Can You Guess the 50 Most Popular Baby Boy Names of 2024? 

It’s that time of year again. 

On May 11, the Social Security Administration (SSA) celebrated Mother’s Day with the official release of the 1,000 most popular boy names in the United States for 2024. 

As was expected, Liam (No. 1) and Noah (No. 2) came out on top for the eighth consecutive year. 

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In fact, not much changed from 2023 to 2024 as the top-10 consisted of the same names — albeit in a different order. 

Theodore jumped from 7th in 2023 to 4th in 2024 and Henry jumped from 8th to 6th, while James, Elijah and Mateo each digressed. Liam, Noah, Oliver, Lucas and William saw no change at all. 

Here’s a look at how the top-10 shaped up in 2024: 

2024, of course, marked the 29th consecutive year of the SSA releasing the coveted top-1000 list of baby boy names — a tradition the agency started in 1997. 

The SSA gathers its data from the millions of Social Security cards that are registered at the time of a child’s birth each year. 

For 2024, the SSA’s database included 3,612,777 babies — 1,845,330 of which were born male. 

With the United States ready to welcome several million more babies in 2025, let’s take a closer look at the top-50 most popular boys names across the country and what those names mean for your future son.

50. Cooper

Origin: English

Meaning: Barrel maker

2023 popularity: Cooper was the 52nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 5,441 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Cooper was the 50th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 5,699 births, per the SSA.

Cooper, pronounced KOO-pur, comes from the Middle English word couper and was originally a surname given to a craftsman who makes barrels, tubs and other vessels from wooden staves and metal hoops.

49. Caleb

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Dog; Whole-hearted

2023 popularity: Caleb was the 51st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 5,521 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Caleb was the 49th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 5,766 births, per the SSA.

Caleb, pronounced KAY-lib, has a highly-debated meaning, but some theories suggest it comes from the Hebrew word kelev, meaning “dog,” or the Hebrew elements kol, meaning “whole,” and lev, meaning “heart.” 

48. Grayson

Origin: English

Meaning: Son of the steward; Son of a gray-haired man

2023 popularity: Grayson was the 44th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,465 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Grayson was the 48th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,211 births, per the SSA.

Grayson, pronounced GRAY-sin or GRAY-sun, originated as a patronymic name derived from the Middle English word greyve, meaning “steward,” though it also coincides with the English word for the color gray.

47. Aiden

Origin: Old Irish

Meaning: Little fire; Young flame

2023 popularity: Aiden was the 40th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,692 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Aiden was the 47th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,243 births, per the SSA.

Aiden, pronounced AY-din, is a variant spelling of Aidan, which comes from the Old Irish name Áedán and Old Irish root word áed, meaning “fire,” combined with a diminutive suffix meaning “young” or “little.” 

46. Logan

Origin: Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning: Little hollow; Little pit

2023 popularity: Logan was the 39th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,704 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Logan was the 46th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,267 births, per the SSA.

Logan, pronounced LOH-gin, comes from a Scottish place name for the village of Logan in East Ayrshire, Scotland, and is derived from the Gaelic element lag, meaning “hollow” or “pit,” combined with a suffix. 

45. Carter

Origin: English; Anglo-French

Meaning: Transporter of goods; Cart maker

2023 popularity: Carter was the 48th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 5,870 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Carter was the 45th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,267 births, per the SSA.

Carter, pronounced KAHR-ter, comes from the Anglo-French word careter and English word carter. It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who transported goods by cart or worked with carts. 

44. Anthony

Origin: English; Roman; Greek

Meaning: Flower

2023 popularity: Anthony was the 47th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,265 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Anthony was the 44th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,326 births, per the SSA.

Anthony, pronounced AN-thuh-nee, is the Anglicized form of the Roman name Antonius, which has an unknown meaning but is sometimes (wrongly) associated with the Greek word anthos, meaning “flower.”

43. Gabriel

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is my strong man; God is my hero

2023 popularity: Gabriel was the 38th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,777 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Gabriel was the 43rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,379 births, per the SSA.

Gabriel, pronounced GAY-bree-uhl or GAB-ree-el, comes from the Hebrew name Gavri’el, which is composed of the Hebrew elements gever, meaning “strong man,” and el, referring to the Hebrew God.

