AHEAD: The ultimate list of male baby names with deep meanings.

If you’re looking for a male baby name with a special, unique, or sentimental meaning, you’re in the right place.

Below, you’ll find a huge list of over 380 meaningful boy names along with their meanings and current popularity.

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Cool names with great meanings

These names not only sound cool but have deep and inspiring meanings.

The source for popularity data is SSA.

Austin or Austen

• Name meaning: Magnificent. The state capital of Texas.
• Popularity: Austin ranks #96 and Austen hasn’t ranked since 2006.

Corwin

• Name meaning: Friend of the heart.
• Popularity: This meaningful 2-syllable boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Darren

• Name meaning: Little great one.
• Popularity: #804

Devin or Devon

• Name meaning: Fawn. Poet. Divine.
• Popularity: Devin ranks #389 and Devon is #781. Devon hasn’t ranked for girls since 2005.

Everett

• Name meaning: Strong and brave. Wild boar.
• Popularity: #82

Finley or Finnley

• Name meaning: Fair-haired hero.
• Popularity: Finley ranks #265 and Finnley is #593. For girls, Finley ranks #211.

Jayden or Jaden or Jaiden

• Name meaning: Thankful.
• Popularity: Jayden ranks #41, Jaden is #307, and Jaiden is #415.

Jude

• Name meaning: Short for Judah, meaning praised.
• Popularity: #150

Lennon

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

Mayer or Meyer

• Name meaning: Superior.
• Popularity: This male M name isn’t ranking.

Milo or Mylo

• Name meaning: Dear or beloved. Soldier.
• Popularity: Milo ranks #127 and Mylo is #745.

Owen

• Name meaning: Noble or young warrior.
• Popularity: #22

Phoenix

• Name meaning: A mythical bird that rises from the ashes and is born again. The name also means dark red.
• Popularity: This bird name ranks #248 for boys and #308 for girls.

Ruben or Reuben

• Name meaning: Behold, a son.
• Popularity: Ruben ranks #460 and Reuben is #883.

Shiloh

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

Teagan

• Name meaning: Little poet.
• Popularity: This deep Irish name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2014. It currently ranks #254 for girls.

Zorin

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

If you like these cool names with deep meanings you might also like this list of modern names.

Baby names inspired by admirable qualities

Any of these meaningful boy names will set the stage for your son to be a really wonderful and successful human.

Alden

• Name meaning: Wise friend or old.
• Popularity: #680

Aldo

• Name meaning: Wise or noble.
• Popularity: #983

Beau

• Name meaning: Handsome.
• Popularity: #94

Carlin

• Name meaning: Little champion.
• Popularity: This unusual C name isn’t ranking.

Cedric

• Name meaning: Loved one. War chief.
• Popularity: #970

Cody

• Name meaning: Helpful.
• Popularity: #312

Curtis

• Name meaning: Polite.
• Popularity: #778

Dallas

• Name meaning: Skilled. A city in northern Texas.
• Popularity: This city baby name ranks #270 for boys and #635 for girls.

Darian or Darien or Darion

• Name meaning: Possessing goodness. Rich and kingly.
• Popularity: Darian ranks #972. Darien last ranked in 2014 and Darion last ranked in 2008.

Darius or Dario

• Name meaning: Possessing goodness. Rich and kingly.
• Popularity: Darius ranks #636 and Dario is #684.

Davis

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: #557

Ellis

• Name meaning: Benevolent.
• Popularity: This meaningful baby name ranks #321 for boys and #594 for girls.

Evander

• Name meaning: Good man. Also a South African town.
• Popularity: This 3-syllable boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Ezra

• Name meaning: Helper.
• Popularity: This short name ranks #37 for boys and #714 for girls.

Farrell

• Name meaning: Man of valor.
• Popularity: This deep F name isn’t ranking.

Justin

• Name meaning: Just, fair, righteous.
• Popularity: #179

Kato

• Name meaning: Wise.
• Popularity: This meaningful K name isn’t ranking.

Kenner

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

Kenzo

• Name meaning: Wise. Healthy. Humble. Three.
• Popularity: #530

Maverick

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

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Max or Maximus or Maximo

• Name meaning: The greatest.
• Popularity: Max ranks #159, Maximus is #263, and Maximo is #731.

