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Nicknames for Baby Boys

Nicknames for boys are cool again. Not so much the cutesy Jerrys and Larrys, Randys and Andys of the '60s and '70s, but cooler short forms that might be modern or vintage, such as Dash or Theo. These names needn’t any full forms – sorry, Dashiell and Theodore – but that is up to your discretion.

Along with Dash and Theo, other nicknames for boys in the US Top 1000 include Billy, Charlie, Hank, Harry, Jake, Joe, Louie, and Will. Other baby boy nicknames that can stand alone on the birth certificate include Archie, Beck, Lev, and Wally.

Among the nickname names for boys that you can consider putting directly on the birth certificate include the following. Also check out our list of crazy nicknames for boys and our Ultimate Guide to Nicknames.

Freddie

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:Dininutive of Frederick, German
465
Jules

Meaning: youthful; soft, downy

Origin:French form of Latin Julius
469
Hank

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry, German
492
Ned

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English, diminutive of Edward
585
Origin:Diminutive of Harold and Henry
603
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021
Drew

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Diminutive of Andrew
423
Perry

Meaning: dweller near a pear tree

Origin:English
691
Puck The name Puck is gender-neutral. The meaning...
Origin:Literary name
4275
Lenny

Meaning: brave lion

Origin:Diminutive of Leonard
1181
Origin:American
3018
Tru

Meaning: loyal one

Origin:Diminutive of Truman, English
3032
Gene

Meaning: wellborn, noble

Origin:Diminutive of Eugene, Greek
1729
Rocky

Meaning: rock or rest

Origin:English, Italian
879
Wally The meaning of Wally is ‘ruler of the army’ ...
Origin:English, diminutive of Walter or Wallace
2477
Oz

Meaning: strength, powerful, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
873
Ward

Meaning: guard, watchman

Origin:English occupational name
1013
Judd

Meaning: flowing down

Origin:Medieval short form of Jordan
1202
Ike A name of American origin, the meaning of Ik...
Origin:Diminutive of Isaac
1240
Zeb The meaning of Zeb is ‘a gift of Jehovah’. I...
Origin:Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon
1270