There’s a certain charm to bad boys, which many would probably agree with. So, if you’re looking for a name for your baby boy, you can choose from our list of rugged and edgy baby boy names. Unique and cool, these names will make your child stand out and make them feel confident. So, go through the names listed below to choose the right one for your baby boy.
Top 50 Bad Boy Names For Your Little One
1. Jax:
Jax is a punchy twist on the classic name Jack. This ‘x’ ending name has an infamous association with Jax Teller, the tattooed president of the motorcycle club in “Sons of Anarchy”.
2. Brendan:
Most of the parents shy from keeping a bad boy baby name because of their unpleasant meaning. If you are one of those mommies, then you can pick Brendan, a Gaelic name meaning ‘brave.’
3. Ace:
From an ace up your sleeve to acing a test, this name has plenty of positive connotations yet sounds bad to the bone. This name is even starting to take a flight among the celebrity parents, Jessica Simpson being one of them.
4. Joaquin:
Joaquin pronounced as ‘wah-keen’ is very popular in South Africa right now. Joaquin Phoenix brought this name to Hollywood and actress Kelly Ripa popularized it by giving it to her son.
5. Rocco:
Rocco is a tough, cool bad boy name. It will sound a bit big for a little boy, but he will inevitably grow into it just like Guy Ritchie and Madonna’s son. This year, the name Rocco is on the #423 spot.
6. Draven:
The name Draven is inspired by the Brandon Lee’s role in “In the Shadows’. This Wiccan name is also used by a member of the Linkin Park.
7. Lars:
Lars got the swagger from the Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. Even Ryan Gosling played the role of Lars in “Lars and the Real Girl”. Lars sounds both nerdy and badass to us.
8. Flash:
Flash will appeal to modern parents who are looking for an active boy name. We think that Flash would make a nice nickname or middle name.
9. Phoenix:
Is there anything more badass than naming your kid after a mythical bird that rose from the ashes? We think naught! Phoenix sounds very edgy and cool to us.
10. Axel:
The association with the Guns ‘N’ Roses Axle Rose and the hard ‘X’ sound make this moniker increasingly popular with parents. Meaning ‘father of peace,’ the name has been rising steadily and currently ranks #167 on the baby boy list. Ax would be the perfect nickname for Axel.
11. Boris:
Boris, an old English name meaning ‘to fight’ is gaining extreme popularity in Europe. You never know you could be setting up your son for a career in skull cracking if you give him this name.
12. Zane:
Yes yes, we know John is classic, and no name can take its place. But bestowing a quirky version of the name won’t harm you either. Zane, meaning ‘Gift from God’ is a Hebrew version of the name John.
13. Tyrell:
Tyrell sounds similar to Terrell Owens, the controversial footballer.
14. Damon:
Damon, meaning stoic strength, is a tougher and edgier version of the name Damien. Damon Salvatore, the vamp in the “Vampire Diaries” perfectly embodied this name.
15. Ernest:
Ernest is said to be the name or the liars. Do you remember the Ernests from Oscar Wilde’s play “The Importance of Being Earnest?
16. Malcolm:
Malcolm the X was a rebel, but with a cause. The name Malcolm is a royal name in Scotland, being the name of four Scottish kings.
17. Fox:
Fox is a tough, animal name backed by a long tradition. This sleek and simple name would make a very intriguing middle name.
18. Gunner:
Gunner, meaning the ‘bold warrior’ is a nouveau macho name usually favored by trendy parents. Gunnar is an alternate spelling of this name.
19. Jagger:
Jagger is a swagger name that has been picked by a number of celebrities including Bret Scallions and Lindsay Davenport. The occupational name means ‘carter.’
20. Dash:
Dash is a nickname that sounds smashing on its own. It was popularized by none other than the Kardashian enterprise. Dash is an Anglicization of the French surname de Cheil or Dashiell.
21. Hunter:
The name Hunter combines a macho imagery with a softened masculinity. The name has been attached for years to the journalist Hunter S. Thompson. Even Josh Holloway used the name for his son.
