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3,826 names given to boys, unisex names included, from 71 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

FlintBoyA hard type of rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, traditionally used for starting fires.
FlorenceUnisexProsperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
FlorentBoyFrom Latin meaning "flowering" or "blooming", suggesting vitality and prosperity.
FlorijanBoyThe South Slavic form of Florian, derived from the Latin name Florianus, related to "florere" (to bloom or flower).
FlorimondBoyPossibly from Latin meaning "prosperous" combined with an Old German element meaning "protection".
FlynnBoyAn Anglicized Irish surname that comes from Ó Floinn, a family name tracing back to the personal name Flann, with…
FordBoyFrom the English surname derived from a place name meaning "ford" (a shallow river crossing) in Old English.
ForrestBoyFrom the English surname meaning "forest", originally given to a person who lived near or worked in a forest.
FortuneUnisexTaken from the vocabulary word denoting luck, chance and fate, representing hopeful destiny.
FosterBoyAn English form of Vaast, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning fortunate or lucky.
FoxBoyFrom the English word fox referring to the wild animal, or from the surname Fox, originally given as a nickname.
FrancescBoyThe Catalan form of Francis, ultimately derived from a Latin word meaning "French" or "from France".
FrancescuBoyThe Corsican form of Franciscus, rooted in the Latin word for "from France" or "French".
FrancisUnisexFrom the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "of the Franks", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe and…
FrancisqueBoyFrench variant of Franciscus, derived from medieval Latin meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
FrançoisBoyFrom the Latin Franciscus, meaning "of the Franks" or "free man".
François-MarieBoyA compound name combining François ("of the Franks" or "free man") with Marie ("of the sea" or "beloved").
François-XavierBoyA compound name joining François ("of the Franks" or "free man") with Xavier ("new house" or "bright").
FrankBoyDerived from the Frankish people, possibly relating to a spear.
FrankieUnisexA diminutive of Frank or Frances, meaning peaceful or free.
FranklinBoyOne who is free; from Middle English denoting someone with independent status.
FrannyUnisexA diminutive of Francis or Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
FrañsezBoyThe Breton form of Franciscus, derived from the Latin name referring to "the Frank" or "the free one".
FrantziscuBoyFrom a Germanic source meaning "free".
FredBoyInformal reduction of Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
FreddieUnisexA diminutive of Frederick or Freda, meaning peaceful ruler or peaceful.
FreddyBoyInformal form of Frederick and related names sharing the 'fred' root.
FredenandusBoyA Latin-styled medieval spelling of the Gothic name behind Ferdinand, from roots meaning "peace" and "daring".
FredericBoyThe Catalan and Occitan form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler".
FrederickBoyPeaceful ruler, derived from Germanic roots meaning peace and ruler, king.
FreemanBoyOne who possesses liberty; a person of independent status in feudal times.
FrensBoyFrom Germanic frank: "free" or "frank", related to the Frankish people.
FrenskeBoyFrom Germanic frank: "free" or "frank", related to the Frankish people; -ske is a Limburgish diminutive suffix.
FridayBoyDerived from the weekday name in English, honouring the Norse goddess Frigg.
FriþunanþsBoyA modern reconstruction of the Gothic name behind Ferdinand, read as "bold for peace" from friþu, "peace", and nanþs…
FrutosBoySpanish form of Fructus, from Latin 'fructus' meaning 'fruit' or 'harvest'.
FūjinBoyFrom Japanese 風 (fū), "wind", and 神 (jin), "god, spirit": god of the wind.
FulbertBoyComposed of Germanic elements meaning "people" (folk) and "bright" (beraht), so "bright people" or "brightly famous…
FulkBoyA short form of Germanic names built on the Frankish and Old High German word for “people.”
FultonBoyFrom a place name meaning bird hill, derived from Old English.
FumnanyaUnisexFrom Igbo hụ (heard as fụ in some speech), "see", m, "me", and anya, "eye": read together as a request, "love me".
FungaiUnisexFrom a Shona verb meaning to think or to judge.
FunsBoyFrom Germanic adal: "noble" and funs: "ready" or "prepared".
FunskeBoyFrom Germanic adal: "noble" and funs: "ready" or "prepared"; -ske is a Limburgish diminutive suffix.
GabeBoyA short form of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning God is my strength.
GabinBoyThe French form of Gabinus, derived from Latin with a meaning possibly relating to "God is my strength" or a Hebrew…
GabrielBoyFrom a Hebrew phrase meaning "God is my strong man," built from words for "strong man" and "God."
GabyUnisexA shortened form of Gabriel or Gabrielle, from the Hebrew meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my might".
GadisaBoyAn Oromo boy's name from gaaddisa, the word for "shade".
