360+ Masculine Names For Brave & Gallant Boys

Top Reasons For Choosing Masculine Names

Some parents think that masculine names can be a perfect name for a boy because it might help:

Boost their confidence
Make them feel stronger and tougher

While many boy names can be described as “masculine,” others might also appear gender-neutral.

In some cultures or naming traditions, such as Spanish names, it’s easier to determine boy vs. girl names because boy names often end with “o” or consonants, while girl names end with “a.” Examples include “Marcelo” (boy) and “Marcela” (girl).

But this doesn’t apply to all names for baby boys.

Below are 360+ boy names for your little one, ranging from the most popular to rare male names.

The Best Masculine Names For Babies

What Are The Most Masculine Names?

Adam (Hebrew) – Biblical boy name meaning “man”

Andrew (Greek boy name) – “Strong and manly”

Maximus (Latin) – “Greatest”

What Are Popular Male Names?

Charlie (German name)
Henry (German boy name)
Jack (English boy name)
Liam (Irish boy name) – #1 most popular boy name in the US, according to the SSA (Social Security Administration) (1)
Lucas (Latin)
Noah (Hebrew biblical name)
Tristan (Celtic mythical name)

Top Masculine Names For 2023

Branch (Latin) – “Extension,” “path,” or “part of a tree”

Bruce (Scottish, English, and French boy name) – “The willowlands”

Gabriel (Hebrew) – Classic boy name meaning “strong man” or “hero of God”

Jake (Hebrew) – “Supplanter” or “of Jacob”

James (Hebrew) – “One who follows” or “supplanter”

Karl (German) – “Strong man” or “free man”

Micah (Hebrew gender-neutral name) – “Who is like God?”

West (Old English boy name) – “Western stream” or “west direction”

Victorious Names For Your Little Champ

Ajani (African) – Black boy name meaning “the victor” or “he who wins the struggle”

Jai (Indian – Sanskrit) – “Win” or “victory”

Niko (Finnish) – “Victory of the people”

Ozzy (German) – “Deer lover,” “champion warrior,” or “divine power”

Victor (Latin) – “Winner” or “conqueror”

Ziggy (German) – “Victorious protector”

Romantic & Sexy Masculine Boy Names

Adonis (Greek name)
Beau (French name)
Guy
Oliver

What Are Masculine Names For A Man?

Hans
Maxwell
Michael
Oscar
Randall

Strong & Powerful Boy Names

Ballard (Scandinavian) – “Brave” and “strong”

Bidziil (Navajo – Native American boy name) – “He is strong”

Connor (Irish name) – “Lover of wolves”

Egon (German) – “Strong with a sword”

Elias (Hebrew) – “My God is Yahweh”

Jiraiya (Japanese boy name) – Strong boy name meaning “young thunder”

Luca (Italian boy name) – “Light,” “bringer of light,” or “sacred wood”; also a Disney name

Napoleon (Greek) – After French emperor Napoléon Bonaparte

Heroic & Fighter Boy Names

Armstrong
Chester
Marlon
Miles
Taurus
Warrick

What Are Tough & Badass Names For A Boy?

Caesar
Damon
Everett
Griffin
Trevor

Magnificent Mythical Names From Legends & Myths

Ajax (Greek) – “Eagle”; a hero in the Trojan War

Amon (Greek and Egyptian) – “The hidden one”; Egyptian god of the air

Apollo (Greek) – “Destroyer”; Greek god of the sun

Atlas (ancient Greek name) – “To carry”; Titan who carried the world on his shoulders

Hercules (Greek and Latin) – “Hero” or “warrior”; Roman god of strength and heroes

Jason (Greek) – “Healer”; the hero who went on an epic adventure to find the “golden fleece” in Greek mythology

Jupiter (Latin) – “Supreme god”; Roman king of the gods, the heavens, and light

Orion (Greek – “Dawning” or “rising sky”; legendary Greek hunter

Osiris (Egyptian) – “Mighty”; might be considered an “ugly name” because it’s after the Egyptian god of life and death

Thor (Old Norse and Norwegian name) – “Thunder”; Norse god of storms, thunder, and war

Zephyr (Greek) – “West wind”; Greek god and personification of the west wind

Zeus (Greek) – “Shine” or “sky”; Greek king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus

Spiritual & Biblical Boy Names

Asher
David
Eliam
Elijah
Isaac
Jacob
Jonah
Joseph
Thomas

Rare & Unique Boy Names

Aldric
Arsenio
Jamin

What Are The Rarest Boy Names?

