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Cute Names for Boys

Cute baby names mix up the informal and the unexpected. They're names sometimes found on comic strip characters and pets — such as Sonny and Dash — but most of them would wear well on a real boy, too. Formal name options can make these even more wearable for the long haul.

Along with Sonny and Dash, other cute names for boys in the US Top 1000 include Ali, Archie, Bo, Gus, Harry, Oscar, Theo, and Toby. Old-fashioned nicknames make for especially cute boy names — Albie, Ernie, Lenny, and Rudy are among the best, most usable options today.

If you’re searching for a cute name for your son, consider one of the options below. For more information and many more names, check out our complete guide to cute names for boys and girls.

Augie Latin is the origin of the baby name Augie. ...
Origin:Short form of August and variations
1474
Louie

Meaning: renowned warrier

Origin:Variation of Louis, German and French
936
Andy The name Andy is of English origin. The mean...
Origin:Diminutive of Andrew
2326
Joss

Meaning: the merry one

Origin:English diminutive of Jocelin
1793
Rogue

Meaning: independent, uncontrolled

Origin:English word name
1796
Benno

Meaning: bear

Origin:German
1951
Reggie

Meaning: counsel power

Origin:Diminutive of Reginald
937
Rusty The meaning of Rusty, as an American origin,...
Origin:Short form of Russell
1681
Benji The meaning of Benji is ‘son of the right ha...
Origin:Diminutive of Benjamin
640
Toby The name Toby finds its origins in the Engli...
Origin:Diminutive of Tobias
722
Cisco

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin:Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
2092
Tim The name Tim is of Greek origin and is often...
Origin:Greek, diminutive of Timothy
2201
Huey

Meaning: mind, intellect

Origin:Variation of Hugh, English
2334
Woody The meaning of Woody is 'from the alley in t...
Origin:Diminutive of Woodrow
976
Origin:English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
1402
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Charlie

Meaning: free man

Origin:English, diminutive of Charles
179
Max

Meaning: greatest

Origin:English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell
105
Oscar

Meaning: God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior

Origin:English or Irish
12
Otto

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:German
15