200 Hot Boy Names That Are Attractive

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Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy can be both exciting and challenging. While most parents look for a cute or traditional name, you may take the unconventional route and consider hot boy names. The following names stand out because of their sensual sound and can create a lasting impression on a listener. With their sound, history, style, these names would make your child famous. Here are the names we think are the hottest.

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Top 200 Super Hot Boy Names

1. Abe

A name dripping with sexiness, Abe means ‘father of a multitude’.

2. Ace

A jaunty and high-flying name, meaning ‘one or unity’, is a short favorite.

3. Adam

Adam, meaning ‘son of the red earth’, is a quintessential sexy guy name.

4. Adonis

A beauty from Greek mythology, Adonis means ‘lord’.

5. Aiden

This name has become increasingly popular for the last few years, all because of its sexy sound. Aiden means ‘little and fiery’.

6. Ajax

Ajax is a strong and mighty Greek mythology name, meaning ‘earth or land’.

7. Alaric

The ancient royal name sounds sexy enough to be considered today. Alaric means ‘all-powerful ruler’.

8. Alec

Alec is a hot alternative to the common Alex. It means ‘defending men’.

9. Alessandro

The meaning ‘defender or helper of mankind’ makes Alessandro very macho and manly. And the double ‘s’ gives it a softer edge.

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The variations of the name Alessandro include Alejandro, Alakesander, Alexandros, Alejandro, Aleksandr, Alexandro, and Alexandre.

10. Alexander

Alexander, meaning ‘defender of men’, suits strong boys.

11. Ambrose

Ambrose is a seductive, old timey name, meaning ‘immortal’.

12. Anders

Anders is a smooth sounding and sensuous name, meaning ‘strong and manly’.

13. Andrew

Andrew is clearly sexy, but Andy is not. And, Andrew means ‘manly’.

14. Ansel

Ansel is a one of a kind name, meaning ‘blessed’.

15. Anson

A rare moniker that can work as a substitute for Austin and Alan, Anson means ‘son of Anne.

16. Anthony

Yes, we know that Anthony is a classic, but it can be broken into hot nicknames such as Tony. Anthony means ‘priceless one’.

17. Apollo

Greek names are always the sexiest. Apollo means ‘manly beauty’.

18. Archer

A moniker for guys who can go to any lengths to achieve what they want – Archer means ‘bowman’.

19. Ares

A perfect example of short, sweet, but sexy names, Ares is an uncommon name meaning ‘ruin’.

20. Argento

This charming name is totally out of the box. It means ‘silvery’.

21. Armando

Armando means ‘soldier or army man’. Isn’t that sexy enough?

22. Aron

Aron is the Spanish version of Aaron and means ‘high mountain; exalted, enlightened’.

23. Avery

This name shares its association with Dr. Jackson Avery, the hot guy from “Grey’s Anatomy”. Avery means ‘ruler of the elves’.

24. Bain

A hot moniker, which brings to mind the villain from “The Dark Knight”, Bain means ‘white or fair’.

25. Basil

This Greek moniker, meaning ‘king’, isn’t even on the radar in the US. So it will make an original pick.

26. Bates

A moniker with a sexy ring to it, Bates means ‘son of Bate’.

27. Baxter

Baxter is a terrific name, meaning ‘baker’.

28. Bentley

This name sounds as charming and sexy as the car it is named after. Bentley means ‘meadow with coarse grass’.

29. Blaze

This is a fitting name for those who have fire and passion in their hearts. Blaze means ‘one who stutters’.

30. Brad

Brad has its namesake in Brad Pitt, one of the sexiest men alive.

31. Braden

If you have Branden on your mind, then try switching it to Braden. Doesn’t it sound better? Braden means ‘wide valley’.

32. Brax

Brax is the hip and unique version of Braxton. It means ‘Brock’s town’.

33. Brett

Footballer Brett Favre and cricketer Brett Lee have kept muscle in this moniker all these years. Brett means ‘from Brittany’.

