Popular and traditional New Zealand boy names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of New Zealand. 95 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad | Most praiseworthy | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Ali | Exalted; Noble | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Arthur | Bear; Noble (the legendary king) | 👦 Boy | English, French, Portuguese |
| Charlie | Free man | 🧒 Unisex | English, French |
| Elias | Elijah; My God is the Lord | 👦 Boy | Arabic, International |
| George | Farmer | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Harry | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | English |
| Hassan | Handsome; Good | 👦 Boy | Arabic, Dhivehi |
| Henry | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | English |
| Jack | God is gracious (from John) | 👦 Boy | English |
| James | Supplanter (from Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Leo | Lion | 👦 Boy | International |
| Liam | Resolute protector | 👦 Boy | International |
| Lucas | From Lucania; Light | 👦 Boy | International |
| Mohammed | Praiseworthy; The Prophet of Islam | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Muhammad | Praiseworthy; The Prophet of Islam | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Noah | Rest; Comfort | 👦 Boy | International |
| Nour | Light | 🧒 Unisex | Arabic |
| Oliver | Olive tree | 👦 Boy | International |
| Omar | Long-lived; Flourishing | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Sebastian | Venerable; Revered (Greek) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Spanish |
| William | Resolute protector | 👦 Boy | English, French |
| Adam | The first man; Of the earth | 👦 Boy | Arabic, International, Hungarian |
| Alexander | Defender of people | 👦 Boy | International |
| Alfie | Elf counsel (from Alfred) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Archie | Genuine; Bold (from Archibald) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Ariki | Chief; High-born leader | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Daniel | God is my judge | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, International, Spanish |
| David | Beloved | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, International, Hungarian, Slavic |
| Edward | Wealthy guardian | 👦 Boy | English |
| Elijah | My God is Yahweh; My God is the Lord | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Emil | Rival; Eager | 👦 Boy | International |
| Felix | Lucky; Fortunate | 👦 Boy | International, French |
| Freddie | Peaceful ruler (from Frederick) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Gabriel | God is my strength | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Spanish, International |
| Hamza | Strong; Steadfast; Uncle of the Prophet | 👦 Boy | Arabic, Bosnian |
| Hugo | Mind; Intellect | 👦 Boy | International |
| Hussein | Good; Handsome (diminutive of Hassan) | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Ibrahim | Abraham; Father of nations | 👦 Boy | Arabic, Dhivehi |
| Jacob | Supplanter; Holds the heel; Holder of the heel; One who follows | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| John | God is gracious | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jonas | Dove; God is gracious (John) | 👦 Boy | International, Lithuanian |
| Joseph | God will increase | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Joshua | God is salvation | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jude | Praised | 👦 Boy | English |
| Luke | From Lucania; Light | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Matteo | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | International |
| Matthew | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Māui | The demigod Māui | 👦 Boy | Māori, Polynesian |
| Max | The greatest | 👦 Boy | International |
| Michael | Who is like God? | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Nathan | He gave; Gift | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| Nikau | The nikau palm | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Oscar | Divine spear; Friend of deer | 👦 Boy | International |
| Samuel | God has heard | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, International, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Teddy | Wealthy guardian; Gift of God | 👦 Boy | English |
| Theo | God; Divine gift | 👦 Boy | International, Portuguese |
| Theodore | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Thomas | Twin | 👦 Boy | Greek, Hebrew, French |
| Aaron | Mountain of strength; Brother of Moses; High mountain; Exalted | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Albert | Noble; Bright | 👦 Boy | English |
| Alfred | Elf counsel | 👦 Boy | English |
| Andrew | Manly; Strong; Brave | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Christopher | Bearer of Christ | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Edmund | Wealthy protector | 👦 Boy | English |
| Harrison | Son of Harry | 👦 Boy | English |
| Hemi | Supplanter (James) | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Isaac | He will laugh | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jasper | Treasurer | 👦 Boy | English |
| Joel | Yahweh is God; The Lord is God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Kahu | Hawk | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Kauri | The kauri tree | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Mana | Prestige; Authority; Spiritual power | 🧒 Unisex | Māori, Polynesian |
| Manaia | Guardian; A mythical guardian figure | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Manawa | Heart | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Mikaere | Who is like God? (Michael) | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Ngaio | Clever; The ngaio tree | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Nicholas | Victory of the people | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Oakley | Oak meadow | 👦 Boy | English |
| Peter | Rock; Stone | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Philip | Lover of horses (Greek) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Greek |
| Rangi | Sky; The sky father Ranginui | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Rawiri | Beloved (David) | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Reuben | Behold, a son | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Ronnie | Ruler's counsel (from Ronald) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Stephen | Crown; Garland | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Tai | Tide; Coast | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Tama | Son; Boy | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Tamati | Twin (Thomas) | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Tane | Man; The god of forests and birds | 👦 Boy | Māori, Polynesian |
| Toby | God is good | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Tui | The tui bird | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Viktor | Victor; Conqueror (Виктор) | 👦 Boy | Latin, International |
| Wiremu | Resolute protector (William) | 👦 Boy | Māori |