Baby boy names that are modern, trendy and cool are not always at the top of the popularity charts -- for now! To get in on the latest trendsetting baby boy names, check out our collection of the 50 boy names that are tops in our books!

Last name as a First Name

This trend has been ongoing for a few years but it is still quite popular. Surnames are as varied and spectacular as first names, so why not transform them into a first name for your child? Also, families have done this for generations as a way to keep mom's last name "in circulation." Many of these names are also occupational names, which is how many surnames got started.

Anderson: Scandinavian; means "son of Anders"
Ashton: Old English; means "ash tree town"
Carson: Scottish; means "son of the marsh dweller"
Carter: Old English; means "one who transports goods"
Cooper: Old English; means "barrel maker"
Dillon: Gaelic; means "loyal, like a lion"
Hunter: Old English; means "hunter, pursuer"
Jackson: Old English; means "son of Jack" -- can also be spelled Jaxon or Jaxson
Logan: Gaelic; means "hollow"
Parker: Old English; means "park keeper"
Sawyer: Middle English; means "wood worker"
Spencer: Old English; means "dispenser of goods"
Taylor: Middle English; means "tailor"
Tanner: Old English; means "leather maker"

The "-aden" Trend

Boy names ending in the "aden" sound are super trendy and cute right now. From celebrity moms to moms down the block, you can find a lot of inspiration for these easy-to-pronounce names!

Aiden (Gaelic; means "fire")
Braden (Gaelic; means "descendant of Bradán") -- you might also spell it Brayden
Caden (Old English; means "round, battle") -- can also be spelled Kaden
Hayden (Old English; means "hedged valley")
Jayden (Hebrew; means "Jehovah has heard") -- can also be spelled Jaden
Paden (Old English; means "fighting man's estate")

Mythology and Legendary Names

Another inspiration for baby names comes from tales of old -- the myths and legends of early civilizations! There are plenty of boy names to be found in the dusty old pages of these stories, and when he grows older he'll love hearing the story behind his name.

Ajax: This was the name of two heroes from the Trojan War (found in "The Iliad" by Homer)
Arthur: This name was borne by the legendary King Arthur of Britain and is Celtic in origin
Aton: This was the Ancient Egypton god of the sun
Damon: This is a name from a Greek legend about loyalty
Fionn: This is the name of a legendary Irish hero
Griffin: This name comes from the Gryphon, a creature from medieval and Greek legends that had the body of a lion and the head of an eagle
Jovan: This is a variant of the name for the god Jupiter of Roman mythology
Orion: From Greek mythology, this was the son of Poseidon and was a great hunter
Raiden: This is the Japanese god of thunder
Thor: From Norse mythology, this was the god of thunder and supreme power

Simple, Timeless Names

Very simple boy names are coming back into fashion as well -- although they never seem to lose their appeal, right now cool and hip parents are using these names!

Edward: Old English; means "wealthy guard"
Harry: Old German; means "home ruler"
Henry: Another version of Harry, also means Old German
Isaac: Hebrew; means "laughter"
Jack: Version of John, means "the Lord is gracious"
James: Version of Jacob, means "supplanter"
John: Hebrew, same meaning as Jack
Leo: Latin; means "lion"
Max: Short form of several names
Oscar: Old English; means "spear of the gods"

Western Names

Names with a cowboy or Western feel are also popular among parents today. From the Old West to writers of westerns, you're sure to find a good pick here if that's your flavor!

Austin: French; means "great, magnificent"
Bill: English; means "protection"
Cody: Gaelic; means "descendant of Cuidightheach"
Dakota: American Indian; means "friend"
Destry: English; from a Western movie "Destry Rides Again"
Duke: Latin; means "leader"
Gage: Old French; means "pledge, oath"
Nevada: Spanish; means "snowfall"
Wyatt: Old English; means "war strength"
Luke: Greek; means "from Lucanus"

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