Here is an organized compilation of the top 175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names. Plus their meaning and origin.
A new baby boy is on the way! It’s a tough job to find the perfect name. and I’m here to help! Here are 175+ of the most handsome baby boy names from a compilation of my postpartum experience, baby name books, and baby name blogs. Plus their meaning and origin.
There are many handsome names to choose from below. I want you to know that I never copy and paste my name lists. It took months for me to pick out names for my kids. I considered picking out a name to be very serious business, and I know you do too. I prayed and pondered for a long time to make sure I had a name that I felt fit their purpose.
As a postpartum nurse for over a decade, I have had the honor of getting to meet lots of babies and also get some great name combo ideas. From the traditional name to unique names, you have come to the right place. I hope to help you find the right name for your handsome man!
Below you will find names based on Popularity, Biblical Names, Greek Mythology Names, Rare Names, Short Names, and the Overall Most Handsome Boy Names.
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
What does a handsome name mean? Handsome doesn’t only carry with it a connotation of being easy on the eyes, but also a way one carries themselves. A first name or middle name that is “handsome” sets a little boy up for success.
When I hear the word handsome, I’m immediately whisked away to Pride and Prejudice times where the gentlemen are distinguished, full of character, and proper. An attractive name or one of family tradition can certainly be handsome.
With 175+ different names and their different meaning, I hope to help you make the important decision of what to name your baby.
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
The following list is divided into several categories for you. These baby name lists include popular choices, biblical names, short names, Greek mythology names, and then an alphabetized list to make it easier for you to find the perfect baby name. One thing is for sure, they are full of cute baby boy names.
You could always go with a name that literally means “handsome” like Beau or Blake. For a more subtle approach, any of the names below are a great choice.
When debating what is the best boy names, it can help to consider name meanings. The meaning of a name really mattered to me when picking out names for my children. As parents, sometimes we have a “feel” for what our baby will be like. (If you don’t have a feel, that’s ok too!). I wanted to pick a name that I felt went with the personality of the baby I was carrying.
When choosing a name, it also helps to look at your last name and make sure the cute name you choose, doesn’t make some sort of odd word out of the initials.
Without any further ado, let’s get to the best boy names!
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Popular Choice Name
Looking for a choice among popular names? According to the social security administration, these are the most popular names of the current year in the United States. Many of these names continue to show up from previous years. In other words, these names have been popular off and on for many years. They are a solid choice.
- Liam “Strong-Willed Warrior” Irish origin
- Noah “Peaceful” Hebrew Name
- Oliver “Olive Tree” Old Norse
- James “Supplanter” Hebrew origin
- Elijah “The Lord is my God” Hebrew origin
- William “Resolute Protector” German origin
- Henry “Ruler of the Household” German origin
- Lucas “Bringer of Light” Latin origin
- Benjamen “Son of my Right Hand” Hebrew origin
- Theodore “Divine Gift” Greek origin
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Biblical Name
These names can be found in the Bible and are mostly of Hebrew origin. Names of Biblical origin still make great options for top boy names. They are classic and timeless names that denote steadfastness and other handsome characteristics. Many Biblical names have been such a part of our culture that people are unaware of their origins.
