Trending Boy Names

  1. Dakari
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"
    • Description:

      This name from the Shona language is a new entrant to the Top 1000 in the US.
  2. Meir
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "bringer of light"
    • Description:

      The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.
  3. Juelz
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      This attempt to masculinize Jules has made its way into the Top 1000. We recommend using the more traditional spelling, as this one will likely appear dated in a few years' time.
  4. Kyrin
    • Avyaan
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "beginning, lucky"
      • Description:

        Fast-rising boy name thanks to Indian actress Dia Mirza when she used it for her son in 2021. Avyaan is related to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings and good luck. Avyaan entered the US and UK Top 1000 charts in 2021 and has been on the rise in the years since.
    • Easten
      • Origin:

        Variation of Easton, English
      • Meaning:

        "east-facing place"
      • Description:

        Variation of Easton.
    • Jesiah
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah exists"
      • Description:

        There is much disagreement about the origin, meaning, or even existence of this name. Some sources cite Jesiah as the name of several minor Biblical figures, others say it's a variation of Josiah, still others call it a modern conflation of Josiah and Jesse.
    • Kamdyn
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Camden, place name
      • Meaning:

        "winding valley"
      • Description:

        Gentle but solid, Camden is currently in the US Top 200, and subsequently, alternative spellings have made an appearance. Kamdyn shares the popular K initial of Kaden, Kannon, and Kairo, the trendy Y of Landyn, Zayne, and Chosyn, and the surname-feel of Kennedy, Radclyffe, and Lyons,
    • Noe
      • Origin:

        Greek, Georgian, and Latin variation of Noah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "rest, repose"
      • Description:

        The Old Testament Noah has been so popular for so long that variations are becoming popular too. Noe is a streamlined form used in Greek and Latin Bibles, and in Georgia too. Spelled as more often as Noé, it is also popular across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain.
    • Devansh
      • Origin:

        Indian
      • Meaning:

        "part of God"
      • Description:

        Intriguing Indian name on the rise.
    • Jaxtyn
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        The American appetite for new names ending in the letters "yn" knows no bounds. This one, a close relative of popular Jaxson, was among the fastest-rising boys' names of 2017.
    • Xayden
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        Combine the Aiden trend with the ever-cool letter X, and you'll get something like Xayden.
    • Kyng
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of word name King
      • Description:

        All names connected with royalty have become increasingly popular in recent years, and King variation Kyng is no exception. Some parents may feel that the Kyng spelling makes it more of a name and less of a royal title, but both names sound the same and have identical meanings, so why endlessly complicate spelling and pronunciation?
    • Ivaan
      • Origin:

        Variation of Ivan, Russian form of John, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God is gracious"
      • Description:

        This variation of Ivan, itself a form of John, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Double As are trending across the states, such as Saanvi and Aarush, and Ivaan is running right along with them — all the way into the Top 1000 in 2022.
    • Zyon
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Zion, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "highest place"
      • Description:

        With its sharp Z initial and similar sound to Ryan, Zion has shot up the charts in singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son in 1997. Following on in its footsteps, spelling variant Zyon entered the Top 1000 in 2019 and was given to around 270 babies in a recent year.
    • Jakai
      • Origin:

        Modern invention,"supplanter; sea; warrior"
      • Meaning:

        "supplanter; sea; warrior"
      • Description:

        Jakai is a cool modern invention, inspired by other -kai names such as Makai and Zakai. Add to this the popular prefix "ja", and it also feels connected to classic nickname Jack, the international Jacques, and modern favorites, Jackson and Jax.
    • Alijah
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Elijah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "Yahweh is God"
      • Description:

        Elijah is in the US Top 10 and is popular across New Zealand, The Netherlands, and The UK. Spelling variation Alijah however only appears in the US charts, where it has ranked in the Top 1000 since 2001. Given to 700 boys in a recent year, for every one baby Alijah, there are 16 Elijahs.
    • Edson
      • Karsyn
        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Carson
        • Description:

          A surname-style name with a contemporary spelling, Karsyn is a unisex name that has been on and off the charts for boys since 2018. As of 2023, it's back in the US Top 1000 and given to more than 200 boys every year.
      • Jru
        • Origin:

          Invented Name, Variation of Drew
        • Description:

          A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.