Sagan

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings: wise one, kettle, noisy man.
• Popularity: This S name isn’t ranking.

Sage

• Name meaning: Wise Grayish green herb.
• Popularity: This plant name ranks #427 for boys and #179 for girls.

Sterling

• Name meaning: Excellent. First-rate. Type of silver.
• Popularity: #382

If you like these boy names with good meanings you might also like this list of southern names.

Names that mean peace, happiness, and good fortune

These meaningful boy names are filled with optimism. They symbolize a new chapter filled with peace, happiness, and dreams that come true.

Asher

• Name meaning: Happy or blessed. One who lives by an ash tree.
• Popularity: #25

Related: Middle Names for Asher

Axel or Axl

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

Callum or Calum or Kallum

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

Eli

• Name meaning: Uplifted.
• Popularity: #64

Felix

• Name meaning: Fortunate.
• Popularity: #193

Galen

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

Isaac or Issac

• Name meaning: Laughter. One who rejoices.
• Popularity: Isaac ranks #40 and Issac is #656.

Jason or Jayceon or Jayson

• Name meaning: Healer.
• Popularity: Jason is #130, Jayceon is #452, and Jayson is #562.

Jonah

• Name meaning: Dove.
• Popularity: #140

Jonas

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

Kota

• Name meaning: Happiness. Good luck.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Maddox

• Name meaning: Fortunate. Son of Madoc.
• Popularity: #174

Noe

• Name meaning: Peaceful.
• Popularity: This deep N name ranks #800 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.

Paxton

• Name meaning: Peace town.
• Popularity: #255

More P names here.

Salem

• Name meaning: Peace or safety. The capital of Oregon. Famous for the witch trials in Massachusetts.
• Popularity: This meaningful baby name ranks #718 for boys and #506 for girls.

Solomon

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

Tate

• Name meaning: Cheerful.
• Popularity: #305

Tatum

• Name meaning: Bringer of joy. Tate’s homestead.
• Popularity: This meaningful T name ranks #385 for boys and #279 for girls.

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Baby boy names with spiritual meanings

These meaningful boy names are perfect for families of faith.

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Bennett

• Name meaning: Blessed.
• Popularity: #90

Caleb or Kaleb

• Name meaning: Devotion.
• Popularity: Caleb ranks #51 and Kaleb is #245.

Carsten or Karsten or Karston

• Name meaning: Christian.
• Popularity: These religious boys’ names aren’t ranking.

Declan

• Name meaning: Man of prayer.
• Popularity: #105

Elias

• Name meaning: Greek version of Elijah, meaning the Lord is my God.
• Popularity: #48

Elliott or Elliot

• Name meaning: The Lord is my God.
• Popularity: Elliott ranks #169 and Elliot ranks #160. For girls, Elliott ranks #479 and Elliot is #574.

Emmanuel or Emanuel

• Name meaning: God is with us.
• Popularity: Emmanuel ranks #191 and Emanuel ranks #510.

Evan

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #116

Ezekiel or Ezequiel

• Name meaning: God will strengthen.
• Popularity: Ezekiel ranks #53 and Ezequiel ranks #334.

Gabriel

• Name meaning: God is my strength.
• Popularity: #38

Godwin

• Name meaning: Friend of God.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Ian

• Name meaning: Scottish version of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: #81

Isaiah or Izaiah

• Name meaning: God is salvation.
• Popularity: Isaiah ranks #56 and Izaiah ranks #555.

Ivan

• Name meaning: Russian version of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: #168

Jack

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #11

Jax or Jaxx

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: Jax ranks #243 and Jaxx is #918.

Jaxon or Jaxson or Jaxxon or Jaxen

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: Jaxon ranks #55, Jaxson is #101, Jaxxon is #665, and Jaxen is #988.

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Jennings

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: This J name isn’t ranking.

Johan

• Name meaning: German version of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: #628

Jones

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: #913

Josiah or Jasiah or Joziah

• Name meaning: God heals.
• Popularity: Josiah ranks #49, Jasiah is #500, and Joziah is #717.

Jovian

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Kristoff or Krystoff

• Name meaning: Bearer of Christ.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this K name is ranking.

