Bounty Predicts the 20 Most Popular Baby Boy Names of the Decade

Baby name trends are fairly volatile so it is common for predictions to be short-term covering just a single year or the year ahead. However, that’s not always the case! Baby name database, Bounty, has compiled data from the search history on its site as well as the most-viewed baby names to come up with their predictions of what baby boy names will be the most popular of the decade. It’s an ambitious list and only time will tell if their data reflects actual baby naming in the US, but it’s a good indicator of the names that will be ending up on plenty of birth certificates in the coming years.

Chester, Levi, and Hudson top Bounty’s list of baby boy names predicted to enjoy a decade of popularity. Newer names to the list like Idris reflect new parents’ tendency to choose baby names from pop culture as actor Idris Elba has become one of the biggest stars today. There are other surprises on the list and we think you can learn a lot from what Bounty predicts. Take a look at the baby boy names that could make huge waves for the rest of the decade!

Chester

Bounty has predicted Chester as a leading baby boy name for the decade. Chester? This is a bold prediction considering the name has not been a popular choice in the US since 1995. Bounty must think it will be making a comeback. The name is of Latin origin and means “fortress.”

Levi

Levi is a rather traditional Hebrew name that new parents are flocking to these days making it one of the most popular baby boy names in the US. It is suspected that Levi derives from the Hebrew word yillaweh, meaning “he will join.” Levi is lighter and more full of life than other traditional names which is what makes the name so appealing to modern parents. This one is not a shocker but we are happy to see that Bounty expects it to remain a favorite.

Hudson

A very popular baby name today, Hudson has the sort of rugged charm that many parents look for in a name. The name means “Hugh’s son.” It really took off during the 1990s and exploded in popularity over the last decade. This one’s not a shocker but it’s a solid baby boy name we’re pleased parents will likely continue to use.

Eddie

Nicknames as given names are huge in the UK and Europe right now. Many of those do not seem to translate for American parents but Eddie is an exception. The baby boy name has been a beloved choice since record-keeping began in the 1880s. However, the name has been on a steady decline for the last 50 years. That makes it a curious choice from Bounty. The name is taken to mean “wealthy.”

Myles

Bounty chose Myles over Miles which is totally fine, the Myles spelling is also extremely popular today. Miles is the preferred spelling in the US but you do you, parents. Myles is the English form of Milo, a baby boy name of Latin origin that means “merciful” or “soldier.”

Rio

Rio is a unisex name of Spanish origin that means “river.” Though it is much more popular as a boy name, Rio has tons of potential for any baby. This entle nature name has been on the rise since 2020 making it a solid prediction for Bounty to pick. It was just outside of the top 500 in recent years and it is likely to do much better than that present standing in the years to come.

Vincent

Bounty chose a pretty solid name in Vincent which originated in Latin and means “conquering.” Historically, it has been one of America’s most beloved names, never straying too far from the top 100. It has ticked up in recent years as well making it a great pick for one of the hottest baby boy names of the decade.

Otis

The name Otis will forever make us think of the smooth voice of Otis Redding. Thankfully, this name has been on an upward trend over the last few years with a ranking of 707 at last count. However, it is nowhere near its height of popularity in the early 1900s when it was a top 100 pick. Otis has German origins and means “wealthy.” We expect nothing but good fortune for this name throughout the rest of the decade.

Abel

Abel is baby boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “breath.” Historically, Abel has been up and down on the top 1000 before taking hold in the 1930s and 1940s and only improving its standing since then. It’s firmly in the top 250 baby boy names today. That means that Bounty predicts the name will continue to do well over the next years.

Coby

Coby is a diminutive form of Coburn, Jacob, or Jacoby. Most commonly, this baby boy name is associated with Jacob so the meaning is adopted from its Hebrew origin that means “supplanter.” American parents have had an on-again-off-again relationship with Coby since it entered the US top 1000 in the 1970s. The name has not actually ranked on that list since 2008! What is driving Bounty to predict as a top name for the decade? We trust their wisdom but this is a risky bet to make.

