Boy First Names: A Comprehensive Guide to Meaning and Origin

Looking for the perfect name for your baby boy? Choosing a name is a big decision, and understanding its meaning and origin can add a special layer of significance. This comprehensive list of boy first names explores a diverse range of options, each with its unique story and cultural background. From classic choices to modern favorites, discover the perfect name that embodies your values and hopes for your son.
1. **Aaden:** Noble, a variant of the name Aiden
2. **Aaron:** Enlightened, powerful, from the Hebrew name "Aharon"
3. **Adam:** Man, from the Hebrew name "Adam" meaning "earth"
4. **Adrian:** Dark, from the Latin name "Adrianus"
5. **Aidan:** Little fire, from the Irish name "Aodhán"
6. **Alexander:** Defender of mankind, from the Greek name "Alexandros"
7. **Andrew:** Manly, from the Greek name "Andreas"
8. **Anthony:** Priceless, from the Latin name "Antonius"
9. **Archer:** Bowman, from the English word "archer"
10. **Arthur:** Bear, from the Celtic name "Arthur"
11. **Austin:** Majestic, from the Latin name "Augustinus"
12. **Benjamin:** Son of the right hand, from the Hebrew name "Binyamin"
13. **Blake:** Dark, from the Old English word "blaec"
14. **Caleb:** Dog, from the Hebrew name "Kaleb"
15. **Cameron:** Crooked nose, from the Scottish name "Camhairon"
16. **Carter:** Cartwright, from the English word "carter"
17. **Charles:** Free man, from the German name "Karl"
18. **Christian:** Follower of Christ, from the Greek name "Christianos"
19. **Christopher:** Bearer of Christ, from the Greek name "Christophoros"
20. **Colton:** Coal town, from the English word "coal"
21. **Connor:** Lover, from the Irish name "Conn"
22. **Daniel:** God is my judge, from the Hebrew name "Daniel"
23. **David:** Beloved, from the Hebrew name "David"
24. **Declan:** Full of virtue, from the Irish name "Deaglán"
25. **Ethan:** Strong, from the Hebrew name "Ethan"
26. **Evan:** Young warrior, from the Welsh name "Evan"
27. **Felix:** Lucky, from the Latin name "Felix"
28. **Finn:** Fair, from the Irish name "Fionn"
29. **Fisher:** Fisherman, from the English word "fisher"
30. **Gabriel:** God is my strength, from the Hebrew name "Gavri'el"
31. **Garrett:** Spearman, from the Irish name "Gearóid"
32. **George:** Farmer, from the Greek name "Georgios"
33. **Grayson:** Son of the grey lord, from the Old English word "grayson"
34. **Griffin:** Strong, from the Welsh name "Gruffydd"
35. **Harrison:** Son of Harry, from the English surname "Harrison"
36. **Henry:** Ruler of the house, from the German name "Heinrich"
37. **Hunter:** One who hunts, from the English word "hunter"
38. **Isaac:** He laughs, from the Hebrew name "Yitzchak"
39. **Jackson:** Son of Jack, from the English surname "Jackson"
40. **Jacob:** He supplants, from the Hebrew name "Ya'akov"
41. **James:** Supplanter, from the Hebrew name "Ya'akov"
42. **Jason:** He heals, from the Greek name "Iason"
43. **Jayden:** Thankful, from the Hebrew name "Yehuda"
44. **Jeremiah:** The Lord will exalt, from the Hebrew name "Yirmeyahu"
45. **Jesse:** Gift of God, from the Hebrew name "Yishai"
46. **Joel:** The Lord is God, from the Hebrew name "Yo'el"
47. **John:** God is gracious, from the Hebrew name "Yochanan"
48. **Jonah:** Dove, from the Hebrew name "Yonah"
49. **Jordan:** To flow down, from the Hebrew name "Yarden"
50. **Joseph:** God will increase, from the Hebrew name "Yosef"