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Random Boy Name Generator
Get random boy names with their meanings, chosen from 318 names across 15 cultures. Narrow them down by origin, style, length or first letter, then save the ones you like.
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How to find a boy name you love
- Say each name aloud with your family name. Rhythm is often what makes a name feel right.
- Search by meaning. Try words such as “brave”, “light” or “gift” in the meaning box.
- Filter by first letter if you want to honor a relative or match a sibling’s initial.
- Save favorites as you go, then use the shortlist to compare them or let the tool pick one.
- Check initials and nicknames. A name can read very differently once it is shortened.
Boy names from around the world
A small sample of the names in the generator, with what they mean and where they come from.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| James | Supplanter | English |
| William | Resolute protector | English |
| Muhammad | Praised, commendable | Arabic |
| Ahmad | Most praiseworthy | Arabic |
| Hadi | Guide | Urdu / Pakistani |
| Fahad | Panther | Urdu / Pakistani |
| Dariush | Holder of good | Persian |
| Kourosh | Like the sun | Persian |
| Kerem | Kindness, generosity | Turkish |
| Burak | Lightning | Turkish |
| Arjun | Bright, shining | Indian / Hindi |
| Aditya | Sun | Indian / Hindi |
| Santiago | Saint James | Spanish & Latino |
| Diego | Supplanter | Spanish & Latino |
| Louis | Famous warrior | French |
| Antoine | Priceless | French |
| Francesco | Free man | Italian |
| Alessandro | Defender of men | Italian |
| Maximilian | Greatest | German |
| Paul | Small | German |
| Seán | God is gracious | Irish |
| Declan | Full of goodness | Irish |
| Hiroshi | Generous | Japanese |
| Takeshi | Warrior | Japanese |
| Joon-ho | Talented, great | Korean |
| Sung-min | Accomplished, quick | Korean |
| Wei | Great, mighty | Chinese |
| Jun | Handsome, talented | Chinese |
| Kwame | Born on Saturday (Akan) | African |
| Kofi | Born on Friday (Akan) | African |
Writers and gamers welcome
Boy names are also useful for story characters and game profiles. Set the format to full name for a first and last name that belong together. Still deciding? Try the random girl name generator too, or look at Muslim names.
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Frequently asked questions
How many boy names are there?
318 boy names from 15 cultures, each with its meaning.
Can I get a full name?
Yes. Change the format to full name, or to first, middle and last name.
Do the names have meanings?
Yes. Every name in the people list is shown with its meaning.
Are my favorites saved?
Yes. Your shortlist is saved in your own browser, with no account needed.