200 twin boy names for your new dynamic duo

If you have two baby boys on the way, there are a number of routes you can go for twin boy names. Our favorite ideas rhyme or match, are ultra-unique, and some could even be inspired by your favorite professional athletes or musicians. To round out our list, we also have tons of options that just sound good together.

Mull over these twin boy name ideas – and tips for how to choose the names – for your two little dudes on the way.

How to choose your twin boys' names

There's no single right way to name your baby – or in this case, babies. Name inspiration for your twins can come from the same places as name inspiration for a single baby: Many parents use family names with significant history, choose names with special meanings, or simply run with names that they love.

You'll also find conflicting advice when you look for ideas on naming twins: To match or not to match? Unique or common? Traditional or new? Ultimately, it's up to you and your partner to choose your babies' names – but here's some advice from the BabyCenter Community .

• "Don't give them matching initials. The twins will already share so much, their birthday, their parents, possibly their room, the same face (if they're identical) – why not give them something to base their own identity off of apart from being a twin?" – stephaniep2024
• "I wanted to make sure we had something that sounded nice together but was completely different." – ABA2020
• "I have a friend expecting twins. Something she said that stuck with me is she doesn't mind having somewhat matching names, as long as you can tell them apart when you shout them." – LaBa17
• "When naming twins it's good to be careful that one baby doesn't have a more special name than the other" – whether that's a significant family name, a name with special meaning, or just a particularly unique name compared to the other twin's. – AnnieB94
• "Remember that your twins are still individuals, the same as any other siblings, and they will grow up and live their lives with their names. So think about the long term, not just about the cute babies in matching outfits stage!" – ClaireELH1
• "I picked names that sounded cute as a pair but didn't start with the same letter or have the same ending." – BrittN57

100 twin boy names

William and Theodore

William is an Old French name rooted in Germanic and is often poetically translated to mean "strong-willed warrior." Theodore is the French form of a Greek name that means "gift from God."

Noah and Oliver

Noah derives from the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, and it stems from the Hebrew word noach , which means "rest" and "comfort." Oliver is the English version of the French name Olivier, which likely comes from the Late Latin word olivarius (olive tree).

James and Lucas

James is a Hebrew name with connections to Jacob , and it means "one who takes by the heel." Lucas comes from the Greek name Loukas and it translates to "man from Lucania," but it also has associations with words meaning "shining" and "bright."

Benjamin and Christopher

Benjamin is the name of one of Jacob's sons in the Bible, and it means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Christopher has Greek roots and translates to "Christ-bearer."

Matthew and George

Matthew is another Biblical name, deriving from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." George is a Greek name that means "farmer."

Ethan and Owen

Ethan was also mentioned in the Bible, and the name translates to "firm, enduring, strong, and long-lived" in Hebrew. Owen is the anglicized version of the Welsh name Owain, which may itself come from the Latin name Eugenius and mean "noble."

Frank and Jack

Frank is the abbreviated form of the name Francis , which comes from the Latin for "French." Jack was once seen as a nickname for John and James , but it's now a standalone option that became a slang word for "man" back in the Middle Ages.

Sterling and Cameron

Sterling is a gender-neutral option that means "little star." Cameron is another gender-neutral name with Scottish roots, and it comes with the meaning "crooked nose."

Hayes and Tate

Hayes is an English surname with a few origins, one being that it was used by people who lived near places called Heys, which could be tied to Old English words meaning "enclosure" or "overgrowth." Tate is another English-rooted name that means "to be cheerful."

Felix and Colby

Felix derives from Latin and means "happy." Colby is an English name meaning "coal town."

Wells and Ford

Wells started out as an English surname that typically referred to those who lived near a well or spring. Ford is a place name that literally means "river crossing."

Harris and Jenson

Harris is a surname that derives from Harry , a nickname for Henry. Jenson (also spelled Jensen ) is a Danish surname related to the name John , which means "God is gracious."

Mason and Levi

Mason is an English surname that often denoted someone who works with stone, and it stems from an Old French word. Levi dates back to the Book of Genesis in the Bible and comes from the Hebrew word lewi , meaning "joined" or "adhered."

Rudy and Warren

Rudy is a shorter version of Rudolph , and it comes from a German name that translates to "famous wolf." Warren is an English surname with meanings separate from the vocabulary word – it's rooted in a Germanic word meaning "guard," and in a place in French Normandy called La Varenne, meaning "the game park."

Parker and Liam

Parker was the name given to gamekeepers during the medieval era, but it's also considered a place name. Liam is an abbreviated form of the more traditional English name William , and it means "guardian."

