Names That Mean Boy

  1. Akiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright boy"
    • Description:

      Akiro is well used in Japan, the first name of famed director Kurosawa.
  2. Yukio
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "snow boy"
    • Description:

      In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.
  3. Svenja
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "boy"
    • Description:

      German feminine form of the German and Nordic male name Sven, which comes from the Old Norse byname Sveinn, meaning "boy". Svenja was particularly popular in Germany in the late 80s and early 90s, peaking at #10 in 1991.
  4. Yahiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increasing boy"
    • Description:

      A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.
  5. Gilby
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "blond boy"
    • Description:

      Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.
  6. Mabyn
    • Origin:

      Cornish, from English
    • Meaning:

      "youth"
    • Description:

      This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
  7. Haruo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "spring-born boy"
    • Description:

      A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.
  8. Tama
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "son or boy"
    • Description:

      Simple, easily-translated Maori name.
  9. Chico
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "boy"
    • Description:

      Friendly but flimsy.
  10. Akihiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright boy"