The top 1,000 baby boy names of 2022

If you're expecting a baby boy this year or haven't decided on a name yet for your new arrival, these cool names based on top name trends may help give you some inspiration.

The best boy names of 2022 have an element of magic to them. They’re the names of superheroes (and super-antiheroes), and names that carry an incantatory power to protect and strengthen our children.

Surnames that can be used as first names are also trending.

Last year was all about old school nicknames (think Buddy and Sonny) and names beginning with 'F' (Freddie and Felix).

This year, it's also about Uber Vintage old fashioned baby names and muted colour hues.

Curious as to what the most popular names for boys are in 2021? Here are the top names so far according to Nameberry. We've included all the meanings for the top 100 list of baby names and if you're still looking for more inspo, we've added 900 more top boy names to make choosing a baby name for your son that bit easier.

Looking for name trends? Check out our list of the top baby names for 2022.

1) Adam

Hebrew, meaning ‘man’ or ‘earth’. Found in the Bible, where the creation story names Adam as the first man on earth.

2) Alexander

Greek, meaning ‘defender of mankind’. Alexander the Great was an undefeated fourth-century king whose empire stretched from Greece to modern Pakistan.

3)Austin

The adorable name is of French and Latin origin and perfect for a little boy.
Meaning: 'magnificent'.

4) Ronnie

Has increased in popularity since cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch named her baby boy Ronnie James George Hinchcliffe. So cute!
Meaning: 'well-advised ruler'.

5) Rye

An Irish baby name that is predicted to be a hit with new mums, especially as 'baking boom' is one of the big name trends for 2020. 
Meaning: From the Gaelic meaning 'king'.

6) Tommy

Peaky Blinders fans will recognise that he cute abbreviation of Thomas was used for protagonist Tommy Shelby. 
Meaning: 'twin'.

7) Acacius

It seems the trend to revert to once-loved historic names is in full swing as Acacius is tipped to be on the top ten list of names for boys.
Meaning: 'not evil'.

8) Rex

Loved by Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, this playful name has become a popular choice.
Meaning: 'King'.

9) Teddy

An abbreviation of Theodore or Edgar, this traditional name will be everywhere in 2020. 
Meaning: 'wealthy guardian'.

10) Cash

Whether it's an ode to Johnny Cash or erm, money, this name will definitely turn heads (in a good way). It's also a shortened version of ancient names Cassius and Cassian,
Meaning: 'Money'.

11) Arlo

Pronounced AR-loh, this cool moniker is currently the 42nd most popular baby boy name having risen 609 places since 2007. Expect it to rise even higher in 2020.
Meaning: 'fortified hill'.

12) Alfie

Alfie as a boy's name is of Old English and Old German origin meaning "elf or magical counsel".

13) Grey

Muted shades are having a moment and inspiring plenty of baby names, including Grey/Gray. So cute! 
Meaning: 'grey-haired'

14) Diego

The Spanish form of James, Diego is predicted to be all the rage by Nameberry. 
Meaning: 'supplanter'

15) Alva

The middle name of Thomas Edison, which is gaining popularity as a sought after boys name. 
Meaning: 'brightness'

16) Archie

After Meghan and Harry's bundle of joy, the already-popular royal moniker isn't going anywhere fast. 
Meaning: 'genuine', 'bold' or 'brave'

17) Easton

A preppy name which is predicted to hit the top baby boy name list in 2020.
Meaning: 'east-facing place'.

18) Ash

Short for Asher, this tree-inspired moniker is cute and dependable. 
Meaning: 'happy'.

19) Hunter

Typically American, Hunter was a surname simply meaning a huntsman or bird catcher. It's now a popular middle-class boys' name. 
Meaning: 'one who hunts'.

20) Arthur

Arthur has become a popular choice recently, especially with Pippa Middleton welcoming her first child, Arthur into the family. 
Meaning: 'noble and courageous'.

21) Finn

Finn Shelby is the youngest of the Shelby siblings in Peaky Blinders.
Meaning: 'fair'

22) Luca

The name Luca is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "man from Lucania". The name has even had the seal of approval from famous families including Colin Firth and his Italian wife, who chose Luca for one of their sons, as did Hilary Duff, Vincent d'Onofrio, Rebecca Minkoff, and Jacinda Barrett and Gabriel Macht.

