Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Aim

Direct Toward Target

American

Alexavier

Created Name

American

Alijah

The Lord is my God

American

Anakin

Warrior

American

Armarion

Variant of Marion

American

Auren

Heard or Laurel

American

Blue

The Color

American

Brayan

Combination of Brayden and Bryan

American

Braylon

Combination of Brayden and Waylon

American

Bronx

Bronck's Land

American

Cache

Storage Place

American

Caiden

Son of Cadan

American

Camryn

Bent Nose

American

Carsyn

Alternate Spelling of Carson

American

Cashton

Created name

American

Cloud

Visible Vapor

American

Crue

Group of People

American

Damarcus

Form of Marcus

American

Damarion

Of the Sea or Bitter

American

Davion

Variant of David

American

Daylen

Blacksmith

American

DeAndre

Combination of De- and Andre

American

Deanthony

Combination of De- prefix with Anthony

American

DeMario

Combination of De- prefix with Mario

American

Denim

Strong cloth

American

Derex

People Ruler

American

DeShawn

Combination of De- and Shawn

American

Devonte

Created name

American

Doc

Short for doctor

American

Draven

Combination of D and Raven

American

Ever

Always

American

Evian

Variant of Evan

American

Finnick

Created Name

American

Grayden

Created name

American

Graylin

Gray lake

American

Huck

Short form of Huckleberry

American

Humvee

High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle

American

Indiana

Land of the Indians

American

Indy

Independent or Indian

American

Isai

God Is Salvation

American

Jace

To heal

American

Jaheim

Combination of Jamil and Rahim

American

Jakai

Modern created name

American

Jakyren

Modern created name

American

Jamari

Variant of Jamar

American

Jamarion

Sparks and Sea

American

Jaquan

Created name

American

Jasiah

Created name

American

Javion

Invented name

American

Javon

Form of Javan

American

Javonte

Created name

American

Jaxton

Created name

American

Jaxtyn

Created name

American

Jayce

To heal

American

Jayceon

To heal

American

Jaylen

Created name

American

Jazz

Music style

American

Jeor

Created name

American

Journey

A trip or experience from one place to another

American

Kaden

Son of Cadan

American

Kage

Respelling of Cage

American

Kaiden

Son of Cadan

American

Karson

Son of Carr

American

Kashton

Created name

American

Kason

Created name

American

Kayce

From the initials K.C.

American

Kayden

Son of Cadan

American

Kayson

Created name

American

Keandre

Combination of Ke- and Andre

American

Kendis

Pure

American

Kensley

Created Name

American

Keshawn

God is Gracious

American

Khalon

Strong warrior

American

Kyaire

Unknown

American

Kyan

Ancient

American

Kyden

Narrow; little fire

American

Kylo

Sky

American

Ladarius

Combination of La and Darius

American

Laken

Created name

American

Lamarcus

Combination name

American

Lannister

Created name

American

Latrell

Created name

American

Laverick

Wildly Independent

American

Luken

From Lucania

American

Maddix

Respelling of Maddox

American

Marshawn

Combination name

American

Maverick

Independent one

American

Maxon

Son of Max

American

Mekhi

Who is like the Lord?

American

Miracle

Divine Act

American

Mitt

Diminutive form of Milton

American

Naolin

Created Name

American

Neo

New

American

Night

Evening

American

Oaklen

Oak meadow

American

Rangle

Cowboy

American

Rayshawn

Combination name

American

Remedy

Cure

American

Reyn

Rule

American

Rondell

Combination of Ron and Dell

American

Ruven

Behold, A Son

American

Ryatt

Combination of Ryan and Wyatt

American

Sailor

Boat Man

American

Semaj

James Backwards

American

Shaquille

Variant of Shakil

American

Sincere

Honest

American

Tayden

Combination of Taylor and Aiden

American

Taylon

Variant of Taylor

American

Tevin

Handsome

American

Tex

From Texas

American

Timber

Wood, Strong

American

Trapper

Trapper

American

Treyvon

Combination of Trey and Devon

American

Tripp

Third

American

Tyreek

Invented name

American

Tyren

Of unknown meaning

American

Tyshawn

Combination of Ty and Shawn

American

Xakery

Respelling of Zachary

American

Xavien

Form of Xavier

American

Zane

God is gracious

American

Zayden

Increasing

American

Zedhryx

Created Name

American

Zeshawn

Created Name

American

Zody

Combination of Zoe and Cody

American

Zytaveon

Created Name

American

American boy names are a fun mix of modern trends and twists on old favorites. As American parents branch out from selecting generational names to inventing their own, this group is forever changing. Let’s meet some American treasures to dig into the origin more.

Some of today’s most popular picks are American names. Maverick instantly comes to mind, as this rogue one is all over Pinterest nursery inspiration boards and name lists.  Kayden and his other forms are also super popular, including Kaiden and Kaden. You can also find their rhyming buddy Zayden high on the charts, along with the similar-sounding Jaylen and Kayson.

American boy names are often trendy. They tend to mix and match popular prefixes and suffixes to form fresh finds like Jaxton. A mashup of Jax or Jackson with the -ton suffix meaning “town,” he’s undeniably a modern tyke. Similarly, there’s Kashton, who pairs the suffix with the much-loved name Kash. Another option is Grayden, a member of the mega-popular -ayden trend. For more trendy American picks, see Jasiah, Laken, and Jayceon.

Another category home to countless cool contenders is unique American boy names. These aren’t as likely to be found in every classroom. Kiddos with these names may even be the only ones with their name in a whole school. Draven is a modern moniker who’s certainly a standout. He’s a twist on the dark and moody Raven. He’s boyish and cute, wearing well on a little guy who loves Halloween. Another option is Jakai, a sweetheart who combines the popular Ja- prefix with Kai, meaning “sea.” You could also try out Tripp, a one-syllable stunner that’s a natural fit on a spirited little one who’s always on the move.

American boy names can also be word wows. This modern trend is home to everything from virtuous finds like Sincere to nature names like Timber. Ever is a rising favorite in this group. Used by celebrities, he’s edgy and cool with crisp styling. Many American word names are creative, too, like Denim and Blue. They provide a pop of color and texture, bringing a name to life with artsy associations. This is also true of musical monikers like Jazz.

Explore our complete list for more amazing American boy names and meanings.