Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Yonatan
“God has given”
Yonatan is the Hebrew form of Jonathan, composed of the elements Yah (a form of the divine name) and natan, meaning to give, yielding the meaning God has given. In the Bible, Yonatan son of King Saul is celebrated for his extraordinary friendship with David, a bond so deep that it is described as surpassing the love of women. This makes Yonatan not only a name of divine generosity but also a symbol of selfless loyalty and devoted friendship in Jewish tradition.
Yong
“Brave, eternal”
Yong is a Chinese given name that can be written with several different characters, the most common conveying meanings of 'brave' or 'eternal'. The bravery character suggests martial valour, boldness, and the courage to face adversity head-on. The eternal character implies endurance, permanence, and a legacy that lasts. Both versions are widely used as masculine names, and the choice of character allows parents to inflect the name with their particular aspirations for their child. Yong's single-syllable directness gives it a clean, powerful presence.
Yongcheng
“Perpetual success and achievement”
Yongcheng (永成 or 勇诚) is most commonly written as 永成, where 永 (yǒng) means 'eternal' or 'forever', and 成 (chéng) means 'to achieve' or 'to succeed'. Together the name means 'perpetual success' or 'one who will always achieve', expressing enduring ambition and accomplishment.
Yongfei
“Eternally soaring, forever flying”
Yongfei is a Chinese masculine name composed of the characters 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'forever,' and 飞 (fēi), meaning 'to fly' or 'flight.' Together, the name evokes the image of one who soars eternally, suggesting boundless ambition and freedom. It carries a poetic quality, implying that the bearer will rise high and achieve lasting greatness.
Yongfeng
“Eternal abundance, everlasting prosperity”
Yongfeng is a Chinese masculine name formed from 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting,' and 丰 (fēng), meaning 'abundant,' 'plentiful,' or 'prosperous.' The name expresses a parental wish for the child to enjoy lasting abundance and prosperity throughout his life. It also carries connotations of a rich harvest and flourishing fortune.
Yonghao
“Eternally grand”
Yonghao is a Chinese given name formed from two characters: yong, meaning eternal, forever, or everlasting, and hao, meaning grand, heroic, vast, or great. Together the name expresses the aspiration for lasting greatness and enduring achievement. Hao is a highly positive character in Chinese naming, associated with heroism, generosity, and an expansive spirit, while yong adds the dimension of permanence, suggesting that these qualities will endure across a lifetime. The name reflects the Chinese tradition of choosing characters that embody the parents' highest hopes for their child.
Yonghua
“Eternal splendour, lasting glory of China”
Yonghua is a Chinese masculine name combining 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting,' and 华 (huá), meaning 'magnificent,' 'splendid,' or 'the glory of China.' The name expresses a wish for the child to embody lasting brilliance and cultural pride. It also carries nationalistic undertones, as 华 is a literary term for China itself.
Yonghui
“Eternally radiant, forever brilliant”
Yonghui is a Chinese masculine name made up of 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'forever,' and 辉 (huī), meaning 'radiance,' 'brilliance,' or 'glorious light.' The name expresses the wish that the bearer will shine with an enduring and brilliant light throughout his life. It conveys a sense of intellectual brightness and lasting luminosity.
Yongjie
“Eternally outstanding, forever heroic”
Yongjie is a Chinese masculine name composed of 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting,' and 杰 (jié), meaning 'outstanding,' 'heroic,' or 'a person of exceptional talent.' Together, the name means 'eternally outstanding' or 'forever heroic,' expressing a wish that the child will be a remarkable individual of enduring distinction. It is a name that conveys excellence and greatness.
Yongli
“Eternal strength, enduring power”
Yongli is a Chinese masculine name formed from 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'forever,' and 力 (lì), meaning 'strength,' 'power,' or 'effort.' The name expresses a wish for the child to possess enduring strength and vitality throughout his life. It conveys physical and moral fortitude combined with lasting determination.
Yongming
“Eternal brightness”
Yongming is a Chinese name composed of the characters yong, meaning eternal or everlasting, and ming, meaning bright or brilliant. Together they evoke an enduring radiance, a light that never fades. The name carries an inspiring and timeless quality, suggesting both intellectual brilliance and a spirit that shines consistently through all circumstances.
Yongqiang
“Eternally strong, forever unyielding”
Yongqiang is a Chinese masculine name combining 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting,' and 强 (qiáng), meaning 'strong,' 'powerful,' or 'unyielding.' The name means 'eternally strong' and expresses a parental wish for a son who will be powerful, resilient, and determined throughout his entire life. It is one of the more forceful and assertive names in Chinese masculine naming tradition.
Yongwei
“Eternal authority, enduring dignified might”
Yongwei is a Chinese masculine name made up of 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'forever,' and 威 (wēi), meaning 'might,' 'authority,' 'dignity,' or 'awe-inspiring presence.' The name conveys the wish that the bearer will carry enduring authority and command respect throughout his life. It projects an image of dignified power and moral majesty.
Yongxin
“Eternal prosperity or forever sincere at heart”
Yongxin is a Chinese masculine name composed of 永 (yǒng), meaning 'eternal' or 'forever,' and 鑫 (xīn), meaning 'prosperity' or 'abundance of gold,' or alternatively 心 (xīn), meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' The most common version with 鑫 expresses the hope for everlasting prosperity and wealth. The version with 心 carries a deeper philosophical meaning: an eternally sincere and noble heart.
Yoni
“Gift of God”
Yoni is a familiar, affectionate short form of Yonatan (Jonathan), carrying the meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God.' It is widely used in Israel as a standalone given name and projects a warm, friendly, and approachable character. The name blends the gravitas of its biblical source with a modern, informal energy.
