30 of the Best Baby Boy Names We’ve Ever Heard
We’ve heard from some parents that picking a boy name is A LOT easier than picking a girl name. But we’re not entirely sure that’s true, after reading some of these amazing baby boy names. How do you choose?! You can go classic, or family name, or even a little off-the-wall. Then you have to consider a nickname!
It’s all too much, tbh. If you’re having a boy and need a name, good luck to you! We couldn’t pick our favorites, we love them all.
1. Sebastian (or even Bastian!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZASv0gHH-E/?tagged=birthannouncement
We’ve loved both versions forever.
2. Diego and Rio
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYyMlyPD9gm/?tagged=birthannouncement
Love Diego. Love Rio. They’re a perfect pair!
3. Bellamy Jamie
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZA0jfYD3zh/?tagged=birthannouncement
Bellamy is a bit unusual, but so, so cute.
4. Renz Samuel

Again, Renz isn’t a name you hear everyday, but we would love to hear it more!
5. Silas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZC2TcRBQQT/?tagged=birthannouncement
Silas is an old name making a big comeback.
6. Xavier or Zavier
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZCvhmbjoTP/?tagged=birthannouncement
There’s something so cool about your first name starting with X!
7. Knox
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZCnMWkAPCA/?tagged=birthannouncement
Knox is picking up steam since getting the celebrity baby treatment.
8. Ellis James
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZCGM0Tj4Oo/?tagged=birthannouncement
A cute play on Elijah or Elliott.
9. Quinton John
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZB0n8Rh6qu/?tagged=birthannouncement
Love the name Quinton, unusual but strong!
10. Fritz
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZB0d2vAaLq/?tagged=birthannouncement
Fritz is one of those names that transitions perfectly from baby to kid to adult.
11. Oliver
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZBeMJmH2lo/?tagged=birthannouncement
He can be Little Ollie! How adorable is that?
12. Andreas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZA9yzDBsc_/?tagged=birthannouncement
It literally means “strong and manly”.
13. Luca
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZA5-6BjE9v/?tagged=birthannouncement
Easily one of our top baby boy names.
14. Billy Van
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZAeAU6HNvf/?tagged=birthannouncement
We totally prefer Billy to William or Will!
15. Asher
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY_uBejnP33/?tagged=birthannouncement
Classic and proper.
16. Noah Arthur
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY87v63hEbg/?tagged=birthannouncement
Biblical names are always a popular choice.
17. Thomas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY81lWRjTQF/?tagged=birthannouncement
Thomas/Tommy/Tom. Three names in one!
18. Liam Harrison (two lovely baby boy names in one!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8vvm9FRww/?tagged=birthannouncement
We love both these names separately, but they’re perfect together.
19. Thaddeus
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8HhoUjuaE/?tagged=birthannouncement
Seriously, such a powerful name.
20. Horatio
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY7sAMbA2F-/?tagged=birthannouncement
Might not be for everyone, but there’s something about Horatio that we love.
21. Mateo
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY7UtIHFwOt/?tagged=birthannouncement
Mateo means “God’s gift” in Spanish.
22. Callum
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY4dwdzA0Di/?tagged=birthannouncement
One of the most popular baby boy names in Scotland!
23. Elijah Judah
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPO678NALNd/?tagged=babyboyannouncement
Both names are derived from Hebrew.
24. Jackson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYbh6UJnW93/?tagged=babyboyannouncement
Is there anything cuter than a little boy named Jack?
25. Brody
https://www.instagram.com/p/8yB5pkxJmj/?tagged=babyboyannouncement
We bet babies named Brody are just automatically chill.
26. Aiden
https://www.instagram.com/p/_rcOiqSTYD/?tagged=boyannouncement
He WAS the best of Carrie’s beaus, after all.
27. Arlo
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX2nEO6gw8N/?taken-by=abbie_lulham
Arlo is such a happy name!
28. Benjamin
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0ij8yjd4R/?tagged=birthannouncements
You really can’t go wrong with a classic like Benjamin.
29. Grady
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY9XUF_B2UN/?tagged=boynames
Love, love, love the nickname.
30. Roman
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY5NgUYBXrD/?tagged=babyboynames
Another strong contender for a strong baby boy!
There are just too many to choose from! Whatever name you decide on for your little guy, you really can’t wrong. Just make sure to avoid names that are so bad they’re illegal. Did we pick some of your favorite boy names? Let us know in the comments!
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