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    3-Letter Baby Boy Names: page 2 of 7

    1308 names with meanings and origins.

    Page 2 of 7. Start from the first page for the top picks and an introduction to 3-letter baby boy names.

    • Ediஎடி

      Boy · Tamil · “Meaning herbal or one who has knowledge of healing plants. It represents a person with a natural ability to heal and comfort others.”

    • Boy · Italian · “Wealthy guardian”

    • Boy · English · “A shortened form of Edward, a name of Old English origin meaning wealthy guardian.”

    • Boy · Baltic · “Wealthy guardian”

    • Unisex · International · “Beautiful light”

    • Boy · Turkish · “Brother or companion”

    • Boy · Turkish · “Means "Aegean"; a Turkish name referring to the Aegean Sea.”

    • Boy · International · “Edge or tip of a blade”

    • Unisex · International · “Self or identity”

    • Ehaஏஹா

      Boy · Tamil · “A short and sweet name meaning 'this' or 'present'. It suggests a person who is mindful, grounded, and fully lives in the moment.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “My brother or my friend”

    • Boy · German · “A German variant or short form derived from older Germanic names beginning with the element Ech-.”

    • Eioえいお

      Boy · Japanese · “Means "love" or "affection" in Japanese, often written with characters signifying heart and joy.”

    • Ekaஏகா

      Boy · Tamil · “Meaning the one or matchless. It signifies a person who is unique, singular in their purpose, and stands out from the crowd.”

    • Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Child”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Eli comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'ascension' or 'high'. Eli is the priest who raised Samuel. It is also a short form of Elijah.”

    • Boy · Baltic · “Son of the sun”

    • Boy · Scandinavian · “Ever ruler”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Famous fighter; jehovah is god; the highest”

    • Unisex · German · “Serious.”

    • Boy · Baltic · “Edge of a sword”

    • Boy · German · “A masculine German name meaning strong with a sword, denoting bravery and martial prowess.”

    • Boy · Baltic · “Means "the chosen one"; a Baltic name reflecting selection and purpose.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “The Scottish form of Joseph, meaning he will add.”

    • Unisex · Baltic · “Beginning or dawn”

    • Unisex · English · “My guardian; abbreviation of erin - a poetic name for ireland”

    • Boy · English · “An English name derived from the title Earl. It signifies a person who is a noble leader or of high birth.”

    • Boy · Baltic · “Whole or universal”

    • Boy · English · “Diminutive of earnest: a variant spelling of the german earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the old german ernust. famous bearer: the hero of oscar wildes comedy the importance of being earnest”

    • Boy · Greek · “A variant of the Greek name Hero, which traditionally refers to a protector or demigod.”

    • Boy · English · “A short English form of Irving, which means handsome and fair. The name is often associated with coastal beauty or clear water.”

    • Boy · Scandinavian · “Desirable; Another name for Vishnu”

    • Eshஈஷ்

      Boy · Tamil · “A short, modern form of Eshwar or Ishaan, meaning Lord or God, representing divine presence and authority.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Fire; diminutive of ethel: from the old english aethel meaning noble. also a diminutive of etheldreda, ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with ethel-. famous bearer: american actresses ethel merman and ethel barrymore”

    • Boy · African · “Means a tree; an African name symbolizing growth, strength, and nature.”

    • Boy · English · “An English male name referring to a legendary figure identified as the son of Erim.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “One who gives life; giver of life; spanish form of eve; life. living one. variant of eve. in the bible eve was adams wife and the first woman”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Honor or power”

    • Boy · French · “Bean grower”

    • Unisex · Chinese · “Beginning, start”

    • Unisex · French · “Fairy or elf; raven; variant of faith. confidence; trust; belief. also means magic or fairy. from fay, meaning fairy. famous bearers: british actress fay compton, american actress faye dunaway”

    • Boy · Spanish · “Free man”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Marsh; bog; peatland”

    • Unisex · Scandinavian · “Fairy, magical being”

    • Boy · International · “Friend of horses”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English short form of Florence, meaning blooming or flourishing. It can also signify an arrow in specific contexts.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Fly is an English word meaning "to move through the air," with roots in Old English.”

