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Modern American boy names
71 modern American boy names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylen Boy | Modern American | /BRAY-lin/ | to heal. | 55/100 |
| Camdyn Boy | Modern American | /KAM-din/ | Modern variant of Camden, from an English place name. | 77/100 |
| Delvin Boy | Modern American | /DEL-vin/ | Modern name possibly combining Del and Vin, meaning noble friend. | 76/100 |
| Laron Boy | Modern American | /luh-ROHN/ | Modern name possibly combining La and Aaron, meaning enlightened. | 76/100 |
| Jaylan Boy | Modern American | /JAY-lun/ | Modern blend combining Jay and Lan, possibly meaning victorious. | 76/100 |
| Jaren Boy | Modern American | /JAIR-un/ | Modern variant possibly combining Jar and names ending in -en. | 76/100 |
| Carnell Boy | Modern American | /kar-NEL/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic-inspired. | 76/100 |
| Savion Boy | Modern American | /sah-VY-un/ | From Savion or variant of Xavier. | 74/100 |
| Ladarius Boy | Modern American | /lah-DAR-ee-us/ | From Darius with La prefix. | 74/100 |
| Darrion Boy | Modern American | /DARE-ee-un/ | Beloved one. | 74/100 |
| Demarion Boy | Modern American | /duh-MAIR-ee-uhn/ | A contemporary invention, likely combining De with Marion. | 68/100 |
| Kaidyn Boy | Modern American | /KAY-dun/ | A contemporary invention, likely inspired by Aidan with the K sound. | 68/100 |
| Lavell Boy | Modern American | /luh-VEL/ | A contemporary creation, possibly from Laval in France. | 68/100 |
| Trayvon Boy | Modern American | /TRAY-von/ | A contemporary invention, possibly from Tray or Travis. | 68/100 |
| Deanthony Boy | Modern American | /dee-AN-tuh-nee/ | A contemporary combination of Dean and Anthony. | 68/100 |
| Damarcus Boy | Modern American | /duh-MAR-kus/ | A contemporary combination of Damar and Marcus. | 68/100 |
| Daylin Boy | Modern American | /DAY-lin/ | Modern variant, possibly from Daylon or Dalia. | 65/100 |
| Leron Boy | Modern American | /luh-RON/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Jayven Boy | Modern American | /JAY-ven/ | Modern invented name combining Jay and Kevin. | 53/100 |
| Dajon Boy | Modern American | /duh-JON/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Jayquan Boy | Modern American | /JAY-kwan/ | Blended name combining Jay and Quan with no established traditional meaning. | 52/100 |
| Torian Boy | Modern American | /TOR-ee-un/ | Modern creation with uncertain traditional meaning. | 52/100 |
| Terrion Boy | Modern American | /TER-ee-un/ | Modern creation, possibly from Terrence meaning tender. | 51/100 |
| Jaydyn Boy | Modern American | /JAY-din/ | Blended name combining Jay and Aiden. | 51/100 |
| Destry Boy | Modern American | /DES-tree/ | Modern variant of Desiree meaning desired. | 51/100 |
| Telly Boy | Modern American | /TEL-ee/ | Diminutive or nickname, possibly from television. | 51/100 |
| Kejuan Boy | Modern American | /keh-WAHN/ | Blended name combining Ke- and Juan. | 51/100 |
| Delonte Boy | Modern American | /duh-LAHN-tee/ | A contemporary name of unclear established etymology, possibly combining De- with Monte or Italian origins. | 49/100 |
| Ladell Boy | Modern American | /luh-DEL/ | A contemporary name of uncertain established etymology, possibly combining La- with Dell. | 48/100 |
| Ky Boy | Modern American | /KY/ | A short form or standalone name, possibly from place names or as a nickname. | 48/100 |
| Rasheen Boy | Modern American | /ruh-SHEEN/ | A contemporary name of uncertain established etymology, possibly combining Ra- with Sheen. | 48/100 |
| Jahari Boy | Modern American | /jah-HAR-ee/ | A contemporary name of uncertain established etymology, possibly combining Ja- with Hari. | 48/100 |