42. Mason

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Stoneworker; To make

2023 popularity: Mason was the 30th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,257 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Mason was the 42nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,471 births, per the SSA.

Mason, pronounced MAY-sin or MAY-sun, comes from the Old English word macian and Old French word maçon, meaning “to make,” and was originally a surname given to someone who worked with stone.

41. Jacob

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Supplanter; Holder of the heel

2023 popularity: Jacob was the 35th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,005 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Jacob was the 41st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,496 births, per the SSA.

Jacob, pronounced JAY-kub, comes from the Latin name Iacob and Greek name Iakob, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov. The name means “supplanter” or “holder of the heel” in the Old Testament.

40. Isaac

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: He will laugh; He will rejoice

2023 popularity: Isaac was the 42nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,606 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Isaac was the 40th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,498 births, per the SSA.

Issac, pronounced EYE-zik, is believed to come from the Hebrew name Yitsḥaq, which is derived from the Hebrew word tsahaq, meaning “to laugh.” In the Old Testament, Abraham laughed when God told him his wife Sarah was pregnant with Isaac.

39. Thomas

Origin: Greek; Aramaic

Meaning: Twin

2023 popularity: Thomas was the 41st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,620 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Thomas was the 39th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,576 births, per the SSA.

Thomas, pronounced TOM-miss or TOM-us, is the Greek form of Teʾoma, which means “twin” in Aramaic. In the Bible, Thomas is one of Jesus's twelve disciples, also known as Didymus, meaning "twin" in Greek.

38. Wyatt

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Brave warrior; Hardy battle

2023 popularity: Wyatt was the 46th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,269 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Wyatt was the 38th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,581 births, per the SSA.

Wyatt, pronounced WHY-ut or WHY-it, is an English surname believed to be a diminutive of Wigheard, which is composed of the Germanic elements wig, meaning “battle,” and heard, meaning “brave” or “hardy.” 

37. Miles

Origin: Latin; English; Slavic

Meaning: Soldier; Unit of measurement; Gracious

2023 popularity: Miles was the 43rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,581 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Miles was the 37th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,611 births, per the SSA.

Miles, pronounced MY-ulz, is believed to come directly from the Latin word miles, meaning “soldier,” or the English word miles, a unit of measurement. It can also come from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning “gracious.” 

36. Maverick

Origin: English

Meaning: Independent; Unbranded

2023 popularity: Maverick was the 37th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,979 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Maverick was the 36th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,615 births, per the SSA.

Maverick, pronounced MAV-er-ik or MAV-rik, comes directly from the surname of Texas rancher Samuel A. Maverick who refused to brand his cattle. As such, the name has come to mean “independent” or “unbranded.” 

35. Jackson

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: Son of Jack; Son of God’s grace

2023 popularity: Jackson was the 28th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,325 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Jackson was the 35th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 6,876 births, per the SSA.

Jackson, pronounced JAK-sin or JAK-sun, originated as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Jack," with Jack being a medieval diminutive of John and, ultimately, Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” 

34. Luke

Origin: English; Greek; Latin

Meaning: From Lucania; Light

2023 popularity: Luke was the 31st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,244 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Luke was the 34th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,039 births, per the SSA.

Luke, pronounced LEWK, is a common nickname for Lucas, which is the Anglicized form of the Greek name Loukas and Loukanos, meaning “from Lucania.” It’s likely derived from the Latin word lux, meaning “light.” 

33. Matthew

Origin: English; Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Gift of God

2023 popularity: Matthew was the 32nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,221 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Matthew was the 33rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,078 births, per the SSA.

Matthew, pronounced MATH-yew, is the Anglicized form of Matthaios, which is the Greek form of Mattithiah and is composed of the Hebrew elements mattaṯ, meaning “gift,” and yah, meaning “God.” 

32. Joseph

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: He will increase; God’s addition

2023 popularity: Joseph was the 29th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,268 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Joseph was the 32nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,223 births, per the SSA.