GaelBoyDerived from the ethnolinguistic term referring to speakers of Gaelic languages, with roots in Celtic origins.
GageBoyEvaluation or security deposit; historically associated with appraisers and creditors.
GalalBoyFrom Arabic جلال (jalal): "majesty, grandeur, honour".
GaleUnisexJovial; also coincides with the English word for a strong wind or storm.
GaleazzoBoyFrom the Arthurian legend figure Galahad, the name carries the associations of noble quest and virtue.
GalenBoyCalm, peaceful, from the Greek root meaning calm.
GalileoBoyFrom the Latin term for a person from Galilee, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "district" or "rolling land".
GallagherBoyDescendant of one who lives in a foreign land, from Irish roots.
GalloBoyFrom the Latin word for a rooster, or historically referring to someone from Gallia, the ancient name for modern-day…
GamalBoyFrom Arabic جمال (jamal): "beauty, elegance".
GamilBoyFrom Arabic جميل (jamil): "handsome, beautiful".
GanbaatarBoyFrom Mongolian ган (gan), "steel", and баатар (baatar), "hero": a hero as hard as steel.
GanboldBoyFrom Mongolian ган (gan) and болд (bold), two separate words that both mean "steel".
GanizaniBoyFrom Chewa: "to think" or "to reason".
GantulgaBoyFrom Mongolian ган (gan), "steel", and тулга (tulga), the three-legged stand set over a hearth fire: a steel…
GanzorigBoyCombines the Mongolian words for "steel" and "courage", picturing a will that will not bend.
GarethBoyPossibly from Welsh gwrhyd "valour" or gwair "hay", though the origin is uncertain.
GarfieldBoyA triangular field, from Old English words for triangle and field.
GarlandBoyA triangular plot of land, from Old English elements for triangle and land.
GarnetUnisexA surname-derived name, possibly referring to a person who made hinges or deriving from the Norman name Guarin.
GarretBoyA variant spelling related to Gerald or Gerard, derived from Germanic roots for spear and power.
GarrettBoyA name derived from Gerald or Gerard, with Germanic roots meaning spear and power or strength.
GarrickBoyAn oak tree grove, from Occitan roots.
GarryBoyA variant of Gary, derived from Germanic elements meaning spear.
GarthBoyA garden or enclosed yard, from Old Norse origins.
GaryBoyDerived from a Norman personal name that originally meant spear, from Old German roots.
GaspardBoyFrench form of Jasper, a name of uncertain origin possibly related to Persian or Aramaic words.
GaspareBoyThe Italian version of Jasper, traditionally understood as deriving from Persian origins and associated with one of the…
GaultierBoyFrench variant of Walter, derived from Old German elements meaning "ruler of the army".
GauravBoyFrom Sanskrit: "splendour, dignity, importance".
GautamaBoyA Sanskrit patronymic meaning "descendant of Gotama", the name of a Vedic sage whose own name is usually explained as…
GauthierBoyFrench form of Walter, derived from Old German elements meaning "ruler of the army".
GautierBoyFrench form of Walter, derived from Old German elements meaning "ruler of the army".
GauvainBoyFrench form of Gawain, a knight from Arthurian legend whose etymology is uncertain but possibly related to Welsh or Old…
GavinBoyA medieval form of Gawain, possibly derived from a French personal name.
GavinoBoyFrom the Latin name Gabinus, believed to derive from the Roman settlement of Gabii in the Italian peninsula.
GayanBoyLikely from the Sinhala verb gayanavā, "to sing," so read as "singer" or "one who sings."
GaylordBoyHigh-spirited or boisterous, from Old French gaillard.
GazBoyShort form of Gary or Gareth.
GeminiBoyLatin for "twins": the third sign of the zodiac and its constellation.
GenaBoyFrom Russian Gennadiy: a familiar diminutive form used within families and close circles.
GeneBoyA shortened form of Eugene, derived from Greek meaning well-born or of noble birth.
GenerosoBoyFrom the Latin word meaning generous or magnanimous, literally "full of generosity".
GenísBoyThe Catalan form of Genesius, a Latin name of uncertain but possibly Greek origin.
GeoffBoyA clipped form of Geoffrey, with roots in Frankish or Germanic traditions referring to territory and peace.
GeoffreyBoyFrom Frankish roots possibly meaning "territory of peace" or "Geat territory", combining elements for land and…
GeordieBoyAn affectionate shortened form of George, meaning "worker of the earth" or "farmer" from Greek.
GeorgeBoyFrom Greek, combining words for "earth" and "work", literally meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
GeorgesBoyFrench form of George, from Greek meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
GeorgieUnisexA friendly shortened form of either Georgia or George, from Greek roots meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
GeraldBoyComposed of Old German elements signifying 'spear' and 'power' or 'authority'.
