The 50 most popular boys’ names in the USA

Noah is a name that appears in the Bible. So it’s an ancient name with a contemporary twist.

Liam is derived from the British name William, meaning protector.

Oliver is derived from the French name Olivier, meaning olive tree.

Elijah was the name of a prophet of Israel and has Hebrew origins.

Mateo has Spanish origins and means gift from God.

The name Lucas is derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning brilliance.

Levi is a name that comes from the Bible, since Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah. Levi can also be derived from the name Levente, which in Hungarian means hero.

Leo is the Latin word for lion. The lion is the king of the jungle, so this name signifies leadership and dignity. The lion is also a zodiac sign, so it’s perfect for little boys born between July 23 and August 22!

Ezra means helper in Hebrew and is also the name of a prophet.

Luca has Greek origins and is derived from the name Lucania and related to the name Luke. The name may also derive from the Latin name Lucus, which may mean sacred wood.

Asher is a Hebrew name that appears in the Bible and means happiness.

James is a variation of the name Jacob and means God favors.

Ethan is Hebrew for endurance and strength. In books and films, boys named Ethan are often charismatic and heroic.

Sebastian is a name that first appeared in Rome and means venerable. The name also has Greek origins.

The name Henry has German origins and means head of the family. Eight kings of England have borne the name to date.

Muhammad comes from Arabic and means praised or showered with praise. The name is derived from the name Muhammad, a prophet and founder of Islam.

Hudson is an English given name for the son of Hudd. It is also a nickname of the German name Hugh, meaning spirit.

Maverick is a name derived from an English word meaning an unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Benjamin is the youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons in the Bible. This name means son of the south. It also comes from the Hebrew Ben Yamin, meaning son of fortune, blessed or lucky.

Theo is short for Theodore, meaning divine gift. Theo is also derived from the Greek Theos, meaning God.

Kai is a small Hawaiian name for the sea. Also from the Welsh language, Kai means keeper of the keys.

Jackson comes from Hebrew and means Jack’s son. Also of English origin, Jackson means to supplant or protect.

Michael is the name of an archangel protecting against the devil. In Hebrew, the name means, who is like god.

Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning judged by God.

Aiden has Irish origins and refers to fire.

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning god is my strength or a hero of god. Gabriel is also the name of an angel in the Bible.

Josiah has Hebrew origins and means the lord’s fire or support.

Mason is a name with both French and Germanic origins, meaning one who works with stone. Several football players bear this name, such as Mason Mount and Mason Rudolph.

The name Jack has English origins and is a nickname for the names John and James.

Elias has Greek origins and comes from the name Elijah.

Grayson is a name with English origins.

Alexander has Greek origins and means defender of men. In addition, several kings and emperors have borne this name.

Luke has Greek origins and is the shortened version of the name Lucas. The name means a giver of light.

Julian is a name with Latin origins and denotes membership of a Roman family of Iulus from antiquity.

Jayden is a combination of the names Hayden and Jay.

David is a name taken from the Bible with Hebrew origins. This name means loved and cherished.

The name Logan has Scottish origins and means luminous.

Theodore has Greek origins and means divine gift.

Wyatt comes from the English name Wyot, meaning strong in war. Today, Wyatt means strength, dignity, loyalty and a good sense of humor.

Carter was originally an Irish nickname meaning cart driver, i.e. a person who transports goods by wagon.

Samuel is a Hebrew name from the Bible. It means “God has heard” or “God’s name”.

Owen comes from the name Owain and means noble and young warrior.

William has always been a popular British name. It means willpower and a strong warrior.

The first name Waylon has English origins and designates a traveler as well as someone gentle and brave.

Ezekiel has Hebrew origins and means the strength of God. Ezekiel was also one of the greatest prophets of his time.

Miles is a Latin name for a soldier or military man.

Matthew is a classic name that has endured over time. From its Hebrew origins, this name means gift from God.

Isaiah comes from Hebrew and means salvation from the Lord. The name refers to Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet.

Jacob is a name derived from the Hebrew meaning God supported and protected.

Santiago is a Spanish name meaning Saint James. It is also the Hispanic version of the name James.