Travis

Travis is a French occupational baby boy name that means “keeper of the tollgate.” The glory days for this name lasted through the 1970s and 1990s which makes it an intriguing choice. It’s been falling in popularity for decades but Bounty seems to think it’s got real staying power for the next several years.

Robbie

While most consider Robbie to be a diminutive form of Robert, it is actually a standalone Arabic name that means “gentle wind.” However you slice it, Robbie has not been a popular options for baby boys for decades. What makes Bounty think it will return? It’s a mystery to us but we have always been fond of this one so bring on the baby Robbies, new parents.

Idris

Idris Hawr “the Giant” was a legendary seventh-century Welsh giant and magician who gave his name to a well-known mountain, “Idris’ Fort.” We most associate this name with actor Idris Elba today and he has helped propel the name to the top 1000 in the US. As a Welsh baby name, Idris means “lord.” You will also find the name in Arabic tradition as a prophet’s name meaning “to study.” Bounty knows what it is doing as we expect Idris to only grow and grow in favorability.

Monty

Monty? Monty was once a popular given name for boys in the US but it fizzled out by the early 1980s. Bounty expects this name to be a real contender this decade but we’re not entirelty convinced it’s going to take off. The baby boy name is considered a form of Montague or Montgomery, meaning “pointy hill.” Perhaps, we should not be so quick to judge as this vintage nickname is undeniably cute. We shall see!

Romeo

One of the literary names for boys with the most romance is Romeo. The name is of Italian origin means “pilgrim of Rome.” If you love the classic play from Shakespeare, the name could very well work for your family. The name has been trending up since the 1990s so Bounty might be right about this baby boy name. We would not be mad about it!

Raphael

Found in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Yazdânism, Raphael is a leader of the Virtues and one of the cherubim. The angel is associated with healing and is the patron of doctors. The Hebrew roots of this name mean “God has healed.” That makes this classic multicultural hit a real possibility for the decade. The name has always been a semi-popular option in the US so this one is a safe bet!

Barney

While you could go full-on traditional with Barnaby or Barnabas, we love the amicable sound of Barney. Barney has unfortunately been absent from a lot of birth certificates since the 1970s. Barnabas, the name from which Barney derives, is one of the world’s oldest names coming from Aramaic. It means “son of consolation.” We don’t see it but only time will tell if Bounty’s prediction for this name actually pans out.

Osian

Osian or Oisin is popular in Irish mythology as the name belonging to a renowned warrior poet. Osian is also popular in modern Wales and England. It is the Welsh form and it’s pronounced o-SHAN. While popular in the UK, it has never been a popular choice for baby boys in the US. Bounty could have its finger on something, however. This name bridges the devide between Irish names and nature names which are both extremely in-demand today. We hope we hear more of this one, Bounty!

Dante

Dante is an Italian diminutive of the Latin, Durant. The name means “enduring” and we can confirm, that the name has staying power. Name to one of the most famous Italian poets of all time, Dante Alighieri who wrote his Divine Comedy in the 13th century established this name as a popular name choice for Italian parents for centuries. It’s been a favorite in the US for decades and it is only moving up!

Troy

Troy is a spectacular name that feels full of strength. The name is of Greek and French origin, meaning “of Troyes.” Troy has always been a popular name in the US but it peaked in the 1960s and has gradually declined since then. We have no doubt that many new parents will be choosing Troy this decade so we think Bounty might be onto something. We’re here for the decade of Troys.

There you go! What did you think of these baby boy name predictions for the decade? Do you think Bounty has nailed it? We feel like so many of these names are trending on other baby name websites like BabyNames.com and Nameberry that it’s only a natural conclusion that they will be huge for the next several years.

If you liked these name predictions, check out even more baby boy names (and others) that are predicted to be 2022’s most popular appellations for children.

