1990s boy names · with full meanings
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1990s Boy Names From a Defining Era

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A
15 of 282 names
Aadam
Arabic / Hebrew · Man
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Aadil
Arabic · Just and fair.
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Aaditya
Sanskrit / Indian · Sun, light, brightness, shining, deity.
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Aarik
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, ruler, high-ranking; aristocrat.
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Aayush
Sanskrit / Indian · Long life, simple - five words.
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Abanoub
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Brave Egyptian Saint. | Formal: Spiritually courageous Coptic martyr.
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Abdalrahman
Arabic · Servant of the Merciful. | Formal: Servant of the Beneficent.
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Abdelrahman
Arabic · Servant of the Merciful. | Formal: Devotee to the Merciful.
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Abdi
Arabic · Servant, worshipper, obedient.
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Abdiaziz
Arabic · Servant of the Almighty God | Formal: Servant of Allah
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Abdifatah
Arabic · Servant of Victory | Formal: Slave of the Conqueror
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Abdinasir
Arabic · Servant of the Victorious One.
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Abdirahman
Arabic · Servant of God
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Abdou
Arabic · Servant, obedient, follower, worshiper | Formal: slave, devotee, servant, worshiper
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Abdoul
Arabic · Servant of God.
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15 of 119 names
Babacar
African / Yoruba / Swahili · "Father of the Car" | Formal: "Honorable Leader of Transportation"
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Babyboy
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Young male child or son.
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Baden
Modern American · Son of Bade
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Bader
Arabic / Persian · "Full moon" or "visible orbit."
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Badr
Arabic · Full moon, brightness, excellence.
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Bairon
Modern American · Strong and powerful young man. | Formal: Resilient and influential individual.
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Balin
Hindi · Mighty sword
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Bannon
Modern American · Irish surname origin; white or fair.
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Bartosz
Hebrew / Polish · Rich In Land
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Basir
Arabic · Wise
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Bassel
Modern American · Courageous, brave, valiant, bold, fearless.
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Bastian
Greek / Germanic · From Sebaste, venerable, revered
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Bastien
French / Spanish · Person from ancient city of Sebastia
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Bauer
English / Germanic · Farmer, tiller of the soil
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Bayden
Modern American · Bayden means "son of the fair one." | Formal: Bayden means "descendant of the fair one."
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15 of 128 names
Cadan
Cornish / Welsh · Battle
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Cadarius
Modern American · "Fighter, brave warrior, leader."
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Cadin
Modern American · Peaceful; Pure in heart
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Caeden
Irish / Modern American · Battle, spirit of battle
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Caedmon
English / Gaelic · Warrior
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Cael
Modern American · Slender
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Caelan
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Slender
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Caeleb
Modern American · "Faithful, loyal, steadfast companion." | Formal: "One who is devoted."
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Cahlil
Modern American · Friend; Beloved | Formal: Devoted companion; Close friend
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Cainan
Biblical / Latin · Welcoming, innovative, charismatic leader.
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Caio
Latin / Brazilian · Earth, rejoice, rejoicing one
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Caison
Modern American · Son of a warrior.
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Caius
Latin · Earth, rejoice, rejoicing one
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Calder
Modern American · Rocky water
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Calil
Modern American · Strong, leader, noble, powerful, wise.
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15 of 235 names
Dacian
Modern American · From the south
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Daekwon
Modern American · Black warrior or powerful black warrior.
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Daeshawn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Desiring God's Grace, Talent | Formal: Desire for God's Favor
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Daeshon
Modern American · "God is gracious" or "Gift from God"
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Daeton
Modern American · "Creator" or "Divine ruler"
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Dagmawi
Modern American · "Greatness, Royal, Leader, Lion" | Formal: "Eminence, Sovereign, Authority, Strength"
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Dahmir
Modern American · Prince; extraordinary; talented; leader.
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Daichi
Japanese · Impressive or Grand First Son
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Daijon
Modern American · "God hears, divine gift." | Formal: "Divinely bestowed gift, divine hearing."
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Dailon
Modern American · No established meaning found.
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Daimien
Modern American · "Divine protector; tamer of demons."
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Daire
Modern American · Oak tree
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Dairon
Modern American · Modern variant of Darren/Darian; meaning uncertain.
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Daisean
Modern American · Modern variant of DeShawn; God is gracious.
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Daiton
Modern American · "Brave and powerful leader." | Formal: "Strong and courageous leader."
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15 of 85 names
Eaden
Modern American · Pleasant, peaceful, serene, delightful, Edenic.
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Easten
English · East-facing place
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Eathen
Modern American · "Enduring, steadfast, strong, enduring." | Formal: "Resolute, unwavering, unyielding, unshakeable."
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Ebrahim
Hebrew / Persian · Father of many, exalted father
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Ebrima
Modern American · 'Serious and Powerful Healer'
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Ecko
Modern American · "Echo; sound reflection, repetition."
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Edder
Modern American · "Riches" or "wealthy" in meaning.
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Eder
Basque · Handsome
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Ediel
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God is my witness. | Formal: Witness of the Lord God.
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Edilson
Modern American · "Edilson" means "Son of Edil"
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Edinson
Modern American · "Son of Edward" or "Rich in blessings."
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Edmar
Modern American · Wealthy guardian of prosperity. | Formal: Prosperous guardian and protector.
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Edoardo
Italian · Wealthy guardian of prosperity.
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Edras
Modern American · "Strong leader, or helper." | Formal: "Powerful, intelligent leader or helper."
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Edrian
Latin · From Hadria
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15 of 27 names
Fabrizzio
Modern American · "Skilled craftsman or blacksmith." | Formal: "One who works with fabric or metal."