23) Roman

The name Roman is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "citizen of Rome".

The name has has a surprise surge in popularity in recent years thanks to celebs including Cate Blanchett and Debra Messing, who almost simultaneously chose Roman for their sons, as Molly Ringwald did later.

24) Asher

The name Asher is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy one".

In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons who gave their names to the tribes of Israel. Asher is derived from the Hebrew word osher, which means “happiness.” Rabbinical scholars claim that the Asherites lived up to this meaning, as they had the most oil, wisdom, and male children compared to the other tribes.

Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a biblical favorite.

25) Milo

The name Milo is a boy's name of German origin meaning "soldier or merciful". However, some suggest it also may have originated in the Slavic root milu, meaning “merciful.” Milo is also linked to related name Miles that evolved when the name immigrated to the British Isles in the Middle Ages. Mylo is an alternate spelling.

26) Leo

The name Leo is a boy's name of German, Latin origin meaning "lion".

Leo has historically been used as a nickname for names including Leon and Leopold. In Latinate languages, Leonardo is considered a full form for Leo.

27) Levi

The name Levi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "joined, attached".

Often linked with the famous brand of jeans, Levi is a fun, biblical name. Famous actor Matthew McConaughey even named his son Levi.

28) Theodore

The name Theodore is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".

There are so many ways to shorten Theodore including Theo, Ted and Teddy. It's also a popular choice amongst celebs including Vouge Williams and Spencer Matthews.

29) Hugo

The name Hugo is a boy's name of German, Spanish, Portuguese origin meaning "mind, intellect".

Most recently, Hugo was the name grown-up Ron and Hermione gave their son in the final Harry Potter film making it a great name for Potter fans!

30) Elio

The name Elio is a boy's name of Italian origin.

This Spanish name is currently VERY popular across the channel in France!

31) Mateo

The name Mateo is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian, Latin origin meaning "gift of God".

Mateo is the Spanish version of Matthew but is becoming increasingly mainstream.

32) Enzo

This name originates in Italy and is the Italian version of the German name Heinz.

Enzo is often used as a shortened version of other Italian names such as Lorenzo and Vincenzo.

33) Otto

The name Otto is a boy's name of German origin meaning "wealthy".

The more modern version of this name that's also popular is Oscar.

34) Theo

The name Theo is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".

Theo is commonly used as a short version of Theodore instead of Ted.

35) James

The name James is a boy's name of Hebrew, English origin meaning "supplanter".

James has some interesting foreign variations: Diego and Jaime (Spanish), Jacques (French), Giacomo (Italian), Hamish (Scottish), Jaako (Finnish), Seamus (Irish), Jaap (Dutch) and Jago (Cornish).

36) Aarav

The name Aarav is a boy's name of Hindi origin meaning "peaceful".

It has traditionally been a very popular name among Hindus.

37) Jack

The name Jack is a boy's name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

It derives from the English name John. It was that common in the Middle Ages it became a general name for a man!

38) Silas

The name Silas is a boy's name of English, Latin origin meaning "wood, forest".

Silas is based on the name Silvanus from the bible.

39) Atticus

The name Atticus is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "from Attica".

It links to the region of Athens and is very trendy!

40) Jasper

The name Jasper is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning "bringer of treasure".

A popular name both in the UK and across the pond, this name has gained popularity by appearing in a number of popular books.

41) Eli

The name Eli is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "ascended, uplifted, high".

While Eli is a full name on its own, it can be a shortened form of Elijah, Elias, Eliezer, or even Elliot.

42) Bodhi

The name Bodhi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "awakening, enlightenment".

The name relates to a Buddhist concept and spelling variations include Bodie and Bode.

43) Micah

The name Micah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like the Lord".

Micah is a biblical name that's growing in numbers as parents look for a trendy alternative for Michael.

44) Louis

The name Louis is a boy's name of German, French origin meaning "renowned warrior".

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also named their youngest Louis!

45) Lucas

The name Lucas is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "man from Lucania".

If you're a fan of Lucas, other related names include Luke and Luca.

