Complete A to Z List of Boy Names and Meanings – Kiwi Families

If you’re here, you probably have a baby on the way and you’re searching for a lovely new name. We’ve collated more than a hundred of the most popular baby boy names, the meaning of those names, as well as the origin of the name.

Skip to names and their meanings by letter:

Names beginning A to F | Names beginning G to K | Names beginning L to R | Names beginning S to Z

Why Do Baby Name Meanings Matter?

Boy Names and Meanings-providenceA name’s meaning shouldn’t be your most important decision criteria.

If you love the name, and you think it will fit your family and suit your child, that’s definitely the most important thing. So before you search for the meaning of a baby name you like, be sure to check out our baby names page for hundreds of baby names ideas. Then come back to this page to look up the names’ meaning.

Remember, not all baby names actually have meanings behind them. And in modern times a lot of baby names have had new meanings associated with them.

But many names do have traditional meanings behind them, and come with hundreds of years of historical significance and origin.

And that’s really cool when you think about it. It means the name comes with a bit of providence, and will have both cultural and emotional ideas behind it. Many of the names you’ll find below are from old English, Celtic and French origin, or even older with their roots in Latin or biblical times.

And we think that’s very, very cool!

So for lots of parents the meaning of a name is very important. And finding out if the name you love has a beautiful meaning to it too is definitely a great way forward.

And, of course, some parents go back the other way and start with the meaning. This can be something of significance to you, or your family, or even just an idea or concept that you want to imbue in the spirit of your child. So this way of choosing a name can make a name really special.

One thing is for sure, lots of people will ask you how you came up with your baby’s name, or what the name means to you. So for many people the meaning of a name is just as important as the name itself!

We’ve also compiled a full list of the top 100 girl’s names and meanings, and many girls names are now being used for boys, and vice-versa. So if you think there might be a gender-neutral name with a wonderful meaning that resonates with you, be sure to check out our A to Z of girl names and meanings too.

Complete A to Z List of Boy Names and Meanings

A to F of Boy Names and Meanings

A to Z of Boy Names and Meanings-Names from A to F

Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter A through to the letter F. From Adam to Flynn!

When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.

If you have a name you want added to the A to F list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!

Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.

Boy Name
Name Origin
Boy Name Meaning
Variations ; Derivative Names

Aaron
Hebrew
Mountain of Strength
Aharon, Aron

Adam
Hebrew
Of the Earth
biblical: the first created man

Aidan
Irish
Little Fire
Ayden, Aden, Aydin, Aedan, Aidyn, Aiden

Alex
English
Defender of the People
short form of Alexander

Alexander
Greek
Defender of the People
Alessandro, Alexzander

Angus
Scottish
One Strength

Andrew
Greek
Manly

Ashton
English
Ash Tree Town

Austin
English
Great
Austen, Austyn; short for Augustine

Ben
English
Son of My Right Hand
Benjamin

Benjamin
English
Son of My Right Hand
Ben; (Hebrew) Benjamen, Benjamim

Blake
English
Pale Blond One or Dark

Brooklyn
American
Borough of New York

Caleb
Hebrew
Rage like a Dog
Kaleb, Kalib

Callum
Scottish
Dove

Cameron
Scottish
Bent Nose
Camaron, Cameryn, Camron

Carter
English
Driver of a Cart
Karter

Charles
German
Free Man

Charlie
English
Free Man
Charlee, Charley, Charli, Charles

Chase
English
Hunter
Chace, Chauncey

Christian
English
Follower of Christ
Cristian

Christopher
Greek
Christ-bearer
Christoph, Cristopher

Cody
English
Descendant of Oda
Codey, Codie

Cole
English
Victory of the People
Khole

Connor
Irish
Wolf Lover
Conner, Conor, Konnor, Konner

Cooper
English
Barrel Maker

Daniel
Hebrew
God is My Judge
Dan

David
Hebrew
Beloved
Dave

Dylan
Welsh
Son of the Sea
Dillan, Dillon, Dylin

Edward
English
Wealthy Guardian
Ted, Eddie, Ed

Elijah
Hebrew
The Lord is My God

Ethan
Hebrew
Firm, Strong
Ethen

Felix
Latin
Happy and Prosperous

Finn
Irish
Fair
Fynn

Flynn
Irish
Descendant of the Red-haired Man

G to K of Boy Names and Meanings

A to Z of Boy Names and Meanings-Names from G to K

Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter G through to the letter K. From Gabriel to Kingston!

When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.

If you have a name you want added to the G to K list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!

Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.

