500 Top Modern Tamil Baby Boy Names with Meanings
Congratulations, mom-to-be! You're approaching your due date soon. Now that your little one will be arriving in a few weeks, have you thought of a baby name yet? If not, then be assured, we've got you covered. You won't have to struggle until Peyarsutu – the Tamilian baby naming ceremony to find a cute baby name.
Now you may proceed on scrolling through the popular Indian baby names and meanings of names in Tamil below.
Tamil Baby Boy Names with Meanings
Sr. No. | Tamil Baby Boy Names | Meanings of Names in Tamil |
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1 | Aahvan | Denotes an invitation call |
2 | Aabhat | Refers to something shining, visible; the one who is brilliant |
3 | Aadhirai | Refers to a special star |
4 | Aadijay | Denotes success, victory |
5 | Aadiv | The one who is delicate |
6 | Aakash | Sky |
7 | Akshiv | God Shiv |
8 | Ashwanth | Horse rider king |
9 | Bhoomik/Bhumik | Refers to the Lord of the Earth |
10 | Basil | Refers to the king of the herbs |
11 | Bhavin | The one who is always winning |
12 | Bhavish | Denotes future |
13 | Coshel | The one who is perfectly performs any task |
14 | Chavrik | The one who is intelligent |
15 | Ceyone | Refers to the rising sun |
16 | Cherith | The one who is beloved |
17 | Chaital | Denotes consciousness |
18 | Charit | Something that is historic |
19 | Chivan | Lord Shiva |
20 | Divik | Refers to God's ray |
21 | Dhrishay | The one who is bold, courageous and visionary |
22 | Dhaerye | The one with enough patience and courage |
23 | Dipesh | Lord of sun light |
24 | Dakshin | South direction |
25 | Dhishva | Conqueror |
26 | Ekaj | The only child |
27 | Ekaksha | Refers to one-eyed Lord Shiva |
28 | Francis | Frenchman |
29 | Faneesh | Refers to Lord Shiva; the cosmic serpent Shesh |
30 | Firoz | Name of the king |
31 | Falish | Refers to Indian tulip |
32 | Gemini | Refers to twin |
33 | Gavist | Abode of light |
34 | Girven/Girvan | Language of God |
35 | Gritik | Refers to a mountain |
36 | Harshan | Proud; happiness |
37 | Harithik | From the heart |
38 | Henith | Refers to a tiger |
39 | Harsith/Hasik | The one who is joyous, cheerful and always smiling |
40 | Hitraj | The one who is a well-wisher; Well-wishing king |
41 | Hridyansh | A piece of the heart |
42 | Ilan | The one who is young |
43 | Isai | Denotes music |
44 | Inesh | Lord Vishnu |
45 | Iyarkai | Refers to nature |
46 | Idhayan | Denotes the joy of heart |
47 | Iraiyan | The one who is blessed |
48 | Janak | The one who is a good man |
49 | Jayan | The one who is victorious |
50 | Jayin | The one who is a conqueror |
51 | Jegan | The one who is strong |
52 | Jason | The one who is a healer |
53 | James | The one who is great and lovable |
54 | Jishnu | Lord Vishnu |
55 | Kadal | Refers to the ocean |
56 | Kairav | Refers to the white lotus |
57 | Keegan | Small and fiery |
58 | Kevin | The one who is gentle |
59 | Kanish | The one who is caring |
60 | Karvin | The one who is kind |
61 | Karun | Kind; soft |
62 | Krithvik | God Karthikey |
63 | Lenin | Denotes a little cape |
64 | Likith | Refers to a writer |
65 | Lavanay | The one who is handsome |
66 | Lian | Refers to a lotus |
67 | Lankesh | Ravana of Lanka |
68 | Mehul | Refers to rain |
69 | Mohak | The one who is attractive |
70 | Mrinmoy | The one who is made of Earth |
71 | Nalin | Water |
72 | Nesan | The one who is full of love |
