The Ultimate List of 202 Boy Middle Names

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As if picking your son’s first name wasn’t enough of a challenge, new parents also have to choose the perfect middle name, too!

Choosing middle names for boys is easy for some; perhaps they have a name they didn’t use for their first baby or maybe have a family member they plan to honor. "Some women even use their maiden name as a baby boy's middle name, regardless of whether their child is a boy or a girl!

However, choosing unique middle names for boys can be a lengthy process, especially because so many baby name lists focus on first names. To help you select the perfect middle name, we’ve compiled a list of 202 trendy, unique, and popular middle names for boys to consider.

Common Middle Names for Boys

Aaron - Hebrew/Arabic. "Shining light."
Andrew - Greek. "Strong and manly."
Anthony - Roman/English. "Highly praiseworthy."
Benjamin - Hebrew. "Son of the South."
Charles - German. "Free man."
Christopher - Greek. "Bearer of Christ."
Daniel - Greek. "God is my judge."
David - Hebrew. "Beloved."
Dawson - Hebrew. Also meaning "beloved", this name was popularized by Dawson’s Creek.
Edward - English. "Wealthy guardian."
Elijah - Hebrew. "God is my Yahweh."
Ethan - Hebrew. "Solid or firm."
Henry - German. "Home ruler."
Jack - English. "God is gracious."
Jacob - Latin/Greek. "Supplanter."
James - Hebrew. "Also supplanter."
John - Hebrew. "God is gracious."
Joseph - Latin/Greek. "He will add."
Jude - Hebrew. "The praised one."
Lee - English. A clearing in the woods or meadow.
Matthew - English. "Gift of God."
Max - German. "The greatest."
Michael - Hebrew. "He who is like God."
Noah - Hebrew. "Rest."
Oliver - Latin. "From the olive tree."
Paul - Latin. "Small."
Richard - English. "Brave ruler."
Theodore - Greek. "Divine gift."
Thomas - Aramaic. "Twin."
William - German. "Determined protector."
Xavier - Arabic. "New house." "The Spanish man." Saint Francis Xavier founded the Catholic Jesuit order.

See also: Unique Middle Names for Boys

Rare Middle Names for Boys

Adrian - Latin. "Dark one."
Ajax - Greek. "Eagle."
Andres - Greek. "Valiant, courageous."
Angelo - Greek. "Heavenly messenger."
Ansel - German. "Deity."
Atticus - Roman. Atticus is a Roman nickname for a man from Attica.
Beck - English. "One who lives beside a small stream."
Benito - Latin. "Blessed."
Brooks - English. "A small stream."
Callahan - Irish. "Bright-headed, kingly."
Cillian - Irish. "Bright-headed."
Clark - English. "A secretary or scholar."
Darius - Persian/Greek. "King, wealthy."
Ebon - Hebrew. "Stone."
Ewan - Scottish. "From the yew tree." Star Wars fans are familiar with Ewan McGregor, the talented actor who plays Obi-wan Kenobi.
Gatlin - Old German. "Companion, friend or cousin."
Grant - Scottish. "Large." The name of the 18th U.S. president.
Hartley - Old English. "Stag."
Imani - Swahili. "Faith."
Jayce - Greek. A shortened form of Jason. "Healer."
Jorah - Hebrew. "Autumn rain."
Krish - Sanskrit. Associated with the Hindu god Krishna. "Hero."
Nikhil - Sanskrit. "The whole entire world."
Quinn - Irish/Gaelic. "To give counsel." "Wise one."
Raiden - Japanese. "Thunder."
Ramsay - Scottish. "The Island of Garlic."
Reeve - English. Reeve is a medieval name for a bailiff.
Rhodes - Greek. "Where roses grow."
Ross - Scottish. A surname from a place in Northern Scotland.
Smith - English. Traditionally used as a family name for black or other types of smiths.
Tariq - Arabic. "One who knocks at the door."
Thatcher - English. "Roof maker."
Tripp - Old English. Usually used for the third son or the third boy in the family with the same name. It is commonly used as a nickname for a third son.

