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Baby Boy Names by Style, Origin, and Letter

Use this guide to find baby boy names by style, origin, popularity, and first letter, with short lists and links to more name ideas.

Updated August 27, 2026

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick® | Author, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Baby Planner
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As a doula and baby planner who’s been part of hundreds of births, I’ve heard just about every kind of boy name you can imagine, from timeless classics to creative, unexpected picks. If you’re searching for a name for your little guy, this guide can help you compare options and start your shortlist.

We’ve organized the names by style, popularity, first letter, and origin. Each section gives you a short sample, plus a link to the full Baby Chick guide when you want more ideas.

Baby Boy Names by Style

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Cool Boy Names

Aiden

Jameson

Grayson

Thor

Rex

Reed

Levi

Owen

Duke

Hawk

Aston

Leo

Brody

Ryder

Jaxon

Knox

Rome

Ellis

Braxton

Scout

Related: Cool Boy Names for Your Baby

Cute Boy Names

Asher

Benjamin

Dylan

Henry

Jackson

Andy

Archie

Bryson

Casey

Charlie

Theo

Brooks

Cal

Jude

River

Felix

Finley

Jeffrey

Jamie

Joey

Related: Cute Boy Names for Your Baby

Modern Boy Names

Asher

Jaxon

Milo

Kai

Ezra

Zane

Knox

Axel

Rowan

Enzo

Cruz

Beckett

Ryker

Orion

Luca

Grayson

Kairo

Jett

Nico

Bodhi

Related: Modern Boy Names

Unique Boy Names

Bear

Elias

Flynn

Jagger

Jett

Nolan

Phoenix

Beckett

Easton

Fox

Grey

Khai

Romeo

Shiloh

Tucker

Atlas

Creed

Colton

Beck

Thiago

Related: Unique Boy Names and Their Meanings

Rare Boy Names

Anders

Arlo

Aspen

Bear

Bentley

Blaze

Brinley

Camden

Elio

Fox

Colter

Everett

Falcon

Henley

Atlas

Gavin

Holden

Landon

Zale

Kit

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One-Syllable Boy Names

These names are typically pronounced with one syllable in English and can work as first or middle names.

Beau

Brooks

Charles

Gael

Jace

Abe

Cole

Jude

Sean

Dale

Jack

James

Kai

Luke

Miles

Grant

Guy

Josh

Lance

Mike

Related: One-Syllable Boy Names

Short Boy Names

Alex

Andy

Axel

Ben

Caleb

Cole

Eli

Ethan

Evan

Ezra

Isaac

Jack

Jett

Levi

Luca

Mason

Miles

Ozzy

Quin

Will

Related: Short Boy Names

Strong Boy Names

Abraham

Aldric

Anders

Andrew

Arnold

Brian

Conrad

David

Drew

Eli

Eric

Evander

Forest

Garrett

Gordon

Harvey

Jacob

Julius

Leonardo

Victor

Related: Powerful and Strong Boy Names

Cute Nicknames for Boys

Some boy names come with familiar short forms or playful nicknames that can grow with your child.

Hank (Henry)

Ben, Benny, or Benji (Benjamin)

Alex, Zander, or Lex (Alexander)

Chris (Christopher or Christian)

Tony (Anthony or Antone)

Jules (Julian or Julius)

Harry (Harold or Harrison)

Auggie or Gus (August or Augustus)

Izzy (Isaiah)

Albie (Albert or Albus)

Toby (Tobias)

Mel (Melvin)

Fitz or Pat (Fitzpatrick)

Mac (MacGregor or McAlister)

Rob, Robbie, or Robin (Robinson)

Cam (Camden or Campbell)

Ty (Tyson)

Terry (Terrance)

Dash (Dashiell)

Eli (Elijah or Elias)

Related: Cute Nicknames for Boys

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Top 10 Boy Names in the United States for 2025

According to Social Security Administration data for births in 2025, these were the 10 most popular boy names in the United States.1

1. Liam

2. Noah

3. Oliver

4. Theodore

5. Henry

6. James

7. Elijah

8. Mateo

9. William

10. Lucas

Baby Boy Names by Letter

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If you have a favorite first initial, use the A–Z index below to go straight to Baby Chick’s complete list for that letter.

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Baby Boy Names by Origin

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When I was pregnant with my son, I knew I wanted an Irish or German name that sounded right with our last name and honored our family’s roots. If heritage is part of your search, these short previews can help you choose which full origin guide to visit next.

