Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Zayn
“Beauty, grace”
Zayn means 'beauty' or 'grace' in Arabic, describing someone who embodies elegance and adornment. It is a name that conveys both inner virtue and outward charm.
Zecharia
“God has remembered”
Zecharia means 'God has remembered' in Hebrew, expressing the belief that the divine keeps covenant with humanity. The name carries themes of hope, faithfulness, and divine attentiveness. It has been borne by prophets and kings, lending it a distinguished biblical heritage.
Zechariah
“God remembers”
Zechariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning "God remembers" or "the Lord has remembered." It was borne by one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, whose visions of restoration and hope encouraged the Jewish people during the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian exile. The name carries a powerful sense of divine faithfulness and enduring promise.
Zeke
“God strengthens, divine fortitude”
Zeke is a lively, informal English nickname that has grown into a standalone given name in its own right. Rooted in the biblical name Ezekiel, it retains that name's spiritual depth while projecting a casual, approachable energy. Zeke has been a fixture in American culture, particularly associated with rugged, frontier, or everyman characters in literature and film.
Zeki
“Clever, intelligent, sharp-minded”
Zeki is a name of Turkish origin that has found a home in English-speaking communities, particularly in the United Kingdom with its large Turkish-Cypriot population. It has a crisp, memorable quality and its meaning, 'intelligent,' makes it a name parents choose with clear intentionality. In broader English usage, Zeki is appreciated for its brevity, strong sound, and the positive qualities it directly evokes.
Zenon
“gift of Zeus or born of Zeus”
Zenon is the Spanish form of the Greek name Zeno, derived from the name of the chief Greek god Zeus and interpreted as gift of Zeus or life of Zeus. It carries intellectual and philosophical associations through the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea, famous for his paradoxes, and Zeno of Citium, founder of Stoic philosophy. Zenon has a strong, classical feel with a slightly exotic edge in English-speaking countries.
Zenos
“of Zeus or belonging to Zeus”
Zenos is a Greek masculine name formed directly from 'Zen,' the Doric form of Zeus, with a simple possessive '-os' ending. It means 'of Zeus' or 'Zeus's own,' marking the bearer as one under divine protection or of divine lineage. The name is closely related to Zenon and Zeno, sharing the same ancient root, and carries the same philosophical legacy through the Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium.
Zephyrios
“west wind or gentle breeze”
Zephyrios is an adjectival or extended form of Zephyros (Ζέφυρος), the ancient Greek god and personification of the west wind. The name derives from 'zephyros,' which meant the gentle warm wind from the west, associated with spring, renewal, and the arrival of good weather after winter. As a given name, Zephyrios evokes airiness, poetic grace, and mythological beauty.
Zephyros
“west wind or gentle spring breeze”
Zephyros (Ζέφυρος) was the ancient Greek god of the west wind and the personification of spring breezes. As a given name it carries the elemental beauty of the natural world combined with divine mythological status. The name is associated with gentleness, speed, fertility, and the life-giving transition from winter to spring, making it one of the most poetically resonant names in the Greek tradition.
Zerubavel
“Seed of Babylon”
Zerubavel means 'seed of Babylon' or 'descendant born in Babylon' in Hebrew, reflecting the experience of the Jewish exile in Babylonia. The name marks a person as one born in or descended from the Babylonian diaspora. It carries historical and redemptive significance as the leader who led Jews back to Israel from exile.
Zev
“Wolf”
Zev is a Hebrew name meaning 'wolf.' In the Torah, the wolf appears in Jacob's blessing of his son Benjamin, symbolising fierceness and tenacity. Short, bold, and powerful, Zev carries a primal energy that has made it increasingly appealing to modern parents.
Zevadya
“Gift of God”
Zevadya means 'God has bestowed' or 'gift of God' in Hebrew, expressing gratitude for divine generosity. The name conveys the idea of a child as a blessing given by God. It reflects the Hebrew theological view that life and children are sacred gifts.
Zevulun
“Dwelling, honour”
Zevulun is the Hebrew form of Zebulun, the tenth son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible. The name has been interpreted as coming from the Hebrew root meaning to dwell, to honour, or to exalt. The tribe of Zevulun occupied a coastal territory in northern Israel and became closely associated with maritime trade and seafaring. The name thus combines the idea of an established home with the breadth of horizons opened by the sea, a compelling pairing of rootedness and enterprise.
Zeyu
“Gracious jade”
Zeyu combines Chinese characters that together suggest grace flowing like water and a character as pure as jade. The element 'ze' can mean marsh, grace, or beneficence, evoking abundance and generosity, while 'yu' means jade, the most revered stone in Chinese culture, symbolising virtue, purity, and enduring worth. Together the name paints a portrait of a person whose generosity is as natural as water and whose character is as precious as jade.
Zhaohua
“Morning splendour, brilliant dawn”
Zhaohua combines 朝 (zhāo), meaning "morning" or "dynasty," with 华 (huá), meaning "splendor," "brilliance," or "the glory of China." The name conveys the magnificent brilliance of morning light or the splendor of a great dynasty, projecting grandeur and luminous vitality. It is a name of noble aspiration and cultural pride.
Zhaowei
“Dynastic authority, commanding presence”
Zhaowei is formed from 朝 (zhāo), meaning "morning" or "dynasty," and 威 (wēi), meaning "power," "authority," or "prestige." Together the name projects the commanding authority and vitality of a new day or a powerful reign, suggesting a person of great presence and dignified strength. It is a decisively masculine name with regal overtones.
