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.
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.
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!