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Modern English boy names

80 modern English boy names โ€” each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

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NameOriginPronunciationMeaningPopularity
Dontae BoyModern English/dahn-TAY/A modern created name.78/100
Keyon BoyModern English/KEE-yun/A modern created name.77/100
Daylen BoyModern English/DAY-len/A contemporary variant of Daylon or Dale with modern suffix.69/100
Aven BoyModern English/AY-ven/Modern variant of Avon or contemporary creation.69/100
Rashaun BoyModern English/rah-SHAWN/Modern variant of Rashawn or Rashan, possibly combining Rasha with -aun.68/100
Aj BoyModern English/AY-jay/Abbreviation or modern creation without established etymological roots.57/100
Tex BoyModern English/TEKS/Modern name, likely derived from Texas or as a nickname.57/100
Rayvon BoyModern English/RAY-von/Modern creation, likely a blend of Ray and Von.57/100
Brantlee BoyModern English/BRANT-lee/Modern creation, a blend of Brant and Lee.57/100
Caeden BoyModern English/KAY-dun/Modern creation, likely derived from Caden or Aiden.57/100
Tj BoyModern English/TEE-JAY/Abbreviation or initials, without established etymological roots.57/100
Tyreese BoyModern English/ty-REES/Modern creation, possibly a blend of Tyrone with a suffix.57/100
Rashon BoyModern English/ruh-SHAHN/Modern creation, possibly a blend of Rashid with a suffix.57/100
Verlyn BoyModern English/VER-lin/Modern creation, possibly a blend of Vernon and Lyn.57/100
Jadan BoyModern English/JAY-den/Modern creation, possibly a variant of Jaden or Jayden.49/100
Treshawn BoyModern English/tree-SHAWN/God is gracious, combining Tre and Shawn.49/100
Okey BoyModern English/O-kee/Modern creation, possibly from okay or a variant.49/100
Derrion BoyModern English/DARE-ee-un/Contemporary creation, possibly a variation of Darren (Irish, great).47/100
Carlis BoyModern English/KAR-lis/Modern variation, possibly of Carl (German, man) or Carlos (Spanish, free man).47/100
Clell BoyModern English/KLEL/Contemporary name with unclear etymology.43/100
Kanyon BoyModern English/KAN-yun/A deep narrow valley; modern spelling of canyon.41/100
Jamelle BoyModern English/juh-MEL/Modern creation blending James and masculine -elle suffix.41/100
Dujuan BoyModern English/doo-JWAN/Modern creation possibly from DeJuan.41/100
Braylan BoyModern English/BRAY-lun/Modern blend of Brayden and Liam or Lan.41/100
Ravon BoyModern English/RAY-von/Modern variant of Raven, referencing the black bird.40/100
Chason BoyModern English/CHASE-en/Modern variant of Chase or Chasen.40/100
Tevon BoyModern English/teh-VAHN/Contemporary name, possibly related to Tevin or Steven.36/100
Jalani BoyModern English/juh-LAH-nee/Contemporary name, possibly from Gaelic or African linguistic roots.36/100
Jaydn BoyModern English/JAY-den/Contemporary variant of Jayden or Aiden, meaning rejoicing.36/100
Lamarion BoyModern English/luh-MAIR-ee-un/Contemporary name, possibly combining Lamar with Marion.36/100
Kaidan BoyModern English/KAY-den/Contemporary name, possibly from Aidan meaning little fire.35/100
Kendale BoyModern English/KEN-dayl/A modern creation possibly combining Ken with dale (valley).34/100
Latroy BoyModern English/luh-TROY/Modern invented name, possibly combining La and Troy.27/100
Trayton BoyModern English/TRAY-tun/Modern invented name, possibly combining Tray and Ton.27/100
Trevaughn BoyModern English/truh-VAHN/Modern invented name with unclear etymology.27/100
Jakhi BoyModern English/JAH-kee/Modern invented name with unclear etymology.27/100
Pleas BoyModern English/pleez/Modern invented name with unclear etymology.27/100
Mahki BoyModern English/MAH-kee/Modern invented name with unclear etymology.27/100
Jaquarius BoyModern English/jah-KWAR-ee-us/Modern creation from Jacqueline combined with -arius suffix.26/100
Trequan BoyModern English/TRAY-kwan/Modern creation combining Tre- with -quan suffix.26/100
Jaceon BoyModern English/JAY-see-un/Modern creation combining Jace with -on ending.26/100
Quintavious BoyModern English/kwin-TAY-vee-us/Modern creation from Quincy combined with -avious.26/100
Yurem BoyModern English/YUR-em/Modern variant possibly from Jeremy meaning exalted by God.26/100
Travell BoyModern English/truh-VEL/Modern creation from travel or Traveler.26/100
Marquice BoyModern English/mar-KEES/Modern creation possibly from Marcus meaning warlike.26/100
Levell BoyModern English/LEV-ul/Possibly derived from the word level, suggesting balance or equality.22/100
Tyreece BoyModern English/ty-REES/Contemporary name with uncertain etymology, possibly based on Tyrese.16/100
Orbie BoyModern English/OR-bee/Contemporary name lacking established etymology, possibly orbit-derived.16/100
Tajuan BoyModern English/tah-JUAN/Contemporary name of uncertain etymology, possibly African American creation.16/100
Drevon BoyModern English/DREV-un/Contemporary name of uncertain origin, possibly African American creation.16/100
Dreshawn BoyModern English/dreh-SHAWN/Contemporary African American name combining Dre and Shawn.16/100
Kiptyn BoyModern English/KIP-tin/Contemporary name of uncertain origin, possibly Scottish-inspired.16/100
Deveon BoyModern English/duh-VEE-un/Contemporary African American name, possibly variant of Devon.16/100
Dre BoyModern English/DRAY/Short form and contemporary name, abbreviation of Andre.16/100
Quintez BoyModern English/kwin-TEZ/Modern African American name possibly derived from Quinton.13/100
Kortez BoyModern English/kor-TEZ/Modern variant possibly derived from Cortes or Cortez.13/100
Amonte BoyModern English/uh-MAHN-tee/Modern name of uncertain etymology.13/100
Jahsiah BoyModern English/jah-SY-uh/Modern blend combining Jah (Rastafarian) and Isaiah (God is salvation).13/100
Jayvien BoyModern English/jay-VEE-un/Modern African American name possibly combining Jay and Vivian.13/100
Decarlo BoyModern English/duh-KAR-lo/Modern blend combining De with Carlo (Charles), meaning strong and manly.13/100

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How many modern English boy names are there?

NameTheKid lists 80 modern English boy names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

What are some popular modern English boy names?

Popular choices include Dontae, Keyon, Daylen, Aven, Rashaun.