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50 Adorable and Meaningful Names For Baby Boys

Choosing a baby name for your little one can be tough — you have to find something that you like, make sure it flows with your last name, and agree with your partner on it, among a few other things. And even though some names just sound good and appeal to a parent's taste, there's always the option of choosing a meaningful name that sounds good on the surface but has a deeper significance.

Ahead, find some of our favourite names for boys and their meanings.

Meaningful Names For Baby Boys

  1. Aaron: Hebrew — Enlightened.
  2. Aiden: Celtic — The sun god; fiery.
  3. Alexander: Greek — Defender of men.
  4. Amell: German — Power of an eagle.
  5. Amory: German — Leader; divine; brave; powerful.
  6. Andrew: Greek — Strong; manly; courageous.
  7. Anthony: Latin — Priceless.
  8. Asher: Hebrew —Happy or blessed.
  9. Austin: Latin — Majestic dignity.
  10. Azai: Hebrew — Strength.
  11. Aziel: Hebrew — God is my power.
  12. Caelan: Irish — Powerful warrior; victorious people.
  13. Chance: English — Good fortune.
  14. Charlie: English — Free.
  15. David: Hebrew — Beloved.
  16. Edric: English — Power and good fortune.
  17. Edward: English — Wealthy guardian.
  18. Elliot: Hebrew — Lord is my God.
  19. Ethan: Hebrew — Strong; safe; firm.
  20. Ezra: Hebrew — Helper.
  21. Felix: Latin — Happy; fortunate.
  22. Gabriel: Hebrew — Devoted to God; a hero of God; God is my strength.
  23. Henry: German — Ruler of the household.
  24. Ian: Scottish — God is gracious.
  25. Isaac: Hebrew — He will laugh.
  26. Isaiah: Hebrew — Salvation of the lord.
  27. Jayce: Greek — Healer.
  28. Jonathan: Hebrew — God gives.
  29. Josiah: Hebrew — Fire of the Lord; healer.
  30. Julian: Latin — Father of the skies.
  31. Kano: Japanese — One's masculine power; capability.
  32. Levi: Hebrew — Joined in harmony.
  33. Liam: Irish — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
  34. Lucas: Latin — Light-giving; illumination.
  35. Magnus: Latin — Greatest.
  36. Matthew: Hebrew — Gift from God.
  37. Miles: Latin — Soldier.
  38. Milo: German — Merciful.
  39. Nathan: Hebrew — He gave.
  40. Ned: English — Wealthy guardian.
  41. Noah: Hebrew — Rest; comfort.
  42. Nolan: Gaelic — A descendant of a chariot fighter or champion; famous; noble.
  43. Oswald: English — Divine power.
  44. Owen: Welsh — Young warrior; well-born; noble.
  45. Robert: German — Bright fame.
  46. Ryan: Irish — Descendent of the king; little king.
  47. William: German — Strong-willed warrior; resolute protection.
  48. Xander: Greek — Protector of men.
  49. Zachary: Hebrew — Remembered by God.
  50. Zane: Hebrew — God's gracious gift.
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