Boy Names
Strong, meaningful boy names with origins and full meanings.
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Indraj
Sanskrit
Indraj
Born of Indra; Sanskrit 'Indra' (king of gods) + '-ja' (born of). One who is...
Indresh
Sanskrit
Indresh
Lord of Indra; Sanskrit 'Indra' + 'īśa' (lord). The lord over Indra himself...
Injmam
Sanskrit
Injmam
Completion and bringing together; from Arabic 'injimām' (إنجمام), meaning...
Inkoo
Sanskrit
Inkoo
Endearing variant; possibly from Sanskrit 'inka' or a familiar form. An...
Insaf
Sanskrit
Insaf
Justice and equity; from Arabic 'inṣāf' (إنصاف), meaning fairness,...
Iqarar
Sanskrit
Iqarar
Solemn declaration; from Arabic 'iqrār' (إقرار), meaning confession of faith...
Iqbal
Sanskrit
Iqbal
Prosperity; from Arabic 'iqbāl' meaning good fortune and prosperity
Iqram
Sanskrit
Iqram
Honouring and respecting; from Arabic 'ikrām' (إكرام), meaning to honour...
Iqubal
Sanskrit
Iqubal
Variant of Iqbal; from Arabic 'iqbāl' (إقبال), meaning prosperity and facing...
Irfan
Malay/Arabic
Irfan
Knowledgeable, awareness
Irphan
Sanskrit
Irphan
Variant of Irfan; from Arabic 'irfān' (عرفان), meaning spiritual knowledge...
Irsad
Sanskrit
Irsad
Guidance and direction; from Arabic 'irshād' (إرشاد), meaning to guide,...
Irshad
Sanskrit
Irshad
Divine guidance; from Arabic 'irshād' (إرشاد), meaning guidance,...
Isaac
Hebrew
Isaac
He will laugh, laughter
Isaac
English, Jewish, Biblical
Isaac
From the Hebrew name (Yitzchaq) which meant "he laughs".
Isaiah
Hebrew
Isaiah
God is salvation
Ish
Sanskrit
Ish
Divine lord; from Sanskrit 'īśa' (ईश), meaning ruler and lord. A short...
Ishaan
Sanskrit
Ishaan
The sun, lord of wealth
Ishan
Sanskrit
Ishan
Ruling, the northeast; Sanskrit 'īśāna' meaning Shiva or the sun
Ishant
Sanskrit
Ishant
Cool and calm; from Sanskrit 'īṣat' (slightly) or Hindi 'īshant'. One who...
Isharar
Sanskrit
Isharar
Sign, signal; from Arabic 'ishāra' meaning a signal, a sign or a gesture of direction
Ishatkar
Sanskrit
Ishatkar
Devotee of the divine lord; Sanskrit 'īśa' (God) + 'ṭhākura' (lord). One who...
Ishawar
Sanskrit
Ishawar
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), meaning the supreme lord, God....
Ishrat
Sanskrit
Ishrat
Happiness; from Arabic 'ishrat' meaning joy, delight and pleasant company
Ishtkar
Sanskrit
Ishtkar
Variant of Ishtikhar; from Arabic 'istikhāra' (استخارة), the prayer of...
Ishwar
Sanskrit
Ishwar
God, supreme being, Lord Shiva
Ishwer
Sanskrit
Ishwer
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), the supreme personal God. The...
Iskandar
Malay/Arabic
Iskandar
Alexander, defender of men
Islam
Sanskrit
Islam
Submission to God; from Arabic 'islām' (إسلام), meaning the act of...
Islamuddin
Sanskrit
Islamuddin
Submission of the faith; Arabic 'islām' (submission to God) + 'al-dīn' (of...
Islamudin
Sanskrit
Islamudin
Variant of Islamuddin; submission of the religion. A name expressing total...
Ismaliye
Sanskrit
Ismaliye
Possibly from Ismail/Ishmael; from Hebrew/Arabic 'Ismāʿīl' (إسماعيل),...
Israil
Sanskrit
Israil
Variant of Israel/Israfil; from Hebrew 'Yiśrāʾēl' (God contends/rules). In...
Israr
Sanskrit
Israr
Secret and mystery; from Arabic 'isrār' (إسرار), meaning secrets or...
Isthar
Sanskrit
Isthar
Possibly Esther/Ishtar; from Hebrew 'Ester' (star) or Akkadian goddess of...
Istikar
Sanskrit
Istikar
Variant of Ishtikhar; from Arabic 'istikhāra', seeking divine guidance. One...
Istkhar
Sanskrit
Istkhar
Seeking divine guidance; from Arabic 'istikhāra' (استخارة). A spiritual name...
Istyak
Sanskrit
Istyak
Variant of Ishtyak; from Arabic 'ishtiyāq' (اشتياق), meaning intense longing...
Istyara
Sanskrit
Istyara
Variant of Istyak; from Arabic 'ishtiyāra' related to seeking or longing. A...
Iswar
Sanskrit
Iswar
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), the supreme God and sovereign...
Iswer
Sanskrit
Iswer
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), meaning the supreme personal...
Izzul
Malay/Arabic
Izzul
Honour, power, glory
Jaanu
Sanskrit
Jaanu
Beloved soul; from Hindi 'jānu' (जानू), a term of endearment meaning...
Jabbar
Sanskrit
Jabbar
Mighty and restorer; from Arabic 'jabbār' (جبار), one of the 99 names of...
Jabir
Sanskrit
Jabir
Comforter; from Arabic 'jābir' meaning one who sets bones, a comforter
Jacky
Sanskrit
Jacky
God is gracious; diminutive of Jack, from Hebrew 'Yōḥānān' via Latin. A...
Jacob
Hebrew
Jacob
Supplanter, holder of the heel
Jacob
English, Dutch, Scandinavian, Biblical
Jacob
From the Latin Jacobus, which was from the Greek (Iakobos), which was from...
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.