Congratulations on having a baby boy!
Now that you know the gender, one of the most common questions you are going to hear is, “Do you have a name picked out?” Names can be so fun to choose unless you are out of ideas. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered with the ten most popular baby names for boys and ten unique boy names as well! Trust me; these are names you’ll want to consider.
Ten Popular Baby Boy Names for 2018
Liam
This is an Irish name that means strong-willed warrior. It comes from the name William.
Noah
Here is a classic Hebrew name we are all familiar with. The name means peaceful, rest, or comfort.
Elijah
Another Hebrew name that means “Jehovah is God” or “My God is Yahweh.”
Logan
This popular Scottish name means “small hollow.”
Mason
This is a French name that means “stone worker.” It is said to be the “Jason” of our generation.
James
A Hebrew name and the brother of Jesus, this is a timeless name that means “supplanter.”
Aiden
The name means “little fire” in Gaelic or “fiery” in Celtic.
Ethan
Here we have another Hebrew name, but one that is not typically thought of as a biblical name. It means “strong.”
Lucas
This name is derived from Latin and means “light” or “bringer of light.”
Jacob
A popular name from Hebrew descent, this name was number 1 for 14 years in a row, and even though it hasn’t been the number one for a couple of years, it is still a popular choice. It means “Yahweh will protect.”
Ten Unique Baby Boy Names
Atlas
This is a Greek name that is slowly becoming more popular. But for now, it is still pretty unique.
Kingsley
Here is an old English name that means “from the king’s wood/meadow.”
Arlo
There are a couple of meanings to this name. The Spanish meaning is “Barberry tree,” while the old English meaning is “army hill.” In Italian, it is a variant of the name Carlos.
Odin
This is a name from English Norse Mythology. According to Mythology, Odin was the highest of the gods, presiding over art, war, wisdom, and death.
Adonis
A Greek name from Greek Mythology, this name means handsome.
Jensen
This is a Scandinavian name that means “God is gracious.” It is used for either a boy or a girl.
Lennox
Here is a Gaelic name that means “from the field of elm trees.”
Kaiser
This is a German name that means “emperor.”
Asher
This Hebrew name means “happy” or “blessed.”
Fletcher
Here is an English and Scottish name that means “arrow maker.”
I hope you’ve found a boy’s name that sparked your interest. Whether you choose one of the best boy names of 2018 or find something a little more unique, you’re bound to find one that fits. Good luck!
For even more names, check out our list for girls!
