From classic choices with timeless appeal to unique finds echoing current trends, picking the perfect name for your son is a momentous decision. In this article, we step into the world of baby names, revealing the most popular picks for boys in 2023.
Noah
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According to BabyCenter, hundreds of thousands of parents registered their babies’ names with the company. Noah overtook Liam for the number one spot.
Noah is an English masculine given name derived from the Biblical figure Noah in Hebrew. It is most likely of Hebrew in origin from the root word “nuach”/“nuakh”, meaning rest. Another explanation says that it is derived from the Hebrew root meaning “to comfort” (nahum).
Liam
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Liam came in second place among parents who registered their babies’ names. Liam is rooted in the Germanic-derived, French-influenced, classic English name William. Liam, pronounced “lee-um” or “lee-am,” means “guardian.”
Oliver
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Oliver was the 3rd most popular name for boys in both 2022 and 2023. Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning “olive tree planter” or “olive branch bearer.”
Elijah
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The name Elijah goes back to the Old Testament of the Bible, and derives from a Hebrew phrase meaning “Jehovah is my God.”
Mateo
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Mateo is a name of Spanish origin meaning “gift of God.” The English version of Mateo is Matthew, a name of Hebrew origin, and the name of one of Jesus’s twelve disciples and the first book of the New Testament in the Bible.
