Male New York City Baby Names, Page 2
New York City baby names capture the dazzling, iconic energy of the five boroughs, from Broadway lights to Brooklyn brownstones. If you love the city that never sleeps, were born and raised there, or simply admire NYC culture, this collection of New York City baby names is an electric place to begin. Each pick is tied to a neighborhood, landmark, or famed city spirit in ways that sound chic and unforgettable.
Consider Brooklyn, a Dutch-rooted borough name, breezy and bright for modern girls. Harlem, a culturally rich neighborhood name, soulful and bold for boys. Madison, Old English for ''son of Matthew,'' tied to Madison Avenue and Square Garden. Bronx, a short, punchy borough name for adventurous parents who love NYC grit. Hudson, the great river and Dutch surname, classic and steadily climbing.
When choosing New York City baby names, say them with your surname and see how they echo city energy. Pair them with a family middle to ground the urban spark. If New York City baby names inspire you, you may also enjoy our city baby names for broader picks, our destination baby names for travel alternatives, or our modern baby names for trendy companions. A New York City name is a confident, electric gift your child carries into every crowd and skyline view.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis | Lives By The Holly Trees | Male | English |
| Houston | From Hugh's Town. Place-Name And Surname. American West Texan General Sam Hou... | Male | Scottish |
| Hudson | Son Of The Hooded Man | Male | English |
| Hunter | Hunter | Male | English |
| Ian | Gift From God Form Of John. | Male | Scottish |
| Isaac | Child Of Laughter | Male | Hebrew |
| Isaiah | God's Helper | Male | Hebrew |
| Jace | Healer | Male | English |
| Jack | Replace (Derivative Of James) | Male | English |
| Jackson | Son Of Jack | Male | English |
| Jacob | Supplanter | Male | Hebrew |
| Jake | Abbreviation Of Jacob. | Male | English |
| James | Replace | Male | English |
| Jason | Healer | Male | Greek |
| Jaxon | God Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. Based On John Or Jacques. | Male | English |
| Jeremiah | Exalted Of The Lord | Male | Hebrew |
| Jeremy | Exalted Of The Lord | Male | Hebrew |
| John | Jehovah Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. In The Bible John The Baptist Bap... | Male | Hebrew |
| Jonathan | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Jordan | Flowing Down | Male | Hebrew |
| Joseph | God Will Multiply | Male | Hebrew |
| Joshua | God Is Salvation | Male | Hebrew |
| Josiah | Jehovah Has Healed. Biblical Josiah Became King Of Judah At Eight After His F... | Male | Hebrew |
| Julian | Youth | Male | Spanish |
| Justin | Just: Upright: Righteous. Form Of New Testament Biblical Name Justus. | Male | English |
| Kayden | "Variation Of Kadin, Friend, Companion" | Male | Arabic |
| Kevin | Handsome Child. Name Of A Famous Irish Hermit-Saint. Kevin Is The Most Popula... | Male | Irish |
| Kyle | Handsome | Male | Gaelic |
| Lafayette | Surname. At The Age Of 20 The French Nobleman Marquis De Lafayette Went To Fi... | Male | French |
| Landon | From The Long Hill | Male | English |
| Leo | Lion. | Male | English |
| Levi | United | Male | Hebrew |
| Lex | Abbreviation Of Alexander. | Male | English |
| Liam | Helmeted | Male | Gaelic |
| Lincoln | Lakeside Colony. The Name Of An Early Roman Settlement In England. | Male | English |
| Logan | From The Hollow | Male | Gaelic |
| Lorimer | Saddle Maker | Male | English |
| Lucas | Light | Male | Gaelic |
| Madison | Son Of A Mighty Warrior | Male | English |
| Mason | Stone Worker | Male | French |
| Mateo | God's Gift | Male | Spanish |
| Matthew | Gift Of Jehovah. In The Bible Mathew Was One Of The 12 Apostles. He Wrote The... | Male | Hebrew |
| Maximus | Greatest. | Male | Irish |
| Maxwell | Capable | Male | English |
| Mercer | Merchant | Male | French |
| Michael | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Moshe | Form Of Moses Saved From The Water. | Male | Hebrew |
| Nathan | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Nathaniel | God Has Given. One Of The 12 Biblical Apostles. | Male | Hebrew |
| Nicholas | People's Victory | Male | Greek |
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