire)
24. Kevin (handsome, gentle birth)
25. Brian (noble, high)
26. Timothy (honouring God)
27. Ryan (little king)
28. Jacob (supplanter, holder of the heel)
29. Jason (healer)
30. Ronald (ruler's counsel)
31. Jack (God is gracious)
32. Jeffrey (peace, of uncertain first element)
33. Nicholas (victory of the people)
34. Samuel (God has heard)
35. Benjamin (son of the right hand)
36. Stephen (crown, garland)
37. Gary (spear)
38. Frank (free man, Frenchman)
39. Jonathan (gift of God)
40. Eric (ever-ruler)
41. Alexander (defender of the people)
42. Henry (home ruler)
43. Scott (a Scotsman)
44. Larry (from Laurentum)
45. Brandon (broom-covered hill)
46. Justin (just, fair)
47. Raymond (wise protector)
48. Patrick (nobleman)
49. Gregory (watchful, vigilant)
50. Adam (man, earth)
51. Aaron (of uncertain meaning, possibly exalted or mountain)
52. Tyler (tile maker)
53. Nathan (he gave)
54. Peter (rock, stone)
55. Walter (ruler of the army)
56. Jerry (spear ruler)
57. Noah (rest, comfort)
58. Dennis (follower of Dionysus)
59. Arthur (of uncertain meaning, possibly bear)
60. Jose (he will add)
61. Zachary (the Lord has remembered)
62. Harry (home ruler)
63. Ethan (strong, enduring)
64. Douglas (dark stream)
65. Harold (army ruler)
66. Kyle (narrow strait, channel)
67. Dylan (son of the sea)
68. Terry (ruler of the people)
69. Carl (free man)
70. Albert (noble and bright)
71. Sean (God is gracious)
72. Christian (follower of Christ)
73. Joe (he will add)
74. Logan (little hollow)
75. Lawrence (from Laurentum)
76. Jesse (gift, the Lord exists)
77. Liam (resolute protector)
78. Austin (great, venerable)
79. Jeremy (the Lord will exalt)
80. Keith (wood, from the place Keith)
81. Gerald (rule of the spear)
82. Oliver (of uncertain meaning, associated with the olive tree)
83. Louis (famous warrior)
84. Roger (famous spear)
85. Luke (from Lucania)
86. Gabriel (God is my strength)
87. Ralph (wolf counsel)
88. Roy (red)
89. Billy (resolute protector)
90. Cameron (crooked nose)
91. Elijah (the Lord is my God)
92. Alan (of uncertain meaning, possibly rock or handsome)
93. Bryan (noble, high)
94. Bruce (of uncertain meaning, from a place name)
95. Mason (stoneworker)
96. Lucas (from Lucania, light)
97. Isaac (he will laugh)
98. Eugene (well born, noble)
99. Vincent (conquering, prevailing)
100. Wayne (wagon maker)
101. Juan (God is gracious)
102. Philip (lover of horses)
103. Russell (little red one)
104. Charlie (free man)
105. Martin (of Mars, warlike)
106. Theodore (gift of God)
107. Bradley (broad clearing)
108. Caleb (of uncertain meaning, possibly devotion or dog)
109. Howard (of uncertain meaning, possibly high guardian)
110. Alex (defender of the people)
111. Fred (peaceful ruler)
112. Bobby (bright fame)
113. Craig (rock, crag)
114. Shawn (God is gracious)
115. Leo (lion)
116. Victor (conqueror, winner)
117. Francis (free one, Frenchman)
118. Randy (shield wolf, house wolf)
119. Johnny (God is gracious)
120. Phillip (lover of horses)
121. Stanley (stony clearing)
122. Evan (God is gracious)
123. Travis (to cross, a crossing)
124. Jackson (son of Jack)
125. Jayden (of uncertain origin, a modern coinage)
126. Cody (descendant of Cuidightheach, helpful)
127. Carlos (free man)
128. Connor (lover of hounds)
129. Ernest (serious, resolute)
130. Joel (the Lord is God)
131. Clarence (of uncertain meaning, from a title of English dukes)
132. Dale (valley)
133. Adrian (from Hadria)
134. Nathaniel (gift of God)
135. Leonard (brave as a lion)
136. Danny (God is my judge)
137. Luis (famous warrior)
138. Jimmy (supplanter)
139. Hunter (one who hunts)
140. Oscar (divine spear)
141. Earl (nobleman, warrior)
142. Owen (of uncertain meaning, possibly well-born)
143. Frederick (peaceful ruler)
144. Todd (fox)
145. Ian (God is gracious)
146. Aiden (little fire)
147. Allen (of uncertain meaning, possibly rock or handsome)
148. Julian (youthful)
149. Curtis (courteous, refined)
150. Antonio (from the Roman family name Antonius)

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