Joseph, pronounced JOH-sef or JOH-sif, is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew name Yosef, which comes from the Hebrew word yasaf, meaning “to add” or “to increase.” In the Bible, Joseph is Jacob’s 11th son total and first son with Rachel. 

31. David

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: Beloved; Uncle

2023 popularity: David was the 27th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,413 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: David was the 31st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,317 births, per the SSA.

David, pronounced DAY-vid, comes from the Hebrew name Dawiḏ, which derives from the Hebrew word doḏ, meaning “beloved” or “uncle.” In the Bible, David was the second and greatest king of Israel. 

30. Julian

Origin: Roman; Greek

Meaning: Downy-bearded; The king of gods

2023 popularity: Julian was the 33rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,091 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Julian was the 30th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,368 births, per the SSA.

Julian, pronounced JOO-lee-an or JOO-lee-in, is a variant of Julius, a Roman family name that’s believed to come from the Greek word ioulos, meaning “downy-bearded.” It can also be linked to Jupiter, the Roman king of gods. 

29. Santiago

Origin: Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: Saint James

2023 popularity: Santiago was the 45th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 6,353 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Santiago was the 29th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,407 births, per the SSA.

Santiago, pronounced san-tee-AH-goh, combines the Spanish word santo, meaning "saint," with the Spanish name Yago, a form of James (the patron saint of Spain) that translates to “holder of the heel.” 

28. Dylan

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Son of the sea

2023 popularity: Dylan was the 34th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,072 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Dylan was the 28th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,464 births, per the SSA.

Dylan, pronounced DIL-an or DIL-in, is composed of the Welsh elements dy, meaning “to” or “toward,” and llanw, meaning “tide” or “flow.” In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a sea god who ruled the waves.

27. Alexander

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Defender of mankind; Helper

2023 popularity: Alexander was the 22nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,909 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Alexander was the 27th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,517 births, per the SSA.

Alexander, pronounced al-ig-ZAN-der, is the Latinized form of Alexandros, which is composed of the Greek elements alexo, meaning “to defend” or “help,” and aner, meaning “man.” In Greek mythology, this was another name for the hero Paris.

26. Owen

Origin: Welsh; Old Irish

Meaning: Noble; Well-born; Born from the yew tree

2023 popularity: Owen was the 20th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,011 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Owen was the 26th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,574 births, per the SSA.

Owen, pronounced OH-win, either comes from the Welsh name Owain, which is a variant of Eugene meaning “well-born” or “noble,” or the Irish name Eoghan, which means “born from the yew tree” in Irish.

25. Elias

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: My God is Yahweh

2023 popularity: Elias was the 36th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,003 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elias was the 25th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,653 births, per the SSA.

Elias, pronounced ih-LIE-us or eh-LEE-us, is the Greek form of Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew name ʾEliyyahu and is composed of the Hebrew elements el and yah, both of which refer to the Hebrew God.

24. Leo

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Lion

2023 popularity: Leo was the 18th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,152 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Leo was the 24th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,793 births, per the SSA.

Leo, pronounced LEE-oh or LEH-oh, comes directly from the Latin word leo, meaning “lion.” This is the name of several popes, including Pope Leo XIV, who became the first American pope in Catholic history. 

23. Luca

Origin: Italian; Greek; Latin

Meaning: From Lucania, Bringer of light

2023 popularity: Luca was the 24th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,804 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Luca was the 23rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,959 births, per the SSA.

Luca, pronounced LEW-kuh, is the Italian, Romanian and Hungarian form of Luke and Lucas, which comes from the Greek name Loukas and is believed to derive from the Latin word lux, meaning “light.” 

22. Hudson

Origin: English; Old Germanic

Meaning: Mind; Thought; Spirit

2023 popularity: Hudson was the 21st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,951 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Hudson was the 22nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 7,990 births, per the SSA.

Hudson, pronounced HUD-sin or HUD-sun, originated as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hudde” and “son of Hugh," with Hugh deriving from the Old Germanic word hugu, meaning “mind” and “spirit.” 

21. John

Origin: English; Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

2023 popularity: John was the 26th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,793 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: John was the 21st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,047 births, per the SSA.

John, pronounced JON, derives from the Greek name Ioannes and Hebrew name Yohanan, which combines the Hebrew elements yo, referring to the Hebrew God, and hanan, meaning "to be gracious."

