Boho Male Names (200+ Free-Spirited & Earthy Choices)

Ever find yourself daydreaming about raising a little free spirit—someone who’d rather build forts in the forest than sit still in a classroom? I get it.

When I was browsing through a farmer’s market last spring, I met this toddler named River who was collecting wildflowers with the most focused, peaceful expression on his face.

His mom told me they’d chosen his name because they wanted something that felt connected to the earth—something that wouldn’t box him into society’s expectations.

Watching little River examine each petal with such wonder, I realized his name was doing exactly what they’d hoped: giving him space to be himself.

Boho male names are having a serious moment right now, and it’s not hard to see why. These names reject the corporate-approved, résumé-ready choices our parents’ generation favored and instead embrace nature, artistry, spirituality, and that beautiful sense of wanderlust that makes life feel like an adventure.

Whether you’re drawn to earthy nature names, vintage revivals with soul, or globally-inspired choices that tell a story, this collection of 200+ boho male names will help you find the perfect fit for your little wanderer.

In this guide, you’ll discover nature-inspired names that ground your child in the natural world, artistic and musical choices that celebrate creativity, spiritual names with deeper meaning, vintage gems making a comeback, and internationally-inspired options that reflect a global mindset.

Plus, I’m sharing practical tips for choosing a boho name that feels authentic to your family’s values and lifestyle.

Nature & Earth Element Names

These names connect boys to the natural world—mountains, rivers, forests, and skies that remind us we’re part of something larger. There’s something grounding about giving your child a name that references the earth itself.

• River – English origin, symbolizes flow and adaptability—perfect for parents who value going with life’s currents
• Canyon – Spanish origin, evokes vast red rock landscapes and the adventurer’s spirit
• Forest/Forrest – Latin origin, means “dweller of the woods”—classic yet earthy
• Wolf/Wolfe – Germanic origin, represents wild instincts and pack loyalty
• Bear – Old English, symbolizes strength and protective nature spirits
• Sage – Latin origin, means “wise one” and references the healing herb
• Ash – English origin, from the ash tree symbolizing connection and rebirth
• Cedar – English origin, references the sacred tree known for strength and purification
• Oak – English origin, represents endurance and ancient wisdom
• Birch – English origin, symbolizes new beginnings and resilience
• Stone – English origin, represents groundedness and permanence
• Clay – English origin, symbolizes earth element and creative molding
• Flint – English origin, means “hard rock”—suggests spark and durability
• Ridge – English origin, evokes mountain peaks and elevated perspectives
• Vale – Latin origin, means “valley”—gentle yet strong
• Brooks – English origin, means “small stream”—peaceful water energy
• Reed – English origin, references the flexible water plant
• Marsh – English origin, represents wetland ecosystems and adaptability
• Glen – Gaelic origin, means “valley”—quiet natural beauty
• Cliff – English origin, represents dramatic natural formations
• Summit – English origin, symbolizes achievement and mountain peaks
• Prairie – French origin, evokes wide open grasslands
• Ocean – Greek origin, represents vastness and depth
• Storm – English origin, embodies raw natural power
• Rain – English origin, symbolizes cleansing and nourishment
• Cloud – English origin, represents freedom and ethereal beauty
• Thunder – English origin, embodies powerful natural forces
• Onyx – Greek origin, references the grounding black stone
• Jasper – Persian origin, means “treasurer”—also a healing crystal
• Slate – English origin, references the smooth gray stone
• Moss – English origin, represents quiet growth and forest floors
• Thorn – English origin, suggests wild roses and natural protection
• Hawk – English origin, symbolizes vision and freedom
• Fox – English origin, represents cleverness and adaptability
• Falcon – Latin origin, embodies speed and precision
• Sparrow – English origin, represents simplicity and community
• Wren – Welsh origin, means “small bird”—delicate yet resilient
• Phoenix – Greek origin, symbolizes rebirth and transformation
• Lark – English origin, represents morning songs and joy
• Finch – English origin, references the cheerful songbird
• Reef – Middle English, symbolizes ocean ecosystems and protection
• Cove – English origin, represents safe harbors and hidden beauty
• Bay – Latin origin, evokes coastal landscapes and calm waters
• Tide – English origin, represents natural rhythms and change
• Dune – Dutch origin, suggests desert or beach landscapes
• Mesa – Spanish origin, means “table”—refers to flat-topped mountains
• Wilder – English origin, means “untamed”—celebrates wild nature
• Forester – English origin, means “forest guardian”
• Ranger – French origin, means “forest keeper”—adventurous and protective
• Hunter – English origin, connects to ancestral survival skills and nature awareness

If nature names speak to your soul, you might also love exploring nature usernames or earthy boy names for more inspiration.

