AHEAD: The ultimate list of bird-inspired baby names for boys.

If you’re looking for cool (and not too out there) names that mean bird, you’re in the right place!

Below, you’ll find a huge list of over 100 bird names for boys along with their meanings and current popularity.

This all-encompassing list has bird names ranging from trendy to traditional to rare.

Some of them literally mean “bird” and others are inspired by specific types of birds.

Towards, the end, you’ll find 3 bonus lists of names relating to freedom, adventure, the sky, and peace.

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific category, or keep on scrolling and view all of these soaring bird names for boys.

Related: Bird Names for Girls

Popular bird names for boys

All of these bird-inspired boys’ names are ranking in the top 1000.

Adler

• Name meaning: Eagle.
• Popularity: #910

Branson

• Name meaning: Son of the raven.
• Popularity: #931

Brennan

• Name meaning: Raven, sorrow, drop, or brave.
• Popularity: #871

Callum or Calum or Kallum or Kalum

• Name meaning: Dove.
• Popularity: Callum ranks #273 and Calum is #838. Kallum and Kalum aren’t ranking.

Corbin or Corben or Korbin or Korben

• Name meaning: Crow.
• Popularity: Corbin ranks #366 and Corben isn’t ranking. Korbin ranks #859, Korbyn is #991, and Korben isn’t ranking.

Drake

• Name meaning: Dragon. Also a male duck.
• Popularity: #568

Gavin

• Name meaning: White hawk.
• Popularity: #173

Jay

• Name meaning: A blue bird in the crow family.
• Popularity: #377

Jonah

• Name meaning: Dove.
• Popularity: #140

Jonas

• Name meaning: Greek version of Jonah, meaning dove.
• Popularity: #525

Keaton

• Name meaning: Place of hawks.
• Popularity: #735

Lennon

• Name meaning: Lover, blackbird, cloak.
• Popularity: This nonbinary name ranks #670 for boys and #236 for girls.

Phoenix or Fenix

• Name meaning: A mythical bird that rises from the ashes and is born again.
• Popularity: This edgy name ranks #248 for boys and #308 for girls. (Fenix isn’t ranking).

Remington

• Name meaning: Raven.
• Popularity: This R name ranks #231 for boys and #348 for girls.

Robin

• Name meaning: Bright and shining. A red-breasted songbird.
• Popularity: This bird name ranks #896 for boys and #916 for girls.

Talon

• Name meaning: Claw of a bird of prey.
• Popularity: #796

If you like these popular bird names for boys you might also like this list of tree names.

Rare bird names for boys

These uncommon bird baby names are perfect if you want something totally fresh and unique.

Corbett

• Name meaning: Raven.
• Popularity: This southern boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Cormac

• Name meaning: Raven. Chariot driver.
• Popularity: This Irish baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #150 in Ireland.

Corvus

• Name meaning: Raven.
• Popularity: This two-syllable name isn’t ranking.

Eldon

• Name meaning: Might mean swan, hill, elf, valley, old, or servant. The name of several towns in the US and UK.
• Popularity: This E name isn’t ranking.

Falcon

• Name meaning: Bird.
• Popularity: This French name isn’t ranking.

Falkner

• Name meaning: Falcon trainer
• Popularity: This German boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fowler

• Name meaning: Falcon trainer
• Popularity: This bird-inspired F name isn’t ranking.

Fulton

• Name meaning: Bird settlement.
• Popularity: This Scottish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Hawk

• Name meaning: Bird of prey.
• Popularity: This 4-letter boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Ibis

• Name meaning: A large wading bird.
• Popularity: This I name isn’t ranking.

Ingram

• Name meaning: Raven.
• Popularity: This bird-inspired baby name isn’t ranking.

If you like these rare bird names for boys you might also like this list of earthy boy names.

Bird-related baby names

Since the options for boys’ names that literally mean “bird” are somewhat limited, I thought I’d give you a few extra lists of ideas!

These boys’ names have to do with birds, bees, movement, and being a messenger (think carrier pigeon).

(Yes, I realize these are a bit of a stretch!)

Beckett

• Name meaning: Beehive.
• Popularity: #198

Bode

• Name meaning: Might mean messenger or enlightenment.
• Popularity: #823

Dash

• Name meaning: To move quickly.
• Popularity: #792

Deacon

• Name meaning: Messenger. Helper. A member of the Christian ministry.
• Popularity: #473

Herald

• Name meaning: Messenger.
• Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.

Malachi or Malakai

• Name meaning: My messenger.
• Popularity: Malachi ranks #167 and Malakai is #256.

Noah

• Name meaning: Motion. Or rest.
• Popularity: For boys, Noah ranks #2. For girls, Noah ranks #692 and Noa is #330.

If you like these bird-related boys’ names you might also like this list of Greek boy names.

BONUS LIST #1: Names related to the sky

Consider pairing one of these sky names with a bird name for a cool first + middle name combo.

Abner

• Name meaning: Father of light, creator of the sun and stars.
• Popularity: #974

Blu or Blue

• Name meaning: Color.
• Popularity: This great rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.

Ciro

• Name meaning: Italian version of Cyrus, meaning sun.
• Popularity: This Italian boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Cyan

• Name meaning: A greenish-blue color.
• Popularity: This C name isn’t ranking.

Cyrus

• Name meaning: Sun.
• Popularity: #350

Dorado

• Name meaning: A constellation meaning ‘Swordfish’. Also means golden.
• Popularity: This 3-syllable boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Draco

• Name meaning: A constellation meaning ‘dragon’.
• Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking.