73 | Nihal | The one who is gratified |
74 | Namish | Refers to Lord Vishnu |
75 | Nirish | Denotes freedom |
76 | Nirmay | Of gold; the one who is pure |
77 | Nivas | Home |
78 | Nandakumar | Lord Krishna |
79 | Oneesh | Refers to Lord of mind |
80 | Onik | Refers to a soldier |
81 | Oviyan | Refers to an artist |
82 | Oris | Refers to a tree |
83 | Pavan | Refers to the wind |
84 | Parvin | The one who is a winner |
85 | Parithi | Refers to the sun |
86 | Prajith | Refers to a king |
87 | Pratiksh | Denotes love |
88 | Piyan | Refers to a guitar |
89 | Prasad | Offering to God |
90 | Pranesh | Lord of life |
91 | Prabhu | God |
92 | Priyadarshan | Gorgeous |
93 | Pugal | Honour |
94 | Ramesh | Lord Vishnu |
95 | Rupesh | Lord of loveliness |
96 | Ranjan | Charming |
97 | Ryan | The one who is a ruler |
98 | Renit | Refers to the Lord of Love |
99 | Rovin | Denotes pleasure |
100 | Ruben | The one who is lucky |
101 | Ratish | Refers to cupid |
102 | Rithul | The one who is a seeker of truth |
103 | Rajkumar | Prince |
104 | Sanjay | Winner |
105 | Seelan | The one who is disciplined |
106 | Saatvik | The one who is pious |
107 | Samik | Denotes peacefulness |
108 | Sajeev | Denotes the feeling of being alive |
109 | Sachiv | Refers to a friend |
110 | Suvan | Denotes emanation |
111 | Surya | Sun |
112 | Satya | Truth |
113 | Shrish | Lord Vishnu |
114 | Sujith | Elegant |
115 | Tahir | Something that is holy |
116 | Taksa | Refers to the son of Bharata |
117 | Tanish/Taneesh | Denotes ambition |
118 | Tarvin | Refers to a palm tree |
119 | Thendral | The one who is like a breeze |
120 | Tamiloli | The one who is the Tamil light |
121 | Uyir | Denotes life |
122 | Usman | Refers to a trust-worthy friend |
123 | Umang | Denotes enthusiasm |
124 | Udbhav | Something that is generated |
125 | Uvendra | The one who is the best |
126 | Viyaan | The one who is awe inducing |
127 | Virya | Denotes valour strength; energy |
128 | Vihan | The one who is intelligent |
129 | Vivin | The one who is full of life; denotes freedom |
130 | Varen | The one who is a sovereign |
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Christian Tamil Baby Boy Names
If you're looking for western or Tamil Biblical baby boy names, then here is your list:
Sr. No. | Baby Boy Names | Meanings |
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1 | Aaron | Superior |
2 | Aaris | Mighty in faith |
3 | Abraham | Exalted Father |
4 | Adam | The first man of the Earth |
5 | Adrian | Resident of Hadria |
6 | Alexander | Defender of mankind |
7 | Andrew | Warrior |
8 | Antony | Worthy of praise |
9 | Aldwin | An old friend |
10 | Abel | Breath |
11 | Adiel | Adorned by God |
12 | Alastair | Defender of mankind |
13 | Adisson | Son of Adam |
14 | Alfred | Supernaturally wise |
15 | Adolph | Noble wolf |
16 | Allen | Handsome |
17 | Benjamin | The son of south |
18 | Blake | Dark |
19 | Brian | Strong |
20 | Basil | King-like |
21 | Bastian | From Sebastes |
22 | Beaumont | Beautiful mountain |
23 | Ben | The son of south |
24 | Benson | Son of Benedict |
25 | Brandon | Traveller |
26 | Bryant | Strong |
27 | Baldric | Brave ruler |
28 | Barney | Son of exhortation |
29 | Benito | Blessed |
30 | Bernard | Bold as a bear |
31 | Bob | Famous |
32 | Boris | Fighter |
33 | Bradley | Broad woodland clearing |
34 | Caleb | Wholehearted |
35 | Carter | Cart driver |
36 | Charles | Strong |
37 | Christopher | The Christ-bearer |