GerardBoyDerived from Old Germanic elements: 'spear' combined with 'hard, firm' or 'brave'.
GereltUnisex"Full of light" or "radiant", formed by adding a possessive ending to gerel, "light".
GermainBoyDerived from the Latin Germanus, referring to a German or belonging to the same race.
GerryUnisexA shortened form derived from Gerald, Gerard or Geraldine; ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'…
GervaseBoyAn English form of the Latin name Gervasius, whose etymology is uncertain but may derive from roots suggesting…
GhislainBoyDerived from the Germanic element meaning hostage or pledge, originally a descriptive term for a child given as…
GhjaseppuBoyThe Corsican form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew roots meaning "God will increase".
GhjuvanBoyThe Corsican form of John, derived from Hebrew roots meaning "God is gracious".
GhjuvanniBoyThe Corsican form of John, derived from Hebrew roots meaning "God is gracious".
GianninoBoyFrom Giovanni (the Italian form of John): diminutive expressing affection or familiarity.
GianpaoloBoyA compound of Gianni (John) and Paolo (Paul): combining two classic Italian names.
GianpieroBoyA compound of Gianni (John) and Piero (Peter): merging two important names from Italian tradition.
GibBoyMedieval English diminutive of Gilbert, meaning bright pledge.
GibsonBoyEnglish surname meaning son of Gib, referring to a descendant of someone named Gib.
GiffardBoyEnglish and French surname of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from Old German elements.
GiftUnisexDerived from the English word meaning a present or something given, ultimately from Old Norse origin.
GigiUnisexAn affectionate nickname used across various languages as a diminutive of names including the 'gi' syllable, such as…
GiiwedinBoyOjibwe for "north", and by extension the north wind.
GilbertBoyBright pledge, derived from Old German elements meaning pledge or hostage and bright.
GilbertoBoyFrom Old German elements: 'gild' (payment, tribute) + 'beraht' (bright, famous).
GildasBoyCarries possible connections to a Breton root referring to grass, or alternatively combines elements denoting a servant…
GildoBoyFrom Old German: 'gelt' (payment, tribute), the masculine equivalent of Gilda.
GilesBoyYoung goat, from a Greek root meaning the young of a goat.
GilroyBoySon of the red-haired servant or son of the king's servant, from Irish surnames.
GirmaBoyFrom Amharic ግርማ (girma), "majesty" or "splendour."
GiuanneBoyFrom Hebrew Yochanan: "God is gracious".
GivenUnisexDerived from the English past participle given, meaning bestowed, granted or presented.
GladwinBoyFrom the Old English given name Glædwine, meaning bright friend or glad friend.
GlanvilleBoyFrom an English surname taken from a Norman place name, possibly meaning domain of a person named Gland.
GlennBoyValley, from Gaelic gleann meaning valley.
GobindBoyDerived from Sanskrit, signifying the keeper or giver of cows; also understood as relating to Krishna, a deity often…
GoddardBoyFrom an Old German given name Godehard, meaning good hardy or good strong.
GodefroyBoyThe French form of Godefrid, derived from Germanic elements meaning God and peace.
GodfreyBoyPeace of God, from Germanic elements meaning good and peace.
GodwinBoyDerived from an Old English surname, itself formed from Godwine, meaning good friend or godly friend.
GofaoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb -fa, "to give", so the name reads roughly as "given" or "he or she has been given".
GoitseoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb itse, "to know", so the name reads roughly as "known" or "he or she is known".
GomesendusBoyFrom the Gothic guma "man" and sinþs "way, journey", the historical source of the name Gumersindo.
GontranBoyThe French form of Guntram, derived from Germanic elements meaning battle and raven.
GordBoyShort form of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
GordieBoyDiminutive of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
GordyBoyDiminutive of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
GoreBoyA descriptive English surname for pointed or angular land features.
GotamaBoyFrom Sanskrit go, "cow" or "ox", and the superlative suffix tama, "most": together, roughly "finest of the herd".
GovindaBoyFrom Sanskrit go, "cow", and vinda, "one who finds": an epithet of Krishna recalling his boyhood as a cowherd.
GradyBoyNoble or illustrious, from the Irish byname Gráda.
GrantBoyGreat or large, from Norman French grand.
GranvilleBoyLarge settlement or town, from Norman French grand meaning great and the French place-name element ville.
GratienBoyThe French form of Gratianus, derived from the Latin 'gratia' meaning grace or favor.
GrayUnisexGrey, from the English colour word, originally used for someone with grey hair or clothing.
GraysonBoySon of the steward, from Middle English greyve meaning steward.