46) Lucian

The name Lucian is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "light".

Lucien is the French version and the Italian form is Luciano.

47) Lachlan

The name Lachlan is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "from the fjord-land".

Americans and Australians tend to pronounce the first syllable of the name like Lock, but the genuine Scottish pronunciation sounds more like Lack.

48) Liam

The name Liam is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "resolute protection".

Did you know that Liam is a nickname for William?

49) Logan

The name Logan is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "small hollow".

Logan can also be used as a girls name too so is a great pick if you're looking for a unisex name.

50) Elias

The name Elias is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

Related names include Elijah and Eli and this family of names are on the rise.

51) Elijah

The name Elijah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

Elijah has become a fashionable biblical choice.

52) Thomas

The name Thomas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning "twin".

Thomas has been one of the most commonly used classic baby names in both England and in America over time, and is still firmly in the Top 100.

53) Cassius

The name Cassius is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "hollow".

Americans tend to pronounce the name CASH-us while Europeans, including the British, say CASS-ee-us.

54) Amias

The name Amias is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "loved".

This biblical name may be related to Amadeus or even be a male version of Amy.

55) Abiah

The name Abiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my father".

56) Ezekiel

The name Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God strengthens".

Ezekiel can also be shortened to its nickname Zeke but many modern parents are embracing the full version.

57) David

The name David is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

David iss also a royal name well used in many cultures, making it a safe and timeless choice.

58) Nathaniel

The name Nathaniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".

Although Nathan is a more popular shortened version of the name, it can also be shortened to Nat, Natty and Nate.

59) Harry

The name Harry is a boy's name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Harry is the medieval English form of Henry and thanks to Prince Harry, Harry Potter and Harry Styles, Harry continues to be a very popular name in the UK.

60) Sawyer

The name Sawyer is a boy's name of English origin meaning "woodcutter".

Not only is Sawyer more commonly used as a surname, but it's also a unisex name.

61) Beckett

The name Beckett is a boy's name of English origin meaning "bee hive, little brook or bee cottage"

Beckett is set to be one of the biggest baby names of the decade.

62) Graham

The name Graham is a boy's name of Scottish, English origin meaning "gravelly homestead".

The Scots sometimes spell it Graeme, and the Brits use Gram as its nickname.

63) Beau

The name Beau is a boy's name of French origin meaning "handsome".

Did you know that the longer version of Beau is Beauregard?

64) Noah

The name Noah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest; wandering".

Noa is the more feminine variation of the name.

65) Caius

The name Caius is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "rejoice".

It can be pronounced to rhyme with eye-us or keys and shortened to Cai.

66) Simon

The name Simon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "the listener".

Simon is currently very popular in several European countries, including Austria, Denmark, France, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium.

67) Nathan

The name Nathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

Although it began as a nickname, Nathan has become a stylish name in itself.

68) Oliver

The name Oliver is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

For a more exotic version of Oliver, consider the French Olivier, the Spanish Olivero and the Italian Oliviero.

69) Kai

The name Kai is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea".

Kai has a different meaning in different cultures meaning "forgiveness" in Japanese, "willow tree" in Navajo, and "food" in Maori.

70) Felix

The name Felix is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "happy, fortunate".

It has been the name of four popes and sixty-seven saints!

71) Oscar

The name Oscar is a boy's name of English, Irish origin meaning "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior".

Oscar is not only a top name in the UK but it's also very popular in Sweden France and Spain.

72) Ethan

The name Ethan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong, firm".

The name was given a big boost in popularity thanks to Tom Cruise's character in the Mission Impossible film series!

73) Henry

The name Henry is a boy's name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Henry has long been a royal name that also has some appealing international versions including Arrigo, Enrico, Enzio and Enrique.

74) Caleb

The name Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "devotion to God".

The shortform Cale is also rising in popularity, and it can also be spelt with a K as Kaleb.

75) Jude

The name Jude is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "praised".

The popularity of Jude comes thanks to Jude Law and the iconic song 'Hey Jude'.

76) Ezra

The name Ezra is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "help".

Ezra is currently growing in popularity with parents seeking a fresh and quirky biblical name making it more popular than ever.