Kyler or Kylar

• Name meaning: Church. Monk’s cell.
• Popularity: Kyler ranks #242 and Kylar isn’t ranking.

Kyrie or Kyree

• Name meaning: The Lord.
• Popularity: Kyrie ranks #224 and Kyree is #626.

Matias or Mathias or Matthias

• Name meaning: Gift of God.
• Popularity: Matias ranks #225, Mathias is #440, and Matthias is #450.

Micah

• Name meaning: Who is like God.
• Popularity: #107

Osborn

• Name meaning: Bear of God.
• Popularity: This O name isn’t ranking.

Rohan

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings including spiritual, red-haired, and accompanying dew.
• Popularity: #797

Saint

• Name meaning: A holy or virtuous person.
• Popularity: #454

Shane

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: #493

Thaddeus

• Name meaning: Might mean courageous heart, one who praises, or gift of God.
• Popularity: #820

Theodore or Theo

• Name meaning: God-given. Divine gift.
• Popularity: Theodore ranks #10 and Theo is #142.

Related: Middle Names for Theo

Thilo

• Name meaning: A variation of Theodore or Theodoric, meaning divine gift.
• Popularity: This German boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but ranks # in Germany.

Tobias

• Name meaning: God is good.
• Popularity: #277

Zachariah or Zechariah

• Name meaning: God has remembered.
• Popularity: Zachariah ranks #550 and Zechariah is #924.

Zane or Zayn or Zayne or Zain

• Name meaning: God is gracious. Beauty and grace.
• Popularity: Zane ranks #238, Zayn is #281, and Zayne is #378, Zain is #588.

If you like these spiritually meaningful names for boys you might also like this list of Christmas + winter names.

Meaningful names inspired by light and fire

These meaningful boy names are perfect for the ray of sunshine that’s about to light up your life.

Aiden or Aden

• Name meaning: Little fire.
• Popularity: Aiden ranks #26, Ayden ranks #143, Aidan is #286, Aden is #681, and Aydin is #894.

Related: Middle Names for Aden

Blake

• Name meaning: Light. Bright and shining.
• Popularity: This one-syllable name ranks #205 for boys and #199 for girls.

Blaze

• Name meaning: Fiery.
• Popularity: #775

Brantley

• Name meaning: Fire or sword.
• Popularity: #268

Ciro

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

Cyrus

• Name meaning: Sun.
• Popularity: #350

Eagan

• Name meaning: Fiery or son of fire.
• Popularity: This E name isn’t ranking.

Kenneth

• Name meaning: Fire-born. Handsome.
• Popularity: #258

Koren

• Name meaning: Gleaming.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Lucian

• Name meaning: Light.
• Popularity: #595

Mccoy

• Name meaning: Fire.
• Popularity: #818

Rhys or Reece or Reese

• Name meaning: Fiery, enthusiastic, and passionate.
• Popularity: For boys, Rhys ranks #413, Reece is #579, and Reese is #701. For girls, Reese ranks #147 and the other spellings aren’t ranking.

Related: Middle Names for Reese

Samson

• Name meaning: Sun.
• Popularity: #590

Tyson

• Name meaning: Nickname for someone with a fiery personality.
• Popularity: #353

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Meaningful boy names inspired by bravery

These meaningful boy names are perfect for a courageous little guy.

Archie

• Name meaning: Truly brave.
• Popularity: #399

Brayden or Braden

• Name meaning: Brave. Wide valley.
• Popularity: Brayden ranks #131 and Braden is #907.

Brennan

• Name meaning: Brave, raven, sorrow, or drop.
• Popularity: #871

Casey or Case or Kasey

• Name meaning: Vigilant or brave.
• Popularity: Casey ranks #446 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2019. Case ranks #632. Kasey isn’t ranking for either gender.

Emery or Emory

• Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
• Popularity: Emery ranks #764 and Emory is #817. For girls, Emery ranks #89, Emory ranks #477, and Emerie ranks #628.

Leonardo

• Name meaning: Italian and Spanish variation of Leonard, meaning brave lion.
• Popularity: #87

Lyon

• Name meaning: Lion or brave.
• Popularity: This meaningful French name isn’t ranking.

