Unique Modern Scottish Baby Boy Names with Their Beautiful Meanings
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is an important decision, and finding one that is both unique and modern can be a challenge. In Scottish, names often carry deep meanings, reflecting beauty, strength, and cultural values. If you are searching for a name that stands out, yet holds a beautiful meaning, this list of modern Scottish baby boy names is for you.
Names like Abhainn (River.) and Balgaire (Fox.) are gaining popularity for their contemporary sound while holding onto traditional values. For parents seeking names that symbolize strength and leadership, options like Damh (Ox.) and Earie (From the east.) can be perfect choices.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Faing (From the sheep pen.), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Explore our full collection of modern Scottish baby boy names and discover the perfect match that reflects your child’s identity and brings positive meaning to their life.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Abhainn | River. | Boy | 4 | |
| Acair | Anchor. | Boy | 5 | |
| Acaiseid | Anchor. | Boy | 6 | |
| Achaius | Friend of a horse. | Boy | 8 | |
| Balgaire | Fox. | Boy | 1 | |
| Damh | Ox. | Boy | 8 | |
| Danny | A diminutive of the Hebrew Daniel, meaning God has judged, or God is judge, frequently used as an independent name. 'Danny Boy' is a Famous Scottish folk song. | Boy | 4 | |
| Darach | Oak. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dave | Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. | Boy | 5 | |
| Earie | From the east. | Boy | 2 | |
| Edom | A variant of Adam, meaning 'of the red earth.'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eideard | Rich protector. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eilig | From the deer pass. | Boy | 6 | |
| Faing | From the sheep pen. | Boy | 1 | |
| Fang | From the sheep pen. | Boy | 1 | |
| Farlan | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 7 | |
| Farlane | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 3 | |
| Gair | Short. | Boy | 8 | |
| Gare | Short. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gavan | White hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Gaven | White hawk. | Boy | 4 | |
| Hamilton | A Scottish surname and place name of one of the great noble families of Scotland, and used as a given name since the 19th century. | Boy | 2 | |
| Hamish | James - in Gaelic, Seumas, Seanius. | Boy | 4 | |
| Harailt | Leader. | Boy | 6 | |
| Hay | From the stockade. | Boy | 7 | |
| Iain | Scottish variant of Ian: 'Gift from God'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Ian | Gift from God The Gaelic form of the name John. | Boy | 6 | |
| Innes | From Innes. | Boy | 7 | |
| Irvin | Variant of Ervin: Beautiful. | Boy | 9 | |
| Jackie | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 3 | |
| Jackson | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 1 | |
| Jacky | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaime | Variant of Jacob Supplanter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kade | From the wetlands. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kai | Fire. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kam | Form of Cameron 'crooked nose.'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kamden | Winding Valley. Form of Camden. | Boy | 3 | |
| Lachlan | Warlike. Land of Fjords (referring to the Vikings). From the land of lakes. | Boy | 6 | |
| Laine | Serves John. | Boy | 5 | |
| Laird | Lord, landed gentry | Boy | 8 | |
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| Lamond | Clan name. Surname. | Boy | 5 | |
| Mac | Son of. | Boy | 8 | |
| MacAdhamh | Son of Adam. | Boy | 7 | |
| MacAlister | Son of Alasdair. | Boy | 2 | |
| MacAlpin | Son of Alpine. | Boy | 6 | |
| Oidhche | Night. | Boy | 7 | |
| Padruig | Royal. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ramzey | Ram's island. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ramzi | Ram's island. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ranald | Rules with counsel. Form of Ronald. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ray | Grace. | Boy | 8 | |
| Sandy | Abbreviation of Alexander defender of man. | Boy | 9 | |
| Sclymgeour | Fighter. | Boy | 3 | |
| Scot | Wanderer. | Boy | 3 | |
| Scott | Scottish, wanderer. | Boy | 5 | |
| Taffy | Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. | Boy | 4 | |
| Tamnais | Twin. | Boy | 5 | |
| Taveon | Variant of Thomas 'twin.'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Tavey | Twin. | Boy | 1 | |
