30 cool baby boy names to use in 2024
Modern monikers for your little legend.
Choosing a name for your little one is one of the first true responsibilities of parenting.
Not only is the pressure on to find something they’ll grow to love, finding something that’s modern and cool is also a challenge.
These modern names for boys might help you nail it!
30 cool baby boy names to use in 2024
Ace
Cool and modern, this popular boho name has Latin origins meaning ‘one’ or ‘expert’.
Ajax:
A strong name with Greek origins meaning “of the earth”, your little Ajax is likely to be the only one in the schoolyard with that name.
Arlo
Made popular with Woodstock performer, Arlo Guthrie, Arlo has Latin origins meaning “strong and manly”.
Arrow
Taken from the common English word, Arrow is a name full of strength.
Ash
This short and sweet unisex name means ‘from the Ash tree’ and is of English origin.
Axl
This sweet Viking-sounding name is commonly a boy’s name of Scandinavian origin meaning ‘father of peace’.
Beau
Beau has French origins, and means beautiful and handsome and is perfect for your new little bub.
Cade
The name Cade means stout, sturdy and is of English origin.
Cash
Like actual money, the name Cash has been around for a long time. It has English origins meaning hollow.
Cub
The name used for the young of many in the animal kingdom, this could be the perfect unique and quirky name for your own little cub.
Dash
The short version of Dashiell, Dash is of English origins and means means From the Ash tree.
Dax
A strong French name, Dax means ‘leader’.
Fender
A name for the musically inclined, Fender takes inspiration from the guitar and amp brand of the same name and is a great name for your little rocker.
Gentry
This regal sounding name has an English origin meaning “aristocracy”.
Jude
Jude is the English form of Judah, a biblical name borne by several notable figures in the Bible.
Knox
The name Knox means From The Small Hill and is of English origin.
Leif
The name Leif might sound like it’s about nature, but it has Scandinavian origins meaning “heir, descendant”.
Mack
Mack has Gaelic origins and means son.
Maverick
Traditionally a surname, maverick has connotations of a rebel who beats to the sound of his own drum.
Moss
Earthy and rich, Moss is of English origin meaning “descendant of Moses”.
Quinn
The name Quinn is of Irish origin meaning descendent of Conn.
Raj
In Sanskrit the meaning of the name Raj is ‘king’.
Reid
Reid is a boy’s name of English origin meaning red-haired.
Rex
The name Rex means ‘king’ and is of Latin origin.
Toshi
A popular Japanese name meaning ‘Year of Power’.
Wolfie
There’s a royal link to this name via Princess Beatrice’s boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi who used it for his son from a previous relationship.
Zayn
The name Zayn is of Arabic origin and means beautiful and ornamental.