Kane or Kain or Kaine

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: Kane ranks #329. Kain and Kaine aren’t ranking. Cain ranks #956.

Riley

• Name meaning: Courageous or wood clearing.
• Popularity: This deep baby name ranks #246 for boys and #37 for girls.

Wyatt

• Name meaning: Brave in war.
• Popularity: #29

If you like these bravery-inspired meaningful boy names you might also like this list of badass names.

Meaningful boy names inspired by strength

The following meaningful names are perfect for a little warrior.

Aaron or Aron

• Name meaning: Strong. Mountain of strength. Teacher. Exalted.
• Popularity: Aaron ranks #65 and Aron is #734.

Ander or Anders

• Name meaning: Scandinavian version of Andrew, meaning strong and manly.
• Popularity: Ander ranks #645 and Anders is #884.

Andrew

• Name meaning: Strong and manly.
• Popularity: #57

Barrett

• Name meaning: Bear strength.
• Popularity: #192

Bryan or Brian

• Name meaning: Strong, noble, virtuous.
• Popularity: Bryan ranks #285 and Brian is #288.

Bryant

• Name meaning: Strong, noble, virtuous.
• Popularity: #795

Conall

• Name meaning: Strong wolf.
• Popularity: This meaningful C name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is popular in Ireland.

Drew

• Name meaning: Strong and manly.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name ranks #509 for boys and #815 for girls.

Duncan

• Name meaning: Dark warrior.
• Popularity: #983

Ethan

• Name meaning: Long-lived, strong, firm.
• Popularity: Ethan ranks #20 and Eithan is #847.

Garrett

• Name meaning: Irish version of Gerard, meaning spear strength.
• Popularity: #402

Gunner or Gunnar

• Name meaning: Battle fighter.
• Popularity: Gunner ranks #324 and Gunnar is #540.

Hogan

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

Igor

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: This I name isn’t ranking.

Kendrick

• Name meaning: Greatest champion. Family ruler.
• Popularity: #429

Kenji

• Name meaning: Strong and vigorous. Intelligent second son.
• Popularity: #849

Kennedy

• Name meaning: Helmeted chief.
• Popularity: This Irish and Scottish name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2005. It currently ranks #70 for girls.

Kinley

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: This meaningful baby name isn’t ranking for boys. For girls, Kinley ranks #503 and Kynlee is #921.

Koa

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: #546

Leonard

• Name meaning: Brave or strong lion.
• Popularity: #649

Louie

• Name meaning: Warrior or knight.
• Popularity: #699

Luis or Louis or Lewis

• Name meaning: Warrior or knight.
• Popularity: Luis ranks #137, Louis is #251, and Lewis ranks #487.

Marcel or Marcellus or Marcelo

• Name meaning: Young warrior.
• Popularity: Marcel ranks #685, Marcellus is #730, and Marcelo is #583.

Miles or Myles

• Name meaning: Soldier.
• Popularity: Miles ranks #54 and Myles is #119.

Murphy

• Name meaning: Sea warrior.
• Popularity: This water baby name last ranked for boys in 2020. It currently ranks #716 for girls.

Nile or Niall or Niles

• Name meaning: Champion. The longest river in Africa.
• Popularity: None of these names are ranking.

Trace

• Name meaning: Fighter. Superior. Also a location name.
• Popularity: This meaningful baby name ranks #738 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.

Valentino or Valentin

• Name meaning: Strength.
• Popularity: Valentino ranks #561 and Valentin is #821.

Vincent or Vincenzo

• Name meaning: Conquering.
• Popularity: Vincent ranks #117 and Vincenzo is #748.

Walter

• Name meaning: Powerful warrior, bright warrior, forest warrior.
• Popularity: #271

Werner

• Name meaning: The defending warrior. The defender.
• Popularity: This W name isn’t ranking.

Zeke

• Name meaning: God will strengthen.
• Popularity: #619

If you like these meaningful boy names inspired by strength you might also like this list of strong names.

Names that mean protector

It’s hard to imagine now, but one day your tiny son might grow up to be your mightiest protector.

Alec

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #682

Alessio

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: This powerful boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but currently ranks #32 in Italy.