Vintage Boho Names with Soul

These are the names your great-grandfather might have worn—but they’ve aged like fine wine. They carry history, character, and that worn-leather-journal kind of charm.

• Silas – Greek origin, means “of the forest”—biblical with earthy vibes
• August – Latin origin, means “great” or “magnificent”—regal yet relaxed
• Otto – Germanic origin, means “wealth”—quirky vintage charm
• Felix – Latin origin, means “happy” or “lucky”—joyful and lighthearted
• Arlo – English origin, possibly means “fortified hill”—artistic and free
• Milo – Germanic origin, means “soldier” or “merciful”—gentle strength
• Jasper – Persian origin, means “bringer of treasure”—also a healing stone
• Otis – Germanic origin, means “wealthy”—soulful vintage appeal
• Roscoe – Norse origin, means “deer forest”—rustic and charming
• Rufus – Latin origin, means “red-haired”—bold vintage character
• Clyde – Scottish origin, references the River Clyde—old-school cool
• Floyd – Welsh origin, means “gray-haired”—musical associations
• Homer – Greek origin, means “security”—literary and timeless
• Linus – Greek origin, means “flax”—gentle and philosophical
• Oscar – Irish origin, means “deer friend”—artistic vintage charm
• Ernest – Germanic origin, means “serious” or “resolute”—Hemingway vibes
• Atlas – Greek origin, means “to carry”—mythological strength
• Atticus – Latin origin, means “from Athens”—literary and wise
• Theodore – Greek origin, means “gift of God”—vintage with nickname potential (Theo)
• Walter – Germanic origin, means “army ruler”—grandpa-chic revival
• Arthur – Celtic origin, means “bear”—legendary and noble
• Albert – Germanic origin, means “noble and bright”—Einstein associations
• Harvey – Breton origin, means “battle worthy”—vintage comeback
• Chester – Latin origin, means “fortress”—quirky retro charm
• Levi – Hebrew origin, means “joined in harmony”—biblical denim-cool
• Ezra – Hebrew origin, means “help”—poet-prophet energy
• Elijah – Hebrew origin, means “my God is Yahweh”—spiritual vintage
• Miles – Latin origin, means “soldier”—jazz-age sophistication
• Dashiell – French origin, possibly means “page boy”—literary detective cool
• Stellan – Swedish origin, means “calm”—Scandinavian vintage
• Magnus – Latin origin, means “great”—strong vintage appeal
• Phineas – Hebrew origin, means “oracle”—quirky biblical charm
• Amos – Hebrew origin, means “carried by God”—prophet-simple
• Gideon – Hebrew origin, means “great warrior”—strong vintage
• Solomon – Hebrew origin, means “peace”—wise king energy
• Judah – Hebrew origin, means “praised”—biblical lion strength
• Reuben – Hebrew origin, means “behold, a son”—deli-sandwich charm aside, genuinely vintage
• Ezekiel – Hebrew origin, means “God strengthens”—powerful prophet name
• Jeremiah – Hebrew origin, means “appointed by God”—soulful biblical
• Zachariah – Hebrew origin, means “the Lord remembers”—vintage with edge

Artistic & Musical Names

These names celebrate creativity, rhythm, and the artistic spirit. Perfect for families who value expression and originality.

