200 Modern Baby Boy Names Parents Love in 2025

The most fun and exciting thing about making preparations to bring your baby boy into the world is picking the right name to give him, however, the truth is that it also can be a daunting process. Parents are orienting to trendy, new, and meaningful baby boy names in 2025.

Whether you’re looking for short and punchy names, globally inspired names, or a modern twist on classics, this list of 200 modern baby boy names parents love in 2025 has got you covered. I’ve organized them into an easy-to-scan 3-column format so you can quickly spot your favorites.

Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s find that perfect name together. 

Why Modern Baby Names Are Trending in 2025

The new Baby names are all about:

• Smooth minimalism -Brief, powerful, simple names.

• Blends of cultures- Parents are fond of names that have international flavor.

• Fresh twists on classics – Names that feel modern but timeless.

• Meaningful choices – Parents want names with strong or positive meanings.

200 Modern Baby Boy Names Parents Love in 2025

Name	Origin	Meaning
Arlo	Old English	Fortified hill
Jett	English	Black gemstone
Zayn	Arabic	Beauty, grace
Milo	Germanic	Merciful
Cruz	Spanish	Cross
Knox	Scottish	Round hill
Kai	Hawaiian	Sea
Axel	Scandinavian	Father of peace
Ezra	Hebrew	Help
Enzo	Italian	Winner
Luca	Italian	Bringer of light
Leo	Latin	Lion
Elio	Greek/Italian	The sun
Julian	Latin	Youthful
Caleb	Hebrew	Faithful
Rowan	Irish	Red-haired
Asher	Hebrew	Happy, blessed
Roman	Latin	Citizen of Rome
Micah	Hebrew	Who is like God
Silas	Latin	Man of the forest
River	English	Flowing water
Ash	English	Tree
Cedar	English	Strong evergreen
Orion	Greek	Hunter (constellation)
Phoenix	Greek	Mythical bird of rebirth
Bodhi	Sanskrit	Awakening
Flint	English	Hard stone
Cove	English	Small coastal bay
Atlas	Greek	Titan who held up the sky
Oakley	English	Oak meadow
Mateo	Spanish	Gift of God
Hiro	Japanese	Generous
Soren	Danish	Stern
Amir	Arabic	Prince
Nikos	Greek	Victory of the people
Thiago	Portuguese	May God protect
Emir	Arabic	Commander
Omarion	Modern Arabic	Rare
Kenji	Japanese	Second son
Diego	Spanish	Supplanter
Callum	Scottish	Dove
Dante	Latin	Enduring
Rylan	Irish	Island meadow
Cairo	Egyptian	Capital city
Evander	Greek	Good man
Stellan	Swedish	Calm
Ira	Hebrew	Watchful
Dorian	Greek	Gift
Leander	Greek	Lion-man
Cassian	Latin	Hollow
Jax	English	Short form of Jackson
Zyler	Modern	Invented
Onyx	Greek	Black gemstone
Kairo	Modern spelling	Brave
Maverick	English	Independent spirit
Xavier	Arabic/Basque	Bright, new house
Zephyr	Greek	West wind
Cayson	Modern	Brave
Legend	English	Strong statement
Titan	Greek	Powerful being
Elijah	Hebrew	My God is Yahweh
Levi	Hebrew	Joined
Josiah	Hebrew	Healed by the Lord
Malachi	Hebrew	My messenger
Ezekiel	Hebrew	God strengthens
Jonah	Hebrew	Dove
Tobias	Hebrew	God is good
Gideon	Hebrew	Mighty warrior
Elias	Greek	Form of Elijah
Nathaniel	Hebrew	Gift of God
Beckham	English	From the river bend
Drake	English	Dragon
Jude	Hebrew	Praised
Lennon	Irish	Lover
Coltrane	English	Surname inspiration
Malone	Irish	Devotee of Saint John
Bruno	German	Brown
Orlando	Italian	Famous throughout the land
