Boy Names
Strong, meaningful boy names with origins and full meanings.
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Noah
English, Biblical
Noah
Derived from the Hebrew name (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort"; f Biblical...
Oliver
English, German Norman
Oliver
French form of a Germanic name, possibly the name Alfihar meaning "elf army".
Paul
English, French, German, Romanian, Biblical
Paul
From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin.
Richard
English, French, German, Czech
Richard
Means "brave power", derived from the Germanic elements ric "power, rule"...
Robert
English, French, Scandinavian, German, Czech, Polish, Russian, Slovene, Romanian
Robert
Means "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and...
Scott
English, Scottish
Scott
From a surname which meant "Scotsman" in Old English.
Sebastian
English, German, Polish, Finnish, Romanian
Sebastian
From the Roman name Sebastianus which meant "from Sebaste" in Latin.
Steven
English Usual
Steven
English form of STEPHEN.
Theodore
English
Theodore
From the Greek name (Theodoros), which meant "gift of god" from Greek...
Timothy
English, Biblical
Timothy
From the Greek name (Timotheos) meaning "honouring God", derived from...
Tyler
English
Tyler
From an occupational surname meaning "tiler of roofs" in Old English.
William
German/English
William
Resolute protector, will helmet
William
English
William
From the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements wil...
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethan, Lucas, Ryan, Jayden, and Nathan consistently rank among the most popular boy names. These names are widely used partly because they work across English and Chinese family contexts without requiring translation.
Consider how the name sounds in both English and your mother tongue, what it means, how it pairs with your surname, and whether it's easy to spell and pronounce. Many families also register a separate given name in a second language.
Yes — short punchy names like Kai, Max, and Finn are gaining popularity. They're easy to say in multiple languages and hard to shorten further. However, two-syllable names remain the most popular overall.