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Fadel
Modern American · The meaning of the name 'Fadel' in simple words is "excellent" or "virtuous." In formal words, it can be described as "noble" or "distinguished."
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Fady
Modern American · Redeemer or Savior | Formal: Rescuer or Deliverer
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Fahd
Arabic · Panther, leopard
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Fahed
Arabic / Persian · Lion-hearted leader, victorious, brave. | Formal: Courageous leader, triumphant, valiant.
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Fahim
Arabic · Scholar, Learned Man
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Faizaan
Modern American · Graceful, generous, abundance, benefactor.
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Faizan
Arabic · Grace, charity, abundance
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Faizon
Modern American · Victorious, inspired, ambitious, influential, creative.
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Fawaz
Arabic / Persian · Successful, victorious, triumphant, winner | Formal: One who excels, triumphant
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Fayez
Modern American · Victorious, conquering, triumphant, winner.
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Faysal
Arabic · Justice, arbiter, fair, judge, arbitrator.
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Fendi
Italian · Split
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Finbar
Irish · Fair-haired
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Finian
Irish · Fair
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15 of 52 names
Gaberiel
Modern American · God is my strength. | Formal: God is my strength.
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Gabryel
Modern American · 'Gabryel' means "God is my strength".
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Gadge
Modern American · Small mechanical device, gadget. | Formal: Device or apparatus, gadget.
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Gaelan
Modern American · Irish, calm, tranquil, generous, noble.
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Gaige
Norman French / Modern American · Pledge, measurement
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Gaje
Modern American · "Happy traveler" or "Wanderer" | Formal: "Joyful nomad"
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Ganon
Modern American · Evil; villain; dark; malevolent; sinister
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Garhett
Modern American · Gift of strength and power.
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Garion
Modern American · 'Garion' means "mighty warrior"
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Garison
Modern American · 'Strong protector of freedom.'
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Gatlin
Modern American · "Fenced settlement" or "closed town."
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Gauge
Norman French / Modern American · Pledge, measurement
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Gautham
Indian / Sanskrit · Light; Lord; Knowledge; Wise | Note: Gautham is a name of Indian origin and can have variations in meaning based on different cultural interpretations.
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Gavon
Modern American · God is Gracious | Formal: God's gift of grace.
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Gavyn
Modern American · White hawk
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15 of 56 names
Haadi
Modern American · Guiding, Leader, Director, Navigator, Adviser
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Haaris
Modern American · Lively, protector, courageous, warrior.
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Hadi
Arabic / Persian / Indonesian · Leader, guide, helper.
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Hady
Modern American · Guided, leader, or well-behaved.
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Hadyn
Old English · From the hedged valley
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Haeden
Modern American · "Haeden" means "heathen" or "pagan".
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Haidar
Arabic · Lion, courageous and strong.
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Haiden
Modern American · Fire
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Haider
Arabic · Lion, courageous, brave, leader, warrior.
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Hakop
Modern American · "God will establish" | Formal: "God will establish (Hebrew origin)"
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Halen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Leader, ruler, or hero"
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Halston
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Hallowed stone
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Hamad
Arabic / Persian · Praiseworthy or praiseful person. | Formal: One who is commendable.
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Hamdi
Modern American · Praiseworthy, commendable, praiseworthy individual.
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Hamish
Scottish · Supplanter
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15 of 16 names
Iann
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Gift from God | Formal: God's gracious gift.
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Ibrahima
Hebrew / West African · Father of many, exalted father
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Idan
Hebrew / Jewish · A Historic Period or Age
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Ido
Arabic / Hebrew · To evaporate and to be mighty
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Ifeanyi
African / Yoruba / Igbo · "Nothing is impossible for God." | Formal: "There is nothing impossible for God."
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Ifeanyichukwu
African / Yoruba / Igbo · "Nothing is impossible with God." | Formal: "Who is like God?"
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Ikeem
Modern American · Unique, Pillar | Formal: Distinguished, Resolute
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Iker
Modern American · Visitation
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Ilhan
Modern American · Noble, striving, honorable, gracious, generous.
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Ilian
Modern American · "Belonging to Trojan dynasty."
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Ilijah
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God is my Yahweh. | Formal: God is my Lord.
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Iliya
Modern American · Hebrew name meaning "My God is Yahweh".
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Ilyaas
Modern American · Prophet Ilyaas, Elijah, or "Yahweh is my God"
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Imaad
Modern American · Pillar, support. | Formal: Noble, dignified support.
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Imanol
Basque · "Gift of God."
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1990s boy names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a 1990s name.

The top picks included Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, and Tyler — names parents reached for again and again during a decade of grunge, pop, and digital dawn.
They captured the values of the era. Names like Austin, Ryan, and Brandon carry the personality of their time — strong, steady, and unmistakably of that generation.
Many are returning beautifully. Tyler, Austin, and Jacob have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover their quiet strength.
Short names anchored the era too. Sean, Cody, Eric, and Kyle were all popular — simple, strong names that aged well.
Biblical and traditional names like Matthew, Joshua, and Daniel remained steady favorites — names parents trusted across generations.
Christopher, Anthony, and Andrew all carry meaningful origins — strength, leadership, gift, and grace woven into their roots.
For something less common, try Dakota, Hunter, or Devin — authentic to the era but rarely heard today, perfect for parents who love hidden gems.
Not usually. Names like Michael and Tyler have stayed handsome across generations and feel just right on a modern boy.
Say it out loud. Pair it with your last name. Picture it on a name tag, a diploma, a business card. If Austin or Matthew still feels right after that, it does.
NameHub has a full collection of 1990s boy names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.