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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.

Alex

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis
861
Osiris

Meaning: with strong eyesight

Origin:Egyptian
407
Edison

Meaning: son of Edith or Adam

Origin:English
854
Ian

Meaning: the Lord is gracious

Origin:Scottish version of John
168
Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Welsh variation of John
371
Ivan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Russian variation of John
429
Ezio

Meaning: eagle

Origin:Italian from Greek
821
Aidan

Meaning: little and fiery

Origin:Irish
785
Ellington

Meaning: Ellis's town

Origin:English place-name and surname
1619
Auden

Meaning: old friend

Origin:English
612
Everest The name Everest is of English origin and th...
Origin:Place-name, world's tallest mountain
1048
Oz

Meaning: strength, powerful, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
873
Ike A name of American origin, the meaning of Ik...
Origin:Diminutive of Isaac
1240
Adriano

Meaning: man from Adria

Origin:Italian
2046
Urso

Meaning: bear

Origin:Italian from Latin
2648
Isaiah

Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
170
Esau

Meaning: hairy

Origin:Hebrew
1415
Odysseus

Meaning: wrathful

Origin:Greek mythology name
1529
Urban

Meaning: of the city

Origin:Latin
1975
Ellery

Meaning: descendant of Hilary

Origin:English
2095