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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
We hope you choose the perfect one that suits your little sunshine. If you're stuck at making choice, take a look at our list of trending 2021 Baby Girl Names & 2021 Baby Boy Names or cool unisex baby names. You can also expand your search for names with our Baby Name Generator tool. Choose a cute baby nickname for your little one right after the name and avoid the double work with our list of over 500 cute baby nicknames. Also, don't forget to prepare your hospital bag, as the baby will arrive anytime soon. Here's a hospital bag checklist for you to avoid any last-minute hassle.