77) Atlas

The name Atlas is a boy's name of Greek origin.

The name comes from the idea that a baby boy with this name would become strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders.

78) Jayden

The name Jayden is a boy's name meaning "thankful".

This name can also be used for baby girls.

79) Hugo

The name Hugo is a boy's name of German, Spanish, Portuguese origin meaning "mind, intellect".

Hugo is currently very popular in European countries, including Spain, France and Sweden, and it has long been stylish in the U.K.

80) Wyatt

The name Wyatt is a boy's name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

Not only is Wyatt becoming popular in the UK but it's also very popular in Canada.

81) Benjamin

The name Benjamin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand".

This traditional name can also be shortened to the lovely name Ben.

82) Rowan

The name Rowan is a boy's name of Scottish, Irish origin meaning "little redhead".

Can also be spelt Rowen and used as a girls name too!

83) Sebastian

The name Sebastian is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "person from ancient city of Sebastia".

This very popular name can be shortened to nicknames including Seb, Baz and Bas.

84) Julian

The name Julian is a boy's name of English, Latin origin meaning "youthful, downy".

Again, this name can be used as a girls name. Fancy something more exotic? Giuliano is the attractive Italian version.

85) Aaron

The name Aaron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain; exalted, enlightened".

The double 'a' softens the name slightly but the name can be spelt in various ways including Aron and Arun.

86) Tobias

The name Tobias is a boy's name of Hebrew, Greek origin meaning "God is good".

Boys names ending in 's' are increasing in popularity this year. Tobias is commonly shortened to Toby.

87) Archer

The name Archer is a boy's name of English origin meaning "bowman".

A shortened version of Archibald and a form of Archie, this name is super trendy this year.

88) Declan

The name Declan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "man of prayer".

A very popular name over in the States! Fun fact: Cyndi Lauper spelled her son's name Declyn!

89) Soren

The name Soren is a boy's name of Danish origin meaning "stern".

There are loads of different ways this name can be spelt to give it various pronunciations. In Scandinavia this name would be spelled as Sören or Søren, which is pronounced "Sur-en". But with an "O", "Sorr-en" would actually be the English pronunciation.

90) Zachary

The name Zachary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord has remembered".

Zackery is an alternate spelling, and nicknames include Zack, Zach, Zac, and Zak.

91) Miles

The name Miles is a boy's name of English, Latin origin meaning "soldier or merciful".

This super cool name was originally made popular by jazz legend Miles Davis and can also be spelt Myles.

92) Axel

The name Axel is a boy's name of German, Scandinavian origin meaning "father of peace".

The perfect name for your little rockstar, this name was made popular here thanks to Guns N' Roses' Axel Rose.

93) Owen

The name Owen is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior; well-born".

This traditional name is a combination of Welsh Owain and the Celtic Eoghan.

94) Xavier

The name Xavier is a boy's name of Arabic, Basque origin meaning "new house or bright".

Xavier is one of the only X names most people know and use. Another similar name is Javier

95) Charles

The name Charles is a boy's name of German, French origin meaning "free man".

Charlie (and Charley), Chuck, Chas and Chaz are all popular nicknames for boys named Charles.

96) Callum

Callum is a Scottish Gaelic name that commemorates the Latin name Columba, meaning 'Dove'.

Callum can be shortened to Cal and other spellings often drop one of the 'L's'.

97) Josiah

The name Josiah means God Will Save and is of Hebrew origin.

This biblical name is great if you're looking for a different name.

98) Aryan

Aryan is a name that ultimately comes from Sanskrit (ārya) meaning “noble, high-born”.

In English, Aryan refers to the race of people belonging to the Indo-European ethnic and language groups. This includes Albanian, Armenian, Celtic, Germanic, Greek (Hellenic), Indo-Iranian (including Indians), Italian/Latin (Italic) and Slavic (including Baltic).

99) Phoenix

A phoenix is an ancient mythological bird which has appeared in legends and traditions globally.

Phoenix is also a popular name in the USA and Australia.

100) Aiden

Meaning "little fire," has roots in Irish mythology. In the Gaelic language, Aodh is the name of the Celtic god of sun and fire.

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