20. Asher

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: To be happy; Blessed

2023 popularity: Asher was the 23rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,891 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Asher was the 20th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,123 births, per the SSA.

Asher, pronounced ASH-er, derives from the Hebrew word ashar, meaning “to be happy” and “to be blessed.” In the Old Testament, Asher is the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve sons who would become the founder of a tribe. 

19. Ethan

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Solid; Firm; Enduring

2023 popularity: Ethan was the 25th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 7,802 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ethan was the 19th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,170 births, per the SSA.

Ethan, pronounced EE-thin, derives from the Hebrew name ʾEṯan, which means “solid” or “firm” in Hebrew. In the Bible, Ethan the Ezrahite was known for his wisdom and as the author of Psalm 89.

18. Michael

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Who is like God?; God-like

2023 popularity: Michael was the 16th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,416 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Michael was the 18th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,189 births, per the SSA.

Michael, pronounced MY-kuhl, comes from the Hebrew name Miḵaʾel, which is composed of the Hebrew elements mi and ke, meaning “like” when combined together, and el, referring to the Hebrew God. 

17. Samuel

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God’s name; Heard by God; God listens

2023 popularity: Samuel was the 19th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,019 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Samuel was the 17th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,310 births, per the SSA.

Samuel, pronounced SAM-yew-uhl and SAM-yew-el, comes from the Hebrew name Shemuʾel and is composed of the Hebrew elements shem, meaning “name,” or shama, meaning “to hear,” and el, meaning “God.” 

16. Daniel

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God’s judge; Judged by God; God is my judge

2023 popularity: Daniel was the 17th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,391 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Daniel was the 16th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,391 births, per the SSA.

Daniel, pronounced DAN-yuhl, comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel and is composed of the Hebrew elements din, meaning “to judge,” and el, referring to the Hebrew God. In the Bible, Daniel was a prophet. 

15. Jack

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

2023 popularity: Jack was the 14th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,710 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Jack was the 15th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,434 births, per the SSA.

Jack, pronounced JAK, is a common nickname and variant of John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, and is composed of the elements yo, referring to the Hebrew God, and hanan, meaning "to be gracious."

14. Sebastian

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: From Sebaste; Venerable

2023 popularity: Sebastian was the 13th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,890 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Sebastian was the 14th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,562 births, per the SSA.

Sebastian, pronounced suh-BAS-chin or suh-BAS-tee-in, comes from the Latin name Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste,” with Sebaste deriving from the Greek word sebastos, meaning “venerable.” 

13. Ezra

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Help; Aid

2023 popularity: Ezra was the 15th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 8,474 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ezra was the 13th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 8,774 births, per the SSA.

Ezra, pronounced EZ-ruh, comes directly from the Hebrew word ezra, meaning “help.” In the Hebrew Bible, Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Israelites back from Babylonian exile to restore Jewish law.

12. Levi

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Joined; Attached

2023 popularity: Levi was the 12th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 9,384 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Levi was the 12th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 9,513 births, per the SSA.

Levi, pronounced LEE-vye, comes directly from the Hebrew word for “joined” and “attached.” In the Hebrew Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

11. Benjamin

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Son of the right hand; Son of the south

2023 popularity: Benjamin was the 11th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 10,212 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Benjamin was the 11th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 9,814 births, per the SSA.

Benjamin, pronounced BEN-juh-min, comes from the patronymic Hebrew name Binyamin and is composed of the Hebrew elements ben, meaning “son,” and yamin, meaning “right hand” or “south.” 

10. William

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Will to protect; Desired protection

2023 popularity: William was the 10th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 10,653 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: William was the 10th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 10,596 births, per the SSA.

William, pronounced WILL-ee-um or WILL-yum, comes from the Germanic name Willehelm and is composed of the Germanic elements willo, meaning “will” or “desire,” and helm, meaning “helmet” or “protection.” 

9. Lucas

Origin: English; Latin; Greek

Meaning: From Lucania; Bringer of light

2023 popularity: Lucas was the 9th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 10,882 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Lucas was the 9th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 10,703 births, per the SSA.

