From Bentley to Ford to Royce, we’ve got plenty of names that will auto-matically inspire you. No need for any alternator list—let’s put the pedal to the metal and get started checking out these 80 best car names for boys!
80 Car Names for Boys
1. Aspen
The Dodge Aspen was a car model that made waves while it was in production from 1976 to 1980. Available in a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, or two-door wagon, the Aspen easily lends itself to baby name inspiration.
2. Aston
If you’re really inspired by the Aston Martin—a luxury British sports car known for its sleek appearance and high speeds—any baby boy would be lucky to be named after a vehicle that costs more than $300,000.
3. Axel
You can’t drive a car without a functioning axel (a crucial car part), so Axel makes an adorable-yet-subtle car-inspired name.
4. Ayrton
Famous Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna won the Formula One world championship three times in his career.
5. Bentley
An expensive luxury car, the Bentley is driven by anyone who’s anyone (including tons of celebs). But it’s also becoming a more and more popular baby name throughout the years with Maci Bookout naming her first-born son Bentley on 16 & Pregnant. Later, on Teen Mom, she had another child with a car-inspired name! (More on that below.)
6. Brooks
Another fun boy name that’s making a comeback, Brooks was a steam motor company in the 1920s and 30s.
7. Carr
OK, this one may seem a little too on-the-nose, but hear us out. It may just appear to be “car” with two r’s, but it’s sporty and cool!
8. Chevy
Totally get it if you’re not fully comfortable naming your child “Chevrolet” after the General Motors-owned car company. But Chevy? Super cute.
9. Colt
Also a Dodge model, “colt” means “young horse.” Makes sense why it has a car named after it, right? Horses are fast and the name Colt connotes strength and fierceness.
10. Cooper
As in, Mini Cooper! It’s a very popular boys’ name even amongst parents who didn’t mean to name their child something car-inspired. In fact, Cooper was the 67th most popular boys’ name in 2021.
11. Cruise
Also cute in the spelling “Cruz,” this baby boy name fits perfectly for parents who like to roll down their windows and take a drive on the weekends.
12. Dakota
Another Dodge model, the Dakota was a popular pick-up truck by Chrysler.
13. Dale
Two of the most famous American NASCAR drivers there ever were are named Dale—that’s Dale Earnhardt and his son Dale Earnhardt, Jr. If you’re a fan of racing, naming your son Dale is a meaningful way to honor the late driver and his son.
14. Dash
As a car-inspired name, Dash could have several important meanings. First of all, it’s a verb that means “to go very fast” and obviously, speed is associated with cars. But it’s also a shortening of the word “dashboard,” a seriously vital part of any car.
15. Dayton
Just one more letter—“a”—and this boy baby name would spell Daytona, one of the most famous car races in America. The Daytona 500 takes place at the Daytona, Florida race track and kicks off the racing season every February.
16. Diesel
Obviously the more expensive kind of car fuel, Diesel also means “gift of God,” so it really is a beautiful, meaningful name.
16. Dino
No, not like dinosaur (although that is what the word means in its English origin). More like Alfredo “Dino” Ferrari, the Italian automotive engineer (and son of Enzo Ferrari) who earned the nickname in life. In death, the motor company Ferrari decided to name a car after the engine he was working on at the time of his passing. It was a rear-drive sports car named Dino that Ferrari produced from 1957 to 1976 in his honor.
17. Enzo
Dino’s father was Enzo Ferrari. Actually, his full name was Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari Cavaliere di Gran Croce Omri. Say that five times fast! Enzo Ferrari was an Italian racing driver before he founded Ferrari.
18. Finn
The name Finn is of Irish origin and it means “white.” However, fans of Disney-Pixar movies will recognize Finn as the name of a blue-colored car from Cars 2.
19. Ferrari
No subtlety here. Ferrari was the surname of Enzo and his son Alfredo—known as “Dino”—but if you’re looking to name your child after the be-all, end-all sports car, then you can’t do better than Ferrari.
20. Ford
According to its English origins, the name Ford comes from Old English and means “a shallow place where water can cross.” Of course, car aficionados may also choose the name after the Michigan-based Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford in 1903.
21. Francesco
Of Latin origin, Francesco means “Frenchman” but it’s also the namesake of another Cars 2 character—Francesco Bernoulli—a 2009 Formula FB1 Prototype racecar.
22. Gage
The “gauges” in a car are diagnostic tools that measure different information about your car. This info is then displayed on the dashboard. If you like the word—and the possibility of it as a name—consider the alternative spelling of Gage.
23. Harrison
At first thought, you may think of The Beatles, but Harrison is, in fact, a car-inspired name. After all, the Harrison Wagon Company produced an American car named the Harrison from 1905 to 1906.
24. Hemi
Chrysler Hemi engines are known by their nickname, Hemi. These V8 gasoline engines take up less surface area, therefore, losing less heat. It may be an engine, but it would make an adorable baby name, too.
