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
- Aaron: Hebrew — Enlightened.
- Aiden: Celtic — The sun god; fiery.
- Alexander: Greek — Defender of men.
- Amell: German — Power of an eagle.
- Amory: German — Leader; divine; brave; powerful.
- Andrew: Greek — Strong; manly; courageous.
- Anthony: Latin — Priceless.
- Asher: Hebrew —Happy or blessed.
- Austin: Latin — Majestic dignity.
- Azai: Hebrew — Strength.
- Aziel: Hebrew — God is my power.
- Caelan: Irish — Powerful warrior; victorious people.
- Chance: English — Good fortune.
- Charlie: English — Free.
- David: Hebrew — Beloved.
- Edric: English — Power and good fortune.
- Edward: English — Wealthy guardian.
- Elliot: Hebrew — Lord is my God.
- Ethan: Hebrew — Strong; safe; firm.
- Ezra: Hebrew — Helper.
- Felix: Latin — Happy; fortunate.
- Gabriel: Hebrew — Devoted to God; a hero of God; God is my strength.
- Henry: German — Ruler of the household.
- Ian: Scottish — God is gracious.
- Isaac: Hebrew — He will laugh.
- Isaiah: Hebrew — Salvation of the lord.
- Jayce: Greek — Healer.
- Jonathan: Hebrew — God gives.
- Josiah: Hebrew — Fire of the Lord; healer.
- Julian: Latin — Father of the skies.
- Kano: Japanese — One's masculine power; capability.
- Levi: Hebrew — Joined in harmony.
- Liam: Irish — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Lucas: Latin — Light-giving; illumination.
- Magnus: Latin — Greatest.
- Matthew: Hebrew — Gift from God.
- Miles: Latin — Soldier.
- Milo: German — Merciful.
- Nathan: Hebrew — He gave.
- Ned: English — Wealthy guardian.
- Noah: Hebrew — Rest; comfort.
- Nolan: Gaelic — A descendant of a chariot fighter or champion; famous; noble.
- Oswald: English — Divine power.
- Owen: Welsh — Young warrior; well-born; noble.
- Robert: German — Bright fame.
- Ryan: Irish — Descendent of the king; little king.
- William: German — Strong-willed warrior; resolute protection.
- Xander: Greek — Protector of men.
- Zachary: Hebrew — Remembered by God.
- Zane: Hebrew — God's gracious gift.
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