34. Brian

A name that isn’t really sexy, but it is borne by a lot of sexy guys. Brian means ‘noble’.

35. Brion

The ‘o’ in this name makes it sound ten times cooler than the original name Brian. Brion means ‘strong, virtuous, and honorable’.

36. Broderick

A Nordic name for a strong, intelligent, and sexy man, Broderick stands for ‘brother’.

37. Brodie

A name we’re totally swooning over, Brodie means ‘little ridge’.

38. Brooklyn

With this name, your son will be sophisticated and worldly. Brooklyn is the name of ‘New York City borough’.

39. Bryant

Bryant is similar to Brian, but the ‘t’ ending takes it a few notches higher. It means ‘strong’.

40. Caesar

Caesar is hands-down one of the badass boy names. It means ‘long-haired’.

41. Callan

Callan is a strong and mighty name, translating to ‘battle or rock’.

42. Carlisle

Carlisle, meaning ‘from the protected tower’, sounds sensual and debonair.

43. Carlton

A bit long and fancy, but a sexy name nonetheless – Carlton means ‘peasants’ settlement’.

44. Carter

Carter, meaning ‘transporter of goods by cart’, is of the sexiest occupational names in our opinion.

45. Cato

Cato, meaning ‘all-knowing’, is perfect for guys.

46. Cedric

Cedric is one of the variants of the Saxon name Cerdic. It means ‘bounty’.

47. Chaz

Chaz is an attractive and easy-going name, meaning ‘a man’.

48. Clyde

This Scottish name, related to River Clyde, is a perfect combination of hot and cool.

49. Cohen

Yes, even spiritual names can be sexy! Cohen means ‘priest’.

50. Cole

Cole, meaning ‘dark as charcoal’, is a smoking hot guy name for your son.

51. Conan

A fierce, but sensuous name, Conan means ‘little wolf’.

52. Conor

There are several ways to spell Connor, but this one’s the sexiest of the lot. Conor means ‘lover of hounds’.

53. Corbin

Corbin is a sophisticated and sexy Latin name, meaning ‘crow’.

54. Cormac

This Irish name has sexy and macho vibes to it. It means ‘charioteer’.

55. Daire

We think Daire is super broody. It means ‘fruitful, fertile’.

56. Damian

This charming and upper class name was once a saint name, but is now one of the sexiest names in the world. The meaning of Damian is ‘to tame’.

57. Damien

This version of Damian has a devilish sexy touch to it. Damien means ‘to tame’.

58. Damon

The love for Matt Damon could be behind the popularity of this name. Damon means ‘to tame’.

59. Dane

This variation of Dana, meaning ‘from Denmark’, has a stylish and sexy edge.

60. Dante

Dante, the Latin diminutive of Durant, would make a striking name for your little one. It means ‘enduring’.

61. Dashiell

Dashiell, the anglicization of the French surname de Chiel, is one of the hottest rising names.

62. David

David is traditional, but also sexy. A major share of its popularity goes to David Beckham, the ultimate footballer. David means ‘beloved’.

63. Davien

A different and sexier version of David, Davien means ‘beloved’.

64. Dax

This sexy French place name keeps popping now and then in the US.

65. Daxon

Meaning ‘leader’, Daxon would make a great statesman of anyone who wears this name.

66. Declan

Who can forget the oomph and panache of Declan from “Degrassi”? Declan means ‘man of prayer’.

67. Devyn

Devyn, a variant of Devin, is devilishly handsome. It means ‘poet’.

68. Dimitri

A name that conjures hot vampires in mind as it is associated with characters in both “Twilight” and “Vampire Academy” series. Dimitri means ‘follower of Demeter’.

69. Dion

A cool Greek name that is highly popular with American parents, Dion means ‘child of heaven and earth’.

70. Dominick

There’s something about this ancient name that draws parents towards it even today. It means ‘belonging to the Lord’.

71. Donny

Donny can be a sexy guy name if you shorten it to Don. It means ‘brown-haired chieftain’.

