Cool Cowboy Names

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name or an update on Roger.

Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus.

The word name Camp fits into the trendy Woodsy category for boys. While it was given to only 14 baby boys in 2023, that's a 1000 percent increase over 2022, which indicates a name on the way up.

A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.

This inventive spelling is part cowboy and part Kardashian.

Chord may be considered a variation of the cowboy-cool name Cord, or an independent musical name. Actor Chord Overstreet, of Glee fame, introduced this name to many American parents.

Bridges is one of the new last names as first names ending in S that are so fashionable right now, joining Brooks, Wells, and Banks.

You don't need to choose the longer form of this unusual name to arrive at Cabe, brother of Gabe and Abe. This earthy, unusual, friendly nickname-name was given to a handful of boys last year and can make an intriguing choice. But be warned: It will forever be mistaken, at least at first hearing, for the more familiar Gabe.

Whitten is a stylish patronymic surname derived from Witt and Witte — German and Dutch nicknames-turned-surnames describing people with white-blonde hair or a pale complexion. Cool-guy nickname Whit only adds to the appeal.

Could be difficult to grasp: Hoss. The "Bonanza" cowboy.

After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block. Old-school Western nickname: Tex.

A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.

More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.

Cowboyish occupational name that's one of the hottest choices below the Top 1000, increasing in rank more than 5000 places since the year 2000. Roper may not be a unique choice much longer.

Strictly for a Vegas baby.

This US state name has been rising slowly but steadily for girls over the last 30 years, but à la Dakota, it could easily be a male name too.

As a word name, Court brings with it a plethora of potential meanings, from a legal gathering, to a stage for basketball or tennis, to a street. Sharp and strong, Court feels right at home with other rugged picks like Rhett and Jett. And yet, Court remains remarkably rare in the US. The alternate spelling Cort is only slightly more popular.

Rugged, rustic Wrangler evokes cowboy charm, bootcut denim, and SUVs.