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Top 100 Baby Boy Names of 2026

The 100 most-chosen boy names this year, drawn from the current US/UK popularity charts. Each name links to a full profile with meaning, origin, pronunciation, syllables, and famous bearers.

Liam Irish - Protector Noah Hebrew - Rest, respite. Oliver Latin - Olive tree|Affectionate, Kind. James Hebrew - God is gracious. A form of Sean or Shane. Elijah Hebrew - The Lord is my God. William German - Helmet of Determination Henry German - Ruler of the house. Lucas Gaelic - Bringer of light|From Luciana. A masculine form of Lucy Benjamin Spanish - Son of my right hand, favourite son. Theodore Greek - Gift of God Mateo Spanish - Gift of God. Levi Hebrew - United in harmony, Promise. Sebastian Greek - Venerable, Honoured above all others. Daniel Hebrew - God is my judge. Jack Polish - Supplanter, Replacer Michael Hebrew - Likeness to God. Alexander Greek - Defender of humankind. A form of Alexander|From the beach. Owen Welsh - Well born. A form of Evan. Asher Hebrew - Black Samuel Swedish - God has heard, His name is God. Ethan Hebrew - Strength|Steadfast|Reliable|Running waters Leo Latin - Lion Jackson English - God is gracious Mason English - Stone worker Ezra Hebrew - Helper John Hebrew - God is gracious Hudson English - Son of the hooded one. Aiden Irish - Intelligence|Attractive Joseph Hebrew - God will increase. God has added a child. David Hebrew - Beloved Gabriel Hebrew - Strength of God. Carter English - Driver of a Cart Julian Greek - Belonging to the youth. The masculine form of Julia. Wyatt English - Son of the forest guide Anthony Latin - Worth of praise, Priceless. Grayson English - The judge's son, The grey one's son. Dylan Welsh - Born from the ocean; son of the sea Lincoln English - From the place near the pool, From the colony by the pool. Thomas Teutonic - Twin Maverick American - Wildly Independent Cameron Scottish - Bent Nose Eli Hebrew - Uplifting. The short form of Elijah. The Lord is my God. Joshua Hebrew - God is my salvation, Jehovah saves. Caleb Hebrew - Dog. Brave. Jeremiah Hebrew - Praised highly by God, Exalted by God. Roman Spanish - Of Rome Adrian Latin - Dark, Rich, Mysterious, From the Adriatic Sea. A masculine form of Adriana. Ezekiel Hebrew - May God give strength. Hunter English - Hunter Charles French - Strong, Courageous. Christopher Latin - Christ bearer. Isaac Hebrew - He will laugh, Laughter, God smiles. Aaron Hebrew - To sing. Andrew Scottish - Manly, Courageous, Brave. Robert French - Bright fame, Famous, Brilliant. Connor Irish - Much wanted, strong willed Nathan Hebrew - Gift of God Jonathan Hebrew - Gift from God. Bennett Latin - Little Blessed One Easton English - From the eastern town. Wesley English - The West Meadow Nolan Irish - Famous Christian English - Anointed, Servant of Christ Landon English - Owner of the grassy land, Dweller on the hill. Cooper English - Barrel Maker Jameson English - Son of James Weston English - From The West Town Walker English - Walker, Cloth. Vincent Indian - Victorious Tucker Hebrew - Tucker of cloth. Damian Greek - Constant, One who tames|Spirit Lorenzo Italian - Crown of laurel leaves, Victory. A form of Lawrence. Rowan Gaelic - Red-haired, Tree with Red Berries, Mountain Ash Kingston English - From the king's town. Maxwell English - From the extreme stream Calvin Latin - Friend of ships, From the narrow river. Nicholas Greek - Victorious people. Miles Latin - Warrior August English - German form of the Latin Augustus, meaning majestic dignity, or venerable. Knox English - From the hill. Silas English - Wood, from the forest. Felix Swedish - Name of a saint. Diego Spanish - Supplanter, Replacer Everett English - Strong, Brave like a boar. Jose Spanish - Increase, may God multiply. Oscar English - Divine strength, Divine spear. Beckett English - Little Brook Kai Hawaiian - Sea. Notice that the boys' name Kai, of Danish origin, is currently fashionable Adam Hebrew - Of the red earth. Xavier Latin - Bright, Brilliant. Declan Irish - Praying Santiago Spanish - Saint James. Bryson American - Bryce's son, son of the ambitious, quick-minded one. Ryker Danish - Fast strider Jaxon English - Son of Jack. Son of the replacer. Luke Greek - Bringer of light|From Luciana. A masculine form of Lucy Luca Italian - Bringer of light. Matthew Hebrew - Gift of God. Arthur Welsh - Noble strength|Bear. Ryan Irish - Young Royalty