72. Dorran

This strong and sexy Celtic name means ‘stranger’.

73. Drake

Drake means ‘dragon’ and there’s nothing sexier than dragons in this “Game of Thrones” era.

74. Dries

This is one of the most unusual names we’ve come across. It means ‘manly brave’.

75. Earl

This upper-class British name has started getting a bit sexier. It means ‘warrior’.

76. Edward

A name that’s linked with a sexy vampire, Edward means ‘wealthy guardian’.

77. Elias

Very few Biblical names are as steamy as Elias. It means ‘Yahweh is God’.

78. Ellis

Ellis, meaning ‘benevolent’, is both simple and strong at the same time.

79. Elon

A rare Biblical name that has managed to make a mark in the US, Elon means ‘oak tree’.

80. Elvis

Once over popular, Elvis has gone enough out of favor to sound unique today. Elvis means ‘all wise’.

81. Emilio

You can feel the sexiness of this name when you call it out loud. Emilio means ‘rival’.

82. Emory

This German name, meaning ‘brave’, is simply perfect for a strong and sexy man.

83. Enrique

This Italian name just rolls off the tongue. Enrique means ‘estate ruler’.

84. Eric

This Viking name brings to mind a tall and well-built man wrapped around in fur. Eric means ‘eternal ruler’.

85. Ervin

We love this name for its nerdy, but sexy image. Ervin means ‘green river, sea friend’.

86. Evan

Evan is a solid and sexy boy name, meaning ‘the Lord is gracious’.

87. Everett

This name is too adorable and sexy to pass up. Everett means ‘brave as a wild boar’.

88. Fabian

Fabian is a sexy Latin clan name, meaning ‘bean grower’.

89. Fabio

This name sounds like the handsome, steamy, good-looking novel character Fabio. It means ‘bean farmer’.

90. Fallon

This Irish name, meaning ‘superiority; descended from a ruler’ has a soft sexy touch to it.

91. Felipe

Felipe is perfect for animal lovers. It means ‘lover of horses’.

92. Felix

Felix is an energetic and upbeat name with a happy meaning. It means ‘happy, fortunate’.

93. Fergus

This charming and quirky Irish name means ‘man of force’.

94. Fernando

Fernando is a bold and adventurous name, ideal for a man endowed with good looks. Fernando means ‘bold voyager’.

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Fernando is the Portuguese and Spanish variation of the name Ferdinand. Apart from Spain and Portugal, the name is popular in France, Italy, Switzerland, and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

95. Ferris

The time is ripe for this name to rise. Ferris means ‘rock’.

96. Fidel

Fidel means ‘faithful’, and nothing can be sexier than being faithful to your partner.

97. Finlay

A fusty and husky Scottish name, which means ‘fair haired hero’.

98. Finn

A sleek name for a handsome boy, Finn means ‘fair’.

99. Fletcher

This name will definitely win several hearts. Fletcher means ‘arrow-maker’.

100. Foster

Foster sounds interesting and attractive mainly because it’s uncommon. It means ‘forester’.

101. Francisco

A classic name with a sexy twist to it, Francisco means ‘Frenchman or free man’.

102. Freddie

This casual and flippant diminutive of Frederick means ‘peaceful ruler’.

103. Fritz

A name with several pop culture references, Fritz means ‘peaceful ruler’.

104. Gabe

If Gabriel sounds a bit old-fashioned to you, you can go for its hotter short form, Gabe. Gabe means ‘God is my strength’.

105. Gage

This smart, one syllable name was first heard in Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary”. It means ‘oath or pledge’.

106. Galan

Being sexy also means being calm. So how about going for Galan, which means ‘tranquil’.

107. Galileo

The name Galileo is associated with the brilliant Italian physicist. This name means ‘from Galilee’.

108. Gareth

Gareth sounds unusual, and that makes it even sexier. It means ‘gentle’.

109. Garrett

Garrett, meaning ‘brave’, has an artistic kind of sexy appeal to itself.