| Javontae Boy | Modern American | /juh-VON-tay/ | A contemporary name of uncertain established etymology, possibly combining Ja- with Vontae. | 48/100 |
| Xzavion Boy | Modern American | /zav-EE-un/ | Modern creation combining X prefix with Xavier (new house). | 34/100 |
| Tylin Boy | Modern American | /TY-lin/ | Modern variant, possibly related to Tyler or Tyson. | 30/100 |
| Larnell Boy | Modern American | /lar-NEL/ | Modern invention, possibly combining L with Arnell. | 30/100 |
| Avin Boy | Modern American | /AY-vin/ | Modern creation, possibly variant of Alvin meaning noble friend. | 30/100 |
| Jayvin Boy | Modern American | /JAY-vin/ | A contemporary creation, possibly blending Jay with Vin or Gavin. | 30/100 |
| Jaryn Boy | Modern American | /JAR-in/ | A contemporary variant possibly derived from Jared or Jarrett. | 30/100 |
| Daxon Boy | Modern American | /DAK-sun/ | A contemporary variant of Dax or Daxton with no ancient etymological source. | 30/100 |
| Devron Boy | Modern American | /DEV-run/ | A contemporary creation with no established traditional etymological roots. | 29/100 |
| Antjuan Boy | Modern American | /an-JWAN/ | A modern creation, likely derived from Antonio or Anthony. | 27/100 |
| Lakendrick Boy | Modern American | /luh-KEN-drik/ | A modern creation combining Lake and Kendrick. | 27/100 |
| Arnel Boy | Modern American | /ar-NEL/ | A modern creation, possibly derived from Arnold or a blend of names. | 27/100 |
| Vashon Boy | Modern American | /VAH-shun/ | A modern creation, possibly from the place name Vashon Island or derived from other sources. | 27/100 |
| Devontay Boy | Modern American | /dev-un-TAY/ | A modern creation, possibly derived from Devon with the -tay suffix. | 27/100 |
| Xaiden Boy | Modern American | /ZAY-dun/ | A modern creation, possibly a variant of Aiden or Jayden with an X prefix. | 26/100 |
| Rodell Boy | Modern American | /ro-DEL/ | A modern creation, possibly derived from Rodney or a blend of Rod and Dell. | 26/100 |
| Martavius Boy | Modern American | /mar-TAY-vee-us/ | Modern American name, possibly combining Martin and other elements. | 22/100 |
| Jamaree Boy | Modern American | /jam-ah-REE/ | Modern American name, possibly combining James and other elements. | 21/100 |
| Traevon Boy | Modern American | /TRAY-vahn/ | Invented name blending Travis and Evon. | 21/100 |
| Damarco Boy | Modern American | /duh-MAR-koh/ | Invented name blending Da with Marco. | 21/100 |
| Delante Boy | Modern American | /deh-LAHN-tay/ | Modern creation, likely a blend of prefixes and surname elements. | 20/100 |
| Tashaun Boy | Modern American | /tuh-SHAWN/ | Modern creation, possibly combining Tasha with other elements. | 19/100 |
| Allante Boy | Modern American | /uh-LAHN-tee/ | Contemporary variant combining elements from Allison and popular -ante suffix. | 11/100 |
| Diangelo Boy | Modern American | /dee-AHN-jel-oh/ | Modern blending of Di- prefix with Angelo. | 11/100 |
| Jerin Boy | Modern American | /JER-in/ | Contemporary variant of Jeremiah or similar biblical names. | 11/100 |
| Treyvion Boy | Modern American | /TRAY-vee-uhn/ | Contemporary African-American creation combining Trey with -vion. | 11/100 |
| Tayten Boy | Modern American | /TAY-tuhn/ | Contemporary variant of Tayton or blend of Taylor and Tate. | 11/100 |
| Kendrix Boy | Modern American | /KEN-driks/ | Contemporary variant of Kendrick with -x ending. | 11/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many modern American boy names are there?
NameTheKid lists 71 modern American boy names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern American boy names?
Popular choices include Braylen, Camdyn, Delvin, Laron, Jaylan.