Achelous
Algernon
Macarius

Sweet & Cute Boy Names

Ace
Anders
Aston
Axel
Buggi
Zev

Old Fashioned & Classic Names For Boys

Ansaldo
Augustus
Camilo
Cameron
Duke
Phineas
Silas

Adorable Retro & OId Man Names

Mateo
Meinrad
Sebastian
Theodore
Terrance

Short Boy Names With Mighty Meanings

Chase (French) – “Huntsman”

Eric (Scandinavian) – “Complete ruler”

Ezra (Hebrew) – “Help” or “protect”

Levi (Hebrew) – “Joined in harmony” or “united”

Milo (German) – “Soldier” or “merciful”

Vince (Latin) – “Conquering” or “prevailing”

One-Syllable Boy Names

Dax
Dean
Keith
Kit
Mack
Max
Scout

Cowboy & Country Boy Names

Blake (English boy name) – “Dark” or “black”

Colter (English) – Southern boy name meaning “one who looks after horses”

Huck (American and German boy name) – “Sweet berry”; short form of “Huckleberry”

Kickass Rebel & “Wild” Boy Names

Mars (Latin) – Roman god of war

Maverick (American) – “Nonconformist” or “independent”

Wylder (Old English boy name) – “Untamed”

Trendy, Modern, & Cool Boy Names

Dustin (Old Norse) – “Thor’s stone”

Jace (Hebrew) – “Healer” or “lord of salvation”

Jayden (Hebrew) – “God will judge” or “thankful”

Leor (Hebrew) – “I have light” or “my light”

Nio (Latin and Chinese boy name) – “New,” “well born,” “bright,” or “bridge”

Zaxton (Latin) – “Gift of god”

Nature-Inspired Masculine Names

Animal Names For Boys

Conall (Irish boy name) – “Strong wolf”

Ebert (English) – “Brave boar”

Wolf (German name) – “Powerful animal”

Masculine Names Meaning “Lion” Or “Bear”

Ariel (Hebrew)
Bear (German)
Leo (Greek boy name)
Leonard (German)
Leonidas (Greek)

Names That Mean Water For Boys

Beck (German) – “Brook” or “stream”

Edmar (English) – “Wealthy sea”

Rio (Spanish boy name) – “River”

Sewell (Old English) – “Ruling sea” or “strong sea”

Earthy Names For Boys

Cliff (Old English) – “Cliff-side slope”

Colten (Old English) – “Forged from coal”

Landon (English) – “Long hill”

Langston (English) – “Long stone”

Montana (Latin) – “Mountain”

Onyx (Greek) – “Black gemstone” or “claw”

Masculine Plant Names

Indigo (English and Greek) – “Dark blue tropical plant”; also a color name

Linden (German) – “Linden tree”

Quince (Latin) – “Apple-like fruit”

Reed (English) – “Tall, grassy plant in marshy waters” or “red-haired”

Boy Names In Pop Culture & Fiction

Godric (Old English) – “God’s ruler”; character in the “Harry Potter” series

Logan (Scottish) – “Little hollow”; the Wolverine’s real name in the Marvel universe

Romeo (Italian name) – “Roman person” or “pilgrim to Rome”

Masculine & “Macho” Celebrity Names

Denzel (English) – “High stronghold”; after actor Denzel Washington

Idris (Arabic boy name) – “Smart” or “studious”; after actor Idris Elba

Russell (French name) – “Red-haired”; after actor Russell Crowe

Viggo (Old Norse) – “War” or “battle”; after actor Viggo Mortensen

Edgy & Virtue Boy Names

Justice
Loyal
Ross
Story

Masculine Boy Names From Last Names

Ferguson
Ford
Stark

Masculine Names With Impressive Meanings

Masculine Names That Mean “Brave”

Barrett
Basil
Conrad
Garrett
Hudson
Wyatt

Masculine Names That Mean “Warrior”

