Boy Names
News, features, and analysis on naming a baby boy today, including updates on name popularity, usage, and studies on boys' names around the world. Learn about all the baby boy names in the news.
Thu Apr 18 2024
O Boy! The Best Boy Names Ending in O
Boy names ending in O have include plenty of cool options in every style, from Arlo to Zeno.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning
Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Soft Boy Names Are Sensitive And Strong
Soft boy names are the antidote to the hyper-macho names that have been trending in recent years. The new softer sound in male names reflects society's changing perception of masculinity.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Baseball Names Hit It Out of the Park
For the new Major League season, we pitch a long list of baseball-related names and nicknames, some more wearable than others.
Tue Mar 19 2024
250+ Best Boy Names A-Z
Explore the coolest boy names A-Z. Read on for an alphabetical A-Z list of the coolest boy names right now, encompassing a range of styles, origins and popularity levels.
Tue Mar 12 2024
100 Unisex Names for Boys
Unisex baby names trending male don't get a lot of press, but they should! We've crunched the numbers to uncover 100+ cool unisex names heading further toward the boys' side.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Male Dog Names
100 cooler substitutes for the most popular male dog names. Kenji for Benji!
Thu Feb 29 2024
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Fri Feb 23 2024
200 Best Twin Boy Names 2024
Good twin boy names have the right strength, style, and vibe for this year. We've gathered our top 100 sets of twin names for boys — 200 names total — that fit the bill. Styles such as Southern twin boy names and badass twin boy names are featured here, along with unique twin boy names, and even matching twin boy names!
Thu Jan 18 2024
The Best Cool Undiscovered Boy Names
Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Last Names for Boys: Cool and Fresh Choices
If you love names like Mason, Hunter and Brooks but are looking for something less popular, we've got you covered. Surname names for boys are an ever-growing trend, but there are still plenty of underused options, whether you like occupational names, rockstar heroes, or a last name with a cute nickname.
Thu Dec 21 2023
How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique
Classic boy names come in many variations that slide up and down the popularity scale. Here's how to make your traditional favorite more rare.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Trending Boy Names
New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy boy names in the US right now.
Tue Dec 12 2023
New Names on Nameberry in 2023: Part 2!
The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques
Trendy boy names come in clusters, so if you want to avoid a name that *feels* popular, here are some key groups to watch out for!
Fri Oct 27 2023
Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now. We round up 100+ of the boldest and best strong names for boys..
Wed Oct 25 2023
I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular
Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name
Cool vintage boy names and where to find them! Explore some of our top recommendations here, from edgy retro nicknames, to stylish surnames, to unique vintage boy names which are likely to stay rare.
Fri Sep 29 2023
150+ European Baby Boy Names
European boy names don't stop at Leo and Lucas! Here are our favorite stylish, sophisticated, under-the-radar European baby names for boys.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Traditional boy names are cool and classic, and never out of style (although not always popular!) Check out our ultimate guide to finding the perfect one.
Wed Sep 06 2023
80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son
One part cottagecore, one part cowboy — woodsy names for boys are the next big thing. Read all about the incoming wave of rugged, romantic, nature-inspired boy names.
Wed Aug 30 2023
How I Named My Baby: Koda Florian
Under pressure to use family names, Cinthia and Ben bucked tradition and went with the modern and meaningful name Koda for their baby boy. Despite initial family pushback, everyone agrees that Koda Florian is the perfect name for their little osito.
Mon Aug 28 2023
100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel
Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!