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    She's Your Friend » Baby Tips

    42 Handsome 3-Letter Baby Boy Names

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Dec 20, 2021 · Updated: Feb 17, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    Picking a 3 letter boy name has gained popularity in the last couple of years. Here's 42 different baby name ideas for your son.

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    • Popular Baby Names with 3 letters
    • More Baby Boy names with 3 letters
    • Baby Name FAQ

    Popular Baby Names with 3 letters

    1.Leo

    Latin for Lion. This would be an excellent first or middle name.

    2. Tom

    Greek for pure or innocent. You might have heard of the popular comedian/celebrity Tom Hanks.

    3. Max

    German and English meaning of greatest. Max is one of the most popular boys names ever.

    4. Vic

    Latin for Conqueror. This is another classic name that is easy to spell.

    5. Ray

    Germanic for wise or advisor.

    6. Bob

    German for famed, bright, or shining.

    7. Mat

    Hebrew for gift of God. This is a shorter version of Matthew.

    More Baby Boy names with 3 letters

    8. Cam

    Vietnamese for orange fruit.

    9. Fin

    Gaelic for fair or wanderer.

    10. Dan

    Hebrew for God is my judge. Dan is the shortened version of Daniel.

    11. Guy

    French for guide or leader.

    12. Van

    Welsh and Russian for God is gracious.

    13. Gus

    English for great.

    14. Ren

    Japanese for lotus. This would be a great gender neutral baby name.

    Related: gender neutral baby names

    15. Jax

    English for God is gracious.

    16. Ben

    Hebrew for son.

    17.Sam

    Hebrew for told by God.

    18. Eli

    Hebrew for high or elevated.

    19. Dax

    French for leader.

    20. Abe

    English for father of nations. Most notably Abe Lincoln had this name.

    21. Kai

    Hawaiian for sea and Japanese for shell.

    22. Ian

    Scottish version of John which means God is Gracious.

    23. Bil

    English meaning of resolute protection.

    24. Don

    Irish for chief or noble.

    Related: irish baby boy names

    25. Geo

    Greek for earth or land. This is another great gender neutral name.

    26. Rex

    Latin for king.

    27. Tim

    English for one who honors God.

    28. Ari

    Hebrew for lion.

    29. Gil

    Hebrew for bright promise.

    30. Ash

    Hebrew for happy.

    31. Ken

    Scottish for handsome.

    32. Zak

    Hebrew for laughter.

    33. Pat

    English for noble.

    34. Roy

    Celtic for red-haired.

    35. Ryu

    Japanese for dragon.

    36. Wes

    Old english for western meadow.

    37. Jim

    English for supplanter.

    38. Jed

    Hebrew for beloved of God.

    39. Lee

    English for meadow.

    40. Joe

    Latin for God will give.

    41. Rob

    English for bright fame.

    42. Lex

    Greek for man's defender.

    Baby Name FAQ

    What are 3 letter A names for boys?

    Ari, Abe, and Ash are all great baby names for your son.

    What are simple 3 letter names?

    Leo, Joe, Rob, Tim, and Bob are all popular 3 letter baby names.

    What are some unique 3 letter names?

    Ryu, Kai, and Jax are some unique name ideas that are not overly used.

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