Top boy Names For 2020
From timeless to trendsetting, meaningful choices for modern times.
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A child’s name carries the histories, hopes, and dreams of the parents. So are the popular boy names of 2020, full of deep meaning and significance. Whether they are timeless classics or newly coined names, parents still love them for their profound meaning and relevance. Parents today choose names not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their rich heritage and personal significance.
In 2020, names like Liam (protector), Noah (to rest), and Oliver (olive tree planter) topped the charts, showing that classic names still rule the hearts of parents with their simplicity and historical depth. Alongside these timeless choices, the list also consists of modern alternatives like Miles (soldier), Maverick (an independent person who avoids conformity), and Jace (healer), which are appreciated for their meaningful origins and contemporary appeal. The names on this list reflect a blend of deep significance and fresh, modern sound. Explore the names listed below, compiled from official SSA data (1), to find the perfect name for your little one.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people | |
| | Boy | Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| | Boy | Will; Protector | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is my God | |
| | Boy | Supplanter | |
| | Boy | Son of the right hand; Son of the south | |
| | Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| | Boy | Stone worker | |
| | Boy | Defender of mankind | |
| | Boy | Enduring; Firm; Strong | |
| | Boy | Home ruler | |
| | Boy | May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter | |
| | Boy | Who is like God? | |
| | Boy | God is my judge | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack | |
| | Boy | From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter | |
| |  Unisex | Little fire | |
| | Boy | Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree | |
| | Boy | Name of God; God has heard | |
| | Boy | God's gift | |
| | Boy | He will add; Praise | |
| | Boy | Joined; Attached; He will join | |
| | Boy | God's gift | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart | |
| | Boy | Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded | |
| | Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| | Boy | Son of a gray-haired person | |
| | Boy | He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter | |
| | Unisex | God's gift | |
| | Unisex | God is my strength | |
| | Boy | Flower | |
| | Boy | To tide; To flow | |
| | Boy | Lion | |
| | Boy | Pool or lake colony | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack; God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove | |
| | Boy | Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ | |
| | Boy | Jehovah supports | |
| | Boy | Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior | |
| | Boy | Twin | |
| | Boy | God is salvation | |
| | Boy | Help | |
| | Boy | Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit | |
| | Girl | New; New star | |
| | Boy | Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted | |
| | Boy | Free man | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is salvation; God saves | |
| | Boy | Gift of God; God has given; He gave | |
| | Boy | Man from Hadria | |
| | Boy | Independent person who avoids conformity | |
| | Boy | From a coal town | |
| | Boy | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Exalted; High mountain | |
| | Boy | Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch | |
| | Boy | Long hill | |
| | Boy | Gift of God | |
| | Boy | Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves | |
| | Boy | Yahweh will exalt | |
| | Boy | God will strengthen | |
| | Boy | From the east town | |
| | Boy | Gracious; Merciful; Soldier | |
| | Boy | Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel | |
| | Boy | Son of James; Supplanter | |
| | Boy | People's victory | |
| | Boy | Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra | |
| | Boy | Father is peace | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack | |
| | Boy | Belonging to God | |
| | Boy | Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy | |
| | Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| | Boy | Grand; Majestic; To grow | |
| | Boy | Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil | |
| | Boy | New house; Bright | |
| | Boy | God will give; He will add | |
| | Boy | Healer; To heal | |
| | Boy | Brave boar | |
| | Boy | Full of goodness | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree | |
| | Boy | Fighter; Companion | |
| | Boy | West meadow | |
| | Boy | Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon | |
| | Boy | Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son | |
| | Boy | From the western town | |
| | Boy | To heal; Healer | |
| | Boy | Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for | |
| | Boy | Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream | |
| | Boy | House ruler; Son of Harry | |
| | Boy | Craft; Cunning | |
| | Boy | Conquering | |
| | Boy | Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger | |
| | Boy | King's town; Farmstead estate | |
| | Boy | Farmer; Earth worker | |
| | Boy | Famous in battle | |
| | Boy | To hunt; Capture; Huntsmen; Chase | |
| | Boy | Charcoal; Victory of the people | |
The popular boy names of 2020 exhibit parent’s love for meaningful names with a modern appeal. From timeless to trendsetting, these names have attracted parents with their unique charm and modern appeal. If you are looking for trendy names, this list will help you pick the best and most relevant names of the time. You may go with the hot favorite or select the less popular one. Whatever choice you make, ensure you genuinely like it and that it is the name your son will be proud to carry all his life.
Infographic: Trendy Patronymics For Baby Boys
Patronymics have been popular with parents for several centuries. These names are popular because they carry a strong sense of family heritage and identity. They pay tribute to a family’s ancestors and symbolize pride in their legacy. Check the infographic below for the most popular patronyms in the US in 2020.
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References
- Popular Names in 2019.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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