Popular Boy Names

The most popular baby boy names worldwide, drawn from official statistics across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. Trending favourites and timeless classics parents are choosing right now.

This is a curated selection of the most popular names from countries and cultures across the globe. Each name reflects the rich naming traditions of its origin, from Scandinavian classics to African gems, Asian treasures and Latin American favorites.

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Showing 433–480 of 490 names

433.Stanislaw

♂ Male

Slavic

Glorious stand or glorious ruler

Crown, wreath

Crown, garland

Path, way; wanderer

Axe hero

Sun

boy, youth, young man

440.Takashi

♂ Male

Palauan, Japanese

high, noble, prosperous (Japanese)

Twin

Large waves; peach; or 'the Way'

God of the forest

Morning star; he who knocks at the door

Lion

of iron, blacksmith

Immortal

God's gift

gift of God

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin

Supplanter

Ruler of the people

Twin

twin

Twin

Palm tree

thunder

Prosperous ruler

Unique, sole, singular, peerless

459.Varg

♂ Male

Norwegian (Old Norse)

Wolf

Crow

King, royal, derived from the Greek word 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'emperor'.

Brother, companion

Winner, conqueror

Victor, conqueror

to conquer, to overcome

466.Viraj

♂ Male

Sanskrit

Resplendent, sovereign, king, splendor

467.Vivaan

♂ Male

Sanskrit

Full of life, Lord Krishna, first rays of the sun

468.Vlad

♂ Male

Slavic

to rule, power, ruler

469.Vladimir

♂ Male

Slavic

to rule with greatness

King, monarch, ruler

First born child

Great, admirable, powerful, lofty, majestic

473.Wen

⚥ Unisex

Sino-Tibetan

Culture, writing, distinguished, literary, elegant

474.Willem

♂ Male

Germanic

Resolute protector, from Germanic elements 'will' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection)

Resolute protector

joyful warrior, happy warrior

Path of the wolf

new house

God is gracious

God is gracious

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