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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.

Amias

Meaning: loved

Origin:Latin
111
Ari

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
117
Orion

Meaning: boundary, limit

Origin:Greek
119
Orson

Meaning: bear cub

Origin:Latin and English
152
Angus

Meaning: one strength

Origin:Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
195
Alec

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
232
Odin

Meaning: god of frenzy; poetic fury

Origin:Variation of Óðinn, Old Norse
229
Axel

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Absalom
391
Abel

Meaning: breath

Origin:Hebrew
156
Alfie

Meaning: wise counselor

Origin:Diminutive of Alfred, English
213
Arjun

Meaning: bright, shining, white

Origin:Hindi
311
Elias

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew
132
Elijah

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Hebrew
136
Ozias

Meaning: salvation

Origin:Greek
176
Inigo

Meaning: fiery

Origin:Basque, medieval Spanish variation of Ignatius
330
Ansel

Meaning: with divine protection

Origin:German
181
Asa

Meaning: healer; born in the morning

Origin:Hebrew; Japanese
204
Edward

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English
235
Edmund

Meaning: fortunate protector

Origin:English
280
Idris

Meaning: lord; studious

Origin:Welsh; Arabic
710