53 Soft boy names (that are gentle and sweet)

Don’t you just want to pinch all their little cheeks? I know I do, but these names are so much more than adorable. They’re also the perfect fit for that sweet and gentle baby boy that’s about to come into your life.

1.  Isaac

A Hebrew name with biblical roots, Isaac means “he laughs.”

2.  Ethan

An English name popular all around the world that has a cute meaning: “firm” or “constant.”

3.  Hudson

The Old Norse root of Hudson means “waterfall,” which makes it a beautiful soft boy name idea! The best part is its simplicity in spelling and pronunciation.

4.  Derek 

This name comes from Germanic Derek, which means “a people’s ruler” or just “people’s ruler.” 

5.  Austin

A soft and short name that means “great” or “majestic.” 

6.  Riley

This soft boys’ name is derived from the Gaelic word Rileigh, which means “king of battles.”

7.  Zachary

This biblical name comes from Hebrew Zakhariah, meaning “the Lord has remembered.” 

8. Ryker 

This Scandinavian name is derived from Old Norse Hrærekr , which means “happy and healthy.” 

9.  Tristan

Tristan comes from the Celtic origin, meaning “sadness”.

10.  Kyle

Kyle means “narrow strait.” This name comes from the Celtic language, where it means “slope.” 

11.  Maxwell

This English name has a great meaning: “greatest”, or in Latin “Maximus”.

12. Logan 

A Scottish boy’s name with an interesting origin – it comes from the Gaelic word logan, meaning “hollow” or “marshy place.” 

13. Evan

Another soft Hebrew baby boy name. Other versions include Evann, Eavan, and Evin.

14. Chase 

This name is derived from the English word ‘chase’, which means “chess game” or “hunting.” 

15. Matthew

Other Greek baby boy names that are soft and memorable include Maitias and Mathyas. The meaning of this delicate name is “gift from God.”

16. Lawson 

Another Scandinavian example of a cute name with a beautiful meaning: “law steward.” 

17. Finn 

Another sweet Irish name is Finn, which means “fair-haired warrior whose hair was as white as purest snow.” 

18. Owen 

Another Irish name that is derived from the Welsh word Owen, which means “young warrior.” 

19. Ellis 

An English name that means “island of the Prince.” 

20. Declan 

A Celtic name with an interesting origin – it comes from the Gaelic word deilbhain, which means “man/warrior.” 

21. Ryder 

This Scandinavian name is derived from the Old English Raedere, which means “wagon maker or driver.” 

22. Jude 

The biblical meaning of this name is “praised”.

23. Jake 

Another Hebrew name that stands out. The meaning of this name is “God is merciful.” 

24. Charlie 

This sweet English name has a great meaning: “free man.” 

25. Levi 

A Hebrew name with an interesting origin – comes from the word leib, which means “adhesion or attachment to another person.” 

26. Adam 

This cute baby boy name meaning is derived from the Hebrew word adamah, which means “red-earth colored (i.e., brown). ” 

27. Rowan 

This Celtic name is derived from the word ruadh, which means “red-haired (or ruddy) one.” 

28. Oliver 

Another English name with a great meaning: “olive tree.” 

29. Jett 

This Scandinavian name is derived from the French surname Le Jetier, which was given to someone who worked as a stonecutter or woodcutter. 

30. Ryan

The Irish name with an interesting origin – comes from the Gaelic word riain, which means “kingly.” 

31. Gabriel 

This soft Hebrew name stands out for its beautiful meaning – “God is my strength.”

32. Ian 

Another soft Hebrew name. Other versions include Aeneas and Eian. The meaning of this name is “he who supplants; he who acts for another.” 

33. Alex 

Another soft Greek name worth mentioning! Other versions include Aalek, Aleksei, Alonzo, Alistair, Alessandro, Alexander, Alexandrei, and Alexandros.

34. Grant 

This cute baby boy’s name meaning is derived from the Old English word gran, which means “tall and slender.” 

35. Peter 

This soft Hebrew name stands out for its beautiful meaning – “rock; stone.” 

36. Grayson

This English name is derived from a surname (Grayson) that was used to denote people who made baskets or wickerwork. 

37. Hunter 

This Scottish name comes from the English word hunt (huntian), which means “to chase, pursue or search for by traveling through different lands.” 

38. Henry 

This soft English name has a great meaning: “ruler of the home.” 

39. Reid 

Another Celtic name with an interesting origin – comes from the Gaelic word Raith, which means “counsel power and authority.” 

40. Emerson 

This French name is worth mentioning – derived from a Germanic name meaning “home ruler.” 

41. Axel 

This Scandinavian name is derived from the Greek word axillas, which means “tiller of the soil; farmer or peasant.” 

42. Sawyer 

Another cute Scandinavian name that is derived from Old English sawerh, which means “saw man.” 

43. Jax 

Another Scandinavian name that is derived from the Old English word jeoxe, which means “a javelin or spear.” 

44. Kaden 

This soft Hebrew name stands out for its beautiful meaning – “treasure, precious.” 

45. Ezra 

The lovely meaning of this gentle Hebrew name, “help; a helper,” distinguishes it.

46. Jonah 

This Hebrew name also stands out for its beautiful meaning: “dove.” 

47. Kadyn

This Celtic name is derived from Irish Gaelic cáidein , which means “battle.” 

48. Miles 

This cute baby boy names’ meaning is derived from French, which means “soldier.” 56. Jensen 

This Scandinavian name is derived from the Danish place name for “island.” 

49. Joel 

Another soft Hebrew name worth mentioning – it means “Yahweh (the Lord) is God.” 

50. Dax 

This English name comes from the Hebrew word dox, which means “admirable and delightful.” 

51. Landon 

This English name is derived from a surname (Landen) that was originally given to someone who lived on land that belonged to someone else. 

52. Knox 

The peaceful nature of this gentle boy’s name is highlighted by its connotation: “from the hills.”

53. Ayden 

This English name is a variant of the name Hayden. 

In conclusion

Soft boy names that are the sweetest. With so many strong and tough male characters in our favorite stories, it’s nice to see a little sweetness too. We love these soft boy names for their cuteness factor and how they can soften up any child! Which of these baby names did you like the most?

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