38 | Christudas | Servant of Jesus |
39 | Clement | Light-hearted |
40 | Caesar | Hairy |
41 | Cedric | Chieftain |
42 | Charlie | Cutest boy |
43 | Claudius | Lame |
44 | Calvert | Shepherd |
45 | Cameron | Crooked nose |
46 | Carlton | Settlement of the free peasants |
47 | Chester | Castle dweller |
48 | Chevron | Variant of Hebrew word Chever |
49 | Chris | Follower of God |
50 | Clint | Fair |
51 | Collin | Young pup |
52 | Conan | Little wolf |
53 | Dalton | Valley settlement |
54 | Daniel | God is my strength |
55 | David | Beloved |
56 | Dennis | God of wine |
57 | Devadas | Follower of God |
58 | Douglas | Dark |
59 | Darrel | Beloved |
60 | Darian | Wealthy |
61 | Delroy | Belonging to the king |
62 | Denzel | Fort |
63 | Derick | First of the people king of nations |
64 | Danial | God is my judge |
65 | Dariel | Beloved |
66 | Darwin | Dear friend |
67 | Davis | Beloved |
68 | Demetrius | Lover of the Earth |
69 | Dominic | Belongs to the God |
70 | Donald | Ruler of the world |
71 | Drew | Wise |
72 | Dylan | Great sea |
73 | Edward | Prosperous |
74 | Edwin | Worthy |
75 | Eliot | A firm believer in God |
76 | Emmanuel | God is with us |
77 | Elroy | The king |
78 | Edric | Prosperous ruler |
79 | Eloy | Chosen one |
80 | Elwyn | Elf friend |
81 | Felix | Happy |
82 | Floyd | Gray-haired |
83 | Francis | Frenchman |
84 | Frank | Free man |
85 | Frederick | A quiet ruler |
86 | Flint | Hard-hearted |
87 | Fabian | Like Fabius |
88 | Frankie | Free |
89 | Fynn | Fair |
90 | Gabriel | God is my strength |
91 | George | A farmer |
92 | Grayson | To shine |
93 | Godfrey | God's peace |
94 | Galvin | Sparrow |
95 | Gilroy | Servant of the king |
96 | Hayden | Hay's valley |
97 | Irwin | Sea lover |
98 | Isaac | Bringer of joy |
99 | Isaiah | God is salvation |
100 | Ivaan | God is gracious |
101 | Jackson | God is gracious |
102 | Jacob | Supplanting |
103 | Joshua | God is my salvation |
104 | Joseph | Husband of Mary |
105 | Jebakumar | Kind-hearted |
106 | Kasper | Treasurer |
107 | Keith | Offspring |
108 | Kris | Follower of the God |
109 | Leon | Lion-like |
110 | Lincoln | Lake colony |
111 | Lucas | Light |
112 | Laurence | Man from Laurentum |
113 | Lawrence | Crowned with laurel |
114 | Leeroy | The king |
115 | Martin | God of wars |
116 | Malcolm | Disciplined |
117 | Mathew | God's gift |
118 | Melvin | Council protector |
119 | Mervin | Sea lover |
120 | Michael | God's gift |
121 | Moses | From the water |
122 | Nicholas | Victory of people |
123 | Naaman | Son of Benjamin |
124 | Nathaneal | Gift of God |
125 | Nathan | Gift of God |
126 | Oliver | An olive tree |
127 | Owen | Noble |
128 | Olson | Son of Ole |
129 | Orian | Privileged birth |
130 | Oswald | God's power |
131 | Paul | Humble |
132 | Peter | Strong |
133 | Philip | Horse lover |
134 | Robert | Bright |
135 | Ryan | Prince |
136 | Ralph | Intelligent |
137 | Samuel | Name of God |
138 | Sebastian | Venerable |
139 | Shane | Gracious |
140 | Shawn | God is gracious |
141 | Steven | Wreath |
142 | Thomas | A twin |
143 | Titus | A respectable title |
144 | Victor | Winner |
145 | Vincent | To win |
146 | Wilfred | Peaceful |
147 | Wilson | Son of William |
148 | Wilson | Desire |
149 | Xavier | Bright |
150 | Yesudas | Servant of Jesus |
Modern Tamil Baby Boy Names
Planning to go from traditional to modern Tamil baby boy names? Then we might just have what you're looking for!