    • Boy · German · “A short form of Alphonse, an Old German name meaning noble and ready.”

    • Boy · International · “Free or brother”

    • Boy · English · “This name refers to the juniper tree in English. It also shares a connection to the Navajo word for the same plant.”

    • Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, meaning elephant. Used to symbolize strength, intelligence, and grace in a person.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Wave.”

    • Boy · Hungarian · “The Hungarian form of a name meaning rooster or cock.”

    • Boy · International · “Treasure; garden”

    • Unisex · English · “Merry, happy; from the old french word gai, meaning merry or light-hearted”

    • Boy · English · “Means treasure; an English short form often derived from names like Gareth or Gary.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic and Egyptian name for males referring to the mythical earth god of ancient mythology.”

    • Boy · International · “Strength; spear”

    • Boy · Indian · “A short masculine name signifying 'respect'. Used to denote a person held in high honor.”

    • Boy · Japanese · “Spring.”

    • Boy · Vietnamese · “Family, household, or property”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget”

    • Boy · English · “A short form of the English name Gideon, meaning 'feller of trees' or 'warrior'.”

    • Boy · English · “Horse-drawn carriage”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget”

    • Unisex · Japanese · “Silver.”

    • Boy · Albanian · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · German · “A German diminutive of names starting with God, such as Gottfried.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means cattle or wealth in Sanskrit; an Indian name often referencing prosperity.”

    • GorԳոռ

      Boy · Armenian · “Mountain or alert”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sweet or pleasant”

    • Boy · Portuguese · “Resolute protector”

    • Gulगुल

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name with roots in Sanskrit and Persian that translates directly to a rose or a beautiful flower.”

    • Boy · Punjabi · “(god's) qualities, virtues”

    • Boy · English · “Great, venerable”

    • Boy · Irish · “Sensible; guide; valley; living spirit; a name derived from the hebrew goy, meaning gentile. also a colloquial term used to refer to a man; from the old german name wido, meaning wood. famous bearer: the british guy fawkes”

    • Boy · German · “A German masculine name that refers to a person who is wide or spacious, or one who comes from the woods.”

    • Boy · International · “Means dawn; a Japanese name often associated with the light of the morning.”

    • Boy · International · “Gyz is a variant of Gijs, the Dutch short form of Gijsbert, meaning "bright pledge" from Germanic roots.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “In Hebrew, this name is interpreted as the sea or a mass heap, and it is also commonly found in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Chief; a nickname for henry rules his household; diminutive of henry: home or house ruler”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Hot; hot. one of the sons of noah in the old testament diminutive of abraham: father of a multitude. in the old testament patriarch abrams name was changed to abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the hebrew nation”

    • Unisex · German · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Chinese · “Good, vast”

    • Boy · Vietnamese · “Vietnamese name meaning heroic or grand.”

    • Boy · English · “An English name meaning good fortune or luck, originally used as a medieval nickname for someone lucky.”

    • Harஹர்

      Boy · Tamil · “A powerful name for Lord Shiva, signifying one who removes sorrows and brings about transformation and liberation for all living beings.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to one who comes from the stockade. It originated as a topographic name for someone living near an enclosure.”

    • Boy · Greek · “A short form of Hector, a Greek name meaning holding fast.”

    • Boy · Korean · “Bright, shining”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, Heh represents the god of the immeasurable. It refers to the concept of infinity and the vastness of time and space.”

    • Boy · Chinese · “Bright, shining”

    • Hemहेम

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning gold. It is also associated with Lord Buddha and represents something precious, bright, and highly valued.”

    • Boy · German · “Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler”

    • Boy · German · “Heart and mind; variant of hugh: heart. mind. inspiration. intelligent. from old german. derived from hugo”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "the lion"; an Arabic name representing strength and courage, often a shorthand for Hamza.”

    • Unisex · Vietnamese · “Blossom.”

    • Boy · Vietnamese · “Vietnamese name meaning harmony or peace.”

    • Boy · English · “A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sacred fire offering”

    • Boy · African · “King”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "good" or "nice"; an Arabic name often used as a term of endearment.”

    • Boy · English · “A surname-derived given name, potentially from the English word hoy, meaning a small boat.”

