Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Adam

Man

Hebrew

Aiden

Little fire

Irish

Alexander

Defender of man

Greek

Ali

Sublime

Arabic

Angus

One choice

Celtic

Anthony

Unknown meaning

Latin

Archer

Bowman

English

Archie

A diminutive form of Archibald.

English

Ari

Lion

Hebrew

Arlo

Armed hill

English

Arthur

Bear

Celtic

Asher

Happy and blessed

Hebrew

Ashton

Ash tree town

English

Austin

Great

English

Beau

Handsome

French

Benjamin

A favorite son

Hebrew

Billy

Will helmet, protection

German

Bodhi

Awakening

Indian (Sanskrit)

Caleb

Whole heart

Hebrew

Carter

Cart user

English

Charles

Free man

German

Charlie

Free man

English

Christian

Follower of Christ

Latin

Connor

Dog lover

Irish

Cooper

Barrel maker

English

Daniel

God is My Judge

Hebrew

Darcy

Dark

Irish

Dylan

Great tide

Welsh

Edward

Wealthy guard

English

Eli

Ascension

Hebrew

Elias

My God is Yahweh

Hebrew

Elijah

My God is Yahweh

Hebrew

Ethan

Enduring and strong

Hebrew

Ezra

Help

Hebrew

Felix

Happy and lucky

Latin

Finn

Fair

Irish

Fletcher

Arrow-maker

English

Flynn

Ruddy-complected

Irish

Gabriel

God is my strength

Hebrew

George

Farmer

Greek

Hamish

Supplanter

Scottish

Harrison

Son of Harry

English

Harry

Home ruler

German

Harvey

Battle ready

English

Henry

Home ruler

English

Hudson

Son of Hudd

English

Hugo

“An intellectual,” from the Germanic hugu, the mind.

Latin

Hunter

Hunter

English

Isaac

He will laugh

Hebrew

Isaiah

God is salvation

Hebrew

Jack

God is gracious

English

Jackson

Son of Jack

English

Jacob

Supplanter

Hebrew

James

Supplanter

English

Jasper

Treasurer

English

Jaxon

Son of Jack

English

Jayden

Thankful one

Hebrew

Jordan

To descend

Hebrew

Joseph

Jehovah will increase

Hebrew

Joshua

God is salvation

Hebrew

Jude

Praise

English

Kai

Sea

Polynesian

Koa

Brave, bold, fearless.

Polynesian

Lachlan

From the land of lakes

Irish

Lennox

With many elm trees

Scottish

Leo

Lion

Latin

Leon

Lion

Greek

Leonardo

Brave lion

Italian

Levi

Joined together

Hebrew

Lewis

A variant form of Louis.

German

Liam

Helmet of will

Irish

Lincoln

Lake colony

English

Logan

Small hollow

Scottish

Louis

Famous warrior

French

Luca

From Lucania

Italian

Lucas

From Lucania

Latin

Luka

Person from Lucania

Slavic

Luke

From Lucania

Greek

Marcus

Dedicated to Mars

Latin

Mason

Stoneworker

English

Matthew

Gift of God

Hebrew

Max

Greatest

English

Maxwell

Mack's stream

English

Michael

Who is Like God?

Hebrew

Muhammad

Praiseworthy

Arabic

Nicholas

Victory of the people

Greek

Noah

To rest

Hebrew

Oliver

Olive tree

English

Oscar

Friend of deer

Gaelic

Owen

Noble born

Welsh

Parker

Keeper of the park

English

Patrick

Nobleman

Latin

Riley

Rye clearing

Irish

River

Flowing body of water

English

Roman

One from Rome

Latin

Ryan

Little king

Irish

Ryder

Mounted warrior

English

Samuel

Name of God

Hebrew

Sebastian

Venerable or honorable

Greek

Sonny

Son

English

Spencer

Dispenser of provisions

English

Theo

God's gift

Greek

Theodore

God's gift

Greek

Thomas

Twin

Greek

Tyler

Tiler

English

Vincent

Conquer

Latin

William

A willing protector

German

Xavier

New house

Spanish

Zachary

God remembers

Hebrew

Zayn

Beautiful

Arabic

Are you looking for a name for your son that fits in down under? Check out the most popular Australian boy names. Ranging from classics to exotic treasures, it’s a diverse mix of monikers full of surprises. We scoop up a collection from the 2021 most common names in the country. Meet some of them with us.

The most popular Australian boy names mirror many of those in the United States. In fact, the country’s Top 5 shares a few faces with our list. At #1, you’ll find Oliver, an English pick meanings “olive tree.” He’s also super common stateside, as is the #2 Australian boy name Noah. Meaning “to rest,” he’s a biblical babe with a gentle air. William lands at #3. This “willing protector” is having quite the moment with parents worldwide, as they can’t get enough of this classic. The #4 pick in Australia is John‘s variant, Jack. Youthful and energetic, he’s right at home as a little boy. Lastly, at #5, there’s Leo. This little “lion” is also a space-themed moniker.

As we descend lower on the charts of the most popular Australian boy names, you’ll find Henry at #6. This “home ruler” is also much loved in the U.S. He has historical ties and royal roots. Charlie clocks in at #7, meaning “free man.” He’s a nickname form of Charles. The “twin” Thomas lands at #9, followed by Lucas at #10. These are timeless favorites that always manage to feel fresh. Finally, rounding out the Top 10 is Elijah, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”

While many are popular stateside, some common Australian boy names are unique to the country. Hamish is a prime example. A Scottish form of Jacob, he means “supplanter.” His fellow Scot Lennox is also popular in the land of Aussies. Meaning “with many elm trees,” his exciting -x ending distinguishes him from the pack. Darcy is another surprise you can find on the Aussie chats. Meaning “dark,” he’s an Irish name with a unisex vibe. Check out Leon, Angus, and Ari for more unique picks on the Australian charts.

Browse more popular Australian boy names on our complete list.