• Hendrix – Dutch origin, surname meaning—honors Jimi Hendrix’s legendary guitar legacy
• Dylan – Welsh origin, means “son of the sea”—poet Bob Dylan’s influence
• Lennon – Irish origin, means “lover”—Beatles tribute with peace vibes
• Bowie – Scottish origin, means “blonde”—David Bowie’s artistic rebellion
• Marley – English origin, means “pleasant wood”—reggae legend Bob Marley
• Cohen – Hebrew origin, means “priest”—Leonard Cohen’s poetic legacy
• Django – Romani origin, means “I awake”—jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt
• Guthrie – Scottish origin, means “windy spot”—Woody Guthrie folk heritage
• Morrison – Scottish origin, means “son of Morris”—Jim Morrison’s poetic mysticism
• Jagger – English origin, means “carter”—Mick Jagger’s rock swagger
• Lyric – Greek origin, means “lyre” or “words of a song”—directly celebrates music
• Rhythm – Greek origin, references musical timing—bold creative choice
• Sonnet – Italian origin, references the poetic form—literary artistic
• Poet – Greek origin, means “creator”—celebrates wordsmithing
• Story – English origin, means “tale” or “narrative”—celebrates storytelling
• Phoenix – Greek origin, means “dark red”—mythological rebirth artist
• Indigo – Greek origin, references the deep blue dye—artistic color name
• Cobalt – German origin, references the blue pigment—artistic color choice
• Saffron – Arabic origin, references the golden spice—warm artistic hue
• Ash – English origin, references the pale gray color and tree—artist’s palette

For more creative inspiration, check out artistic username ideas or art usernames.

Spiritual & Mystical Names

These names connect to deeper meanings, ancient wisdom, and spiritual traditions from around the world.

• Bodhi – Sanskrit origin, means “awakening” or “enlightenment”—Buddhist sacred
• Zen – Japanese origin, means “meditation”—peaceful spiritual practice
• Kai – Hawaiian origin, means “sea”—also Chinese “victory,” globally spiritual
• Ari – Hebrew origin, means “lion”—also Sanskrit “noble”
• Shiloh – Hebrew origin, means “tranquil”—biblical place of peace
• Salem – Hebrew origin, means “peace”—mystical New England associations
• Eden – Hebrew origin, means “delight”—paradise garden spiritual
• Zion – Hebrew origin, means “highest point”—biblical promised land
• Asher – Hebrew origin, means “fortunate” or “blessed”—joyful tribal name
• Chosen – English origin, means “selected”—spiritual destiny name
• Prophet – Greek origin, means “messenger”—bold spiritual choice
• Saint – Latin origin, means “holy person”—spiritual reverence
• Shepherd – English origin, means “sheep herder”—biblical guardian
• Psalm – Greek origin, means “sacred song”—biblical poetic
• Temple – Latin origin, means “sacred place”—architectural spiritual
• Cairo – Arabic origin, means “victorious”—Egyptian spiritual city
• Mecca – Arabic origin, references the holy city—sacred pilgrimage
• Santiago – Spanish origin, means “Saint James”—pilgrimage route spiritual
• Dharma – Sanskrit origin, means “cosmic law”—Buddhist/Hindu principle
• Om – Sanskrit origin, represents the sacred sound—meditative mantra
• Ravi – Sanskrit origin, means “sun”—Hindu deity connection
• Krishna – Sanskrit origin, means “dark” or “black”—Hindu deity beloved
• Rama – Sanskrit origin, means “pleasing”—Hindu epic hero
• Siddhartha – Sanskrit origin, means “one who has accomplished a goal”—Buddha’s birth name
• Ananda – Sanskrit origin, means “bliss”—Buddhist disciple name
• Nirvana – Sanskrit origin, means “liberation”—Buddhist enlightenment state
• Atlas – Greek origin, means “to carry”—Titan holding the celestial spheres
• Orion – Greek origin, references the hunter constellation—mythological celestial
• Apollo – Greek origin, means “destroyer”—god of sun, music, prophecy
• Osiris – Egyptian origin, means “powerful eyesight”—god of afterlife

Globally-Inspired Wanderer Names

These names reflect a worldly perspective, drawing from cultures across continents and celebrating global citizenship.

