Modern Baby Boy Names

Gem name Onyx entered the US Top 1000 for boys in 2018 and has since risen to the Top 400 with its cool X ending and sleek polished feel. Spelling variant Aunyx is far more obscure and has only been appearing in the US stats since 2021. Given to less than 20 babies each year, it might appeal to those who also like Austen and August.

Jameson is a popular choice, made to feel even more popular than it is due to the high ranking James and the rising Jamie, Jay, and Sonny. As often happens with popular names, spelling variants have begun to emerge, one being Jamesyn, with its trendy Y and unisex leaning.

If you love the cowboy feel, the surname charm, and the Top Gun association that come with the currently popular Maverick but want to keep hold of the free-spirited and unconventional energy its supposed to signify, then Maverix could be a way to go — for now, at least.

Evryn is a modern creation, likely inspired by similar choices like Evan and Everett, with the addition of the on-trend letter Y. It is used occasionally as a unisex option in the US, though it doubled in use between 2022 and 2023, when it was given to 20 girls and 12 boys.