Scottish boy names

Most popular names

  1. David Beloved #1 in US
  2. Gavin Hawk #40 in US
  3. Bruce From the Woods #48 in US
  4. Keith Wood, From the Place of Battle #65 in US
  5. Ian God Is Gracious #100 in US
  6. Glenn Valley #114 in US
  7. Colin Victorious, Young dog #141 in US
  8. Collin Victorious #212 in US
  9. Irving Green water #230 in US
  10. Kirk Church #297 in US
  11. Neil Champion #309 in US
  12. Ervin Handsome, Beautiful #388 in US
  13. Boyd Golden-Haired #537 in US
  14. Archibald Genuine, Bold #624 in US
  15. Stewart steward or caretaker #625 in US
  16. Melvyn smooth white or council #715 in US
  17. Angus Exceptionally strong, Unique Strength #736 in US
  18. Tod Fox Hunter #736 in US
  19. Duncan Steadfast Warrior #784 in US
  20. Tyree From Tyree isle Scotland #844 in US
  21. Wylie From the cunning one tricky #1067 in US
  22. MacArthur Child of the Brave Man #1146 in US
  23. Kraig From the Steep Rock #1187 in US
  24. Finnley fair haired warrior from meadow #1298 in US
  25. Kamron From the Crooked Stream #1385 in US
  26. Rutherford From the Cattle Ford #1414 in US
  27. Chalmer Head of the Household #1460 in US
  28. Brecken speckled or freckled #1516 in US
  29. Irven green river or waters #1578 in US
  30. Davie beloved one from David #1675 in US
  31. Hughie heart mind intelligent spirit #1682 in US
  32. Ronal ruler of the world #1682 in US
  33. Elgie noble and bright one #1690 in US
  34. Wilkie resolute protector and defender #1727 in US
  35. Malcom devotee of Saint Columba #1772 in US
  36. Hardie brave bold courageous warrior #1789 in US
  37. Chalmers Head of the Household #1878 in US
  38. Duff dark or black one #1887 in US
  39. Alistair Defender #1933 in US
  40. Murdock seaworthy sea protector warrior #1959 in US
  41. Burnie small brook burn water #1963 in US
  42. Kieth From the forest wind #1974 in US
  43. Ewart Ewe herd or shepherd #2032 in US
  44. Carsyn son of the marsh #2140 in US
  45. Erskine steep cliff at height #2170 in US
  46. Burns dweller by small streams #2189 in US
  47. Lytle small in size or stature #2240 in US
  48. Mccoy son of Hugh or Aodh #2319 in US
  49. Orr from the shore point #2332 in US
  50. Duard Wealthy guardian protector #2390 in US

Scottish boy names come from the Lowlands and Highlands alike—a mix of Gaelic, Norse, and English that tells the story of clans, kingdoms, and the people who worked the land. You'll find names like David and Ian anchored in history, alongside others like Bruce and Keith that mark a place or a lineage. Some names trace back to saints and kings, others to the practical vocabulary of a small, tight community.

The Scottish tradition favored names that meant something: Gavin comes from a Gaelic root meaning 'white hawk,' while others sprang from geography or family strength. Alongside the solid, enduring picks you'd expect, there's room for names that sound distinctly Scottish without being unpronounceable south of the border. Each name here shows its meaning and origin, so you know whether you're picking a name tied to a specific clan, a saint, or simply the old Caledonian tongue.

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