- Aaron “Bringer of Light” Hebrew origin
- Abraham “Father of the Nations” Hebrew origin
- Adam “Formed of Earth” Hebrew origin
- Amos “Bearer of a Burden” Hebrew origin
- Andrew “Courageous” Greek Origin
- Asher “Blessed” Hebrew origin
- Benjamen “Son of my Right Hand” Hebrew origin
- Cane “Acquired” Hebrew origin
- Caleb “Faithful” Hebrew origin
- Daniel “God is my Judge” Hebrew origin
- David “Beloved” Hebrew origin
- Elijah “The Lord is my God” Hebrew origin
- Elisha “God is my Salvation” Hebrew origin
- Ethan “Steadfast” Hebrew origin
- Ezra “Helper” Hebrew origin
- Gabriel “Devoted to God” Hebrew origin
- Gideon “Tree-cutter/Victorious” Hebrew origin
- Isaac “Laughter” Hebrew origin
- Isaiah “God is my Salvation” Hebrew origin
- Jacob “Supplanter” Hebrew origin
- James “Supplanter” Hebrew origin
- Joel “The Lord is God” Hebrew origin
- John “God is Gracious” Greek origin
- Jonah “Dove” Hebrew origin
- Joshua “God is my Salvation” Hebrew origin
- Judah “Praised” Hebrew origin
- Jude “Praised” Hebrew origin
- Levi “Harmonious” Hebrew origin
- Lucas “Bringer of Light” Latin origin
- Luke “Luminous” Greek Origin
- Mark “Martial” Latin Origin
- Matthew “Gift of God” Hebrew origin
- Micah “Who is Like God?” Hebrew origin
- Michael “Who is Like God?” Hebrew origin
- Nathan “Gift of God” Hebrew origin
- Noah “Peaceful” Hebrew origin
- Paul “Small” Latin origin
- Philip “Lover of Horses” Greek origin
- Samuel “God has Heard” Hebrew origin
- Stephen “Crowned” Polish origin
- Thomas “Twin” Aramaic origin
- Zachary “God has Remembered” Hebrew origin
My favorite name book to find name meanings, along with scripture verses that go with the name is The Name Book.
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Greek Mythology Name
It’s no secret that with the increasing popularity of the Marvel Universe, Greek mythology names have begun to take off as well. Movies like Thor have introduced interest in Greek mythology stories and the names that accompany them. On top of that, Disney has introduced several series, such as Loki that continues to bring names from the past into the present.
- Alexander “Defender of Mankind” Greek origin
- Evander “Good man” Greek origin
- Griffin “Prince” Welsh origin
- Jason “Healer” Greek origin
- Luke “Light Giving” Greek origin
- Philip “Friend of Horses” Greek origin
- Troy “Steadfast” Irish Gaelic origin
- Xander “Defender of Man” Greek origin
- Thor “Thunder” Old Norse
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Rare Handsome Boy Names
Looking for a rare name? Below you will find a list of my favorite rare but handsome names. Some are more trendy than others but not in a way that will puzzle other children when your child says their name. Any of these would make a great choice for your little boy.
- Archer “Bowman” Latin origin
- Arthur “Bold” English origin
- Banks “Edge of the River” English origin
- Beck “From the Stream” English origin
- Bellamy “Handsome Friend” French origin
- Cash “Maker of Chests” English origin
- Ezra “Helper” Hebrew origin
- Farren “Handsome Servant” Hebrew origin
- Ford “River Crossing” Old British origin
- Harrison “Son of Harry” English origin
- Jace “Healer” Hebrew origin
- Mateo “Gift of God” Hebrew origin
- Rowan “Red” Irish origin
- Sebastian “Venerable” Greek origin
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Short Handsome Boy Names
Looking for a short name for your baby boy? Short names are a great option if you have a longer last name or are deciding on a longer middle name. Some of these short names also make good options for double names like “John-David.” Any of the following short names are a great choice.
- Alex “Defender of Mankind” Greek origin
- Andy “Courageous” Greek origin
- Axel “My Father is Peace” Scandinavian origin
- Beau “Handsome” French origin
- Ben “Son of my Right Hand” Hebrew origin
- Chase “Hunter” French origin
- Cole “Victory of the People” English origin
- Evan “Young Warrior” Irish origin
- Ezra “Helper” Hebrew origin
- Finn “Fair” Irish origin
- Jack “God is Gracious” English origin
- James “Supplanter” Hebrew origin
- Jett “Black Stone” English origin
- John “God is Gracious” Greek origin
- Leo “Lionhearted” Latin origin
- Levi “Harmonious” Hebrew origin
- Luke “Luminous” Greek origin
- Marco “Martial” Italian origin
- Miles “Merciful” German origin
- Noah “Peaceful” Hebrew origin
- Omar “Eloquent” Arabic origin
- Owen “Distinguished” Greek origin
- Quin “Intelligent” Gaelic origin
- Ryan “Little King” Irish origin
- Sean “God is Gracious” Celtic origin
- Will “Resolute Protector” Old German origin
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
Below is an overall list of handsome boy names in alphabetical order. I hope you have found some names to add to your list of favorites!
