100+ Trending Indian Baby Boy Names for 2026

Priya
September 24, 2025

Hey parents! Choosing a name for your baby boy is exciting, overwhelming, and sweet all at once, right? You want something that sounds good, honors tradition, maybe has a spiritual or meaningful touch – but also feels modern.

To help you out, I’ve put together 100 trending Indian baby boy names for 2026. These are names people are loving now – modern, unique, meaningful, maybe even a little bold. I hope this list gives you that spark of inspiration.

Names & Meanings (A-Z)

Here are some trending favorites and beautiful picks based on recent popular name lists in India.

A

Aarav – Peaceful, wisdom
Aarush – First ray of the sun
Abhay – Fearless
Advait – Unique, non-dual
Aditya – The sun
Agastya – A sage’s name
Akash – Sky
Aman – Peace
Anay – Leader, another name for Lord Vishnu
Arjun – Bright, shining, warrior prince

B

Bhavin – Living, existing
Bharat – Universal, India
Bhavesh – Lord of emotions
Bhuvan – World, universe
Bodhi – Enlightenment

C

Chaitanya – Consciousness
Chirag – Lamp, light
Chiranjeev – Immortal
Chetan – Life, consciousness
Chinmay – Supreme consciousness

D

Daksh – Capable, son of Lord Brahma
Darsh – Sight, Lord Krishna
Dev – Divine
Devansh – Part of God
Dhruv – Pole star, steadfast

E

Eshan – Lord Shiva, Sun
Ekansh – Whole, complete
Eklavya – Student devoted to learning
Ekagrah – Focused
Eshanveer – Brave like Lord Shiva

G

Gaurav – Pride, honor
Gautam – Lord Buddha, sage
Gopal – Cow protector, Krishna
Govind – Lord Krishna
Gyan – Knowledge

H

Hardik – From the heart
Harsh – Happiness
Hriday – Heart
Hrithik – From the heart
Hiten – Heart, kindness

I

Ishaan – Lord Shiva, the Sun
Indra – King of gods
Ivaan – Sun, ruler
Imran – Prosperity, exaltation
Ishir – Sacred, fire

J

Jai – Victory
Jatin – Saintly
Jayesh – Winner
Jivansh – Part of life
Jayanth – Victorious

K

Kabir – Great poet-saint
Kairav – White lotus
Karan – Generous, warrior from Mahabharata
Kartik – One who gives courage, Lord Murugan
Krish – Short for Krishna
Krishna – Lord Krishna
Kushal – Clever, expert
Kunal – Lotus, son of emperor Ashoka
Kian – Foundation, grace of God
Keshav – Lord Krishna

L

Laksh – Aim, goal
Lakshay – Target, destination
Luv – Son of Lord Rama
Lokesh – King of the world
Laxman – Brother of Lord Rama

M

Madhav – Lord Krishna
Manan – Contemplation
Manav – Man, human
Mihir – Sun
Moksh – Salvation
Mukul – Bud
Manish – God of mind
Mayank – Moon
Mohan – Attractive, Lord Krishna
Milan – Union, meeting

N

Nakul – One of the Pandavas
Naman – Salutation
Neel – Blue, sapphire
Nirav – Quiet, calm
Nikhil – Complete, whole

O

Om – Sacred syllable
Ojas – Energy, strength
Omkar – Sacred sound of Om
Onir – Shining
Oviya – Artist

P

Parth – King, Arjuna
Pranav – Sacred syllable Om
Pratyush – Dawn, sun
Parikshit – One who has been tested
Prithvi – Earth

Q

Qadir – Powerful, able
Qamar – Moon
Quasar – Bright star
Quaiser – King
Qudrat – Nature

R

Raghav – Descendant of Raghu, Lord Rama
Rajat – Silver, brilliance
Rajesh – King
Rishabh – Morality, superior
Rohan – Ascending
Rudra – Fierce, Lord Shiva
Rahul – Conqueror of miseries, son of Buddha
Ritesh – Lord of truth
Reyansh – Ray of light
Ravi – Sun

S

Sahil – Guide, shore
Samar – Fruit of paradise
Samarth – Powerful
Sanjay – Victorious, triumphant
Shaurya – Bravery
Shlok – Verse, hymn
Siddharth – One who has attained enlightenment (Lord Buddha)
Suryansh – Part of the Sun
Satvik – Virtuous, pure
Soham – “I am He,” spiritual mantra

T

Tanay – Son
Tanish – Ambition
Tejas – Brilliance, glow
Tarun – Young, youthful
Tushar – Snow, frost
Tirth – Holy place
Triveni – Sacred confluence of rivers
Tapas – Meditation, penance
Taksh – Strong, robust
Tarak – Protector, star

U

Uday – Rising, sunrise
Utkarsh – Advancement, prosperity
Ujjwal – Bright, clean
Umang – Enthusiasm
Umesh – Lord Shiva
Upendra – Brother of Indra, Lord Vishnu
Udai – To rise
Unmesh – Opening, blossoming
Urjit – Powerful
Udar – Generous

V

Varun – Lord of water
Vedant – Sacred knowledge
Veer – Brave
Vihaan – Dawn, beginning of a new era
Vikram – Valor, bravery
Vinay – Humble, modest
Vishesh – Special
Vyan – Breath of life
Vikas – Progress
Vivaan – Full of life

W

Waman – Dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Wasim – Handsome
Wrijesh – Lord of speech
Warin – Defender
Waseem – Graceful

X (rare in Indian names, but modern picks are emerging)

Xian – Graceful, elegant
Xavy – Bright, new house
Xahil – Guide, leader
Xenith – Peak, highest point
Xivaan – New beginning

Y

Yadav – Descendant of Yadu, Lord Krishna’s lineage
Yash – Fame, glory
Yuvan – Youthful
Yatin – Devotee, ascetic
Yogesh – God of yoga
Yuvi – Prince
Yashwant – Victorious, glorious
Yuvanesh – Young king
Yatish – Leader, ascetic
Yudhisthir – Eldest Pandava, steadfast in dharma

Z

Zayan – Graceful
Zaid – Abundance, growth
Zoravar – Powerful, strong
Zeeshan – High dignity, magnificent
Zuber – Strong, firm

How to Pick the Right Name

Here are a few tips (with keywords) to help you choose smartly:

Sound & Pronunciation: Make sure the name is easy to pronounce in your native language and lasts well into adulthood.
Meaning Matters: Names like “Aarav (peace), Vihaan (dawn), Reyansh (ray of light)” carry beautiful, hopeful meanings.
Balance Tradition & Modernity: Maybe pick a classic like Krishna or Dhruv, or a newer favorite like Reyansh.
Check Initials & Nicknames: How will people abbreviate it? Does it rhyme well, or look good with your last name?
Uniqueness vs Familiarity: Do you want something unique so your kid stands out, or more familiar and easily accepted socially?

Conclusion

There you have it: 100 trending Indian baby boy names for 2026 – from spiritual classics to shining modern picks. Whatever you choose, what matters most is love behind the name, the meaning it carries, and the story you want your child’s name to tell. Also check out 100 trending Indian baby girls names for 2026.

Wishing you calm, joy, and inspiration in naming your little one. You’ve got this!

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