Boy Name
Name Origin
Boy Name Meaning
Variations ; Derivative Names

Gabriel
Hebrew
God is My Strength

George
Greek
Farmer
Georgie, Gorge

Hamish
Scottish
Supplanter
form of James

Harrison
English
Son of Harry

Harry
English
Army Ruler
deriv. of Henry or Harold

Hayden
English
from the Hay Downs
Haden, Haiden, Haydan

Henry
German
Ruler of the Home
Henri, Hank

Hugo
German
Bright in Mind and Spirit
Hugh

Hunter
English
One Who Hunts

Isaac
Hebrew
He will Laugh
Isaak, Issac

Jack
English
diminutive form of John
John, Jackson

Jackson
English
Son of Jack
Jaxson

Jacob
Hebrew
Supplanter
Jakob

Jake
Hebrew
Supplanter
short form of Jacob

James
English
Supplanter
originally from Hebrew: Jacob

Jamie
English
Supplanter
Jaimie, Jamiee, Jaymee, Jaymi

Jayden
American
form of Jaden
Jaden

Jesse
Hebrew
Gift
Jessy

Joel
Hebrew
God will be Willing

John
Hebrew
God is Gracious
Jhon

Jordan
Hebrew
to Flow Down
Jordyn, Jordin, Jorden, Jordon

Joseph
Hebrew
God will Increase
Joe, Joesph, Joeseph

Joshua
Hebrew
God is Salvation
Josh

Kenneth
Gaelic
Handsome One
Kenny, Ken

Kingston
English
from the King’s Town

L to R of Boy Names and Meanings

A to Z of Boy Names and Meanings-Names from L to R

Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter L through to the letter R. From Lachlan to Ryder!

When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.

If you have a name you want added to the L to R list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!

Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.

Boy Name
Name Origin
Boy Name Meaning
Variations ; Derivative Names

Lachlan
Scottish
from the Land of Lakes
Locklan

Leo
Italian
Lion

Levi
Hebrew
Joined in Harmony

Liam
Irish
Strong-willed Warrior
form of William

Lincoln
English
from the Lake Settlement

Logan
Irish
From the Hollow

Louis
German
Famed Warrior
Luis

Luca
Italian
person from Lucania
Lucca

Lucas
Greek
from Lucania
Lukas

Luke
Greek
from Lucania
Luc

Mason
French
Stone Worker
Masen

Matthew
English
Gift of God
Mathew, Mattew; Greek form: Matthias

Max
Latin
Greatest
Maxx, deriv.of Maximillian or Maxwell

Michael
Hebrew
Who is like God?
Mike

Mitchell
American
Who is like God?
form of Michael

Nathan
Hebrew
He Gave
Nathen

Nicholas
Greek
Victory of the People
Nicolas, Nickolas, Nikolas

Noah
Hebrew
Rest, Peace

Oliver
English
Elf Army
originally from Germanic: Alfhere

Oscar
Irish
Deer Lover

Phoenix
Greek
Blood Red

Quinn
Irish
Descendent of Conn
Quin

Reuben
Hebrew
Behold, a Son
Ruben

Riley
Irish
Descendant of Roghallach
Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rileigh

Roman
English
from Rome, Italy

Ryan
Irish
King
Rian

Ryder
English
Knight, Mounted Warrior
Rider

S to Z of Boy Names and Meanings

A to Z of Boy Names and Meanings-Names from S to Z

Search this list for boy’s names starting with the letter S through to the letter Z. From Sam to Zion!

When you find a name that resonates with you, read across to find out where that name originates from, what the meaning of the boy’s name is, and any derivatives (or other spellings or variations) of that name.

If you have a name you want added to the S to Z list of boy’s names, just click on the chat bubble on the left and leave us a message. We’ll research the name for you to see if it has a wonderful meaning, and add it to our list!

Reading from left to right, you’ll find the Name, Name Origin, Name Meaning and any Variations.

Boy Name
Name Origin
Boy Name Meaning
Variations ; Derivative Names

Sam
Hebrew
His Name is God
deriv. of Samuel

Samuel
Hebrew
His Name is God
Sam, Samual, Sameul

Sebastian
Greek
Venerable
Sabastian, Sebastien

Seth
Hebrew
Appointed

Thomas
Greek
A Twin
Tom

Toby
English
God is Good
Tobiah, Tobias

Tristan
Welsh
Tumult
Tristen, Tristin, Trystan, Triston

Troy
Greek
Water ; Foot Soldier

Tyler
English
Tile Maker
Tylor

Tyson
English
Firebrand; Son of Denis
Tycen

William
English
Strong-willed Warrior
Will, Bill, Willie, Liam

Xavier
Latin
The New House
Xzavier

Zachary
Hebrew
God has Remembered
Zachery, Zackary, Zackery

Zion
Hebrew
Israel
Zyien, Zyon

Now that you’ve learnt more about what different girls names mean, you probably want to think about even more names.

Check out our Baby names page for hundreds more great baby name ideas for your wee bundle of joy!

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