Hendrix	German	Ruler of home
Aiden	Irish	Little fire
Finn	Irish	Fair
Theo	Greek	Gift of God
Silvan	Latin	Forest dweller
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Levi	Hebrew	Joined
Roman	Latin	Citizen of Rome
Everett	English	Brave, strong boar
Grayson	English	Son of the gray-haired one
Nolan	Irish	Noble, famous
Jasper	Persian	Treasurer
Luca	Italian	Light
Asher	Hebrew	Happy, blessed
Kai	Hawaiian	Sea
Rowan	Irish	Little redhead
Leo	Latin	Lion
Zane	Hebrew	God’s gracious gift
Ezra	Hebrew	Help
Arlo	English	Fortified hill
Bodhi	Sanskrit	Enlightenment
Phoenix	Greek	Rebirth
Atlas	Greek	Supportive
Orion	Greek	Hunter
Wilder	English	Untamed
Lennox	Scottish	Elm grove
Damian	Greek	To tame, subdue
Roman	Latin	Citizen
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Silas	Latin	Forest
Finn	Irish	Fair
Asher	Hebrew	Happy, blessed
Levi	Hebrew	Joined
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Caleb	Hebrew	Faithful
Theo	Greek	Gift of God
Ezra	Hebrew	Help
Jasper	Persian	Treasurer
Axel	Scandinavian	Father of peace
Archer	English	Bowman
Grayson	English	Son of the gray-haired
Damian	Greek	To tame
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Luca	Italian	Bringer of light
Orion	Greek	Hunter
Phoenix	Greek	Rebirth
Wilder	English	Untamed
Finn	Irish	Fair
Leo	Latin	Lion
Theo	Greek	Gift of God
Atlas	Greek	Supportive
Kai	Hawaiian	Sea
Roman	Latin	Citizen
Maverick	English	Independent
Jax	English	Son of Jack
Kairo	Modern	Brave
Zephyr	Greek	West wind
Zion	Hebrew	Highest point
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Levi	Hebrew	Joined
Jonah	Hebrew	Dove
Tobias	Hebrew	God is good
Gideon	Hebrew	Mighty warrior
Malachi	Hebrew	My messenger
Ezra	Hebrew	Help
Josiah	Hebrew	Healed by the Lord
Elijah	Hebrew	My God is Yahweh
Finn	Irish	Fair
Asher	Hebrew	Happy, blessed
Theo	Greek	Gift of God
Arlo	English	Fortified hill
Kai	Hawaiian	Sea
Jett	English	Black gemstone
Maverick	English	Independent
Zane	Hebrew	God’s gracious gift
Roman	Latin	Citizen of Rome
Leo	Latin	Lion
Luca	Italian	Bringer of light
Atlas	Greek	Supportive
Phoenix	Greek	Rebirth
Wilder	English	Untamed
Orion	Greek	Hunter
Bodhi	Sanskrit	Enlightenment
Lennox	Scottish	Elm grove
Archer	English	Bowman
Jasper	Persian	Treasurer
Damian	Greek	To tame, subdue
Elias	Hebrew	Yahweh is God
Grayson	English	Son of the gray-haired
Finn	Irish	Fair
Theo	Greek	Gift of God

Tips for Choosing the Right Modern Baby Boy Name

• Read it aloud -Full name with surname. Make sure it flows.

• Think long term- Would the name be a teen, adult, professional name?

• Check spelling-  pronunciation - do not have to be corrected all the time.

• Consider nicknames – Even modern names often get shortened.

• Trust your gut – The perfect name feels right when you hear it.

Conclusion

Your ideal baby boy name is there, parents. You can choose a bold, edgy or a timeless and meaningful baby boy name with 200 of our most popular baby boy names that will be in use in 2025. You have time, feel every name, envision saying it at home, and trust you heart. 

And your pet man will pleasantly bear his name--and the right one will belong as though it had been made expressly to him.