Italian Boy Names

Abramo

Achille

Alberto

Aldo

Alessandro

Alessio

Angelo

Antonio

Matteo

Luca

Related: Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Irish Boy Names

Aidan

Brogan

Carrick

Colin

Conan

Conner

Declan

Egan

Emmett

Finn

Related: Irish Names for Girls and Boys

French Boy Names

Adrien

Alexandre

André

Blaise

Denis

Émile

Henri

Jacques

Jules

Louis

Related: French Names for Girls and Boys

German Boy Names

Emil

Otto

Hugo

Maximilian

Walter

Bruno

Kurt

Fritz

Hans

Heinrich

Related: German Names for Boys and Girls

Tips for Choosing a Baby Boy Name

Once you have a shortlist, say each full name aloud, check the initials, and consider how the name may grow with your child. These guides can help with the final decision:

A name does not have to fit one category to feel right. Save the choices you keep returning to, try them with your baby’s middle and last name, and give yourself time to decide.

For more ideas, visit our baby girl names guide, gender-neutral baby names, twin baby names, or the full Baby Chick baby names hub.

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Nina Spears is The Baby Chick® and the Founder and CEO of Baby Chick®. She began her career supporting families in 2011 after earning her baby planning certification and attending her first births that same year. Since then, she has earned her birth and postpartum doula certifications from DONA International, her childbirth educator certification from ICEA, her perinatal nutrition expert certification through The Professional Perinatal Nutrition Program, and her infant massage instructor certification from Loving Touch, among others.

Early in her career, one of Nina’s birth doula clients affectionately referred to her as “the baby chick — the ‘chick’ who works with moms and babies.” The nickname stuck and later inspired the creation of Baby Chick, which has grown into…

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Baby Names by Letter

Browse A–Z baby names and find the perfect fit for your family.

Boy names Girl names
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249 Baby Boy Names That Start With A
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200 Baby Boy Names That Start With B
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198 Baby Boy Names That Start With C
A baby sleeps peacefully in someones arms, wrapped in a knitted blanket while holding onto the adults finger.

200 Baby Boy Names That Start With D
A baby lies on a soft carpet, partially covered by a white blanket with bear ears, looking up with blue eyes.

217 Baby Boy Names That Start With E
A smiling baby lies on their stomach on a white bed in a sunlit room with a plant in the background.

249 Baby Boy Names That Start With F
Smiling baby in a grey shirt and blue pants lying on stomach on a bed, looking up at the camera.

248 Baby Boy Names That Start With G
An adult lying down holds a smiling, shirtless baby up in the air indoors, with toys in the background and sunlight coming through a window.

250 Baby Boy Names That Start With H
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226 Baby Boy Names That Start With I
A baby wearing a blue and white striped onesie lies on a white blanket and smiles widely, showing excitement.

250 Baby Boy Names That Start With J
Smiling baby with short dark hair and a small mohawk, wearing a light peach shirt with a white background.

219 Baby Boy Names That Start With K
Smiling baby wearing a white onesie is sitting on a white bed with natural light coming through a window in the background.

229 Baby Boy Names That Start With L
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300 Baby Boy Names That Start With M
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200 Baby Boy Names That Start With N
A newborn baby sleeps with head resting on crossed arms in a small, round basket lined with a fuzzy white blanket.

243 Baby Boy Names That Start With O
A sleeping baby in a blue hat cuddles a small brown teddy bear while wrapped in a blue blanket.

300 Baby Boy Names That Start With P
A smiling baby with dimples wears a red, white, and blue striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.

80 Baby Boy Names That Start With Q
Baby in a white outfit lies on a bed, smiling and looking at the camera with bright eyes.

256 Baby Boy Names That Start With R
Baby wrapped in a brown blanket lies on green faux fur, holding a small white toy bear, with a wooden floor in the background.

268 Baby Boy Names That Start With S
A baby in a grey hooded sweater crawls on a bed, looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred with pillows and light coming from the left.

250 Baby Boy Names That Start With T
A baby lies on a light-colored blanket, looking at the camera with its tongue out and arms raised.

107 Baby Boy Names That Start With U
A smiling toddler in a striped orange and blue shirt sits on a black rug with a wooden floor and blurred background behind.

290 Baby Boy Names That Start With V
A baby in a light green onesie crawls on a bed, smiling. A white crib with colorful bunting is visible in the background.

250 Baby Boy Names That Start With W
A baby in a white onesie crawls on the floor, surrounded by colorful toys and stuffed animals in a cozy room.

159 Baby Boy Names That Start With X
A toddler in a red shirt and patterned pants crouches on grass, smiling and holding an orange ball in a backyard with brick walls and a green metal swing frame.

204 Baby Boy Names That Start With Y
A smiling toddler in a gray sweater and blue pants sits at the top of a playground slide, looking directly at the camera.

251 Baby Boy Names That Start With Z
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