22. Ranger:
Ranger is a neo-macho name meaning ‘forest guardian.’ The name has a cowboyish feel to it. It even sounds a lot better than Danger.
23. Diesel:
This name has badass written all over it. The moment we think of the name Diesel, either the fuel or the denim brand comes to the mind. But the name was actually a pet form of the name Mathias or Matthew.
24. Maddox:
Maddox is a name with a strong and powerful image. We all know that Angelina Jolie chose it for her son in 2002.
25. Power:
The name Power carries more assertiveness than any other virtue name.
26. Racer:
Racer is one of the newest and coolest names chosen by director Robert Rodrigues. He chose Rocket, Rebel, and Rogue for his other kids.
27. Ransom:
Ransom is rakish and carries is still associated with holding someone for ransom. This image makes Ransom a bad boy name.
28. Rowdy:
The moniker Rowdy originated in the United States to describe a lawless and rough backwoodsman.
29. Maxen:
This ancient and badass name manages to sound both cool and modern. It was the name of the fourth-century Spanish general.
30. Ryder:
Ryder is one of the favorite ‘er’ ending names. It came into the spotlight when Kate Hudson and her husband Chris Robinson chose for their son.
31. Sargent:
Sargent is one of the few military names. It is also associated with painter John Singer Sargent. Sergeant is a spelling variation of this name.
32. Stone:
You may find this name severe and harsh, but most of the parents these days are leaning towards this single-syllable name.
33. Striker:
Striker is the latest, two-syllable gang of boy’s name. It has a macho and aggressive meaning and image.
34. Talon:
Talon is a French name meaning ‘large claw of a bird’. The meaning may be menacing, but the name has been selected by hundreds of parents because of its trendy ‘on’ ending.
35. Wolf:
Wolf, just as Bear and Fox is one of the fierce animal names. It is also a short form of the name Wolfgang.
36. Shooter:
Shooter is a trendy, badass name for baby boys. It became more popular as the nickname of Waylon Jennings Junior, the husband of Drea DeMatteo. Even Julian Schnabel used for his newborn son.
37. King:
King is a name filled with offbeat style and rich association. The name climbed to #175 this year.
38. Neo:
The name Neo may not have enjoyed the same popularity as its female counterpart, but it sounds good for boys too.
39. Denim:
If you want to give a fabric name to your kid, then Denim would be your perfect choice. Even the renowned singer Toni Braxton chose this name for her son.
40. Breaker:
Breaker is another aggressive name for you baby boy. The name is perfect for people who want an out-of-the-box name for their son.
41. Buster:
Buster is one of the old fashioned nicknamed that sounds cool and quirky even today.
42. Butch:
Just like Spike and Babe, Butch is an old school, rough and tough nickname. The name will surely click to the hipster parents.
43. Rebel:
Rebel is the perfect name to make your son the center of attraction.
44. Dagger:
There seriously cannot be a more badass name than this. This sharp and slightly scary name will arm young guns to battle in the cruel, modern world.
45. Buck:
In the 18th century, the term Buck was used to describe a fashionable and dashing young man. Today, it refers to ‘male deer’.
46. Blade:
Blade is one of those male names that manage to be macho and unconventional at the same. It even has an aggressive touch it. We like it!
47. Harley:
Harley was traditionally an English surname, but these days, when we think about Harley, we believe Harvey-Davidson. The name revved to the 500 Baby name list last year.
48. Wilder:
You can never go wrong with this tough guy name. Meaning ‘to cause to lose one’s way,’ it really cannot get much badass than this. The name is even on the rise, having made to top 100 lists this year.
49. Mekhi:
Just like Zane, if you like the name Michael, but want an edgy variation of the name, and then you can try Mekhi. Despite being old, this name sounds very new.
50. Jett:
Jett is a perfect heavy metal rock name. The moniker comes from the black, semi-precious stone Jett.
