120+ Boy Names That Mean Star (Plus, Constellations)

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Choose an out-of-this-world name so your little one knows he’s a star!

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Marcus Pruitt, BS

Last Updated: July 11, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you're looking for a unique star-based name for your boy, you've come to the right place! For this article, we partnered with a naming expert to create this extensive list of boy names that mean star. We'll also include other out-of-this-world options like literal star names, constellation names, and more! Read on to find the perfect name for the bright light in your life.

Names That Mean Star for Boys

There are plenty of star-based names that you can give to boys, like Aaron, Beid, Cosmo, and Starling. These names represent the stars, with some even being named after them. Other names, like Orion and Virgo, represent constellations. Other names that mean star include:

• Altair
• Apollo
• Cyrus
• Esteban
• Phoenix

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Section 1 of 4:

Boy Names That Mean “Star”

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   Use these boy names for your bright bundle of joy. There are plenty of boy names that mean “star” for you to choose from. For example, naming expert Natalie Mulholland says the name Elio means the sun. While it doesn’t directly translate to star, the sun is technically a star, so Elio still stands! Other star-related names include:

   • Akito: Japanese name that means “bright person” or “rising sun.”
   • Albus: Latin name that means “bright and white.”
   • Altair: Arabic name that means “the flyer.” Also the brightest star in the Aquila constellation.
   • Ahtahkakoop: Indigenous name that means “star blanket.”
   • Apollo: Greek name. The God Apollo is associated with the Sun, hence the star connection.
   • Areg: Armenian name that means “sun” or “light.”
   • Asterion: Greek name that means “starry,” “little stars,” or “he who comes from stars.”
   • Asterius: Greek name that means “star.”
   • Asterix: French name that means “little star.”
   • Astraeus: Greek name that means “star.”
   • Astrophel: Greek-inspired name that means “star lover.”
   • Azhar: Arabic name that means “shining” or radiant.”
   • Bhaskara: Sanskrit name that means “bringer of light” or “the Sun.”
   • Byeong-Ho: Korean name that means “bright and luminous sky.”
   • Cosmo: Celestial-inspired name that means “beauty” and “order.”
   • Cyrus: Persian name that means “Sun.”
   • Dhruv: Sanskrit name that refers to the North Star.
   • Elrond: Lord of the Rings name that means “star-dome.”
   • Esteban: Spanish royal name that means “crown.”
     • Although this doesn’t directly translate to star, it still gives off the same bright, luminous vibe!
   • Hesperos: Greek name that means “evening star.”
   • Hoku: Hawaiian name that means “star.”
   • Izar: Indigenous name that means “star.”
   • Jiemba: Indigenous Australian name that means “laughing star.”
   • Lintang: Indonesian and Japanese name that means “star” or “shooting star.”
   • Lucien: French name that means “light.”
   • Lubert: German name that means “bright people.”
   • Lucero: “Spanish name that means “bright star.”
   • Najm: Arabic name that means “star.”
   • Namid: Indigenous name that means “star dancer.”
   • Ojigkwanong: Indigenous name that means “morning star.”
   • Rasalas: Arabic name that means “the northern star of the lion’s head.”
   • Seong-Jin: Korean name that means “star planet.”
   • Shihab: Arabic name that means “shooting star.”
   • Starling: Old English name that means “little star.”
   • Sterling: Scottish name that means “little star.”
   • Stirling: Scottish name associated with stars.
   • Steren: Celtic name that means “star.”
   • Tarak: Sanskrit name that means “star” and “protector.”
   • Tawera: Māori name that means “morning star.”
   • Ylli: Albanian name that means “star.”

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   Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert who creates linguistically focused content, explaining names’ meanings and origins.
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Star Names for Boys

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   Name your boy after these stars for an astronomical vibe. If you’d prefer a name for your boy that is directly from a star, there are a bunch of different options for you to choose from! There are millions and millions of stars in the night sky, so the chances that you’ll be able to find a star name that fits you bright little boy are pretty high. Check out some of the names:

   • Achird
   • Adhil
   • Altair
   • Altais
   • Aludra
   • Antares
   • Arcturus
   • Antares
   • Anwar
   • Arcturus
   • Beid
   • Betelgeuse
   • Biham
   • Botein
   • Captella
   • Caph
   • Castor
   • Dabih
   • Deneb
   • Errai
   • Furud
   • Hamal
   • Han
   • Hao
   • Keid
   • Maasym
   • Matar
   • Mira
   • Naos
   • Nihal
   • Pollux
   • Regelus
   • Rigel
   • Saiph
   • Sham
   • Sirius
   • Sterope
   • Suhail
   • Tarazed
   • Tureis
   • Vega

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Constellation Names for Boys

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   Use these constellation names to make your boy really feel like a star. Constellation names often have a masculine feel to them, making them perfect for your starchild! You’ve got the classics, like Aries and Leo, but there are also a bunch of other constellations to name your boy after, including:

   • Aquila
   • Caelum
   • Centarus
   • Cepheus
   • Cygnus
   • Dorado
   • Draco
   • Eridanus (nickname ideas: Eri or Dane)
   • Fornax
   • Gemini
   • Hercules
   • Lynx
   • Ophiuchus
   • Orion
   • Pegasus
   • Perseus
   • Phoenix
   • Scorpius
   • Serpens
   • Taurus
   • Virgo
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Celestial Names for Boys

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   Use these names to give your boy a space-inspired name. We get it, sometimes stars aren’t enough to describe your little boy. Sometimes, you need a name from the galaxy to show him the heights he can reach! We’ve got you covered. Use these celestial names for your little man:

   • Abner: Hebrew name that means “father of light.”
   • Aiden: Irish name that means “little fire.”
   • Arche: Greek name that is also one of Jupiter’s moons.
   • Atlas: Greek name that means “bearer of heavens.”
   • Bode: German name meaning “messenger” or “herald.”
   • Finley: Scottish name meaning “fair-haired,” "courageous one,” or “fair hero.”
   • Galaeth: Welsh name that means “galaxy.”
   • Kepler: German name that refers to the space telescope
   • Kuiper: Dutch name that refers to the Kuiper Belt near the edge of our planetary system.
   • Luciano: Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian name that means “shining” or “light.”
   • Luke: Greek name that means “light-giving.”
   • Mayall: Old English anime that means “who is like the lord?”.
   • Orpheus: Greek name that means “the darkness of the night.”
   • Pallas: Greek name that also refers to a family of asteroids.
   • Proteus: Greek name that is also one of Neptune’s moons.
   • Ravi: Sanskrit name that means “sun.”
   • Samson: Hebrew name that means “bright as the sun.”
   • Suraj: Indian name that means “the sun.”
   • Themis: Greek name that means “law of nature.”
   • Triton: Greek name that refers to one of Neptune’s moons.
   • Uriah: Hebrew name that means “God is my light.”

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