Naming your new baby boy can be really exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming – I mean it’s a really big decision! In 2019 there’s been a rising trend of longer, old-fashioned girl names like Abigail and Ophelia, but the trend for boy’s names seems to be drifting in the opposite direction towards shorter more ‘cool’ sounding names like Tom, and Max!
While there has been a subtle pull towards longer more unusual boys names, if you want a classic name that will stand the test of time, you probably should consider opting for something shorter and more practical.
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The 18 Best 3 Letter Boy Names Of 2019
Let’s take a look at a list of the eighteen best 3 letter baby names and discover the background and deeper meaning behind them.
1. Dan
Pronunciation: ‘dan’
Origin: Hebrew, English
Meaning: the short version of Daniel. Dan is a Biblical name meaning “God is my judge”.
Famous Namesakes: Daniel was a young Israelite who interpreted the dreams of the kings of Babylon and Persia, who came to be known for his courage and honesty.
2. Leo
Pronunciation: ‘lio’
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion
Famous Namesakes: There have been 13 Popes named Leo, and of course, the most famous Leo is Leonardo DiCaprio!
3. Jay
Pronunciation: ‘jei’
Origin: Latin, Hindi
Meaning: jaybird, victory
Famous Namesakes: Jay is a very popular Indian name, being the modern version of Jaya, which means “victory” in Hindi. Some famous Jays include Indian actor Jay Bhanushali, talk show host Jay Leno, and actor Jay Baruchel.
4. Ryu
Pronunciation: ‘ryoo’
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Dragon
Famous Namesakes: Japanese manga artist, Ryu Fujisaki and South Korean actor, Ryu Seung-ryong. Ryu is also the name of the main protagonist of the wildly popular video game series Street Fighter – Ryu is actually one of the most popular Japanese names in the west thanks to this localisation.
5. Sam
Pronunciation: ‘sam’
Origin: Hebrew, English
Meaning: “told by God”
Famous Namesakes: Sam is derived from the Biblical Samuel who was a kingmaker in the Bible. Famous Sams include Sam Neill and Sam Eliott.
6. Gil
Origin: Hebrew, Spanish
Pronunciation: ‘gil’ or ‘zheel’
Meaning: happiness
Famous Namesakes: American actor Gil Gerard and stand-up comedian Gilbert Gottfried.
7. Stu
Origin: Scottish
Pronunciation: ‘stew’
Meaning: Steward
Famous Namesakes: Some famous Stus include the Canadian wrestler Stu Hart and Aussie rocker Stu MacKenzie.
8. Sid
Origin: French
Pronunciation: ‘sid’
Meaning: Saint Denis
Famous Namesakes: Saint Denis was the first bishop of France, and Sid Vicious was the frontman for the punk band The Sex Pistols.
9. Ian
Origin: Scottish, Hebrew
Pronunciation: ‘i-yen’
Meaning: “the Lord is gracious”
Famous Namesakes: Actor Ian McKellan, who played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, and writer Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.
10. Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: ‘i-lai’
Meaning: High
Famous Namesakes: Eli Manning, the famous American football player, and Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin.
11. Rex
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: ‘reks’
Meaning: “king”
Famous Namesakes: Some famous Rexes include English actor Sir Rex Harrison and Rex Tillerson, US Secretary of State.
12. Raj
Origin: Hindi
Pronunciation: ‘raj’
Meaning: Prince
Famous Namesakes: Bollywood actor Raj Mehra, and Rajesh “Raj” Koothrapali from the smash-hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
13. Aio
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: ‘a-yo’
Meaning: ‘teacher’
Famous Namesake: Aio was the name of a famous duke of Friuli, Italy.
14. Ash
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ‘ash’
Meaning: ‘ash tree’
Famous Namesakes: Youtuber Ash Hardell, Australian comedian Ash Lieb. Ash is also the name of the main protagonist days of the Japanese anime series Pokemon.
15. Dre
Origin: French, Portuguese
Pronunciation: ‘drei’
Meaning: ‘man’
Famous Namesakes: Actress Dre David and famed rapper and producer, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young.
16. Gus
Origin: Scottish
Pronunciation: ‘gus’
Meaning: ‘one strength’
Famous Namesakes: Augustus Caesar, Emperor of Rome and Angus Young, guitarist of AC/DC.
17. Rob
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ‘rob’
Meaning: ‘bright fame’
Famous Namesakes: Famous actors; Rob Lowe, Rob Schneider, and Rob Carlton.
18. Vic
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: ‘vik’
Meaning: ‘conqueror’
Famous Namesakes: Some famous Vics include rapper Vic Mensa and voice actor Vic Mignogna.
Which Celebs Have 3 Letter Baby Names?
It seems like more and more celebrity couples are opting for short boys names lately. Jessica Simpson named her son Ace, while Fergie and Josh Duhamel’s son is named Axl. Benedict and Sophie Cumberbatch’s named their darling baby boy Hal.
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