25. Henry
Like Ford, Henry is another way to name your child after Henry Ford, the industrialist who “perfected”—if you will—the mass production of vehicles. The first name itself means “ruler of the home.”
26. Holden
No, not like Holden Caufield. Like General Motors, the car company which had an Australian subsidiary originally called General Motors-Holden.
27. Hudson
The Hudson Hornet was a Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit car made from 1951 to 1954. Also modeled after the Hudson Hornet, you may have noticed Doc Hudson is also the name of a character in the movie Cars.
28. Infiniti
Infiniti Motor Company is the luxury division of Nissan. But even more so than the name of a car company, the alternative spelling of “infinity” also denotes the quality of being limitless.
29. Jackson
In the context of cars, Jackson has two meanings. First, it was the name of Jackson Automobile Company—a brand that lasted from 1903 to 1923. Second, it’s also the name of a character from Cars 3. In the third installment of the series, Jackson Storm is a Piston Cup racecar trying to beat Lightning McQueen.
30. Jaeger
Another now-defunct car company, Jaeger Motor Car Company was in existence from 1932 to 1933. The Michigan-based car brand may not be a thing anymore, but this “J” name is a meaningful way to honor the coupe-maker.
31. Jazz
Sure, most people may assume it’s a musical reference but it could also be a car-inspired name. After all, the Honda Jazz is a hatchback-style car that has since morphed into the Honda Fit.
32. Jeffery
There are a few reasons for car buffs to name their son Jeffery—or Jeff for short. The Thomas B. Jeffery Company was a Wisconsin-based American automobile manufacturer from 1902 to 1916. But there’s also Jeff Gordon, famous stock car driver and four-time NASCAR cup series champion.
33. Jenson
Or Jensen with an “e.” Jensen Motors Limited was a manufacturer of sports cars in England. The company made the Jensen Interceptor from 1966 to 1976 but the car name also made a comeback with a sanctioned model of the Jensen GT.
35. Lincoln
Lincoln is the luxury division of Ford, but it’s also an up-and-coming, popular baby name. Bill Murray has a son named Lincoln, and Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell named their daughter Lincoln, too. Lincoln is also the name of the second child of Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry. In 2021, this car-inspired name ranked #45 in popularity.
36. Logan
A fan-favorite boy name for the past few decades, Logan is also the name of a Renault sedan. The Dacia Logan was first introduced in 2004 but it’s been called the Renault Logan, too.
37. Luigi
Of Italian origin, the name Luigi means “renowned warrior.” It’s also the name of a yellow 1959 Fiat 500 in Cars and Cars 3.
38. Mack
Like Mack Truck, Mack is the name of the very large trailer that houses Lightning McQueen from the Cars series.
39. Malcolm
Though Malcolm is traditionally a Scottish name, the Malcolm Jones was a cyclecar manufactured in Detroit from 1914 to 1915.
40. McLaren
Another Scottish name, MacLaren or Maclaren, means “son of Labhrann.” But for car lovers, the alternative spelling of McLaren has even more meaning. After all, it’s a luxury sports car—the cheapest model of which has an MSRP of about $299,000.
41. Martin
As in Aston Martin, the latter is another cool way to honor the British luxury car manufacturer. On its own, Martin traditionally means “God of fertility.”
42. Mario
His video-game brother, Luigi, also makes this list but Mario, too, is a car-inspired name. After all, Mario Andretti is a very famous car driver whose racing transcended different racing brands, winning Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, and the World Sportscar Championship.
43. Mark
There are a few car-related reasons to name your son Mark. Mark Smith was an American racecar driver and the Lincoln made a line of personal luxury cars called the Continental Mark or Lincoln Mark series.
44. Maverick
The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck, still made today. For 2022 and 2023, the demand for Mavericks is so high, Ford has actually had to halt new orders since it doesn’t have the resources to meet demand.
45. Monte
A two-door coupe made by Chevrolet, the Monte Carlo was a very popular car during the years it was made—from 1969 to 1987 and then again from 1994 to 2007.
46. Morgan
A British car company, Morgan Motor Company, has been around since 1909. The car company has been making premium sports cars ever since, so if you’re a fan of speed, then definitely add the baby name Morgan to your list.
47. Nash
Nash Motors Company manufactured cars out of Wisconsin until the 1950s when it went under. Nash was the first to debut cars with a seatbelt in 1950 and made the Nash-Healey Roadster—among others.
48. Nelson
The Nelson was a four-cylinder roadster made by Emil A. Nelson. E.A. Nelson Motor Car Company went into bankruptcy in 1921. Still, naming your son Nelson is a sweet nod to the former company.
49. Orion
At first glance, the name Orion may evoke images of constellations and space, but it’s also the name of a car. The Ford Orion was made in Europe from 1983 to 1993. It was based on the Ford Escort, but had a notchback instead of a hatchback.
50. Owen
A Celtic name, Owen was also the name of a short-lived car company. Owen Magnetic Motor Car Corporation lasted from 1915 and 1922. But though Owen is now defunct, they were key in pioneering hybrid electric car technology.