110. Gideon

If you’re looking for an alluring name that isn’t overused, go with Gideon, which means ‘destroyer’.

111. Giles

This moniker sounds both smart and athletic. Giles means ‘young goat’.

112. Giovanni

This Italian version of John sounds cool, fresh, and sexy. It means ‘God is gracious’.

113. Grayson

Grayson, meaning ‘son of the bailiff’, is at its highest point ever.

114. Gregor

It sounds like the name of a man with a sexy body. Gregor means ‘on the watch’.

115. Griffin

Parents who are into mythology would love this name. It means ‘strong lord’.

116. Griffith

Griffith sounds rugged, masculine, and sexy. It means ‘strong grip’.

117. Hannibal

Hannibal, meaning ‘mercy of Baal’, is definitely a great name to have.

118. Harley

This name is as sexy as the world-renowned motorcycle. Harley means ‘meadow’.

119. Harry

Harry is a sexy and sweet name, meaning ‘army ruler’.

120. Hawk

This name is as magnificent as the bird it is derived from. Hawk means ‘white falcon’.

121. Hayden

The ‘y’ in the middle makes it so much cooler. Hayden means ‘heathen’.

122. Hector

Hector sounds like the name of the tough guy and means ‘to check’.

123. Henri

Probably, the sexiest way to spell Henry, Henri means ‘rules his household’.

124. Hercules

It’s the name of Zeus’ son, a warrior among both humans and Gods. Could it get hotter? Hercules means ‘glory of Hera’.

125. Heston

A hidden gem that will sound incredibly sexy on a preppy boy. Heston means ‘one who came from Heston’.

126. Horatio

A steamy Roman clan name, Horatio means ‘timekeeper’.

127. Hugo

Hugo sounds cute on a little boy and steamy on an adult. It means ‘intelligence’.

128. Hunter

This name sounds so macho that we couldn’t help including it in our list.

129. Huston

Huston is a sexy and hot guy last name, which is now common as a first name. Huston means ‘Hugh‘s town’.

130. Huxley

The ‘x’ in the middle makes it terribly cool and sexy. Huxley means ‘inhospitable place’.

131. Ian

There’s something about Ian that makes it so compelling and attractive. Ian means ‘God is gracious’.

132. Inigo

We’ve loved this name ever since we heard it on “The Princess Bride”. Inigo means ‘fiery’.

133. Irvin

Another fine name from Scottish roots, Irvin means ‘descendant of Eireamhón’.

134. Ivor

Ivor is short, to the point, and utterly amorous. It means ‘warrior’.

135. Jace

Jace is the smart diminutive of Jason and means ‘the Lord is salvation’.

136. Jared

If you’ve seen Jared Leto, you wouldn’t ask us why we’ve included this name in our list. Jared means ‘he descends’.

137. Jarrett

Jarrett is the Irish version of Gerard and means ‘spear strength’.

138. Jason

Jason is a tough name with soft feels—perfect guys to crush on. This name means ‘healer’.

139. Jasper

This name, appearing in the works of James Fenimore Cooper and Sir Walter Scott, has some groovy vibes to it. Jasper means ‘Jasper stone’.

140. Javier

Javier is a sexier alternative to the common name, Xavier. It means ‘new house or bright’.

141. Jaxon

A sexier spelling version of Jackson, Jaxon means ‘God has been gracious’.

142. Jeffrey

If classic is what you want, then go with Jeffrey, a variant of Geoffrey, meaning ‘pledge of peace’.

143. Josh

Josh is a cool name, which makes it even more perfect. Josh means ‘God is salvation’.

144. Joshua

Joshua is a good guy name, which makes it highly attractive.

145. Julian

The rising star of names, Julian means ‘youthful’.

146. Justin

Justin, meaning ‘just’, is a sexy name with plenty of charm.

147. Keith

Keith, meaning ‘wood or forest’, is certainly easy on the tongue.