Top 10 Baby Names for Boys of 2022

• Soren – A Danish and Norwegian name that means “stern”
• Theodore – A name of Greek origin that means “gift of God”
• Atticus – A name of Latin origin, meaning “of Attica”
• Felix – A name of Latin origin that means “fortunate”
• Silas – An English name of Latin origin that means “forest”

Top 10 Continued

• Royal – English word name and emerging unisex option
• Arlo – A name of English and Irish origin, meaning “between two hills”
• Oscar – A name of Irish origin that means “lover of deer”
• Hugo – A Latinate form of Hugh, meaning “intellect”
• Cassius – A name of Latin origin that means “hollow”

Fastest-Rising Baby Names for Boys

• Aurelius – A name of Latin origin that means “the shining one”
• Evander – A name of Scottish or Greek origin that means “bow warrior” or “strong man”
• Lachlan – A name of Scottish origin that means “of the fjord land”
• Mateo – A name of Spanish origin that means “gift of God”
• Isaac – A name of Hebrew origin that means “laughter”

Other Fast-Rising Baby Boy Names in 2022

• Simon – A name of Hebrew origin that means “he has heard”
• Cosmo – A name of Greek origin that means “order”
• Knox – A name of Scottish origin, meaning “round hill”
• Roman – A name of Latin origin that means “of Rome”
• Raphael – A name of Hebrew origin that means “God has healed”

Even More Notable Fast-Risers This Year

• Wolf – An English animal name
• Dominic – A name of Latin origin, meaning “belonging to the lord”
• Zachary – A name of Hebrew origin that means “the Lord has remembered”
• Magnus – A Scandinavian name of Latin origin that means “greatest”
• Lucius – A name of Latin origin that means “light”

Rounding Up the Final Fast-Risers for 2022

• Tobias – A Greek name originating in Hebrew that means “God is good”
• Ronan – A name of Irish origin that means “little seal”
• Alexander – A name of Greek origin, meaning “defending men”
• Otis – A name of German origin (related to Otto) that means “wealthy”
• Ethan – A name of Hebrew origin that means “firm”

Solid Names for Boys That Aren’t Going Anywhere in 2022

• Oliver – A name of Latin origin that means “olive tree”
• Caspian – A place name, a reference to the sea, meaning “white”
• Sebastian – A Latin name of Greek origin that means “of Sebastia”
• Kai – A unisex name of Hawaiian origin that means “sea”
• Otto – A name of German origin, meaning “wealthy”

Other Options With Staying Power in 2022

• Caleb – A name of Hebrew origin that means “devotion to God”
• Nathaniel – A Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”
• Milo – A name of Latin and German origin that means “soldier”
• Cyrus – A name of Persian origin that means “sun”
• Enzo – An Italian form of Henry that means “estate ruler”

These Names Are Sticking Around Another Year

• Elio – A Latinate name from Greek that means “sun”
• Atlas – A name of Greek origin that means “bearer of the heavens”
• Theo – A diminutive form of Theodore, meaning “gift of God”
• Ambrose – A name of Latin origin that means “immortal”
• August – A name of Latin origin that means “greatest”

Even More Names That Are 2022’s Standards

• Rowan – A name of Scottish or Irish origin that means “rowan tree” or “little redhead”
• Ezra – A name of Hebrew origin that means “help”
• Louis – A name of German and French origin that means “renowned warrior”
• Cassian – A name of Latin origin (related to Cassius) that means “hollow”
• Finn – A name of Irish origin that means “fair”

Expect These Boy Names to Continue to Top the Charts

• Gideon – A name of Hebrew origin that means “hewer”
• Thomas – A name of Aramaic origin that means “twin”
• Jude – A name of Hebrew origin, meaning “praised”
• Archie – A short form of the German name Archibald meaning “truly brave”
• Lucas – A Latin name of Hebrew origin that means “man from Lucania”

Other Rock-Solid Options in 2022

• Emrys – A Welsh name (related to Ambrose) that means “immortal”
• Jasper – A Persian name that means “bringer of treasure”
• Nico – A short form of the Greek name that brings us, Nicholas, meaning “people of victory”
• Rory – A unisex name of Irish origin that means “red king”
• Azriel – A name of Hebrew origin that means “God is my help”