- Abbot “Spiritual Leader” Aramaic origin
- Adam “Formed of Earth” Hebrew origin
- Aiden “Fire” Irish Gaelic origin
- Amadeus “Lover of God” Latin origin
- Andrew “Courageous” Greek origin
- Asher “Blessed” Hebrew origin
- Austin “Renowned” Latin origin
- Beckett “From the Stream” Middle English origin
- Benjamen “Son of My Right Hand” Hebrew origin
- Blake “Attractive” English origin
- Bradley “From the Broad Meadow” Old English
- Braxton “From Brock’s Town” Old English
- Brennan “Little Raven” Irish origin
- Brent “From the Steep Hill” English origin
- Brock “Badger” Old English origin
- Caleb “Faithful” Hebrew origin
- Camden “From the Winding Valley” Old English
- Cameron “From the Crooked Stream” Scottish name
- Carter “Driver of a Cart” Old English
- Chad “From the Warrior’s Town” Middle English origin
- Chase “Hunter” Old English origin
- Christopher “Bearer of Christ” Greek origin
- Cole “Victory of the People” English origin
- Dalton “From the Valley Town” Old English
- Daniel “God is My Judge” Hebrew origin
- Darius “Prosperous” Persian origin
- David “Beloved” Hebrew origin
- Dean “Prosperous” Old English
- Dylan “Faithful” Irish origin
- Drake “Dragon” Latin origin
- Eric “Powerful” Old Norse
- Evan “Young Warrior” Irish origin
- Everett “Wild Boar” German origin
- Ezra “Helper” Hebrew origin
- Flynn “Son of a Redhead/Blessed” Irish origin
- Gavin “White Hawk” Welsh origin
- Grant “Tall” French origin
- Grayson “Son of the Bailiff” Middle English
- Hayes “From the Hedged Valley” English origin
- Holden “From the Valley Hollow” English origin
- Hugh “Thoughtful” Old German
- Isaac “Laughter” Hebrew origin
- Jabari “Fearless” Swahili origin
- Jack “God is Gracious” English origin
- Jaden “God has Heard” Hebrew origin
- Jason “Healer” Greek origin
- Joel “The Lord is God” Hebrew origin
- Jonathon “Gift of the Lord” Hebrew origin
- Judah “Praised” Hebrew origin
- Judson “Son of the Praised One” English origin
- Justin “Upright” Latin origin
- Kai “Willow Tree” Navaho origin
- Keith “From the Place of Battle” Scottish origin
- Lamont “Lawman” Old Norse
- Leif “Beloved” Old Norse
- Logan “From the Little Hollow” Scottish origin
- Luke “Luminous” Greek origin
- Mark “Martial” Latin origin
- Micah “Who is Like God?” Hebrew origin
- Oliver “Kind and Affectionate” Old Norse
- Parker “Guardian of the Park” Middle English
- Patrick “Nobleman” Welsh origin
- Phillip “Lover of Horses” Greek origin
- Preston “From the Priest’s Home” Old English
- Rhett “Ardent” Welsh origin
- Richard “Powerful Ruler” Old German
- Sawyer “Wood Worker” English origin
- Scott “From Scotland” Old English
- Spenser “Dispenser of Provision” English origin
- Tomás “Twin” Portuguese origin
- Trent “Rapid Stream” English origin
- Victor “Conqueror” Latin origin
- Wesley “From the Western Meadow” English origin
- William “Resolute Protector” Old German
175+ of the Most Handsome Baby Boy Names
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Did you make it this far? Well done! That’s a lot of names to go through. I hope you found some names you loved and also learned some name meanings. There is a lot to a name! Best wishes to you.