Kyle and Jason

Kyle has Gaelic origins and means "narrow strait or channel." Jason is a Greek-rooted name that translates to "healer" and stems from the Greek word iaomai , meaning "to heal."

Bradley and Russell

Bradley is traditionally recognized as an English surname that derives from an Old English word meaning "broad clearing." Russell is another English surname with French and Latin roots meaning "little red one" or "red-haired."

Rafael and Alejandro

Rafael is a form of the name Raphael in languages including Spanish and Portuguese, and it comes from a Hebrew name meaning "God heals." Alejandro is the Spanish version of the name Alexander, which means "defender of men."

Milo and Rory

Milo is a form of the Norman French name Miles , which has uncertain meaning – but there are plenty of theories about the name, including that it's rooted in a Slavic word meaning "beloved," that it comes from the Latin word for "soldier," and that it's connected to the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" Rory is simpler: It's the anglicized form of the Old Irish name Ruaidri, which translates to "red king."

Rhys and Declan

Rhys is a Welsh name that means "ardor." Declan derives from the Irish name Deaglan, and it's connected to the meanings "man of prayer" and "full of goodness."

Spencer and Bennett

Spencer is an English surname meaning "dispenser of provisions." Bennett is a Latin-rooted name that translates to "little blessed one."

Hudson and Bentley

Hudson is an English name that directly translates to the "son of Hudd," where Hudd was a version of Hugh. Bentley has English origins and means "bent-grass clearing."

Elijah and Isaac

Elijah stems from a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is my God," and it appears in several sacred texts like the Bible and Quran. Isaac is also a biblical name connected to a Hebrew word meaning "to laugh."

Rodrigo and David

Rodrigo is a version of the Germanic name Roderick , meaning "famous ruler." David is a Hebrew name that means "beloved."

Leo and Max

Leo is the Latin word for "lion," and it's also considered a diminutive of the names Leonardo , Leopold , and Leon . Max is a nickname for Maximilian , a Latin-rooted name meaning "greatest."

Kai and Cruz

Kai means "sea" in Hawaiian. Cruz translates to "cross" in both Spanish and Portuguese, referring to the crucifixion.

Graham and Elliott

Graham is a Scottish surname and believed to come from the English place name Grantham, meaning "gravelly homestead." Elliott was once considered a surname and is a medieval variation of Elijah , which means "Yahweh is my God."

Jeremy and Nicholas

Jeremy is a variant of the Hebrew name Jeremiah , meaning "appointed by God." Nicholas is a Greek name that means "victory of the people."

Muhammad and Hasan

Muhammad translates to "praiseworthy" in Arabic, and it's also the name of the founder of Islam. Hasan , one of the prophet Muhammad's grandsons and successors, means "good" or "beautiful" in Arabic.

Colton and Lawson

Colton , an English surname, comes from a place name that carries the meaning "Cole's town," Cole being a nickname for Nicholas. Lawson is another English surname that translates to "son of Lawrence ," a French name thought to be tied to the Latin word for "laurel."

Porter and Miller

Porter is an English surname that refers to the occupation of "doorkeeper," which derives from the Latin word for door, porta . Miller is another occupational English surname for millers, or those who work in a grain mill.

Weston and Everett

Weston was originally an English surname that translates to "west town" or "western town." Everett comes from the Old English name Everard and means "brave as a boar."

Remington and Maverick

Remington stems from an English surname and place name, which means "settlement on the boundary stream." Maverick is a more modern name that derives from an English word defined as "an unorthodox or independent-minded person."

August and Otis

August is a form of the Roman name Augustus and is rooted in a Latin word meaning "great" or "magnificent." Otis is a version of the name Otto , which comes from an Old German word meaning "wealth, fortune."

Easton and Sawyer

Easton , similar to Weston, translates directly to "east town" or "eastern town" from Old English. Sawyer is an occupational English surname meaning "sawer of wood."

Vincent and Mitchell

Vincent draws from the Roman name Vincentius and the Latin word vincere , meaning "to conquer." Mitchell is one of many versions of the name Michael , which stems from the Hebrew name Mikha'el and means, "Who is like God?"

Charles and Nathan

Charles is the French and English form of the Germanic name Karl , which means "free man." Nathan comes from a Hebrew name meaning "he has given" ("he" in this context typically referring to God).

Henry and Grant

Henry is an ancient Norman French name that translates to "ruler of the household," and it was also the name of eight kings of England. Grant is an English and Scottish surname deriving from the Norman French word grand , which means "great, large."

