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 97–144 of 490 names

97.Cormac

♂ Male

Irish Gaelic

Charioteer, or son of the charioteer

98.Cosimo

♂ Male

Greek

order, universe, decency, adornment

Shepherd, gift

Throne, or sun

Palauan (shared with Japanese)

Meaning unknown; possibly 'large tree' or 'large radiance' in Japanese.

102.Daire

⚥ Unisex

Irish Gaelic

Oak, fruitful, or 'darragh' (oak)

God is my judge

Hebrew, via Hungarian

God is my judge

God is my judge

Possessing goodness; rich; kingly

107.David

♂ Male

Hebrew

Beloved, darling, friend

Beloved

Man of prayer, or full of goodness

Follower of Dionysus

God, divine, deity

Goddess, divine

Pole star, constant, firm, steadfast

desired, longed for

Greek (via Latin and Spanish)

Supplanter

116.Dieter

♂ Male

Germanic

Warrior of the people

Devoted to Demeter

supplanter

Ruler of the people

Devoted to Demeter

Fullness, completeness, sufficiency

dark river

Dear, beloved; also associated with 'dragon'

124.Duarte

♂ Male

Germanic

Prosperous guardian or rich guard

second, two

son of the sea; born from the ocean

127.Ebrahim

♂ Male

Arabic, Hebrew

Father of many; exalted father

Prosperous spear

eternal ruler

Warrior, single fighter

Eternal ruler

Strong, enduring, steadfast

133.Eli

♂ Male

Hebrew

My God; ascended, uplifted

My God is Yahweh

My God is Yahweh

Rival; laborious; eager

137.Emiliano

♂ Male

Latin

Rival; striving; eager

138.Emilio

♂ Male

Latin

Rival; eager; to emulate

139.Emir

♂ Male

Arabic

Commander, prince, ruler

140.Emre

♂ Male

Turkic

Friend, older brother, or poet/lover

141.Enzo

♂ Male

Germanic

Ruler of the home, estate ruler

142.Erdene

⚥ Unisex

Mongolian

Jewel, treasure, gem, precious object

143.Erik

♂ Male

Old Norse

Eternal ruler, sole ruler

144.Ethan

♂ Male

Hebrew

strong, enduring, firm

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