    • Hudహూద్

      Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition.”

    • Unisex · Vietnamese · “Bright, radiant”

    • Boy · International · “Heart, mind or spirit”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Pain infirmity.”

    • Hun훈

      Boy · Turkish · “Associated with the historic Hun people, meaning warrior. A strong, traditional name for a man.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Hur is a unique name with meanings like "liberty," "whiteness," and "hole," offering intriguing depth.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Huu can represent Vietnamese Hữu, meaning "friend" or "to have," depending on the original Chinese character.”

    • Boy · English · “Heart and mind; variant of hugh: heart. mind. inspiration. intelligent. from old german. derived from hugo; welsh form of hugh. a thinker. intelligent”

    • Boy · English · “A modern, short English name, possibly derived as a variation of the surname Huxley, meaning Hugh's meadow.”

    • Boy · Albanian · “Means "the one who is pure"; an Albanian name often associated with clarity.”

    • Boy · English · “A name meaning I am, often used as an English rendition of the biblical declaration.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; god is gracious; gift from god the gaelic form of the name john”

    • Boy · English · “Iau is the Welsh form of Zeus, representing life and the sky. It is a name rooted in English-Welsh linguistic traditions for the king of gods.”

    • Boy · International · “Friend or companion”

    • Unisex · International · “Frozen water or cool demeanor”

    • Boy · International · “A short form of various names like Federico or Enrico, commonly used in Italian and Spanish cultures.”

    • Unisex · German · “Hardworking; thirsty; traces its origin to the germanic īd meaning work. currently a very popular name in denmark; diligent. a greek mythological nymph who cared for the infant zeus on mt. ida”

    • Boy · International · “Prosperous; one who thrives”

    • Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “An indigenous Taiwanese name often signifying a specific tribal connection or nature.”

    • Boy · Dutch · “Famous or bright”

    • Boy · International · “God is salvation”

    • Boy · African · “Born by breech.”

    • Boy · International · “A short form of names like Igor or Igon, common in various European languages.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Iim holds a powerful and ancient meaning, suggesting 'heaps of Hebrews' or 'angry men', evoking a sense of multitude and strength.”

    • Boy · English · “Derived from hebrew isaac laughter; diminutive of isaac: he laughs. laughter. the only son born to abraham and his wife sarah (in the old testament). famous bearer: nickname of american president dwight d. eisenhower (1890-1969)”

    • Boy · Slavic · “God is my light”

    • Unisex · African · “A name of African origin that signifies light, sunshine, and a joyous spirit.”

    • Inaइना

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pure; a diminutive of any names ending in ina or ena (ie. christina) used as a nickname. famous bearer: in 1906 queen victorias granddaughter victoria eugenie julia ena, known as princess ena, became queen of spain; lord surya”

    • Boy · English · “Name of a king.”

    • Boy · English · “Diminutive of iorwerth: worthy lord. derived from ior and gwerth. legendary son of maredudd”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will estahlish”

    • Iraइरा

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “Muse, earth; watchful; watchful. one of king davids men in the old testament. famous bearer: lyricist ira gershwin; earth; saraswati; earth”

    • IroΥρώ

      Unisex · Greek · “Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern variation of the name Ira, which means watchful in Hebrew.”

    • Isaఈసా

      Boy · Arabic · “The Arabic name for Jesus, used by Muslims to honor him as a significant prophet of God.”

    • Ishஈஷ்

      Boy · Tamil · “A concise and powerful name meaning Lord or Master, often used to refer to the supreme deity who rules over all existence.”

    • Boy · International · “Equality or balance”

    • Unisex · French · “From the yew tree; gift from god; a climbing evergreen ornamental plant”

    • Boy · Portuguese · “Derived from Hebrew, meaning God is gracious.”

    • Unisex · German · “Archer.”

    • Boy · Slavic · “yew”

    • Iyoいよ

      Unisex · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning 'abundant', often used for its simplicity and positive connotations of plenty and growth in life.”

    • Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "a specific indigenous Taiwanese plant"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name used in local culture.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name signifying glory, honor, and prestige, representing one with high social standing.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."”

    • Boy · French · “Supplanter”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Curly, frizzled.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English unisex name serving as a variant of Jay, often used as a feminine form.”