Youssef and Khalid

Youssef is an Arabic form of Yosef , a Hebrew name that means "he will add" (the English version is Joseph). Khalid is another Arabic name that means "undying" or "eternal."

Baker and Kellan

Baker is an occupational English surname for someone who baked goods for a living. Kellan is an English name with uncertain origins: It could be connected to an Irish name meaning "slender," or it could come from Scottish surnames meaning "son of Alan" or "son of Colin."

Thomas and Jackson

Thomas is perhaps the most on-the-nose option, since it comes from an Aramaic name that means "twin." Jackson is interpreted as "son of Jack."

Lorenzo and Gabriel

Lorenzo is the Spanish and Italian form of Lawrence , which is believed to be connected to the Latin word for "laurel." Gabriel has Hebrew origins and means "man of God."

Clive and Hugh

Clive is a diminutive of the English name Clifford , which means "from a steep cliff." Hugh is related to the Old High German word hugu , which means "mind, thought, spirit."

Colin and Andrew

Colin is a medieval nickname for Nicholas, which comes from Greek and means "victory of the people," but Colin is also the anglicized version of the Gaelic name Cailean, which is tied to a word meaning "dove." Andrew is an apostle in the New Testament, and the name is rooted in the Greek element andr- , which means "man" or "warrior."

Jett and Nash

Jett , also spelled Jet , comes from the vocabulary word referring to an aircraft or the color black. Nash is derived from the Middle English phrase atten ash , translating to "at the ash tree."

Briggs and Rhodes

Briggs is an English surname that comes from the Middle English and Old English word for bridge. Rhodes is another English surname, given to people who lived near a woodland clearing.

Duke and Cash

Duke is also the name of a noble title, derived from the Latin word dux , or "leader." Cash , one version of the occupational name Case, refers to a box maker.

Rowan and Asher

As the anglicized form of the Irish name Ruadhan, Rowan means "red" – though it can also be interpreted as a reference to the rowan tree. Asher is a Hebrew name that appears in the Bible, and it translates to "fortunate" or "happy."

Peter and Silas

Peter comes from a Greek name meaning "stone," and is the name of an apostle from the New Testament. Silas was one of Saint Paul's companions in the New Testament, and it's likely a variation of the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "of the woods."

Bash and Knox

Bash is an English version of the surname Bach, which means "stream" in both Middle High German and Middle English. Knox is related to a Scottish surname and the Gaelic cnoc , or "round hill."

Harlan and Dean

Harlan is a place name with a few meanings depending on the root Old English words: har ("gray"), hara ("hare"), or haer ("rock") plus land , which has the same meaning now as it did back then. Dean is considered an occupational surname for someone who worked for the church, and it's also related to the Middle English dene , which means "valley."

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Austin and Brooklyn

Austin is a more modern-sounding English form of the Latin name Augustinus (which is rooted in a word meaning "great" or "magnificent"), and it's also a place name for the city in Texas. Brooklyn is another place name for the borough in New York City, which was named after the Dutch town Bruekelen and means "broken land" or "marshland."

Sage and River

Sage can refer to both the herb and to a wise person, and both meanings have Latin roots. The "herb" meaning is rooted in a word that means "healthy," while the "wise" meaning comes from a Latin word meaning "to have good taste" or "to be wise." River is another English nature name derived from Latin.

Ben and Jerry

Ben , a shortened form of the name Benjamin , comes from a Hebrew word meaning "son." Jerry is commonly a standalone name now, but it started out as a nickname for a number of names beginning with the "jer-" sound, including Jeremy, Gerald, and others. Together, Ben and Jerry are the popular ice cream duo Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.

Travis and Jason

Travis comes from the French word traverser , meaning "to cross," and was originally a Norman French occupational name for someone who collected bridge or road tolls. Jason is a Greek-rooted name meaning "healer." You might recognize this combo as the famous NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce.

Axel and Gage

Axel , a Medieval Danish version of the Hebrew name Absalom , means "my father is peace." Gage is an English surname connected to two Old French words meaning "measure" and "pledge."

Dylan and Cole

Dylan is a Welsh name related to the Celtic word for sea. Cole is an abbreviated form of the name Nicholas , which has Greek roots and translates to "victory of the people." These are also the names of the Sprouse twins, best known for their titular roles on the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody .

Benji and Joel

Benji is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Benjamin , which means "son of the south." Joel is another Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." They're also the names of the identical twins who made up two-fifths of the rock band Good Charlotte.

