Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Yirmiyahu
“God will uplift and exalt”
Yirmiyahu is the Hebrew original of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will exalt' according to the most widely accepted interpretation. It may also carry the sense of 'God appoints' or 'God loosens,' reflecting divine action in a person's life. As the name of one of the major Hebrew prophets, it is deeply associated with prophecy, lamentation, and spiritual courage.
Yishai
“Gift, wealthy”
Yishai is the original Hebrew form of the name Jesse, carrying meanings related to gift, wealthy, or God exists. In the Hebrew Bible, Yishai was the father of King David, the shepherd boy who became Israel's greatest king. The prophetic image of a shoot sprouting from the stump of Jesse, found in the book of Isaiah, became one of the most powerful symbols of hope and messianic expectation in Jewish and Christian tradition alike.
Yisrael
“Wrestles with God”
From Hebrew meaning he who wrestles with God, or one who struggles with God and prevails. The name given by God to Jacob after his night-long struggle with an angel at the Jabbok river. It became the name of the Jewish nation itself, making Yisrael both a personal name and the collective identity of the Jewish people.
Yitzhak
“He will laugh”
The Hebrew form of Isaac, meaning he will laugh or laughter. When God told Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son in their old age, Sarah laughed at the impossibility of it, and that laughter became the child's name. Yitzhak carries within it a story of joy arriving after long waiting, of faith vindicated in the most unexpected way.
Yiyang
“Righteous sun”
Yiyang is a Chinese name combining the character Yi, meaning righteous, upright, or of high moral character, with Yang, meaning sun, bright light, or the positive force in yin-yang philosophy. Together the name suggests moral clarity illuminated by light, a character that is both ethically upright and radiantly warm. In Chinese naming culture, the combination of a virtue character with a nature character is a classic and highly regarded construction, balancing inner quality with outward vitality. The name carries the brightness of sunshine alongside the gravity of moral seriousness.
Yize
“Brilliant and beneficent”
Yize (意泽 or 奕泽) often uses the characters 奕泽, where 奕 (yì) means 'grand', 'brilliant', or 'flourishing', and 泽 (zé) means 'grace', 'beneficence', or 'a body of water'. The name suggests someone of great brilliance who brings blessing and abundance to others.
Yngvar
“Ing's warrior or warrior of the Ingvi tribe”
Yngvar is composed of the Old Norse elements 'Yngvi', a name for the god Freyr or the ancestral deity of the Yngling dynasty, and 'arr' or 'varr', meaning warrior or defender. The name therefore means a warrior who fights under the protection of or in service to the Ingvi deity, connecting the bearer to the royal Yngling lineage of Scandinavia.
Yngve
“Descendant of Ing”
Yngve derives from the ancient Norse fertility god Ing, also known as Ingwaz or Yngvi, one of the Vanir deities associated with prosperity, agriculture, and male virility. The name means heir or descendant of Ing, and was borne by the legendary ancestor of the Swedish Yngling dynasty. It carries one of the oldest and most prestigious lineages in Norse royal heritage.
Ynyr
“Honour or the Welsh form of Honorius”
Ynyr is the Welsh form of the Latin name Honorius, meaning honour, dignity, or esteem. It was borne by several early Welsh rulers and saints, giving it a distinguished historical pedigree. The name is strongly identified with early medieval Welsh kingship and Christian heritage, carrying both political and spiritual weight.
Yoav
“God is father”
Yoav is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Joab, meaning God is father or Yahweh is father. It combines the divine name 'Yo' (a shortened form of Yahweh) with 'av', meaning father. The name therefore expresses a profound theological conviction: that God holds the role of the ultimate father. Yoav was the name of King David's formidable military commander, making it a name associated with fierce loyalty, strategic brilliance, and unwavering purpose.
Yochanan
“God is gracious”
Yochanan means 'God is gracious' or 'YHWH has shown grace,' expressing gratitude for divine blessing and mercy. It is one of the most historically significant Hebrew names, having given rise to John, Juan, Jean, Giovanni, and dozens of other forms across world languages. The name embodies the central theological theme of God's unmerited favor toward humanity.
Yoel
“God is willing”
Yoel is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Joel, combining 'Yo' (a short form of the divine name Yahweh) and 'El' (God), forming the meaning 'Yahweh is God' or 'God is willing'. The prophet Yoel is the author of the Book of Joel, one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, in which he calls the people to repentance and describes a future outpouring of God's spirit upon all people. The name is bold and spiritually significant, used across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions in various forms, and retains its authentic Hebrew form in Yoel.
Yohai
“God lives, God is living”
Yohai is interpreted to mean 'God lives' or 'God is living,' affirming the vitality and presence of the divine. It is a name deeply embedded in Jewish mystical and rabbinic tradition, particularly through the figure of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai. The name carries connotations of spiritual vitality and divine immanence.
Yoichi
“night”
Yoichi (与一 or 洋一) combines yo (world, ocean, or the character meaning to give/bestow) with ichi (one, first). The classic reading 与一 means to give one or bestow the first, an old naming convention suggesting a firstborn son or a child given as a gift. The more modern reading 洋一 means western ocean one or first of the wide world, evoking global breadth and a singular pioneering spirit.
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.
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