Top 10 Baby Names for Girls in 2022

• Maeve – A name of Irish origin that means “she who intoxicates”
• Luna – A name of Latin origin, meaning “moon”
• Ophelia – A name of Greek origin, meaning “help”
• Aurelia – A name of Latin origin that means “the golden one”
• Eloise – A name of French and English origin, meaning “healthy”

Top 10 Continued

• Isla – A Scottish place name or Spanish baby name, meaning “island”
• Aurora – A name of Latin origin that means “dawn”
• Freya – A name of Norse origin, meaning “noblewoman”
• Elodie – A name of French origin, meaning “foreign riches”
• Iris – A flower name of Greek origin, meaning “rainbow”

Fastest-Rising Names for Girls in 2022

• Ottilie – A name of French and German origin, meaning “prosperous in battle”
• Sienna – A name of Italian origin that means “orangish-red”
• Ella – A multicultural name that means “all” or “completely” or “fairy maiden”
• Flora – A name of Latin origin that means “flower”
• Eva – A Latin name of Hebrew origin, meaning “life”

Fastest-Rising Girl Names Continued

• Mia – An Italian name that means “mine”
• Esther – A name of Persian origin that means “star”
• Daisy – An English flower name that means “day’s eye”
• Imogen – A name of Celtic origin, meaning “maiden”
• Mabel – A diminutive form of Amabel, meaning “lovable”

Other Notable Fast-Rising Girl Names

• Lola – A name of Spanish origin that means “lady of sorrows”
• Poppy – An English name from Latin, meaning “red flower”
• Scarlett – An English color name that means “deep red”
• Elsie – A Scottish short form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God”
• Anastasia – A name originating in Greek that means “resurrection”

Fast-Risers for Girls Continued

• Clementine – A French name that means “mild”
• Beatrice – A name of Latin origin, meaning “she who brings happiness”
• Chloe – A name of Greek origin that means “young, green shoot”
• Olive – An English name from Latin, meaning “olive tree”
• Cecilia – A name of Latin origin that means “blind”

Solid Baby Names for Girls Holding Steady in 2022

• Ivy – An English botanical name
• Alice – A name of German origin, meaning “noble”
• Amelia – A name of German origin that means “work”
• Eleanor – A name of French Provencal origin, meaning unknown
• Charlotte – A feminine form of Charles, meaning “free man”

Also Holding It Down

• Clara – A name of Latin origin that means “clear”
• Daphne – A name of Greek origin, meaning “laurel tree”
• Violet – A Latin color name that means “purple”
• Genevieve – A name of Welsh origin that means “tribe woman”
• Ava – A multicultural name that can mean “life,” “bird,” and “water island”

More Popular Contenders

• Nora – A name of Irish origin, meaning “light”
• Josephine – A French feminine form of Joseph, meaning “Jehovah increases”
• Penelope – A name of Greek origin that means “weaver”
• Lucy – An English form of Lucia that means “light”
• Adelaide – A name of German origin that means “noble”

Still Great Choices in 2022

• Cora – A name of Greek origin related to Persephone, meaning “maiden”
• Evangeline – A name of Greek origin that means “bearer of good news”
• Astrid – A name of Scandinavian origin that means “divinely beautiful”
• Cordelia – A name found in Latin and Celtic naming traditions, meaning “heart” or “daughter of the sea”
• Matilda – A German name that means “mighty in battle”

These Names for Girls Aren’t Going Anywhere in 2022

• Phoebe – A name of Greek origin that means “radiant”
• Lyra – A name of Greek origin that means “lyre”
• Stella – A name of Latin origin, meaning “star”
• Rose – An English flower name
• Maisie – A Scottish form of Mary that means “pearl” or “bitter”

Other Baby Names for Girls That Are Still Hanging In There

• Arabella – A name of Latin origin that means “yielding to prayer”
• Mae – A short form of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “pearl”
• Thea – A name of Greek origin that means “goddess”
• Celeste – A name of Latin origin that means “heavenly”
• Athena – A goddess name from Greek mythology that means “from Athens”

There you go! We hoped you enjoyed learning about the hottest baby names of 2022, so far! We think there are some excellent names new parents have started to use more often this year.