Mineral and metal baby boy names are hard-edged choices that impart a new brand of masculinity. They’re the complement to gemstone names, a trendy category among girl names. Gem names are heating up for boys as well, with Jasper and Onyx on the rise.
Along with Jasper and Onyx, other mineral and metal names for boys in the US Top 1000 include Callan, Clay, Dustin, Emery, Harlan, Peter, Sekani, and Stone. Unique mineral and metal names with clear ties to the elements include Carnelian, Cobalt, Malachite, and Quartz.
Names connected to jewels, gems, metals, and minerals have a modern sensibility and are down-to-earth — literally. Browse our entire selection of mineral and metal names for boys below.
