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Best Boy Names Starting with Vowels

Boy names that start with vowels are among the most popular and coolest names today. Boy names starting with A are second only to J in popularity, with all the versions of Aiden and Alexander leading the pack. Next up are Boy names that start with E, led by Ethan and Elijah.

The best boys' names beginning with I include Isaac, Isaiah, and Ian. Popular names for boys that being with O are being used more often every year, with Oliver and Owen at the head of the line. While boy names starting with U are the most unusual in the alphabet, that group includes some unique choices. Of course, you can browse our complete lists of boys' names that start with A, E, I, O, and U, but here is our pick of the best vowel names for baby boys.

Elliot

Meaning: Jehovah is God

Origin:Anglicization of Elijah or Elias
62
August

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:German form of Latin Augustus
16
Ezra

Meaning: help

Origin:Hebrew
21
Atticus

Meaning: from Attica

Origin:Latin
5
Ignatius

Meaning: fiery

Origin:Latin
122
Augustus

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:Latin
216
Ethan

Meaning: strong, firm

Origin:Hebrew
13
Ash

Meaning: ash tree

Origin:Diminutive of Asher, English
284
Oak

Meaning: tree from the genus Quercus

Origin:English tree name
965
Otis

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:Variation of Otto, German
26
Ace

Meaning: one, unity

Origin:Latin
411
Elio

Meaning: sun

Origin:Italian, Spanish
37
Apollo

Meaning: destroyer

Origin:Greek mythology name
97
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32
Asher

Meaning: fortunate, blessed, happy one

Origin:Hebrew
53
Isaac

Meaning: laughter

Origin:Hebrew
60
Alistair

Meaning: defending men

Origin:English spelling of Alasdair, Scottish version of Alexander
72
Owen

Meaning: young warrior; well-born

Origin:Welsh
74
Emmett

Meaning: universal

Origin:English masculine variation of Emma, German
78
Archer

Meaning: bowman

Origin:English
106