Oronde and Atiim

Jamael Oronde "Ronde" and Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber are twins who are also former NFL players. According to their mom , their names mean "firstborn son" and "fiery-tempered king," respectively.

Jonathan and Drew

Jonathan , which has several spellings, is a Hebrew name that means "God has given." Drew is a shortened version of the name Andrew , meaning "manly." Jonathan and Drew Scott are Canadian twins, best known on HGTV as the Property Brothers.

Philip and Edward

Philip derives from a Greek name that means "friend or lover of horses." Edward comes from Old English and means "guardian of prosperity." In popular culture, you might recognize these two as the father-son duo from the British royal family .

Robert and Ernest

Robert derives from Germanic and means "bright fame." Ernest – which is related to the vocabulary word earnest – is rooted in Old High German and means "serious business" or even "battle to the death." If you look at potential nicknames for these twin boys, Sesame Street fans may find Bert and Ernie .

Walter and Harold

Walter is an English name stemming from a Germanic name meaning "army ruler." Harold also means "army ruler," but comes from Old English.

Guy and Kit

Guy comes from a shortened form of some Germanic names that include the root words witu , meaning "wood," or wit , meaning "wide." Kit is a nickname for Christopher , which comes from Greek and means "Christ-bearer."

Hank and Cal

Hank is a shorter version of the Medieval English name Hankin, which is associated with the name John and means "Yahweh is gracious." (Though Hank is also sometimes considered a nickname for Henry.) Cal is an abbreviated form of several names that start with "Cal-," most notably Calvin , which is related to the Latin word for "bald."

Lewis and Clark

Lewis , which is also spelled Louis, is connected to a Germanic name that means "famous in battle." Clark is an occupational English surname that originated from the Latin word for priest ( clericus ). Of course, this combination hearkens back to Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark, who famously led the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806.

Wally and Sonny

Wally , a nickname for Walter or Wallace , has two possible meanings: "power of the army" or "foreigner." Sonny is a nickname-turned-standalone option that simply means "son."

Mario and Luigi

Mario is an Italian form of the Roman family name Marius, which is thought to be related to the Roman god of war, Mars. Luigi is the Italian form of Louis and comes with the meaning "famous in battle." Nintendo aficionados will recognize these two as the brothers from the Mario franchise.

Woody and Buzz

Woody originated as a nickname for Woodrow , a surname for someone who lived in a row of houses near woods. Buzz is typically viewed as a nickname and is related to the English word buzz. Toy Story loyalists know these two as the unlikely friends from the popular children's movies. (In Buzz Lightyear's case, his name is an homage to Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men on the moon. And as for Woody, he's named after Woody Strode, a character actor known for his work in western films.)

Peyton and Eli

Peyton is a popular gender-neutral name believed to derive from the name of a town in England. Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "high" or "elevated." Brothers Peyton and Eli Manning are both NFL quarterbacks-turned-commentators.

Jagger and Hendrix

Jagger is an English name that means "carter," "carrier," or "peddler." Hendrix comes from the Dutch surname Hendrik , which is related to the name Henry (meaning "ruler of the household"). Rock music fans will know that these are inspired by Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix.

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Dewey and Lloyd

Dewey is the Welsh version of David and means "beloved." Lloyd is a Welsh surname that comes from llwyd , which means "gray."

Crosby and Roscoe

Crosby is an English name referring to someone who lives near a town crossing. Roscoe is an English place name, which ultimately means "deer wood."

Burke and Fergus

Burke stems from the Middle English burgh , which means "fortress" or "castle." Fergus is a Gaelic name and means "man of vigor."

Ramsey and Ryland

Ramsey is an English and Scottish surname and place name meaning "garlic island." Ryland is another English surname and place name – it means "rye land" and was often used by people who lived near areas where rye was grown.

Dustin and Turner

Dustin , an English surname related to the Old Norse name Dorsteinn , translates to "Thor's stone." Turner is an occupational English surname for someone who crafted small items using a lathe.

Iggy and Cosmo

Iggy , once considered a nickname for Ignatius , comes from the Latin word for "fire." Cosmo is an Italian name rooted in the Greek word kosmos , which means "order" and "beauty."

Duncan and Cormac

Duncan is the anglicized version of the Scottish Gaelic name Donnchadh, which is rooted in words meaning "dark" and "chief" or "noble." Cormac is a traditional Irish name with uncertain meaning, though it could be tied to an Irish word meaning "raven."