Indigo

• Name meaning: Blue or Indian dye.
• Popularity: This hippie name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Ishaan

• Name meaning: The sun.
• Popularity: #857

Kamari or Kamar

• Name meaning: Like the moon.
• Popularity: Kamari ranks #391 for boys and #820 for girls. Kamar isn’t ranking.

Keanu

• Name meaning: Cool breeze.
• Popularity: #532

Neil

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings such as cloud, passionate, victory, honor, or champion.
• Popularity: #719

Orion

• Name meaning: A giant in Greek mythology. A constellation of a hunter.
• Popularity: #314

Raiden or Rayden

• Name meaning: Thunder and lightning.
• Popularity: Raiden ranks #383 and Rayden is #700.

Samson

• Name meaning: Sun.
• Popularity: #590

Sirius

• Name meaning: Glowing. This is the brightest star in the night sky.
• Popularity: This unusual S name isn’t ranking.

Storm

• Name meaning: Weather event.
• Popularity: This badass baby name isn’t ranking.

Vihaan

• Name meaning: Sunrise.
• Popularity: #802

Zeus

• Name meaning: The sky and thunder god in ancient Greek mythology.
• Popularity: This 1-syllable boy name isn’t ranking.

Zorin

• Name meaning: Golden dawn.
• Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.

For more sky-related baby names check out this list of outer space names.

BONUS LIST #2: Names that mean freedom + adventure

All of these baby names are perfect for a little boy who will want to spread his wings.

Carl or Karl

• Name meaning: German version of Charles, meaning free person.
• Popularity: Carl ranks #927 and Karl last ranked in 2009.

Carlos

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Charles, meaning free person.
• Popularity: #152

Carlton or Carleton

• Name meaning: Town of free men.
• Popularity: Carlton last ranked in 2005 and Carleton hasn’t ranked since the 1950s.

Charles or Charlie

• Name meaning: Free person.
• Popularity: Charles ranks #50 and Charlie is #189.

Charlton

• Name meaning: Town of free men.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Chaz

• Name meaning: Short for Charles, meaning free man.
• Popularity: This name last ranked in 2009.

Chuck

• Name meaning: Short for Charles, meaning free person.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fernando

• Name meaning: Daring journey.
• Popularity: #359

Francesco

• Name meaning: Italian version of Francis, meaning Frenchman or free man.
• Popularity: In the United States, this name last ranked in 2000. This is the 2nd most popular boys’ name in Italy!

Francis

• Name meaning: Frenchman or free man.
• Popularity: #466

Francisco

• Name meaning: Frenchman or free man.
• Popularity: #296

Franco

• Name meaning: Italian version of Francis, meaning Frenchman or free man.
• Popularity: #864

Frank

• Name meaning: Short for Francis or Franklin, meaning Frenchman or free man.
• Popularity: #444

Franklin

• Name meaning: Free land holder.
• Popularity: #395

Maverick

• Name meaning: Independent-minded person. An unbranded animal.
• Popularity: #47

Related: Middle Names for Maverick

Wendell

• Name meaning: Wanderer.
• Popularity: This W name last ranked in 1995.

Wilder or Wylder

• Name meaning: Untamed.
• Popularity: Wilder ranks #368 and Wylder is #976.

If you like these bird-related baby names you might also like this list of plant names for boys.

BONUS LIST #3: Names that mean peace

Birds, especially doves, symbolize peace.

All of these cool boys’ names would pair well with a first or middle name that means bird.

Aarav

• Name meaning: Wisdom. Peaceful.
• Popularity: #635

Axel or Axl

• Name meaning: Father of peace.
• Popularity: Axel ranks #76 and Axl is #845.

Damir

• Name meaning: Give peace or iron.
• Popularity: #886

Frederick

• Name meaning: Peaceful ruler.
• Popularity: #476

Frederico or Federico

• Name meaning: Peaceful ruler.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this royal boys’ name is ranking.

Fritz

• Name meaning: A nickname for Friedrich or Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
• Popularity: This short boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is popular in Germany.

Galen

• Name meaning: Calm or healer.
• Popularity: This G name isn’t ranking.

Jaylen or Jalen

• Name meaning: Invented name that might mean calm or healing.
• Popularity: Jaylen ranks #318 and Jalen is #515.

Jeffrey or Jeffery or Geoffrey

• Name meaning: Peaceful.
• Popularity: Jeffrey ranks #425 and Jeffery is #989. Geoffrey isn’t ranking.

Noe

• Name meaning: Peaceful.
• Popularity: #800

Paxton or Pax

• Name meaning: Peace town.
• Popularity: Paxton ranks #255 and Pax isn’t ranking.

Salem

• Name meaning: Peace or safety.
• Popularity: Salem ranks #718 for boys and #506 for girls.

Shiloh

• Name meaning: Tranquil. Peaceful.
• Popularity: Shiloh ranks #581 for boys and #410 for girls.

Solomon

• Name meaning: Man of peace. A biblical name.
• Popularity: #422

Zen

• Name meaning: Peaceful.
• Popularity: This unusual 3-letter name isn’t ranking.

If you like these peaceful baby names you’ll also like this list of exotic boy names.

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​Final thoughts on bird names for boys

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list of bird names for boys, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

Whether you prefer a name that’s trendy, rare, directly bird-related, or simply bird-inspired, all of these male names are beautiful choices.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect bird name for your tiny human!

Bird Names for Boys