148. Kellan

This name conjures images of sensuous actor Kellan Lutz in mind. Kellan means ‘swamp or slender’.

149. Kento

A pretty cool and sexy name for our Japanese readers, this name means ‘healthy’.

150. Kian

This tiny, two syllable name means ‘ancient, enduring’.

151. Laszlo

Laszlo, meaning ‘glorious ruler’, has the cool ‘o’ ending and sexy ‘z’ middle.

152. Lennon

This name is associated with the hip Beatles singer who changed the world with his music. Lennon means ‘lover’.

153. Levi

This lighter and energetic Biblical name means ‘joined or attached’.

154. Liam

Liam is undeniably one of the sexiest and hot boy names, primarily because of its namesakes, Liam Neeson and Liam Hemsworth.

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According to the Social Security Administration, Liam is the most popular boy name in the US (1).

155. Linus

Linus, meaning ‘flax’, has the perfect blend of sexiness and old-world charm.

156. Logan

Logan was once considered a bright and cheerful name, but is now considered sexy because of its link with Hugh Jackman. Logan means ‘small hollow’.

157. Lorenzo

This Latin version of Lawrence has completely integrated itself into the American stock pot of names. Lorenzo means ‘from Laurentium’.

158. Magner

This magnanimous name is derived from an Old High German name, meaning ‘greatest’.

159. Marcelo

Marcelo has its namesake in Marcello Mastroianni, the hot Italian film actor who was a notorious heartbreaker in his days. Marcelo means ‘young warrior’.

160. Martin

Martin, a person belonging to Mars

This moniker has always been sexy. Martin means ‘of Mars’.

161. Mateo

There’s no denying that this Italian version of Matthew is much sexier than the original. Mateo means ‘gift of God’.

162. Matt

Matt, the short form of Matthew, sounds broody and mysterious. It means ‘Gift of God’.

163. Micah

This name with an attitude, is a nice alternative to the overused Michael. It means ‘Who is like God’.

164. Milo

This name has the strength of the Greek Olympic wrestler and sexiness of Irish actor Milo O’Shea. Milo means ‘soldier or merciful’.

165. Morgan

One of its bearers is Morgan Freeman, the Hollywood star with a sexy voice. Morgan means ‘sea chief’.

166. Nathan

A strong, solid, and attractive Old Testament name, meaning ‘given’.

167. Neil

This name is hot in its own special ways. Neil means ‘champion or cloud’.

168. Nick

Nick is a perfect boy next door name, meaning ‘victory of the people’.

169. Oliver

Oliver can be really hot, only if you manage to think past “Oliver Twist”. It means ‘olive tree’.

170. Orson

This sultry name, meaning ‘bear cub’, is associated strongly with Orson Welles, the pillar of American cinema.

171. Otis

Otis, meaning ‘wealthy’, is cool and sounds totally fresh.

172. Patrick

Patrick is a classic, cutie name, meaning ‘noble’.

173. Rafael

Rafael is the ultimate sexy Latin name, meaning ‘God has healed’.

174. Reed

Reed, meaning ‘red haired’, is a hot, yet distinctive name.

175. Rémy

Most of you would be acquainted with this sexy name via the lovable character from “Ratatouille”. It means ‘oarsman’.

176. Reuben

Reuben, meaning ‘behold, a son’, is an underused and classy name.

177. Rhett

Rhett, meaning ‘advice’, has been soaring up this list. It’s dashing, romantic, and oh-so-sexy!

178. Rob

A diminutive which sounds hotter than the original, Rob means ‘bright fame’.

179. Rodrigo

While the name is sexy in itself, the nickname Rod makes it sound and look even sexier. Rodrigo means ‘famous ruler’.

180. Romeo

Could there be anything sexier than the name of the most iconic romantic hero of all time? Romeo means ‘pilgrim to Rome’.

181. Roscoe

This sexy sounding name is derived from an Old Norse word, meaning ‘deer forest’.

182. Rowan

Rowan, meaning ‘little red one’ has a strong and confident feel to it.