• Enzo – Italian origin, diminutive of Lorenzo, means “ruler of the home”—European cool
• Matteo – Italian origin, means “gift of God”—romantic Italian charm
• Luca – Italian origin, means “man from Lucania”—globally beloved
• Marco – Italian origin, means “warlike”—explorer Marco Polo
• Giovanni – Italian origin, means “God is gracious”—classic Italian
• Raphael – Hebrew origin, means “God heals”—artistic angel name
• Gabriel – Hebrew origin, means “God is my strength”—archangel messenger
• Rafael – Spanish variant of Raphael—Latin flair
• Santiago – Spanish origin, means “Saint James”—Spanish pilgrimage
• Diego – Spanish origin, means “supplanter”—artistic Latin energy
• Mateo – Spanish variant of Matthew—Latin warmth
• Pablo – Spanish origin, means “small”—Picasso’s artistic legacy
• Raul – Spanish origin, means “wolf counsel”—Latin sophistication
• Felipe – Spanish origin, means “lover of horses”—regal Spanish
• Cruz – Spanish origin, means “cross”—spiritual Latin edge
• Soren – Danish origin, means “stern”—Scandinavian philosopher
• Finn – Irish origin, means “fair”—Celtic adventure hero
• Declan – Irish origin, means “man of prayer”—Celtic saint name
• Kieran – Irish origin, means “little dark one”—Celtic warmth
• Rowan – Irish/Gaelic origin, means “little red one”—Celtic tree sacred
• Callum – Scottish origin, means “dove”—Celtic peaceful
• Magnus – Latin origin, means “great”—Scandinavian king name
• Leif – Norse origin, means “heir” or “descendant”—Viking explorer
• Erik – Norse origin, means “eternal ruler”—Viking strong
• Bjorn – Norse origin, means “bear”—Scandinavian nature power
• Axel – Scandinavian origin, means “father of peace”—rock-star edge
• Lars – Scandinavian origin, means “crowned with laurel”—Nordic cool
• Sven – Norse origin, means “young warrior”—Viking straightforward
• Anders – Scandinavian origin, means “manly”—Nordic classic
• Aksel – Scandinavian variant of Axel—Danish twist
• Kai – Hawaiian/Welsh/Japanese origin, multiple meanings—truly global
• Keanu – Hawaiian origin, means “cool breeze over mountains”—island chill
• Makoa – Hawaiian origin, means “fearless”—island warrior
• Koa – Hawaiian origin, means “warrior” or references the koa tree—island strong
• Arlo – Anglo-Saxon/Spanish origin, means “fortified hill” or “barberry tree”—cross-cultural
• Asa – Hebrew/Japanese origin, means “healer” or “morning”—globally meaningful
• Elio – Italian/Spanish origin, means “sun”—Mediterranean warmth
• Nico – Greek origin, diminutive of Nicholas, means “victory of the people”—European short-cool
• Dante – Italian origin, means “enduring”—literary inferno
• Cosmo – Greek origin, means “order” or “beauty”—universe worldly

Looking for more global inspiration? Explore international baby names or Celtic boy names.

Adventurous & Free-Spirited Names

These names embody movement, exploration, and the call of the open road. Perfect for parents who value freedom and discovery.

• Journey – English origin, means “travel”—celebrates life as adventure
• Quest – Latin origin, means “search”—adventurous seeking
• Ranger – French origin, means “forest guardian”—outdoor explorer
• Scout – French origin, means “to listen”—adventurous pathfinder
• Atlas – Greek origin, means “to carry”—world traveler map-bearer
• Everest – English origin, references Mount Everest—ultimate summit challenge
• Trek – Afrikaans origin, means “journey”—bold adventure
• Roamer – English origin, means “wanderer”—free-spirited traveler
• Wilder – English origin, means “untamed”—wild adventure spirit
• Maverick – American origin, means “independent one”—rebel adventurer
• Rogue – French origin, means “vagrant”—charming rebel
• Rebel – Latin origin, means “one who resists”—counterculture spirit
• Blaze – Latin origin, means “fire”—fierce adventurous
• Arrow – English origin, references the projectile—direct purposeful
• Crew – English origin, means “group”—community adventurer
• Drift – Middle English, means “to be carried”—go-with-flow traveler
• Pace – Latin origin, means “peace”—measured adventurer
• Rider – English origin, means “horseman”—journey traveler
• Striker – English origin, means “one who strikes”—bold action-taker
• True – English origin, means “genuine”—authentic free spirit

Why Boho Names Are Trending

The bohemian naming movement isn’t just a passing trend—it represents a fundamental shift in how modern parents think about identity and individuality.

