Most Common Names for Boys

Explore the most popular names for boys with our curated lists. Check out top favorites like Liam, Oliver, and Elijah. Find the perfect name for your baby boy easily. Simple, trending, and timeless picks await. View below for names parents love. 👶

Sean

The name Sean is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Gary

The name Gary is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "spearman".

Donald

The name Donald is a boy's name of Scottish origin, meaning "proud chief".

Juan

The name Juan is a boy's name of Spanish origin, meaning "the Lord is gracious".

Brandon

The name Brandon is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "broom-covered hill".

Terry

The name Terry is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin.

Joe

The name Joe is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, English origin, meaning "Jehovah increases".

Willie

The name Willie is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Randy

The name Randy is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Jerry

The name Jerry is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Bruce

The name Bruce is a boy's name of French, Scottish, English origin, meaning "from the brushwood thicket".

Philip

The name Philip is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "lover of horses".

Dennis

The name Dennis is a boy's name of French origin, meaning "god of Nysa".

Christopher

The name Christopher is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "bearer of Christ".

Stephen

The name Stephen is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "garland, crown".

Ronald

The name Ronald is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin, meaning "ruler's counselor".

Ralph

The name Ralph is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wolf-counsel".

Nicholas

The name Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "people of victory".

Paul

The name Paul is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "small".

Keith

The name Keith is a boy's name of Scottish origin, meaning "wood".

Billy

The name Billy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

Jacob

The name Jacob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter".

Jesse

The name Jesse is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift".

Douglas

The name Douglas is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "black water".

Wayne

The name Wayne is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "maker of wagons".

Carl

The name Carl is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "free man".

Louis

The name Louis is a boy's name of German, French origin, meaning "renowned warrior".

Jordan

The name Jordan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "flowing down".

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