Cool Baby Boy Names From U.S. and World Cities

One recently popular baby naming trend is to using city names for a baby names. Some of these city names have already made it to top 10 baby name charts. Other names are waiting to be discovered by parents looking for an original name for a new baby.

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Parents can start by looking at cities that have have meaning to the family. Maybe a city holds memories as the family's former residence. A favorite relative may have been born in the city or maybe the city holds memories from a past family vacation. Naming a child after one of these cities honors the relative or keeps memories of that city alive.

The following are baby names that have originated from U.S and world cities. Some are currently popular, while others sound unique and original. The U.S. names are divided into geological regions, followed by the foreign city names.


Baby Names From Western Cities

Western city names create a picture of intrigue and adventure. Parents may think of open plains, deserts and the Rocky mountains when they hear these city names. These names are great for parents who want an adventurous son who is a cowboy at heart.


  • Austin, Texas
  • Carson, Nevada
  • Houston, Texas
  • Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Tyler, Texas


Baby Names From the South

Southern city names sound strong and traditional. For a baby boy, parents may use these names for a son who is sure to be a gentlemen. Parents who feel that old fashioned values are important for their baby boy may also be drawn to these names.

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  • Clayton, Georgia
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Durham, North Carolina
  • Jackson, Mississippi
  • Jasper, Georgia
  • Orlando, Florida


Baby Names From the Northeast

Despite being the oldest cities in the U.S, Northeast city names sound new and cool when used as a baby name. Many of these city names are just being discovered as baby names. Baby boys with these names are likely to be trendsetters as children.



  • Camden, New Jersey
  • Easton, Pennsylvania
  • Shelton, Connecticut
  • Trenton, New Jersey


Baby Names From Foreign Nations

Names in this category have a sophisticated and modern feel. U.S. parents may dream of someday traveling to these foreign cities or perhaps they have memories of a fantastic trip. No matter what the reason, naming babies after cities abroad has become a popular trend.


  • Devon, England
  • Kingston, Jamaica
  • Kobe, Japan
  • Preston, England
  • Rome, Italy


Parents find baby name inspiration in many different places, including U.S. and world cities. Parents can use names of Western, Southern, Northeastern and foreign cities as names for new babies. These suggestions are just the beginning. Try pulling out a map for other original ideas.

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