    • Jaiજય

      Boy · Indian · “A short and powerful name meaning victory or triumph, representing success and a winning spirit.”

    • Unisex · English · “A sweet condiment or musical get-together”

    • Boy · Dutch · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · Portuguese · “A variant of João, meaning God is gracious.”

    • Boy · Punjabi · “From the root 'Jap', meaning to chant or meditate on a holy name. Used as a masculine name.”

    • Boy · English · “Abreviation of jarel jarek or jared jareh”

    • Boy · Punjabi · “From 'Jas', meaning praises or glories. Commonly used as a prefix or short name for boys.”

    • Boy · Slavic · “A diminutive form of Jan, meaning God is gracious.”

    • Unisex · English · “Son of jack; god has been gracious; has shown favor. based on john or jacques; masculine form of the greek name hyacinth alas”

    • Jayजय

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “Bluejay; swift; a bird in the crow family; to rejoice (from the latin gaius). the name of a bird. used as a diminutive for any name starting with j, and can also be used as a nickname for someone who talks a lot; victory”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beloved friend.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Friend of god; diminutive of jedidiah: beloved of the lord. friend of the lord”

    • Boy · Punjabi · “Derived from 'Jeev', meaning life, existence, or soul. A short, symbolic Punjabi name representing vitality and life force.”

    • Boy · International · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · English · “A short form of james”

    • Unisex · Dutch · “Dutch form of john; white wave; diminutive of janet. god has been gracious”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A diminutive of the Hebrew name Jepthah, meaning "God will open."”

    • Unisex · English · “Abbreviation of names beginning with jer, such as jerad, jerah, jerald, jeralyn, jeramy, jeran, and jeremy”

    • Boy · Scandinavian · “God beholds”

    • Boy · Dutch · “form of Henriette”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rooted in Hebrew, this name refers to the praise of the Lord or confession. It is historically linked to the tribe of Judah.”

    • Unisex · International · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · Chinese · “Pure.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter; derived from jacob supplanter”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Gold, Bright, Beautiful, Berry, Precious”

    • Boy · Dutch · “Means "god is gracious"; a Dutch diminutive form of Gijsbert.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A rare abbreviated form of John, which is a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Afflicted one; persecuted. in the old testament, job was remembered for his great patience (the patience of job)”

    • Boy · Germanic · “Means member of the Goth tribe; derived from the medieval Germanic name Joseph or Gaut.”

    • Boy · English · “Derives from joseph”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is gracious; variant of john or abbreviation of jonathan jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. sometimes used in the french fashion hyphenated with a second name like jon-carlo or jon-paul; variant of john or abbreviation of jonathan: jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. sometimes used in the french fa”

    • Unisex · English · “God will add”

    • Boy · International · “God will increase”

    • Boy · English · “He will enlarge”

    • Unisex · English · “Joy. rejoicing; rejoicing; joy; happiness; variant of 'jai'”

    • Boy · Spanish · “A variant of Juan, the Spanish form of John, meaning "God is gracious."”

    • Boy · French · “Youthful”

    • Boy · Chinese · “Truthful”

    • Boy · Slavic · “A short form of names like Justus or Joseph.”

    • Unisex · Chinese · “Kai has several roots: in Hawaiian it means 'sea'; in Scandinavian it is a short form of names like Nikolai; in Welsh legend Cai is a knight of King Arthur.”

    • Unisex · Scottish · “Form of cameron.”

    • Kan貫

      Boy · Japanese · “Virtue or complete”

    • Kaoかお

      Unisex · Japanese · “Fragrant; face”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Glass.”

    • Boy · Native American · “Means "south wind"; a Native American name from the Kaw people.”

    • Unisex · English · “Rejoice; elder sister (hopi); fire; fiery; variant of the latin: gaius; an alternative spelling of cai. sir kay was a knight of king arthurs round table. the name kay also appeared in hans christian andersens story the snow queen; diminutive of catherine: pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikater”

    • Boy · Slavic · “Dim of cassius.”

    • Unisex · International · “Small, little one”

    • Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning white or sandy, also linked to the legendary son of Kynyr.”

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