See also: Short Middle Names for Boys

Tough Middle Names for Boys

Adler - German. "Eagle."
Alessio - Italian. "Defender of man."
Alexander - Greek. "Defender of man."
Alfred - Old English. "Wise counsel."
Amar - Sanskrit. "Immortal. "Forever."
Anakin - American. "Warrior or Jedi" in the Star Wars universe.
Apollo - Greek. "Manly, Destroyer."
Archer - English. "Bowman."
Atlas - Greek To support or prop. Atlas was a Greek titan who held the heavens and the sky on his shoulders.
Cairo - Arabic/Italian. "Victorious", Egypt’s sprawling capital.
Cale - Hebrew. "Brave." "Dog."
Chase - Old French. "Hunter."
Derek - German. "Ruler."
Dustin - German. "Valliant fighter, brave warrior."
Emery - Old German. "Brave and powerful."
Everett - German. "Strong boar."
Guenther - Old Norse. "A good leader."
Hunter - Old English. "Search, one who hunts."
Jarvis - Spanish/Old German. "Warrior, spear."
Leonardo - German. "Brave lion."
Maverick - American. A maverick is an independent person who doesn’t give in to conformity.
Miles - English. "A soldier. "Merciful."
Milo - Latin/German. "Soldier, merciful."
Murphy - Irish. "Sea warrior."
Owen - Irish. "Noble, warrior."
Sebastian - Greek. "Venerable."
Stark - English. "Firm and unyielding."
Tai - Chinese. "Great or extreme."
Trace - Anglo-Saxon. "Brave."
Vin - Latin. "Conquering."
Zeke - Hebrew. A shortened version of Ezekial. "God will strengthen."
Zeus - Greek. Zeus is the Greek god of the heavens.

See Also: Strong Middle Names for Boys

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Middle Name (& Why Middle Names Matter)

When it comes to choosing baby names, deciding on a middle name can be an exciting challenge. You can use a middle name for so many purposes. The first thing to consider is your intention behind choosing a baby name that includes a middle name. Is your priority to choose a middle name for your baby girl or baby boy that honors a family member? Read More

Sweet Middle Names for Boys

Aiden - Irish. "Warm."
Allen – Gaelic. "Handsome
Bear - Old French/German. "Strong and brave."
Beau - French. "Handsome."
Beckett - English. "Bee cottage." It could be considered artsy because of the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.
Brady - Old English. "Broad meadow."
Bram - Hebrew. A shortened version of Abraham, which means "father of a multitude."
Bronx - American. A New York City borough.
Bryce - English. "Speckled, son of a nobleman."
Calix - Greek. "Handsome, lovely."
Callum - Latin. "Dove."
Dakota - Native American. "Friend, ally."
Felix - Latin. "Lucky, happy."
Fox - Irish. "White or fair." A fox is known as a cunning, intelligent animal.
Jesse - Hebrew. "God’s gift."
Julian - Latin/English. "Youthful, love’s child."
Kirby - Anglo-Saxon. "From the church town." Also a popular, puffy Nintendo character.
Marlow - Old English. "From the hillside lake, driftwood."
Moss - English. "Descendant of Moses." Moss is also a soft green plant that grows around the base of trees.
Shay - Gaelic. "Admirable."
Silas - Latin. "Forest."
Slate - English. "Gray-green rock."
Tag - Irish. "Handsome."
Taj - Sanskrit. "Crown."
Uri - Hebrew. "My light."
Van - Vietnamese. "Cloud."
Vidal - Spanish. "Life."
West - English/German. A geographic name that refers to someone from the West.