51. Packard
The Packard was an American luxury car named by Packard Motor Car Company—which lasted from 1899 to 1958.
52. Phoenix
Of Greek origin, the name Phoenix means “dark red or crimson” and often evokes images of the mythological bird that turns to and then rises from its own ashes. But the Pontiac Phoenix was also a car. It was made from 1977 to 1984 and then replaced by Pontiac’s Grand Am in 1985.
53. Pierce
Meaning “son of Piers” or “rock,” the car-inspired name Pierce finds its inspiration from the Pierce-Arrow 66. For its time, it was largely considered to be one of the most powerful—and luxurious—American automobiles during the Nickel era.
54. Prince
Prince Motor Company was a Japanese automobile marque, but you may know it by its more popular name, the one it eventually became: Nissan. Prince merged with Nissan in 1966 but retained the Nissan Prince Store in Japan until 1999 when Prince was fully consolidated into Nissan.
55. Ramone
Ramone is the name of another Cars character—a 1951 Impala low-rider who owns Ramone’s House of Body Art.
56. Ranger
Of French descent, Ranger means “outdoor guardian.” But the Range Rover is a very popular SUV made by Land Rover. It originally debuted in 1970 and now contains several models under the Range Rover name including Range Rover Sport, Evoque and Velar.
57. Renault
Maker of the aforementioned Logan, Groupe Renault is a French car company that first debuted in 1899. Nowadays, Renault is mostly owned by Nissan, but it totally makes an adorable, off-the-beaten-track baby boy name.
58. Richard
Now in his 80s, Richard Petty will forever go down as the King—king of racecar driving, that is. He won NASCAR’s Daytona 500 seven times during his 34-year career.
59. Riker
Or Ryker. No matter which spelling you choose, this car-inspired name can act as a nod to Riker Electric Vehicle Company, which was founded in 1902.
60. Rio
A subcompact car, the Kia Rio is a four-door sedan made by the South Korean corporation.
61. Ross
Louis R. Ross was instrumental in the introduction of the Ford Taurus—one of Ford’s bestselling cars. Ross became vice chairman of the Ford Motor Company before he died in 1999.
62. Rory
No, Rory isn’t the name of a car company or even a car model. This car-inspired name is actually taken from a British children’s animated show called Roary the Racing Car. Roary is the main character and the show focuses on his adventures alongside his other car friends.
63. Rover
If Ranger qualifies as a car-inspired name, then so does Rover!
64. Royce
After the iconic luxury brand, Royce—as in Rolls-Royce—will evoke richness and opulence as a baby name.
65. Sarge
The name Sarge means “officer,” which is probably why the army Jeep from the Cars series was given this apt moniker.
66. Sebastian
Several important figures in race car driving have been named Sebastian throughout the years, like Sébastien Bourdais, Sebastián Saavedra and Sebastian Vettel.
67. Stanley
Taken from the steam-engine vehicle manufacturer Stanley Motor Carriage Company, Stanley means “stone” or “stony meadow.”
68. Spark
The Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact car with a hatchback. It’s an electric vehicle (EV) that doesn’t produce any emissions. As a baby name, it means “vivacious.”
69. Speed
One of the more on-the-nose car-inspired baby names, Speed is of English origin and means “very fast man.”
70. Steel
Steel—the alternative spelling of which could be Steele—is a British boys’ name. Since cars are primarily made of steel, this baby name could be a quiet nod to your affection for cars.
71. Stu
As in, Stuart. There’s Stuart Kirby—an American stock car racing driver—and Stuart Hall—a British race car driver. But Stu is also short for Studebaker, an American automobile manufacturer.
72. Tex
Tex is another character from the Cars series. In the movies, Tex Dinoco is a yellow ‘75 Cadillac Coupe de Ville.
73. Triumph
Because when you win a race, that’s a triumph, right?
74. Tucker
What a sweet baby boy’s name! Tucker—after the Tucker 48 or Tucker Torpedo—was a car made by Preston Tucker of Tucker Corporation.
75. Veyron
You can’t get more flashy (or expensive) than the Bugatti Veyron. This sports car, developed by Volkswagon, costs upward of $2.5 million.
76. Vin
After the VIN number—or vehicle identification number—of a car, this could easily be adapted into a cute baby name.
77. Walker
Walker Motor Company LLC was a Detroit-based car company that lasted from 1905 to 1906. Short-lived, yes, but Walker ranked #129 in popularity in 2021.
78. Wilson
The Wilson Automobile Manufacturing Company was a car manufacturer that eventually was bought out by Salle-Niagara Company. Most notably, Wilson made the Niagara.
79. Wraith
Of Gaelic origin, the name Wraith means “spirit,” but it’s also the name of a 2013 coupe made by Rolls-Royce.
80. Zephyr
If you’re looking for a unique car-inspired baby boy name, Zephyr—after the Ford Zephyr—is a now vintage car model. Next up, the most popular boy names for 2022.