Sr. No. | Baby Boy Names | Meanings |
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1 | Aadanyan | King Chera's name |
2 | Aagash | Sky |
3 | Adithyan | Sun |
4 | Aaranyan | Jungle |
5 | Aatheesan | Lord Shiva |
6 | Aavanyan | Born in August |
7 | Akaran | Honoured |
8 | Aksayan | Wealthy |
9 | Aran | Lord Shiva |
10 | Amithran | Sweet |
11 | Adheesh | Full of wisdom |
12 | Akhil | Fragrance of cactus |
13 | Amar | Indestructible |
14 | Arun | Light of sun |
15 | Avaneesh | Lord of the world |
16 | Barath | India |
17 | Brunthan | Brunthavanam - Lord Krishna's childhood place |
18 | Bahubali | One with strong arms |
19 | Bhavithya | The right mind |
20 | Chelliyan | King from Pandya dynasty |
21 | Cheran | King Chera |
22 | Chiranjeevi | Lord Shiva |
23 | Chakresh | Lord Vishnu |
24 | Chandan | Sandalwood |
25 | Daswin | Love |
26 | Desan | Intelligent |
27 | Dhabesh | Penance |
28 | Dhakin | Rise |
29 | Dharen | Justice |
30 | Desigan | Patriotic |
31 | Dhanush | Bow |
32 | Eniyan | Nice |
33 | Eegan | Influence |
34 | Egith | Silence |
35 | Eswar | Lord Shiva |
36 | Ezhinan | Beautiful |
37 | Eswarathan | Well-being |
38 | Gireesh | Lord of mountains |
39 | Gaureesh | Lord Shiva |
40 | Gowtham | Sage |
41 | Gunal | Modesty |
42 | Geerthan | Raaga |
43 | Gowshik | Sage |
44 | Hareesh | Lord Vishnu |
45 | Harendra | Lord Shiva |
46 | Harivatsa | Lord Brahma |
47 | Harsha | Pleasure |
48 | Hiranmay | Gold-like |
49 | Indrajit | Ravana's son |
50 | Inesh | Strong king |
51 | Ishanth | Peak of Himalaya |
52 | Jina | The winner |
53 | Jai | Victory |
54 | Janesha | King |
55 | Javash | Winner |
56 | Jeeva | Immortal |
57 | Jayanth | Successful |
58 | Kalkin | Tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu |
59 | Kalpesh | Lord of perfection |
60 | Kailash | Peak of Himalaya |
61 | Kaman | Lover |
62 | Kanishk | An ancient king |
63 | Kanishta | Youthful |
64 | Karun | Compassionate |
65 | Kesan | Son of Kesari |
66 | Kishore | Youthful |
67 | Lakshan | Aim |
68 | Laknessh | Birth star |
69 | Logesh | Lord Shiva |
70 | Lokajit | Conqueror of world |
71 | Lohith | Made of copper |
72 | Magur | Glass-like glitter |
73 | Mathin | Intoxicating |
74 | Modhil | Victory |
75 | Moulik | Pearl |
76 | Mukesh | Happy |
77 | Nayak | Hero |
78 | Neethan | Grace |
79 | Naren | Filled with joy |
80 | Naveen | New |
81 | Neeraj | Lotus |
82 | Nimesh | Love |
83 | Oorshan | Strict |
84 | Parvath | Mountain |
85 | Poojesh | Worshipper |
86 | Poorvik | Ancient |
87 | Prajesh | God's name |
88 | Pranav | Prayer |
89 | Prasanna | Cheerful |
90 | Praveen | Brave |
91 | Rajnish | Moon |
92 | Ranjan | Delightful |
93 | Revanth | Son of Lord Surya |
94 | Rohinish | Moon |
95 | Ronith | Charming |
96 | Roothik | Improvement |
97 | Sailesh | Lord of the mountains |
98 | Samaran | Remembering |
99 | Samesh | God-like |
100 | Saranyu | Wind |
101 | Sarvin | Lord Shiva |
102 | Seershan | Happiness |
103 | Shastik | Brilliant |
104 | Shravan | A character from Ramayana |
105 | Sanjith | Always the winner |
106 | Sarvajith | Always the winner |
107 | Saswin | Creative thinker |
108 | Srivarun | Wealthy and respectful |
109 | Thaman | Leader |
110 | Trivikram | Lord Vishnu |
111 | Trilokesh | Lord of Universe |
112 | Udeep | Affectionate |
113 | Ukran | Rise |
114 | Udhayan | Hope |
115 | Vajin | Heroic |
116 | Varun | Lord Varuna |
117 | Vibin | Forest |
118 | Vicky | Victorious |
119 | Vidul | Moon |
120 | Vinay | Modesty |
Classic Tamil Baby Boy Names