See Also: Cute Middle Names for Boys

Little Middle Names for Boys

Ace - English. "Unity."
Ali - German/Greek. "Noble or truth."
Blake - Old English. "Pale or blonde."
Blaze - Latin. "One who stammers."
Brent - Old English. "Steep, fiery hill."
Cash - English/Latin. "Hollow." It also has a modern-day association with money.
Clive - Old English. "Hill."
Cody - Welsh. "Pure."
Cole - English. "Swarthy, black."
Cruz - Spanish. "Cross."
Dax - English. This trendy name made famous by the actor Dax Sheppard means "water."
Duke - English. A royal title. A nobleman ranked just below a prince.
Finn - Irish. "White-haired."
Flynn - Irish. "Son of the red-haired one."
Frey - Scandinavian. "God of weather."
Guy - French/German. "Guide, wood."
Hawk - Old Norse. A falcon or bird of prey.
Huck - American. "Mischief."
Ivan - Hebrew. "God’s grace."
Jace - American/Greek. "Moon, healer."
Jax - English. A shortened version of Jackson or a variation of John.
Jett - English. "Black mineral."
Kade - American/Old English. "Happiness, rhythmic flow of sounds."
Kai - Hawaiian. "From the sea."
Knox - Scottish. "A round hill." Knox has a cool vibe and sound, even if the meaning is simple.
Leif - Old Norse. "A person intended to inherit."
Link - German/Jewish. Link stands for a left-handed person. The name picked up steam in the 1990s due to the popular Nintendo game series, Zelda.
Mars - Latin. "The god of war."
Nash - Middle English. "From the ash tree."
Noel - French. "Christmas." Depending on how you pronounce this name, it can work for a baby boy or a baby girl.
Oak - English. "From the oak trees." A mighty middle name for a strong boy.
Otto - German. "Wealthy."
Pike - English. "Spear."
Poe - English. "Peacock." Poe could be considered trendy and artsy because of the gothic poet Edgar Allan Poe.
Rain - English/American. This unique unisex name means "abundant blessings from above."
Reese - English. An anglicized version of the Welsh Rhys. The name means "enthusiasm."
Ren - Japanese. "A water lily, lotus."
Rhett - Dutch/English. "Advice."
Rhys - Welsh. "Enthusiasm."
Saint - English. "A holy person."
Scout - Old French. "To listen."
Sky - English. "The air" or "heavens."
Sven - Scandinavian. "Youth."
Tad - Greek/Aramaic. "Heart."
Tom - Greek/Old English. "Twin, little."
Twain - Old English. "Divided into two."
Wes - Old English. Someone from the West or the western meadow.
Wolf - German. A strong name representing an intelligent and powerful animal.
Zane - Hebrew. "God is gracious."
Adam - Hebrew. "Earth."
Alcott - Old English. "Old cottage."
Asher - Hebrew. "Happy and blessed."
Barlow - English. "Bare hillside."
Baxter - English. "Baker."
Bodhi - Sanskrit. "Awakened or knowing."
Caleb - Hebrew. "Whole heart, faithful."
Carmen - Hebrew. "Garden."
Carson - American. "Anointed one."
Cato - Latin/American. "All-knowing, good judgment."
Clifford - Old English. "Hill."
Connor - Irish. "Desire."
Cyrus - Persian/Greek. "Far-sighted." A name commonly used by the Puritans.
Damon - Greek. "To tame or subdue."
Dexter - Latin. "Right-handed, fortunate."
Easton - Old English. "From the east. "Levi - Hebrew. This stylish Hebrew name means "joined in harmony." Perfect for the little boy of music lovers!
Galen - English/Greek. "Festive, calm."
Grady - Latin/Irish. "Rank, noble."
Hudson - Old English. "Son of Hud", this is also a river in New York.
Jasper - Persian/French. "Treasure bearer, red-yellow stone."
Jeong - Korean. "Quiet or still."
Kylo – Latin. "Heavenly, sky."
Landon - Old English. "Long hill."
Liam - Irish. "A shortened version of William."
Logan - Scottish. "Little hollow."
Mason - German. "Stone worker."
Tyson - French. "Explosive."
Yuki - Japanese. "Excellence or superiority."
Xander - American. A shortened version of the name Alexander.