Barlas
Baron
Einarr
Owen
William

King Or Prince Names

Amiri
Arthur
Darius (Persian king)
Khai
King
Kovan
Melech
Rex
Ryan

Masculine Names That Mean “Guardian” Or “Protector”

Ray
Ward

Masculine Names Meaning “Strength,” “Strong,” Or “Tough”

Aimilios
Amell
Ande
Angus
Ethan
Gibbor
Haile
Jarek
Maynard

Boy Names That Mean “Fire” & “Fiery”

Adish
Aiden
Apoy
Fintan
Hurik
Iggy

Boy Names Meaning “Sun”

Cyrus
Elio
Inti
Ravi
Samson

Masculine Names From Around The World

What Are Masculine French Names?

Devin
Gautier

Masculine Greek Names

Alexander
Ambrose
Zale

Masculine Italian Names

Alessandro
Marco
Orlando

Masculine African Names

Jamal
Kofi

Masculine Polish Names

Inek
Rysio

Masculine Gaelic & Irish Names

Ewan
Quinlan

Masculine English Names

Burke
Malin
Mason
Pruitt
Tedmond

Masculine Old Norse & Norwegian Names

Evander
Njord

Masculine Russian Names

Eriks
Kazimir
Tashi

Masculine Latin Names

Emilio
Nero

Hawaiian Baby Boy Names

Alani
Kai
Koa
Makaha

Masculine Hebrew Names

Aaron
Abraham
Barak
Chasin
Samuel

Masculine Spanish Names

Abelardo
Esteban
Fernando
Gustavo

Other Exotic Masculine Names

Abishek
Ashish
Azim
Imre
Kawan
Kenzo
Malthe
Sanjaya

Masculine Names From A To Z

Masculine Names Starting With A

Alden
Archer
Arlo
Arvin
Augustin

Masculine Names Starting With B

Banks
Benjamin
Bertram
Boaz
Bodhi
Brett
Bridger
Brock
Brody
Brogan

Masculine Names Starting With C

Carver
Cash
Casimir
Chett
Christopher
Cillian
Colton
Cosmo
Curtis

Masculine Names Starting With D

Darcy
Deacon
Dennis
Dillon
Dominic

Masculine Names Starting With E

Easton
Eli
Elie
Enzo
Etan
Ezekiel

Masculine Names Starting With F

Farrell
Farris
Fergus
Fermin

Masculine Names Starting With G

Gabe
Gian
Gillean
Grayson

Masculine Names Starting With H

Hariric
Harrison
Henley
Honovi

Masculine Names Starting With I

Ignatius
Irving

Masculine Names Starting With J

Jackson
Jameson
Jaspah
Jett
John
Jonas
Jordan
Julius

Masculine Names Starting With K

Kian
Kendrick (Welsh)
Koen

Masculine Names Starting With L

Lance
Landen
Lawson
Lennox
Lester
Lincoln
Lucius

Masculine Names Starting With M

Maddox
Marv
Mitchell
Moses

Masculine Names Starting with N

Nicodemus
Nowell

Masculine Names Starting With O

Ohad
Olis
Oswald

Masculine Names Starting With P

Palmer
Parker
Peter
Patrick

Masculine Names Starting With Q

Quaid
Quill
Quincy
Quinn

Masculine Names Starting With R

Reggie
Remy
Riaz
Richard
Rome
Ryder

Masculine Names Starting With S

Sherlock
Stirling
Sullivan

Masculine Names Starting With T

Tennyson
Thaddeus
Thurman
Titus
Tripp
Tucker

Masculine Names Starting With U

Ulfric
Uzziah

Masculine Names Starting With V

Valente
Vance

Masculine Names Starting With W

Walter
Washington
Wayan
Werther

Masculine Names Starting With X

Xabat
Xander

Masculine Names Starting With Y

Yagmur
Yakim
Yashvir

Masculine Names Starting With Z

Zaire
Zane
Zayden
Zeke
Zuberi
Zubin

Nonbinary Monikers & Androgynous Names

Phoenix
Reece
Sasha

Tips & Special Considerations

Check for meanings
Check for masculine vs. unisex names
Consider unique vs. popular names
Consider middle names for boys

You can also find ideas from the top 15 baby name generators.

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References

(1) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/