Lucas, pronounced LEW-kiss, is the Latin and Anglicized form of Loukas and Loukanos, meaning “from Lucania” in Greek. Lucania is a city in southern Italy that is likely derived from the Latin word lux, meaning “light.” 

8. Elijah

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is my Yahweh

2023 popularity: Elijah was the 5th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 11,503 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elijah was the 8th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 11,171 births, per the SSA.

Elijah, pronounced ee-LIE-juh or ee-LIE-shuh, comes from the Hebrew name ʾEliyyahu and is composed of the Hebrew elements el and yah, both of which refer to God. In the Bible, Elijah was a prophet who performed miracles and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.

7. Mateo

Origin: Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: Gift of God

2023 popularity: Mateo was the 6th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 11,279 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Mateo was the 7th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 11,302 births, per the SSA.

Mateo, pronounced muh-TAY-oh, is the Spanish form of Matthew, which comes from the Hebrew name Mattithiah and is composed of the Hebrew elements mattaṯ, meaning “gift,” and yah, meaning “God.”

6. Henry

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Home ruler

2023 popularity: Henry was the 8th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 10,988 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Henry was the 6th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 11,547 births, per the SSA.

Henry, pronounced HEN-ree, is an English diminutive of Heimirich and Heinrich, which is composed of the Germanic elements heim, meaning “home,” and rih, meaning “ruler.” It’s a popular name for royals.

5. James

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: Supplanter; Holder of the heel

2023 popularity: James was the 4th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 11,727 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: James was the 5th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 11,793 births, per the SSA.

James, pronounced JAYMZ, comes from the same family tree as Jacob, which comes from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov and is believed to mean “supplanter” or “holder of the heel,” per the Old Testament.

4. Theodore

Origin: Greek

Meaning: God’s gift; Gift of God

2023 popularity: Theodore was the 7th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 11,084 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Theodore was the 4th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 12,011 births, per the SSA.

Theodore, pronounced THEE-uh-dor, comes from the Greek name Theodoros and is composed of the Greek elements theos, meaning “god,” and doron, meaning “gift.” It’s the masculine equivalent of Dorothea/Dorothy.

3. Oliver

Origin: Old French; Latin

Meaning: Olive tree

2023 popularity: Oliver was the 3rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 14,782 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Oliver was the 3rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 15,343 births, per the SSA.

Oliver, pronounced AH-liv-er, is a variant of the Old French name Olivier, which is believed to be the masculine form of Olivia and ultimately derives from the Latin word oliva, meaning “olive tree.” 

2. Noah

Origin: Hebrew; Biblical

Meaning: Rest; Repose; Motion

2023 popularity: Noah was the 2nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 19,088 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Noah was the 2nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 20,337 births, per the SSA.

Noah, pronounced NOH-uh, is believed to come from the Hebrew root nuah, meaning “to rest” or “to repose,” but is also linked to the Biblical name Noʿa, meaning “motion,” according to the Old Testament.

1. Liam

Origin: Irish; Germanic

Meaning: Will to protect; Desired protection

2023 popularity: Liam was the No. 1 most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 20,886 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Liam was the No. 1 most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 22,164 births, per the SSA.

Liam, pronounced LEE-um, is the Irish short form of the Germanic name William, which is composed of the Germanic elements willo, meaning “will” or “desire,” and helm, meaning “helmet” or “protection.” 

Other Most Popular Boy Names to Consider in 2025 and Beyond

If you’re looking for the most popular boy names in the U.S., the list above is a great place to start. 

But it, of course, is just the beginning of what baby boy names have to offer for parents today and there are plenty of other options to consider for your soon-to-be son. 

For example, Charles, Roman, Josiah, Ezekiel, Thiago and Isaiah were less than 500 baby boys away from cracking the top-50 in 2024, per the SSA. 

Joshua, Wesley, Jayden, Bennett, Christopher, Nathan, Angel, Nolan and Waylon trail close behind. 

And let’s not forget baby names for boys like Truce, Colsen, Bryer, Halo and Azaiah, which saw the biggest rises in popularity from 2023 to 2024. Noa, Asai, Eliam, Kolter and Eliel also landed on that list. 

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