According to Nameberry’s 2024 trend report, nature-inspired boy names have increased by 34% over the past three years, with parents consciously moving away from traditional choices toward names reflecting environmental consciousness and personal freedom.

Here’s the thing: social media has amplified this movement in fascinating ways. The hashtag #bohobaby has generated over 2.3 billion views on TikTok, with millennial and Gen Z parents sharing their journeys toward counterculture naming traditions that reject conformity.

These parents are asking different questions—not “Will this name look good on a business card?” but “Does this name honor our values? Does it connect our child to something meaningful?”

The bohemian naming tradition actually traces back to 1960s counterculture, but today’s version has evolved beautifully. Modern boho names blend vintage Americana, indigenous influences, and global wanderer aesthetics rather than sticking purely to hippie-era choices.

They’re less about rebellion and more about intention—choosing names that tell stories, celebrate nature, and create space for children to define themselves.

How to Choose the Perfect Boho Name for Your Son

Choosing a name is deeply personal, but here are some practical tips that might help you navigate the decision:

1. Say It Out Loud—Repeatedly

Trust me on this: that beautiful name you love in writing might feel completely different when you’re saying it 47 times a day. Say it with your last name. Yell it across the house. Whisper it at bedtime. Does it still feel right? The sound test matters more than you’d think.

2. Consider Nickname Potential

Many boho names are short and sweet already (River, Sage, Bear), but others have built-in nickname options. Think about whether you want flexibility—does Theodore become Theo? Does Ezekiel shorten to Zeke? Some parents love having options; others prefer names that stand alone.

3. Think About Your Child’s Future Agency

Here’s something I’ve learned: the best boho names give children room to define themselves. A name like River or Sage doesn’t box a kid into a specific identity—they can become whatever they want while carrying that connection to something larger. Avoid names that feel like they’re making statements about your child rather than creating space for your child.

4. Check the Meaning and Origins

Boho culture values authenticity and respect, so do your homework. If you’re drawn to a name from a culture that’s not your own, research its significance and make sure you’re honoring rather than appropriating. Some names carry sacred meanings that deserve respect and context.

5. Test It in Different Scenarios

Picture your son at age 5, age 15, and age 35. Does the name work at all those stages? Imagine it on a college application, in a professional email signature, on a wedding invitation. Boho doesn’t mean impractical—the best free-spirited names have staying power and versatility.

6. Trust Your Gut Feeling

At the end of the day, you’ll know when you’ve found the right name. It’ll feel like coming home—like this name was waiting for your child all along. Don’t let other people’s opinions override that intuitive pull. Your little wanderer deserves a name chosen with love and intention.

For more naming guidance, explore unique baby boy names or gender-neutral names if you’re keeping things open.

Final Thoughts: Naming Your Free Spirit

Choosing a boho male name is about more than just picking something that sounds nice—it’s about giving your son a foundation that celebrates individuality, connection to nature, and freedom to become whoever he’s meant to be.

Whether you choose a nature-inspired name like River or Canyon, a vintage gem like Silas or August, an artistic tribute like Hendrix or Dylan, a spiritual choice like Bodhi or Sage, or a globally-inspired option like Finn or Kai, you’re making a statement about what matters to your family.

Picture this: twenty years from now, your son tells someone how he got his name. Will it be a story about family heritage, a meaningful place, a value you hold dear, or simply the beauty of the natural world? The best boho names create space for those stories—they’re conversation starters, identity anchors, and little pieces of magic woven into everyday life.

The bohemian spirit isn’t about perfection or following trends—it’s about authenticity. So take your time, sit with these names, see which ones make your heart skip a beat. The right name is out there, waiting to meet your little wanderer.

What boho name speaks to your heart? Drop a comment below with your favorites—I’d love to hear what resonates with you!