Adorable masculine names that are playful for babies yet grow well into adulthood.
Max
A shortened form of Maxwell or Maximilian meaning "greatest". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Modern
Miles
A Latin name associated with "soldier". Its friendly sound balances strength with a sophisticated, jazzy cool.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage
Milo
A Germanic name meaning "merciful". Its vintage appeal and friendly sound have a spirited, playful quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Nathaniel
A Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Its biblical significance and formal sound offer friendly nickname options.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Nico
A shortened form of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people". Its international appeal and friendly sound have a cool, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern
Nikolai
A Russian form of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people". Its international flair and distinguished sound have a sophisticated, Eastern European quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Russian
Style
International
Noah
A biblical name meaning "rest" or "comfort". Its soft sound and spiritual significance make it both gentle and meaningful.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Oliver
Derived from Latin meaning "olive tree". Its literary heritage and gentle sound make it sophisticated yet friendly.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Orion
A Greek mythological hunter placed among the stars. Its celestial connection and distinctive sound have a powerful, cosmic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Celestial
Orlando
An Italian form of Roland. Its literary connections and romantic sound have a creative, distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Italian
Style
Literary
Oscar
A name with Irish and English origins. Its literary connections and distinctive sound have a sophisticated, artistic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish/English
Style
Vintage
Otis
A Germanic name meaning "wealth". Its vintage appeal and distinctive sound have a soulful, nostalgic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Otto
A Germanic name meaning "wealth". Its compact form has a strong yet quirky vintage appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Owen
A Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well-born". Its gentle sound has a friendly, accessible quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Classic
Patrick
A Latin name meaning "nobleman". Its Irish associations and friendly sound have an approachable, classic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Peter
A Greek name meaning "rock". Its biblical significance and friendly sound have a reliable, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical
Philip
A Greek name meaning "lover of horses". Its classic sound has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Preston
An English place name meaning "priest's town". Its distinguished sound has a preppy, refined quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic
Reid
A Scottish surname meaning "red-haired". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Rhett
An English surname derived from "cheerful". Its Southern charm and literary connections have a romantic, gentlemanly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Southern
Ruben
A Spanish form of Reuben meaning "behold, a son". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a warm, friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Ryder
An English occupational name meaning "horseman" or "messenger". Its active sound has an energetic, adventurous quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Samuel
A Hebrew name meaning "heard by God". Its biblical dignity combines with the friendly nickname "Sam".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Sebastian
A Latin name with Greek origins meaning "revered". Its romantic sound has a sophisticated yet playful quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek/Latin
Style
Elegant
Seth
A Hebrew name meaning "appointed". Its biblical significance and simple sound have a straightforward, friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Silas
A name with Latin and Biblical origins. Its vintage sound has a distinctive, scholarly charm with spiritual connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin/Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Simon
A Hebrew name meaning "he has heard". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a thoughtful, intelligent quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Soren
A Danish form of Severus meaning "stern". Its philosophical connections and distinctive sound have a thoughtful, Nordic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Danish
Style
Nordic
Spencer
An English occupational name meaning "dispenser of provisions". Its distinguished sound has a preppy, refined quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic
Theo
A shortened form of Theodore meaning "gift of God". Its compact form has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern
Theodore
A Greek name meaning "gift of God". Its distinguished history balances with the adorable nickname "Teddy".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Timothy
A Greek name meaning "honoring God". Its biblical significance and friendly sound have a gentle, thoughtful quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical
Tobias
A Greek form of the Hebrew name Tobiah meaning "God is good". Its biblical significance and distinguished sound have a thoughtful quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek/Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Victor
A Latin name meaning "conqueror". Its classical roots and strong sound have a triumphant yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Victor
A Latin name meaning "conqueror". Its classical roots and strong sound have a triumphant yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Vincent
A Latin name meaning "conquering". Its artistic associations and strong sound have a creative, dignified quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Walter
A Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army". Its vintage charm and distinguished sound have returned with a nostalgic appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Warren
An English surname meaning "game park". Its distinguished sound has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic
Waylon
An English name meaning "land beside the road". Its country music associations give it a soulful, Western charm.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Western
Wesley
An English place name meaning "western meadow". Its distinguished sound has a friendly, intellectual quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic
William
A Germanic name meaning "resolute protector". Its royal associations combine with approachable nickname options.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Classic
Wyatt
An English name derived from "guide" or "brave". Its distinctive sound has a rugged, Western charm.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Western
Xavier
A Basque name meaning "new house". Its distinctive sound and exotic spelling give it unique character and flair.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Basque
Style
Distinctive
Zachary
A Hebrew name meaning "remembered by God". Its biblical significance pairs with friendly nickname options like "Zach".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Zayn
An Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "grace". Its distinctive sound has a strong yet elegant quality.