Alexander or Alex

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: Alexander ranks #13. Alex ranks #194 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2004.

Related: Middle Names for Alex

Alistair or Allister

• Name meaning: Defender. (Scottish version of Alexander).
• Popularity: Alistair ranks #898 and Allister isn’t ranking.

Edmond or Edmund

• Name meaning: Guardian or protector. Wealth or fortune. Prosperous.
• Popularity: This fancy boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Edward or Eddie

• Name meaning: Wealth or fortune. Prosperous. Guardian or protector.
• Popularity: Edward ranks #217 and Eddie is #774.

Lex

• Name meaning: Short for Alexander, meaning defender.
• Popularity: This 3-letter boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Liam

• Name meaning: Will. Resolution. Helmet. Protector.
• Popularity: #1

Related: Middle Names for Liam

Sergio

• Name meaning: Protector. Servant of the law.
• Popularity: #384

William

• Name meaning: Vehement protector.
• Popularity: #6

Wilson

• Name meaning: Desire, helmet, protection. Son of Will.
• Popularity: #714

Xander or Zander

• Name meaning: Protector.
• Popularity: Xander ranks #187 and Zander is #293.

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Boys’ names with royal meanings

These meaningful boy names mean royalty, ruler, and nobility.

Avery

• Name meaning: King of elves.
• Popularity: Avery ranks #19 for boys and #19 for girls.

Related: Middle Names for Avery

Baron or Barron

• Name meaning: A member of the British nobility, also known as a lord. (This is the name of Donald Trump’s youngest son).
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this male name is ranking. Baron last ranked in 2008.

Brendan or Brendon

• Name meaning: Prince.
• Popularity: Brendan ranks #761 and Brendon hasn’t ranked since 2013.

Derek or Derrick

• Name meaning: From Theodoric, meaning ruler of the people.
• Popularity: Derek ranks #301 and Derrick is #611. Derick last ranked in 2012. Deric and Derrek aren’t ranking.

Duke

• Name meaning: Leader. English nobility.
• Popularity: #651

Enzo

• Name meaning: Italian version of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
• Popularity: #139

Fallon

• Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for boys and ranks #725 for girls.

Henry

• Name meaning: Estate ruler.
• Popularity: #9

Kaiser or Kaizer or Kyzer or Kyser

• Name meaning: Emperor.
• Popularity: Kaiser ranks #793. Kaizer, Kyzer, and Kyser aren’t ranking.

Kyron

• Name meaning: Might mean hand, little dark one, ruler, or leader.
• Popularity: This meaningful name last ranked in 2011.

Landry

• Name meaning: Powerful land ruler.
• Popularity: This unique baby name ranks #962 for boys and #962 for girls.

Nolan

• Name meaning: Noble or famous.
• Popularity: #60

Patrick

• Name meaning: Nobleman or ruler.
• Popularity: #214

Reagan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: This presidential R name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2017. It currently ranks #126 for girls.

Rex

• Name meaning: King. (Also reminiscent of the dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex).
• Popularity: #696

Ryan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #66 for boys and #495 for girls.

If you like this batch of meaningful names for boys you’ll also like this huge list of royal boy names.

Unique names with deep meanings

These meaningful boy names aren’t ones you hear every day!

In their uniqueness, they’re sure to inspire a sense of identity and purpose in your child.

Aarav

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

Amias

• Name meaning: Loved.
• Popularity: #756

Atreus

• Name meaning: Fearless. (Greek mythology name).
• Popularity: #633

August or Augustine or Augustus

• Name meaning: Magnificent.
• Popularity: August ranks #121 for boys and #843 for girls. Augustine is #617 and Augustus is #457.

Aurelius

• Name meaning: Golden.
• Popularity: This meaningful boy’s name isn’t ranking.

Bakari

• Name meaning: Hopeful. Noble oath. (This name brings to mind CNN commentator, Bakari Sellers).
• Popularity: This B name isn’t ranking.

Bellamy

• Name meaning: Beautiful friend.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #621 for boys and #765 for girls.

Bode

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

Caius

• Name meaning: Rejoice.
• Popularity: This happy boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Dakari

• Name meaning: Happiness.
• Popularity: #773

Dakota

• Name meaning: Friend or ally. North and South Dakota are midwestern states.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #344 for boys and #270 for girls.

