Boy Names That Mean Water

Do you want a perfect name for your little boy? If you are looking for qualities that feel soothing and serene yet adventure-seeking, you can consider a boy name that means water. From Aalto to Zale and plenty of names in between, here are some names for baby boys that mean water.

Aalto, meaning "wave", is a nice Finnish name that has a creative, lyrical-like flair to it.

Bach, a German name meaning "dweller near the brook", is a bold name choice that is perfect to place a baby boy on the same level as the great, world-renowned composer.

Beck, meaning "small stream", is a cool given name that has a cool rustic feel to it while still being gentle enough for a baby.

Calder, with English origins for "rocky water", is known as a surname, but it can also make for a fun and creative given name.

Douglas, meaning "black water", is a classic name that comes with adorable nicknames like "Doug" and "Dougie".

Irving, with Scottish origins for "green river, sea friend", was originally a surname that has grown into a popular and beloved given name.

Kano, meaning "the god of waters", works as a perfect cross-cultural name thanks to its Japanese origins and history as an African place name.

Malik, with Arabic origins meaning "king; wave", is a name that has crossed the globe and cultures well.

Maxwell, Scottish for "great stream", is a largely popular name that is easy to shorten for a cute nickname like "Max".

Moses, meaning "delivered from the water", has obvious religious connections, but lately has seen a modern upheaval, more so when spelled in different translations such as "Moshe" in Israel and "Moises" in Spanish.

Neptune is a powerful, otherworldly name choice for a strong baby boy as it represents the mythological Roman god of the sea.

Orwell, meaning "the branch of the river", is famously known for the novelist George Orwell, making it a cool choice for parents who adore classic literature.

Pegasus, meaning "from a water spring", is famously known as the mythical and serene white-winged horse from Greek mythology, making it an incredibly strong choice for a spirited baby boy.

Rafferty, Irish for "floodtide, prosperity, abundance", is a lively name that comes with fun nicknames like "Rafe".

Remington, with English origins meaning "place on a riverbank", is not just a bold choice for a baby boy, but it is a fun one too thanks to the baby sharing his namesake with the '80s action-hero "Remington Steele".

Rio, meaning "river" in Spanish, is a beloved name used plenty in cowboy films, which can make it an entertaining choice for a rambunctious baby boy.

Wade, English for "at the river crossing", is a nice in-between option that matches well with male relatives with names like "Cade", especially if you have twins.

Wyre, meaning "winding river", is a unique choice for a water-based name as it is a geographical name for two British rivers.

Zale, meaning "sea-strength", is a trendy-sounding, alluring name choice for an exceptional baby boy.