183. Sam

A name that isn’t inherently sexy, but can be made if the bearer is confident enough. Sam means ‘God has heard’.

184. Seymour

Seymour is a tantalizing English name, meaning ‘marshy land near the sea’.

185. Shawnel

Shawnel, meaning ‘God is gracious’, is rare, unique, and tremendously hot.

186. Steven

Steven sounds both hot and athletic. It means ‘crown’.

187. Sven

Sven, meaning ‘youth’, has a mix of swagger and strength’.

188. Tanner

Tanner is yet another occupational name on our list! It means ‘leather tanner’.

189. Terence

This Latin clan name, meaning ‘smooth’, is a hot name for a hot dude.

190. Theo

Theo, meaning ‘divine gift’, has a perfect combination of classy and sexy.

191. Todd

Todd, meaning ‘fox’, is undoubtedly sexy. But it runs the risk of ridicule because of its similarity with toad.

192. Travis

Travis is a cowboyish name, meaning ‘crossing’.

193. Tristan

Tristan is a fiery Celtic name, meaning ‘noise or sorrowful’.

194. Tyler

The name Tyler, meaning ‘tile maker’, is the epitome of a tall, dark, and handsome man.

195. Vaughn

Vaughn is a charming Welsh name, meaning ‘small’.

196. Virgil

Translating to ‘staff bearer’, Virgil has a southern twang, which makes it highly spicy.

197. Waldo

A name famous for its existentialist writer, Waldo means ‘powerful ruler’.

198. Willulf

Willulf, a savage wolf

The uniqueness of this moniker makes it sexy. Willulf means ‘wolf’.

199. Xander

This one’s sexier than the original. Xander is a diminutive of Alexander and means ‘defending men’.

200. Zac

A short form of Zachariah, Zac is fresh, cool, and spicy. It means ‘God has remembered’.

Discover More Names

When you have to choose a name for your baby, a few hundreds of names may not be just enough. Keep digging our mine of baby names until you find that one precious gem.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do hot boy names tend to be traditional or modern?

Hot boy names can be both traditional and modern. For instance, the names ‘Nathan’ and ‘Lorenzo’ are dated but still considered hot.

2. How do celebrities impact the popularity of hot boy names?

Celebrities and even fictional characters help popularize a hot boy’s name. For instance, the names Liam, Matt, and Neil enjoy more popularity because the famous namesakes are considered hot by women. Similarly, the names Rhett, Romeo, and Logan are considered hot because the famous fictional characters were known to be desirable men.

3. How do parents decide on a hot boy name for their child?

Parents often choose trendy or stylish boy names when trying to pick a hot name for their baby boy. They also pick hot boy names associated with celebrities or fictional characters known for being extremely desirable to the opposite gender.

These hot boy names carry a desirable touch to them. They may not be the most popular baby boy names but they do give the impression of a handsome boy even before others have met them. While this list contains creative names such as Adonis, Jaxon, Vaughn, and Otis, there are also classic hot boy names such as Matt, Damon, Brian, and Anthony. It also contains long as well as sweet and short boy names. Since the list is quite diverse, we suggest you try to find a name with a personal feel to it. To help you choose better, we have also included each name’s meaning and origins.

Infographic: Super Hot Boy Names

Certain names are famous for being attractive and hot. So, do you want a name for your little prince that would complement his rugged handsomeness when he grows up? If yes, this list of some of the most attractive names can help you find the perfect one.

captivating guy names with deep meanings (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Key Pointers

  • A stylish and meaningful name can influence how people perceive you.
  • Classic names like Alexander and Edward radiate masculine aura effortlessly.
  • Women may love names with historical or mythological significance, like Apollo and Adonis.
  • Famous personalities and pop-cultural references also add to the allure of baby names.

Check out this video for 100 hot baby boy names inspired by fire! Get creative and find the perfect name for your little one!

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  1. Popular Baby Names Social Security Administration.
    https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
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