Scottish boy names

Known for its biblical association as the name of one of Jesus's first apostles. It's a patron saint's name for Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and has been popular among various cultures.

A classic from Scottish and Irish roots, it means “born of fire.”

A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.

An English name meaning "renowned warrior," Lewis was once a U.S. Top 100 pick and is still widely used in Scotland and beyond.

Meaning “truly brave” in German, this friendly nickname for Archibald saw a royal resurgence thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan's son.

With roots in Old German and English, Hugh means “mind” or “intellect” and has been a steady presence in Irish and British history.

God is Merciful

Hold, Anchor, Possess, Tenacious

Pledge, A Dove, Students of St, Hostage and Luminous

A long-standing Scottish name meaning “wood,” once cool in the ‘60s.

Great Plains, Big, Tall

Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Scottish Form of Joan Gracious Gift from God, John

Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus

Triangular Hill, Surname, From Grodno, a Placename In Byelorussia Meaning City, Large Fortification

Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag

Falke, White Hawk

Green River, Boar Friend, Handsome and Fair, Army

The Watchful, Vigilant Watchman, Alert

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice

Brown(Haired) Warrior, Helmeted

Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind

Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris

Traditionally masculine and meaning “Scot,” it’s now surprisingly more common for girls in the U.S.

A Scottish name linked to the River Kelvin and a famed physicist

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Noble Sort, Alice, Son of the Highborn

Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger

Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam

Shrub with Yellow Flowers, A Light, Fish, Blue Glass

Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Nobleman, Freeman, Earl, To Wander

Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town

A variant of Stewart, this vintage name means “steward” and has strong links to Scottish royalty.

Boomerang

Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Scottish in origin, this aristocratic name means “steward” and has royal historical links.

From the Narrow Forest, Warrior, Surname, Place Name

Son of Coinneach

White, Yew, Marine Friend, Warrior

This name refers to the scenic Scottish isle and suggests open skies and freedom.

Fair-haired, Blond, Yellow Gold

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

One who Sings Ballads, Poet, From Baird, Bard

Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose

A Scottish name meaning “from St. Clair."

Poet, Philospher, Bard

Laurel, From Laurentum, Crowned with Laurels

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Rich and Powerful Ruler, Son of Dick

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Mighty

Wealthy Spear Owner of Many Spears, Coming from the Oak Forest, Inspired By a Family Name

Genuine, Truly Brave, Very Bold, Noteworthy and Valorous

The Word Laverd Meaning Lord, Landlord

From the Island

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Originally a Scottish surname, it stems from Alexander and means “defender of men.”

Jayson, Kay

The Watchful, Alert, Vigilant Watchman

Surname, Mack's Well, Dweller by the Spring, Greatest

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Regal, King, The Red

House of the Canon

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Muddy from / Dark Place to Come, The Field Near Town

The Son of Flann

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

To Puff Up, Friend, Messenger, Herald

Dark River

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Son of Dick, Rich and Powerful Ruler

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Brown Warrior

By the Sea

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Prosperous One Owner of Fields, Field, Headstrong

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble, Bear, Stone

Rocky Settlement, Dweller by the Rocks, Town Near a Creek

From Ram's Island, Wild Garlic

Ditch

Man of Vigor, Highest Choice, Virility, Of Manly Strength

Birch Tree Clearing, From the Birch-tree Meadow

Dweller Near the Wood, Son of the Forest

English, Twin

Combination of Ara and Judith, Eagle, Goddess, Blooming Meadow

Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed

From Ralph's Settlement, Surname

Curly Haired, Variant of Fraser of the Forest Men

Disciple of Saint Columba

Follower of Michael

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

Son

Bishops Helper

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow

Only One, Strength, Vigor

Spear Wielder

The Watchful

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

Green Water, Variant of Irving, Boar Friend

Rock, Iron Strong

Slender, Yellow, Thin, Lean

Blood River, Blue, Dark Stream, Green

Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven

Patrician, Nobleman, Noblewoman

Quick-moving, Speckled, Noble, Son of a Nobleman

Moor Fen

Verdant Hill

Small Hero

Heaven, Sky

Epistle, Aigis, Shield, Aigilops

From Town of Leicester

Where Birches Grow, Birch Tree Clearing, Place Name

Forested Area, From the Grove of Trees, Graf, Wood

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Dominant Ruler, Old Leader, Variant of Richard

Spotted, Son of a Nobleman, Great Ambition, Noble

Ditch

Ruler of the Enclosure, Homeland, Rich, House and King

Son of Cathalain

Country, Valley in the Mountains, From Glen, Tal

Druids Mountain

From the Castle At the Headland

Vigor, Strength, One

Warm, Rock, Muddy, Refers to the Scottish Clyde River

Highest Choice, Virility, Of Manly Strength, Strong Fighter

White Warrior

Dark Courage

From Fife

Crown, Little Rock

Cold Brook, Cool Clear Spring, Rough Waters, Stream

Pious, Form of Barretta, Another Name for God, Innocent

Surname and Place Name, Brook by Hillock

Harbor River

Son

Beloved, Diminutive of David, Cherished

Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown

Great, Large

Son of Cathalain

Glory and King, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Enclosed Valley, From the Twisting Valley

Soft, Patterned Fabric

Little Eagle, Rule

Ruler of the World

Leader, Town by the Mill, Hillside, From Malleville

Hurdle

The Words Fionn Which Means White Fair, Small Blond Soldier, Fair-haired Courageous One

Country, From the Valley, Tal

Shield-Bearer, The Beschützende, Shield, Aigis

Dark Faced, Black, Baker, Swarthy

French Town, Curly, Strawberry

The Word Mwyn Which is of the Meaning Kind Gentle Dear

Settlement of Houses, American West Texan General Sam Houston, Place-name and Surname, A City in Texas Usa

Defender of the People, From Cassandra, Unheeded Prophetess

Son of the One who Abounds in Furrows

People's Victory

Solid, Lightning, From the Birch Tree Meadow, Firm