GreerUnisexFrom the Scottish surname derived from Gregor, meaning watchful or alert.
GregBoyShort form of Gregory, meaning watchful or alert.
GreggBoyShort form of Gregory with a doubled final consonant, meaning watchful or alert.
GrégoireBoyThe French form of Gregorius, derived from the Latin 'gregorius' meaning watchful or vigilant.
GregoryBoyWatchful or alert, from Greek gregorios meaning vigilant.
GrenvilleBoyLarge settlement or town, variant of Granville from Norman French grand and ville.
GreshamBoyA surname-derived name from Old English words for "grazing homestead".
GrierUnisexA surname-derived name from the Scottish given name Gregor.
GriffinBoyA legendary hybrid beast combining the upper body of an eagle with a lion's lower body.
GrifudBoyThe Old Welsh spelling of Gruffudd, generally explained as a compound meaning roughly "strong lord".
GrimaldoBoySpanish and Italian form of Grimwald, from Germanic 'grim' (fierce) and 'wald' (rule).
GrosvenorBoyA surname from Norman French meaning "great hunter".
GroverBoyDerived from Old English words for "grove of trees".
GualterioBoySpanish form of Walter, derived from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army".
GuaraciBoyFrom the Old Tupi word kûaraçy, "sun", which Tupi-Guarani mythology personifies as the sun god.
GudinaBoyAn Oromo boy's name meaning "growth" or "advancement".
GuillaumeBoyThe French form of William, derived from Germanic elements meaning resolute and protection or helmet.
GulshanBoyFrom Persian: "rose garden, flower place".
GumaBoyThe Gothic word for "man", reused as a personal name and as the root of compound names such as Gomesendus.
GunnerBoyOne who operates a gun; derived from the Scandinavian name Gunnar.
GurdeepUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, signifying a teacher or spiritual master, with dīpa, the word for lamp or light.
GurmeetUnisexJoins Sanskrit guru, meaning a spiritual teacher, with mitra, signifying a friend or companion.
GurpreetUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, meaning a teacher or spiritual master, with prīti, signifying love, joy or affection.
GusBoyA diminutive of the Greek name Konstantinos.
GustaveBoyFrom Germanic roots meaning "staff" and "good", or possibly "chosen".
GutierreBoySpanish form of Walter, from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army".
Guy (English)BoyDerived from the Latin name Guido or from Germanic origins; possibly meaning "guide" or "wide".
Guy (Hebrew & Biblical)BoyA Hebrew name, related to the Hebrew word for "valley" or possibly meaning "God's valley".
GwandoyaBoyLuganda for "one who has met with misery", a traditional Baganda name marking hardship around a child's birth.
GwenaëlBoyCombining Breton elements for "white or blessed" and "generous", creating a meaning of generous blessing or blessed…
GwendalBoyCombines the Breton roots gwenn, meaning "white" or "blessed", and tal, referring to the forehead or brow.
GwennegBoyBuilds on the Breton gwenn ("white", "blessed") with a diminutive suffix, creating an affectionate or informal version…
GwilhermBoyThe Breton version of William, adapted to fit Breton phonetic patterns.
GwrtheyrnBoy"Supreme king", from Old Welsh guor, "over", and tigirn, "king, monarch".
GyatsoBoyTibetan for "ocean", from rgya mtsho.
HabibullahBoyCombines حبيب (habib) "friend" with الله (Allah), meaning "friend of God".
HadiBoyFrom the Arabic root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide"; the name conveys the sense of one who leads or shows the way.
HadleyUnisexDerived from an Old English place name meaning "heather field".
HadrienBoyThe French form of the Latin name carried by the Roman emperor Hadrian, referring to the Italian town of Hadria.
HafizBoyFrom the Arabic root حفظ (hafaza) meaning "to preserve" or "to protect"; the name signifies a guardian, protector, or…
HagenBoyFrom an Old High German word for a hedged or fenced-in piece of ground.
HaidarBoyFrom Arabic حيدر (haidar), meaning "lion" or "warrior"; the name evokes strength, courage, and fearlessness.
HaileBoyFrom the Ge'ez root ኀይል (hayl), "power" or "strength."
HailuBoyFrom the same Ge'ez root as Haile, ኀይል (hayl) "power," with a possessive ending: "his strength."
HajiBoyA title bestowed on someone who has completed the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
HakeemBoySignifying "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic, derived from a root denoting the ability to make sound decisions.
HakimBoyMeaning "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic, derived from a root signifying the ability to pass sound judgement and make…
HalBoyA medieval diminutive of Harry, derived from Henry.
HaleBoyFrom an English surname derived from a place name denoting a sheltered corner or secluded area.