113 Baby Boy Names that Start With T

Choosing your baby’s name can be one of the trickiest jobs on your pregnancy to-do list. Whether it’s the indecisive back-and-forth among a few options (blame the hormones), or just not being able to agree with your partner, deciding on a baby name is hard.

Sometimes it’s helpful to go letter by letter. Here, we’ll go through all the best baby boy names that start with T. There’s a lot to choose from!

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Baby boy names beginning with T

Baby boy names that start with T are a strong choice. The letter T has a dominant sound, so you can be sure that whichever T name you choose, people will remember it.

When the T is followed by a vowel, the T sound is punchy and masculine, like Tucker, Tex, or Tagg. Names beginning with T that are followed by a consonant tend to have a softer appeal, like Theo or Trey.

The origins of baby boy names that start with T are pretty varied, so if you’re looking for a baby boy name that reflects your family’s origins, wherever that may be, T names might have you covered.

From Taavi, meaning “beloved” in Finnish, to Tymon, which means “an honor” in Greek, there is inspiration the world over when it comes to T names.

Boy names with T as the first letter are distinctive, and with so many options, you’re sure to find one that works well with your surname as a first or middle name.

So, what are boy names that start with T? Let’s dive in!

Popular boys names that start with T

With so many to choose from, you might think T names are quite common. But according to the latest data, there are only two male names that start with T that rank inside the top 100 boys names in America. Quite a shocker! These are:

1. Theodore: Theodore has ancient Greek roots and means “gift of God” (with “theos” meaning “God” and “dōron” meaning “gift”). In 2020 Theodore ranked at #23 in the US, while also being inside the top 20 names in England, Australia, and New Zealand. Popular nicknames include Ted, Teddy, and Theo--all adorable. The most famous Theodore might be Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States. Ted Kennedy--longtime US Senator and younger brother of JFK--is another famous Ted, BUT in this case Ted was actually a nickname for “Edward.”
2. Thomas: This name ranked at number #45 in 2020 and has been a popular choice for hundreds of years. A name of Hebrew origin, from the word “ta’om,” meaning “twin,” it’s a perfect choice if you’re expecting multiples. Thomas is commonly shortened to Tom, and can also be spelled Tamas or Tomas. It’s probably the most well-known T name, thanks to actors like Tom Cruise, Tom Selleck, and Tom Hanks, and other notable Thomases, like Thomas Edison (inventor of the lightbulb) and Thomas Jefferson (the 3rd president of the United States). It also has biblical origins, being the name of St. Thomas aka “Doubting Thomas,” who didn’t believe that Jesus had been resurrected.

What are some cute names that start with T?

Just because you’re having a baby boy, it doesn’t mean you have to choose a powerful or typically “strong” sounding name.

Cute names that might encourage your little one to show their softer side are just as perfect for your baby boy. These are our favorites.

3. Tarek
4. Talib
5. Tag
6. Tannie
7. Tait
8. Teddy
9. Tex
10. Teo
11. Thurlow
12. Thierry
13. Tino
14. Timon
15. Timmy
16. Tiller
17. Tide
18. Torin
19. Topher
20. Torr
21. Toby
22. Truett
23. Tuck
24. Tuan
25. Tye
26. Tyrell

Unique boy names starting with T

Boy names that start with T range in inspiration from the ancient Roman emperors and Greek mythology to the modern-day trends of using surnames as first names.

Though there are lots to choose from, surprisingly few of the current most popular names begin with the letter T, which is perfect for parents looking for a less-used name.

If you’re looking for a name that’s more unusual than those ranking inside the top 100 (or even top 1000), maybe one of these could be just what you’re after.

27. Tatum
28. Tadeo
29. Talon
30. Tahoe
31. Taylan
32. Taurus
33. Tadhg
34. Tab
35. Tate
36. Tarquin
37. Thames
38. Thompson
39. Thibault
40. Thorpe
41. Thorne
42. Thanos
43. Titus
44. Tiger
45. Tito
46. Tiernan
47. Tomlin
48. Troy
49. Trevon
50. Travers
51. Tulley
52. Tudor
53. Tyree
54. Tylan
55. Tyce

Traditional boys names that start with T

Traditional boys’ names come from a range of origins, from Greek to Old English. They may not be the height of fashion right now, but they’ve definitely stood the test of time and have a lot of history behind them.

Some T names come from traditional occupations, which could be used to honor past generations in your family.

Some examples: Tailor (someone who makes clothes) and Thatcher (someone who installs roofs made of thatch).

56. Tarn
57. Tailor
58. Tamir
59. Taj
60. Taneli
61. Talbot
62. Tennyson
63. Teagan
64. Ted
65. Terry
66. Tennant
67. Templeton
68. Terrance
69. Thatcher
70. Thorin
71. Thane
72. Theobald
73. Thiago
74. Thurman
75. Timothy
76. Timur
77. Tobin
78. Toben
79. Tobias
80. Toby
81. Todd
82. Tony
83. Tommy
84. Tom
85. Trevor
86. Turner
87. Tyrian

Modern boys names that start with T

If you’re a lover of all things modern, why should your baby name choice be any different?

88. Tanner
89. Tayo
90. Tai
91. Tariq
92. Taleb
93. Taine
94. Taavi
95. Taylor
96. Tennessee
97. Texas
98. Teller
99. Tomio
100. Torin
101. Trace
102. Travis
103. Tristan
104. Trig
105. Tripp
106. Truman
107. Trenton
108. Trey
109. Tre
110. Twain
111. Tyrone
112. Tyler
113. Tyson

What is the rarest name for a boy?

If you’re looking for the rarest baby boy T names, look no further. There have been 5 or fewer baby boys called these names in recent years: Tag, Taro, Tarrant, Theodis, Tochi, Tomo, Torstein, and Tywin.

Whether you go into the delivery room with a mile-long “maybe” list, or you’ve already got your monogrammed blankets ready by 20 weeks, we’re here for you!

Whatever the inspiration for the name you choose for your baby boy, we hope we’ve helped with this round-up of boy names that start with T.

And if not, why not ask your fellow Peanut mamas for some guidance, or check out our other baby boy names list for the ultimate in baby name inspiration.

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