Want to stay connected to the Tamilian roots deeply, then we have a list of classic, traditional meanings of names in Tamil:
Sr. No. | Baby Boy Names | Meanings |
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1 | Aadhinarayana | Lord Vishnu |
2 | Aadhinadhan | Utmost power |
3 | Agamadhi | Expert |
4 | Aiyappan | Name of Hindu God |
5 | Aranadhan | Lord Brahma |
6 | Aadhithan | Leading light |
7 | Alambha | A wise man |
8 | Agilan | Ruler of the empire |
9 | Balamurugan | Lord Shanmukha |
10 | Balaji | Lord Vishnu |
11 | Balan | Immature |
12 | Balasingham | A young lion |
13 | Chidambaram | Broad-minded |
14 | Chinnamuthu | A small pearl |
15 | Chinthanaichelvan | Wealth of knowledge |
16 | Chinnadurai | Prince |
17 | Devaram | A holy scripture’s name |
18 | Dharmodhar | Lord Ganesh |
19 | Dheivamani | Godly pearl |
20 | Dhruvan | Pole star |
21 | Devadathan | God's gift |
22 | Elilarasan | Prince of beauty |
23 | Elumalai | Lord Venkateshwara |
24 | Eegaiarasu | A king of goodwill |
25 | Ekanga | Protector |
26 | Elilchelvan | A simple, good-looking man |
27 | Elilvendan | Emperor of beauty |
28 | Ganesh | Lord Ganesh |
29 | Gnanamuthu | Pearl like wisdom |
30 | Gnanavelan | Wisdom God |
31 | Ilakkiyan | Accomplished in literature |
32 | Ilamaaran | Juvenile |
33 | Ilamurugu | Lord Shanmukha |
34 | Ilayaraja | Prince |
35 | Ishwar | God |
36 | Kadhirvelan | Lord Shanmukha |
37 | Kannan | Young Krishna |
38 | Karthikeyan | Lord Shanmugha |
39 | Krishnamurthy | Lord Krishna |
40 | Kalaiarasan | Emperor of art |
41 | Kasinathan | Lord Shiva |
42 | Kathaperumal | Lord Venkateshwara |
43 | Kirubha | Kindliness |
44 | Kovalan | Hero of Silappathikaram |
45 | Krishnamurthy | Lord Krishna |
46 | Kurumuni | Virtuous Person |
47 | Kulandai sami | Infant God |
48 | Lingam | Lord Shiva |
49 | Lingappan | Lord Shiva |
50 | Lakshman | Brother of Lord Rama |
51 | Lingamurthy | Lord Shiva |
52 | Madhavan | Lord Krishna |
53 | Mani | A gem |
54 | Muruga velu | Lord Shanmugha |
55 | Muthu | Pearl |
56 | Madhur | Sweet |
57 | Manikkavel | Lord Shanmukha |
58 | Marai | Scripture |
59 | Meghanathan | Monarch of the clouds |
60 | Manivannan | Lord Ayyappa |
61 | Nallaperumal | Lord Venkateshwara |
62 | Nambi | Confident |
63 | Navil | To learn |
64 | Nikaran | Fame |
65 | Nithi | Wealth |
66 | Nannan | Brave |
67 | Oli | Music |
68 | Oppilamani | Incomparable |
69 | Oviyan | Artist |
70 | Pathuman | Poets who wrote in Kurunthokai |
71 | Paruthi | Sun |
72 | Palani | Famous Murugan temple |
73 | Pandiyan | A Tamil dynasty |
74 | Pothan | Sangam poet Pothanar |
75 | Ravi | Sun |
76 | Selvan | Rich |
77 | Senthan | A king |
78 | Senthil | Lord Murugan |
79 | Sathyavan | The one who speaks truth |
80 | Siraivaasan | One in the lockups |
81 | Srivin | Self-existent |
82 | Sanjeevi | Restoring life |
83 | Shripathi | Respected king |
84 | Suthran | Loveable person |
85 | Thirumaaran | Lord Shiva |
86 | Thayalan | Generous |
87 | Tamilselvan | Rich knowledge in Tamil |
88 | Thamizhan | One who speaks Thamizh |
89 | Uthayan | Rising sun |
90 | Vaaman | Turtle - Vaamana avatar of Lord Vishnu |
91 | Veeramani | Brave |
92 | Venkatesh | Lord Venkateshwara |
93 | Vaseekaran | Attractive one |
94 | Vinayan | Work |
95 | Vishnuvardhan | God's gift |
96 | Vidyasankar | Sringeri Mahan |
97 | Vidyacharan | Divine feet of Goddess Saraswati |
98 | Vinothkumar | Always happy son |
99 | Yashodhan | Rich in fame |
100 | Yegesh | Benefit |
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