Darwin

• Name meaning: Dear friend. (Charles Darwin came up with thhe theory of evolution by natural selection).
• Popularity: #904

Drago

• Name meaning: Precious or dear one.
• Popularity: This edgy boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fenmore

• Name meaning: Dear love.
• Popularity: This baby name is not currently ranking for either gender.

Gatlin

• Name meaning: Companion.
• Popularity: #776

Gunther

• Name meaning: Battle fighter.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Hubble or Hubbell

• Name meaning: Brave heart.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Iggy

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

Jabari

• Name meaning: Brave or fearless.
• Popularity: #934

Kairos

• Name meaning: An opportune moment.
• Popularity: This deep name isn’t ranking.

Kamari or Kamar

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

Levin or Levon

• Name meaning: Dear friend.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this unique first name is ranking.

Lorcan

• Name meaning: Little fierce one.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #137 in Ireland.

Memphis

• Name meaning: Enduring and beautiful. A city in Tennessee.
• Popularity: #404

Neo

• Name meaning: New.
• Popularity: #980

Nova

• Name meaning: New. A star that suddenly and dramatically increases in brightness and then slowly returns to its original state.
• Popularity: This baby name ranks #853 for boys and #32 for girls.

Novi

• Name meaning: New.
• Popularity: This sentimental name isn’t ranking.

Osmond

• Name meaning: God protects.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Sirius

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

Vihaan

• Name meaning: Sunrise.
• Popularity: #802

More V names here.

Wendell

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

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Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese names with deep meanings

These meaningful boy names have origins in the Romance languages.

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Amadeo or Amadeus

• Name meaning: Love of God.
• Popularity: Neither of these A names is ranking.

Armando

• Name meaning: Soldier.
• Popularity: #552

Benicio

• Name meaning: Blessed.
• Popularity: #794

Dante

• Name meaning: Italian version of Durant, meaning enduring.
• Popularity: #311

Domenico

• Name meaning: Belonging to God.
• Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking.

Dominic or Dominick or Dominik

• Name meaning: Belonging to God.
• Popularity: Dominic ranks #99, Dominick is #483, and Dominik is #933.

Donato

• Name meaning: God-given.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Duran

• Name meaning: Enduring.
• Popularity: This deep boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Eliseo

• Name meaning: Italian and Spanish version of Elisha, meaning God is my salvation.
• Popularity: #833

Fernando

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

Gianni

• Name meaning: Italian version of Johnny, meaning God is gracious.
• Popularity: #390

Gioele

• Name meaning: Italian version of Joel, meaning Jehovah is his God.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S.

Giovanni

• Name meaning: Italian version of John, meaning God is gracious.
• Popularity: #124

Isaias

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Isaiah, meaning God is salvation.
• Popularity: #489

Ismael

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Ishmael, meaning God will hear.
• Popularity: #351

Jadiel

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Yadiel, meaning praise God or God has heard.
• Popularity: #891

Joaquin

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Joachim, meaning God has granted.
• Popularity: #308

Jovanni or Jovani

• Name meaning: A variation of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: Jovanni ranks #920 and Jovani hasn’t ranked since 2015.

Juan

• Name meaning: Spanish version of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: #164

Manuel

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us.
• Popularity: #320

Mateo or Matteo

• Name meaning: Gift of God.
• Popularity: Mateo ranks #15 and Matteo is #166.

Mattia

• Name meaning: Italian version of Matthew, meaning gift of God.
• Popularity: This meaningful baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but currently ranks #5 in Italy.

Miguel

• Name meaning: Portuguese and Spanish version of Michael, meaning who is like God.
• Popularity: #195

Rafael or Raphael

• Name meaning: God has healed.
• Popularity: Rafael is #237 and Raphael is #538.

Salvador or Salvatore or Salvator

• Name meaning: Savior.
• Popularity: Salvador ranks #727, Salvatore is #941, and Salvator isn’t ranking.

Santino

• Name meaning: Little saint.
• Popularity: #417

Santos

• Name meaning: Saint.
• Popularity: #854

Tadeo

• Name meaning: Spanish version of Thaddeus, meaning gift of God.
• Popularity: #599

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Hebrew boy names with deep meanings

These meaningful baby names are of Hebrew origin.

