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Boy Names Kids Consider Cool

What are the cool boy names from the point of view of other kids? Choosing a name that other kids consider cool may be more important than one you think is cool yourself. A name that is cool from a kid’s perspective — even if it is rare or unusual — can support a child in being accepted and well-liked by their peers. Some of the coolest boy names right now (as chosen by kids we polled!) include Wyatt and Mac.

Along with Wyatt and Mac, other boy names kids consider cool in the US Top 1000 include Banks, Cruz, Dallas, Lachlan, Koa, Maximus, Oakley, and Rory. Kids also think that name they’re familiar with from pop culture are cool, such as Granger, Madden, Ryder, and Kylo.

Although there is overlap between names kids consider cool and names adults consider cool, kids might be more likely to appreciate more surprising or unusual names, such as Indiana, Ziggy, and Mars. Kids also love names that have interesting and rare letters in them, such as X and Z.

Below, view our list of boy names that kids consider cool. But the best thing to do might be to ask the children in your life.

Bruno

Meaning: brown

Origin:German
413
Zeus The meaning of Zeus is ‘to shine’. It is a n...
Origin:Greek mythology name
820
Kylo

Meaning: narrow spit of land

Origin:Variation of Kyle, Scottish
914
Phineas

Meaning: the Nubian

Origin:English, Egyptian
196
Origin:Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
478
Alex

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis
861
Dash The meaning of Dash is 'dashing' or 'handsom...
Origin:Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
1219
Harry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry
294
Teddy

Meaning: gift of God or wealthy guardian

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore or Edward
325
Alaric

Meaning: all-powerful ruler

Origin:German
231
Renzo There are many different origins of the name...
Origin:Diminutive of Lorenzo
1348
Mars A great name for both boys and girls, the me...
Origin:Roman mythology god of war
1016
Maximus

Meaning: greatest

Origin:Latin
274
Stone The meaning of Stone is 'the dweller by the ...
Origin:Word name
580
Zion

Meaning: highest point

Origin:Hebrew
488
Shiloh

Meaning: tranquil

Origin:Hebrew
650
Sky The name Sky is derived from Scandinavian or...
Origin:Nature name
702
Koda

Meaning: friend

Origin:Japanese, Sioux
328
Jagger

Meaning: carter

Origin:English occupational name
867
Kingsley

Meaning: king's meadow

Origin:English
1045