Yorgos
“Earth worker, farmer”
Yorgos is a distinctly Greek colloquial form of Georgios, itself derived from the Greek words 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). The name therefore means one who works the earth, a farmer or cultivator. While Georgios and its international equivalents such as George and Giorgio are widespread, Yorgos is specifically Greek in character, carrying an informal warmth and a strong association with Greek culture and identity. The name has gained international recognition in recent years through celebrated Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos.
York
“Yew tree estate”
York is a place-name given name with deep roots in English history, evoking one of Britain's most storied cities, a former Roman capital and Viking stronghold. As a given name it projects strength, heritage, and a quiet aristocratic confidence. It gained use as a first name in the English-speaking world, particularly in America, during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Yosef
“God will increase”
The Hebrew form of Joseph, meaning God will increase. Yosef's journey from slavery to leadership is one of the Torah's most compelling narratives of resilience and faith. The name carries a sense of divine promise and abundance, suggesting that what God gives will only grow.
Yosei
“fairy”
Yosei (妖精) is the Japanese word for fairy or nature spirit, combining yo (妖, mysterious, bewitching, supernatural) with sei (精, spirit, essence, purity). As a name it is unusual and boldly imaginative, suggesting a child with a magical, quicksilver quality, someone whose presence feels slightly otherworldly, whose personality is never fully predictable, and whose spirit seems to belong partly to a realm beyond the ordinary.
Yoshiyahu
“God supports and heals”
Yoshiyahu means 'God supports' or 'God heals,' combining the divine name with the concept of sustaining strength and restoration. It is the Hebrew original of the name Josiah, the righteous king of Judah who undertook sweeping religious reforms in the seventh century BCE. The name is associated with piety, courage, and the renewal of covenant faithfulness.
Yotam
“God is perfect”
Yotam means 'God is perfect' or 'the perfection of God' in Hebrew. It conveys a sense of divine completeness and integrity. The name carries a spiritual weight that reflects trust in God's flawless nature.
Youhei
“sunshine or ocean”
Youhei is a classic Japanese boy's name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen by the parents. Common combinations include 'you' (陽, sunlight/positive energy) paired with 'hei' (平, peace/calm), producing a name that suggests a person who radiates warmth and brings tranquility to those around them. Alternative writings use 'yoh' (洋, ocean/Western) with 'hei' (平), evoking a broad, open-minded spirit as vast as the sea. In all forms the name conveys a gentle, balanced masculinity.
Younis
“Dove”
Younis is the Arabic form of Jonah, a name rooted in the Hebrew word yonah, meaning dove. In Islamic tradition, Younis (also spelt Yunus) is a prophet who was swallowed by a large fish after leaving his people without permission. His story is one of repentance, patience, and divine mercy. The 10th chapter of the Quran is named Surah Yunus in his honour, cementing his place among the most revered prophets in Islam.
Yousef
“God will add abundance”
Yousef is the anglicized form most common among English-speaking communities of Arabic, Persian, and broader Middle Eastern heritage. It carries the same deep biblical and Quranic significance as Joseph, honouring one of the most revered prophets in both traditions. The spelling Yousef is particularly widespread in British and Australian communities with Arab diaspora populations.
Yousuke
“sunlight and assistance or ocean and helper”
Yousuke is a classic three-syllable Japanese masculine name typically written with kanji such as 陽介 (sunlight + mediate/assist) or 洋介 (ocean + assist). The 'suke' (介) element has a long history in Japanese aristocratic and samurai naming culture as a suffix denoting a helper, intermediary, or person of service, lending the name a quality of honorable duty. Combined with the warmth of 陽 or the expansiveness of 洋, Yousuke projects the image of a capable, generous, and socially engaged man.
Youta
“great sunlight or great ocean”
Youta is composed of 'you' (陽 sunlight, or 洋 ocean) and 'ta' (太, great/fat/bold), a classic masculine suffix that has been used for centuries to denote strength, largeness, and vitality. The combination suggests a young man who is both warm or expansive in spirit and robustly energetic in body. The '-ta' ending is one of the most reliably masculine and vigorous suffixes in Japanese name-giving, connecting Youta to a lineage of bold, active names.
Ysbaddaden
“Giant king, chief of giants”
Ysbaddaden is a name rooted in Welsh mythology, borne by the fearsome king of the giants in the Arthurian-adjacent tale of Culhwch and Olwen. The name carries a sense of immense power and primordial authority, evoking the wild, untamed landscape of early Welsh legend. It is a name of striking singularity, unlike anything found in modern naming traditions.
Yudai
“Great courage”
Yudai is a bold Japanese name meaning "great courage," typically written with the kanji characters for "courage" or "bravery" and "great" or "large." It is a name that speaks to strength of spirit and a generous, expansive character. Yudai reflects the Japanese tradition of choosing names that express admired qualities and aspirations for a child's future.
Yug
“Era, epoch”
Yug derives from Sanskrit, where it means era, epoch, or cosmic age. In Hindu cosmology, time is divided into four great yugas: Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali, each representing a distinct age of the world. The name evokes a sense of deep time, spiritual grandeur, and connection to the eternal cycles of creation and dissolution. Choosing Yug for a child is a declaration that his life marks the beginning of something significant.
Yuhang
“Space travel”
Yuhang combines Chinese characters meaning 'universe' or 'space' and 'travel' or 'navigation', creating the evocative meaning of 'space travel'. It reflects a distinctly modern, aspirational quality, inspired by the spirit of exploration and ambition. The name suggests reaching beyond known horizons and charting new paths among the stars.
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