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10 Boy Names That Mean Sun
Every boy name below carries the meaning of sun — unisex names are included. For the full list across all genders, see names that mean sun.
- Agni MasculineSanskrit“fire”
- Apollo MasculineGreek“uncertain; god of the sun and light”
- Arun MasculineSanskrit“reddish glow of the rising sun”
- Cyrus MasculinePersian“traditionally linked to the sun”
- Elio MasculineItalian“sun”
- Ravi MasculineSanskrit“sun”
- Samson MasculineHebrew“sun”
- Shams UnisexArabic“sun”
- Sol UnisexSpanish and Latin“sun”
- Surya MasculineSanskrit“sun”
Questions
Popular choices include Agni (Sanskrit), Apollo (Greek), Arun (Sanskrit), Cyrus (Persian), Elio (Italian), Ravi (Sanskrit). In total, this list covers 10 boy names that mean sun.
A less common choice is Agni, a Sanskrit name meaning "fire".
NameLore lists 10 boy names meaning sun, including unisex names used for boys.