I names for boys: Friendly and Playful Naming Options

Delightful I names for boys exude warmth and approachability for your little darling. Friendly picks like Isaac, Ivan, Ian, or Isaac have a gentle yet playful sound. You may also consider interesting word names starting with I, such as Imagine, Indigo, or Integrity. When selecting the perfect I name for your baby boy, choose something simple enough to spell and pronounce without confusion. Check how it flows alongside your last name too. But most importantly, pick an I boy name embodying the very best hopes you hold for your child’s future, one to grow into effortlessly.

Aaron: From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) meaning "high mountain" or "exalted". Aaron was the older brother of Moses in the Old Testament. As a name, it has been popular since the Protestant Reformation.

Adam: From the Hebrew name אָדָם ('adam) meaning "to be red", referring to the ruddy color of human skin. According to Genesis in the Old Testament, Adam was created from the earth by God. He was husband to Eve.

Andrew: From the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), derived from ανδρειος (andreios) meaning "manly" or "masculine". The name of one of the apostles of Jesus. He was the brother of Simon Peter.

Benjamin: From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand", likely in reference to the tribe of Benjamin. Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons.

Caleb: From the Hebrew name כָּלֵב (Kaleb) meaning "dog". Caleb was one of twelve Israelite spies sent into Canaan. He and Joshua were the only two who brought back encouraging reports and believed Israel could conquer the land.

Daniel: From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel. He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon.

David: From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), derived from Hebrew דּוֹד (dod) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel in the Old Testament.

Ethan: From the Hebrew name אֵיתָן ('Eitan) meaning "strong, firm". Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned briefly in the Old Testament as a wise man.

Gabriel: From the Hebrew name גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning "God is my strength". Gabriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition. He appears most notably in the Book of Daniel and the New Testament.

Isaac: From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he laughs". Isaac was one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites, son of Abraham and Sarah. He was father of Jacob and Esau.

Jacob: From the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov) meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter". Jacob was born holding on to the heel of his twin brother, Esau. He wrestled with God and was later renamed Israel.

Joshua: From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "Yahweh is salvation". Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan by Moses and later succeeded him to become leader of the Israelites.

Luke: From Λουκᾶς (Loukas), the Greek form of the Latin name Lucas. It meant "from Lucania", an ancient region in southern Italy. Luke was the author of the third Gospel and the Book of Acts in the New Testament.

Matthew: From Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), the Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of Yahweh". Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and traditional author of the first gospel.

Michael: From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?". In Hebrew tradition, Michael was the guardian angel of Israel and leader of heaven's armies in the fight against evil.

Nathan: From the Hebrew name נָתָן (Natan) meaning "he gave". Nathan was a court prophet who challenged King David in the Old Testament. He also told David that God will establish his house, kingdom and throne forever.

Noah: From the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort". Noah was the builder of the Ark that allowed him, his family, and the world's animals to survive the great Flood described in the Old Testament.

Oliver: From Olivier, a Norman French form of a Germanic name such as ALFHER or an Old Norse name such as Áleifr (olifr "ancestor's descendant"). The spelling was altered by association with Latin oliva "olive tree".

Patrick: From the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman". Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. He is regarded as the patron saint of Ireland, Nigeria and Montserrat.

Quentin: From a Roman family name, Latin Quintinus, which was derived from Quintus. Saint Quentin was a 3rd-century saint who was martyred in Gaul. He was highly honored in the Middle Ages, especially in France.

Richard: From the Germanic name Ricard, derived from the Germanic elements ric meaning "power, ruler" and hard meaning "brave, hardy". The Normans brought this name to Britain, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðheard.

Samuel: From the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu'el) meaning "name of God", "God has heard" or "God's name is El". Samuel was the last of the ruling judges in the Old Testament. He annointed Saul to be the first King of Israel.

Thomas: From the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') meaning "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of the apostle who initially doubted the resurrected Jesus. According to tradition he was martyred in India.

Victor: From the Roman name Victorius, which was derived from Latin vincere "to conquer". Saint Victor was a 3rd-century martyr. Due to his fame several early saints had this name, for which the derivative name Vincent was also used.

William: From the Germanic name Willahelm, composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". William was among the earliest Norman conquerors of England in the 11th century. It became very popular in the English speaking world.

Xavier: From the Basque place name Etxaberri meaning "the new house". This was the surname of the Jesuit priest Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552). He was a missionary to Asia. His surname has since been adopted as a given name in his honour.

Zachary: From Ζαχαριας (Zacharias), the Greek form of the Hebrew name זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyahu) meaning "Yahweh remembers". Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament.