Traditional Boy Names

Names with centuries of continuous use behind them, usually carried by the church, the crown or the family Bible rather than by fashion.

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127 names, most popular first in the United States

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William William is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "resolute protection," from wil, meaning will or desire, and helm, meaning helmet.
Germanic #9 in US
Benjamin Benjamin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand," from Binyamin.
Hebrew #11 in US
Jack Jack is a boy's name of English origin that began as a pet form of John, by way of the medieval nickname Jankin.
English #15 in US
Samuel Samuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin usually translated as "God has heard," from Shemu'el.
Hebrew #18 in US
Michael Michael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question expecting the answer that no one is.
Hebrew #21 in US
Daniel Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge," from Daniyyel.
Hebrew #22 in US
John John is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is gracious," from Yochanan.
Hebrew #23 in US
Joseph Joseph is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add," from Yosef.
Hebrew #29 in US
Matthew Matthew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of Yahweh," from Mattityahu.
Hebrew #32 in US
Thomas Thomas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning "twin," from te'oma.
Aramaic #34 in US
Jacob Jacob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," from Ya'aqov.
Hebrew #43 in US
Anthony Anthony is a boy's name from the Roman family name Antonius, whose meaning is unknown — it is probably Etruscan rather than Latin.
Latin #46 in US
Isaac Isaac is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he laughs," from Yitzhak.
Hebrew #47 in US
Charles Charles is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "free man," from karl.
Germanic #48 in US
Nathan Nathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he gave," from Natan.
Hebrew #63 in US
Joshua Joshua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation," from Yehoshua.
Hebrew #66 in US
Christopher Christopher is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ," from Christos and pherein, to carry.
Greek #68 in US
Andrew Andrew is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "manly" or "brave," from andreios, from aner, a man.
Greek #73 in US
Aaron Aaron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin whose meaning is not established.
Hebrew #80 in US
Jeremiah Jeremiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh exalts" or "Yahweh establishes," from Yirmeyahu.
Hebrew #88 in US
Jonathan Jonathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has given," from Yehonatan.
Hebrew #89 in US
Robert Robert is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "bright fame," from hrod, fame, and beraht, bright.
Germanic #92 in US
Jose Jose is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add," the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph.
Hebrew #95 in US
Christian Christian is a boy's name from the Latin christianus, meaning "a follower of Christ."
Latin #96 in US
Adam Adam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth" or "ground," from adamah.
Hebrew #101 in US
Nicholas Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people," from nike, victory, and laos, the people.
Greek #112 in US
Malachi Malachi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "my messenger."
Hebrew #134 in US
Nathaniel Nathaniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
Hebrew #140 in US
Luis Luis is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "famous warrior."
Germanic #144 in US
Carlos Carlos is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "free man."
Germanic #150 in US
Evan Evan is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "God is gracious."
Welsh #153 in US
Diego Diego is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, the Spanish form of James.
Hebrew #158 in US
Juan Juan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious."
Hebrew #159 in US
Ivan Ivan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious."
Hebrew #163 in US
Jesus Jesus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is salvation."
Hebrew #173 in US
Antonio Antonio is a boy's name of Etruscan origin whose meaning is unknown.
Etruscan #176 in US
Nicolas Nicolas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people."
Greek #177 in US
Judah Judah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised."
Hebrew #178 in US
Emmanuel Emmanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us."
Hebrew #179 in US
Jesse Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin whose meaning is debated.
Hebrew #184 in US
Peter Peter is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "rock."
Greek #187 in US
Alejandro Alejandro is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind."
Greek #195 in US
Andres Andres is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "manly" or "brave."
Greek #200 in US
Timothy Timothy is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "honoring God."
Greek #203 in US
Victor Victor is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "conqueror."
Latin #209 in US
Abraham Abraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "father of many."
Hebrew #210 in US
Zachary Zachary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord has remembered."
Hebrew #216 in US
Edward Edward is a boy's name of Old English origin meaning "wealthy guardian."
English #224 in US

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