Zhaoyang
“Morning sun”
Zhaoyang combines the Chinese characters for morning light or dawning and sun or brightness. The name creates a vivid image of the rising sun at the moment it first crests the horizon, full of energy, warmth, and the promise of the day ahead. It suggests a person who brings light and vitality wherever they go, illuminating the lives of those around them.
Zhaoyu
“Universe illuminated by dawn”
Zhaoyu combines 朝 (zhāo), meaning "morning" or "dynasty," with 宇 (yǔ), meaning "universe" or "the cosmos." The name envisions the vastness of the universe illuminated by the brilliance of morning, suggesting a person of great intellectual scope, cosmic ambition, and enlightened perspective. It is an expansive, aspirational name for a boy.
Zhenghao
“Upright hero”
Zhenghao is composed of two Chinese characters: zheng, meaning upright, correct, or righteous, and hao, meaning heroic, grand, or brave. Together they form a name that speaks of a person whose courage is inseparable from their moral character. It is a name given with the aspiration that the child will be both strong in deed and honourable in spirit, a combination deeply valued in Confucian ideals of virtuous manhood.
Zhenghua
“Righteous brilliance, upright splendour”
Zhenghua is formed from 正 (zhèng), meaning "upright," "correct," or "righteous," and 华 (huá), meaning "splendor," "brilliance," and "the glory of Chinese civilization." The name encapsulates the ideal of a person who embodies moral integrity and brings brilliance and honor to their culture. It is a deeply Confucian name rooted in virtue and civilizational pride.
Zhengming
“Upright, bright”
Zhengming is a Chinese given name combining two characters of strong moral and intellectual significance. 'Zheng' written with the character meaning upright, honest, or correct, conveys moral rectitude and incorruptibility. 'Ming' written with the character meaning bright, radiant, or clear, suggests both intellectual brilliance and clear-sighted understanding. Together, Zhengming describes a person of upright character and shining intelligence. The name is associated with the great Ming Dynasty polymath Wen Zhengming, one of the most celebrated calligraphers, painters, and poets of Chinese history, which gives it a strong cultural resonance in the Chinese literary tradition.
Zhengwei
“Righteous authority, virtue-grounded power”
Zhengwei combines 正 (zhèng), meaning "upright," "righteous," or "correct," with 威 (wēi), meaning "authority," "power," or "dignified might." The name conveys the idea of righteous authority, the power that comes from acting with integrity and moral strength. It describes a person whose influence is earned through virtue and whose presence commands genuine respect.
Zhengyu
“Upright jade”
Zhengyu combines the Chinese characters for upright, correct, or virtuous and jade. The name suggests a person whose character is as straight and true as the finest jade, combining moral integrity with precious worth. Jade in Chinese culture represents the pinnacle of virtue, and zheng adds the quality of correctness and uprightness that was central to the Confucian ideal of self-cultivation.
Zhenhao
“Precious heroism”
Zhenhao combines the Chinese character 'zhen' (precious, genuine, or rare) with 'hao' (heroic, grand, or vast). Together they form a name that suggests someone of genuine courage and outstanding character, a rarity among people. The combination is aspirational and strong.
Zhenhua
“Invigorating splendour, reviving China's glory”
Zhenhua (振华) combines 振 (zhèn), meaning 'to invigorate, to rouse, to uplift,' with 华 (huá), meaning 'splendor, brilliance, China.' Together the name conveys the sense of 'invigorating the splendor' or 'reviving the glory of China.' It carries strong patriotic overtones and expresses a family's hope that their son will bring honour and vitality to his homeland.
Zhenhui
“Invigorating radiance, glowing honour”
Zhenhui (振辉 or 珍惠) is most commonly written 振辉, combining 振 (zhèn, 'to invigorate, to uplift') with 辉 (huī, 'radiance, glory, brilliance'). The name expresses the wish that a son will radiate brilliance and bring glowing honour to his family. An alternate writing 珍惠 ('precious kindness') gives the name a gentler, more benevolent shade of meaning.
Zhenming
“Invigorating brightness, vigorous and clear-minded”
Zhenming (振明 or 珍明) most commonly combines 振 (zhèn, 'to invigorate, to arouse') with 明 (míng, 'bright, clear, intelligent'). The name conveys the aspiration that its bearer will be both vigorous and sharp-minded, illuminating the world around him. The character 明 is itself composed of the sun (日) and moon (月) radicals side by side, symbolising the greatest sources of natural light.
Zhenwei
“Precious greatness”
Zhenwei combines two Chinese characters: 'zhen' meaning precious, genuine, or truly valuable, and 'wei' meaning great, mighty, or of high stature. Together they evoke someone of exceptional and authentic worth, a person whose greatness is not merely outward display but genuine inner calibre. The name pairs rarity with magnitude, suggesting both moral integrity and distinguished achievement.
Zhenxiang
“Soaring to great heights, auspicious and uplifted”
Zhenxiang (振翔 or 振祥) pairs 振 (zhèn, 'to uplift, to invigorate') with either 翔 (xiáng, 'to soar, to fly freely') or 祥 (xiáng, 'auspicious, good omen, blessing'). When written 振翔, the name expresses the hope that a boy will soar to great heights; when written 振祥, it wishes him an auspicious and blessed life. Both forms share the aspiration for an extraordinary future.
Zhenya
“Invigorating Asia, uplift the Asian world”
Zhenya (振亚 or 镇亚) in Chinese contexts combines 振 (zhèn, 'to invigorate, to raise up') with 亚 (yà, 'Asia, second, following closely'). The name can express the aspiration to invigorate Asia or to be a leading force in the Asian world. It is worth noting that Zhenya is also a common Russian diminutive of Evgeny/Evgenia, and Chinese parents occasionally adopt it for its international sound while retaining a meaningful Chinese character pairing.
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