Falcon and Eagle

Falcon is a bird best known for its strength and agility; the word is rooted in the Latin word falx , which means "curved blade," for the bird's curved beak or talons. Eagle 's related meanings include "impressive" and "sharp-eyed," though the word for the bird is originally rooted in a Latin word meaning "dark."

Finlay and Niles

Finlay is the anglicized version of the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnlagh, which means "fair hero." Niles , an English surname related to the name Neil , has Celtic roots and could mean "champion" or "passion" – though Niles is also thought to be related to the Nile River in Egypt.

Sylvan and Wiley

Sylvan is another English name deriving from the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "of the woods." Wiley has connections to English places, including a town called Willey and the River Wylye.

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Maddox and Lennox

Maddox , a Welsh surname, translates to "son of Madoc" and is tied to a Welsh word meaning "goodly." Lennox is a Scottish surname, which stems from the name of a Scottish district called Leuenaichs, which could mean "place of elms."

Rocco and Nico

Rocco is an Italian name rooted in a Germanic word that means "rest." Nico , another popular Italian name, is a diminutive of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people."

Aiden and Brayden

Aiden means "little fire," and it goes back to medieval Ireland, as it's a more updated version of the name Aodhan. Brayden , a more modern take on Braden , is connected to the Gaelic word for salmon.

Ezra and Luca

Ezra means "help" or "helper" in Hebrew. Luca , meaning "from Lucania," is the Italian form of the Greek name Loukas and is tied to the English name Luke .

Bowen and Cohen

Bowen is a Welsh surname that means "son of Owain," which may be tied to the Latin name Eugenius, meaning "noble," or to an Old Celtic name meaning "born of Esos" (a Celtic god). Cohen , a Jewish surname, comes from the Hebrew word kohen , meaning "priest."

Quinn and Finn

Quinn comes from the Irish name Conn, which means "chief" or "leader." Finn is both an Old Norse name meaning "from Finland" and an Irish name meaning "fair" or "white."

Blake and Jake

Blake , an English surname, carries two meanings from Old English: blaec ("black") and blac ("pale"). Jake , a diminutive of Jacob , comes from a Hebrew name that means "one who takes by the heel."

Beau and Theo

Beau is the French word for "handsome." Theo , a shortened version of Theodore , has Greek origins and means "divine gift."

Logan and Hogan

Logan is a Scottish surname for someone who lived near a place called Logan. Hogan comes from an Irish surname meaning "son of Ogan," a name that means "young warrior."

Diego and Mateo

Diego is a Spanish name with uncertain origins: It could be tied to the Greek word didache , meaning "teacher"; or it could be a nickname for Santiago , which means "Saint James." Mateo is the Spanish version of the name Matthew , which has Hebrew origins and means "gift of God."

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Mark and Michael

Mark has an unknown meaning, but it has been associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. Michael is a Hebrew-rooted name that means "Who is like God?"

Ryder and Ryan

Ryder derives from the Old English ridere , and it's an occupational name referring to a "mounted warrior" or "messenger." Ryan is a popular, anglicized version of the Irish name Rian , and it means "little king."

Wesley and Wyatt

Wesley is an English surname that combines two Old English elements to mean "west meadow." Wyatt is an Old English name that means "strong in war."

Brady and Beckett

Brady is an anglicized version of the Irish name Bradach, which may mean "proud" and "spirited" or it could come from a word meaning "large-chested." Beckett has a couple potential sources, including the Middle English words bec ("beak") and bekke ("stream, brook").

Jonah and Jude

Jonah is a Hebrew name that means "dove." Jude is another Hebrew-rooted name meaning "praised."

Otto and Oscar

Otto stems from an Old German word meaning "wealth" and "prosperity." Oscar could mean "friend of deer," since it's seen as a combination of two Old Irish elements: os ("deer") and carae ("friend").

Carter and Cooper

Carter , originally an Irish surname, referred to people who transported goods with a cart or wagon. Cooper is another occupational surname, meaning "barrel maker."

Chandler and Chase

Chandler , an occupational surname meaning "candlemaker" is believed to ultimately come from the Latin word candela . Chase means "chase, hunt" in Middle English, and originated as another word for a hunter.

Bryson and Brody

Bryson is a Scottish name that directly translates to "son of Bryce," which may be tied to a Welsh word meaning "speckled" or "freckled." Brody is another Scottish surname and place name that could mean "ditch, mire" in Gaelic.

Samuel and Santiago

Samuel is a Hebrew name in the Bible that means "he has hearkened." Santiago is a Spanish name that translates to "Saint James."