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Adriel

• Name meaning: Belonging to God.
• Popularity: #15

Azariah

• Name meaning: Helped by God.
• Popularity: #648

Aziel

• Name meaning: God is my strength.
• Popularity: #332

Castiel

• Name meaning: My cover is God or shield of God.
• Popularity: #809

Chaim

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: #706

Eitan

• Name meaning: Hebrew version of Ethan, meaning long-lived, strong, or firm.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Eliel

• Name meaning: My God is God.
• Popularity: #852

Eliezer

• Name meaning: God has helped.
• Popularity: #978

Hezekiah

• Name meaning: Biblical name meaning God strengthens.
• Popularity: #571

Ishmael

• Name meaning: God will hear.
• Popularity: This deep boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Jaziel

• Name meaning: Made or allotted by God.
• Popularity: #543

Jedidiah

• Name meaning: Loved by God.
• Popularity: #807

Judah

• Name meaning: Praised.
• Popularity: #183

Makai

• Name meaning: Who is like God.
• Popularity: #545

Misael

• Name meaning: Who is like God.
• Popularity: #815

Nehemiah

• Name meaning: God comforts.
• Popularity: #410

Tovi

• Name meaning: Good.
• Popularity: This baby name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Uriah

• Name meaning: God is my light.
• Popularity: #697

Uriel

• Name meaning: God is my light.
• Popularity: #498

Yehuda

• Name meaning: Praised.
• Popularity: #822

Zakai

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: #783

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Arabic boy names with deep meanings

These baby names with inspirational meanings come from the Arabic language.

Abdullah

• Name meaning: Servant of God.
• Popularity: #984

Ahmad or Ahmed

• Name meaning: Highly praised.
• Popularity: Ahmad ranks #688 and Ahmed is #674.

Ali

• Name meaning: Exalted.
• Popularity: Ali ranks #339 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2013.

Amir or Ameer or Ahmir

• Name meaning: Prince.
• Popularity: Amir ranks #123, Ameer is #831, Ahmir is #971, and Emir is #689.

Ayaan or Ayan

• Name meaning: God’s gift.
• Popularity: Ayaan ranks #512 and Ayan is #930.

Damir

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

Hakeem

• Name meaning: Wise.
• Popularity: #959

Hamza

• Name meaning: Lion, strong, or steadfast.
• Popularity: #646

Hassan

• Name meaning: Handsome.
• Popularity: #789

Jad

• Name meaning: Generous. Kind-hearted. Serious.
• Popularity: #979

Jamal

• Name meaning: Beauty or grace.
• Popularity: #868

Jamari or Jamar

• Name meaning: Beauty or grace.
• Popularity: Jamari ranks #576 and Jamar hasn’t ranked since 2016.

Kabir

• Name meaning: Greatness.
• Popularity: #834

Kamal

• Name meaning: Perfection, superiority, accomplishment, beauty. Lotus. Pale red.
• Popularity: This meaningful boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Kareem

• Name meaning: Generous.
• Popularity: #694

Khalid

• Name meaning: Eternal.
• Popularity: #888

Khalil or Khaleel

• Name meaning: Friend.
• Popularity: Khalil ranks #294 and Khaleel isn’t ranking.

Malik

• Name meaning: King.
• Popularity: #393

Omar or Omari

• Name meaning: Flourishing or long-lived.
• Popularity: Omar ranks #264 and Omari is #492.

Osman

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings including ‘man of God’ and ‘ox driver’. (Prince Osman founded the Ottoman Empire).
• Popularity: #982

Rayan

• Name meaning: Watered, plentiful, or heaven’s flower.
• Popularity: #662

Yahir

• Name meaning: He enlightens.
• Popularity: #906

Zahir

• Name meaning: Shining. Supporter.
• Popularity: #855

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Final thoughts on boys’ names with special meanings

Researching baby name meanings is a fun and exciting process.

That said, it’s certainly easier said than done to find a name that not only sounds good but also has a meaning that aligns with the values and aspirations you have for your son.

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

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your little boy!

Meaningful Boy Names