Best Baseball Inspired Baby Names that are a Hit
These baseball-inspired baby names are perfect for sports fans of America's favorite pastime. If you are expecting a baby and want to hit a home run with a first name option, then look through this list of record holding baseball player names and select a fabulous baseball first name or find a great nickname too for your little slugger. This baseball inspired first name or middle name list will give you plenty of baseball name options so parents can hit a home run! Take me out to the baseball game and let's brainstorm some of the best baby names with a baseball inspired nature!
⚾39 Baseball Inspired Names for Baby Boy ⚾
These baseball players not only made a mark on the baseball field but provide cute baby names that age beautifully into adulthood as well. I love a last name turned first name baby name inspiration as well. This list is not just for baby boy baseball names. Do not worry, there are baby girl baseball inspired baby names on this list too! Scroll this list of baseball hall of famers from different teams and some world series titles too! I love the mix of traditional and unique name choices. Sit down baseball fan and scroll this list for your perfect name.
Best Baseball Inspired Baby Names that are a Hit
Athletic boy names are perfect for your busy baseball loving family. Keep reading for baseball inspired baby names from professional players as well as baby names inspired by baseball stadiums in the United States too! This baseball inspired baby names are in alphabetical order and come with info about the baseball player as well as information about the baby name and popularity!
Baby Baseball Names Inspired by Baseball Stadiums and Fields
BAYLOR ⚾
Baylor Stadium is home to the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas. Baylor University has had a baseball team since 1902. Baylor is a baseball inspired baby's name from old English and German origin and heritage meaning one who delivers goods. Occupational names and surnames used for baby names are making a popular choice for modern baby boy names. Some may also remember the professional baseball player Don Edward Baylor and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter.
CHASE ⚾
Chase Field, formerly Bank One Ballpark, is a retractable roof stadium in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. It opened in 1998, as the United States' first stadium with a retractable roof. Chase is a gender-neutral name of French origin and names a great baseball inspired baby name. Once used as a family surname, it originated during the Middle Ages as a nickname for a "huntsman." While it is more popular for baby boys, Chase is occasionally used for a little daughter! Chase Utley is a professional baseball player second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 16 seasons, primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies.
CAMDEN⚾
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, commonly known as Camden Yards, is a baseball stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. The name Camden is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "winding valley". This baseball inspired baby name has risen in popularity as a baby boy name in the last decade after it was used by a few celebrities. Camden has strong baby boy name vibes and is beloved by parents looking for baby names based on locations like this as a nod Camden, New Jersey option too!
CORBETT⚾
Corbett Field in Tuscon Arizona. Corbett Field is a baseball park in the southwestern United States, located in Tucson, Arizona. With a seating capacity of approximately 9,500, it was the spring training home of the Colorado Rockies and Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball and is currently home to the University of Arizona Wildcats. The name Corbett is English origin boy's name meaning "raven". Doug Corbett was an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher who played for the Minnesota Twins, California Angels and Baltimore Orioles between 1980 and 1987.
HAMMOND⚾
Hammond Stadium is a baseball field located in the CenturyLink Sports Complex in South Fort Myers, Florida, United States. This baseball inspired baby boy name Hammond is primarily a male name of English origin that means High Protection. From the Norse Viking name “Hamundr,” meaning “high protection."
SLOAN⚾
Sloan Park is an American baseball park in Mesa, Arizona, which opened in 2014. The primary operator is the Chicago Cubs and the ballpark serves as their spring training home. The traditional Irish name Sloan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "raider". A gender-neutral name makes such a great option as well!
SMITH⚾
Smith's Ballpark is a minor league baseball park in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the home field of the Salt Lake Bees of the Pacific Coast League and the collegiate Utah Utes. Surnames as baby names are such a fun way to use a family name that you want to keep as a family tradition yet add a spin. Surnames are often unused as first names for babies making them unique and allowing your baby boy’s first name to stand out amongst the rest. Smith is the top surname in the United Staes with more than 2.5 million people sharing that last name. It is derived from the old English meaning blacksmith as an occupation. However, as a first name for baby boy it is unique and fresh!
8. WRIGLEY⚾
Wrigley Field is the stadium on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs. It was named after chewing gum magnate and once-team owner William Wrigley Jr.
The name Wrigley is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Clearing By The River Bend. This was originally a English habitational surname used for families from the Northern English town of Wrigley Head near Salford, Lancashire, UK. This unique baseball inspired first name is such a great option for baseball loving parents.
BASEBALL INSPIRED BABY NAMES BASED ON BASEBALL PLAYERS
9. ACE⚾
Ace is the term used by baseball players and fans for a standout pitcher but it makes a fabulous 3 letter boy name with a nod to a baseball inspired baby name too! This unique boy one syllable name meaning one, unity. Ace was commonly used as a nickname in previous decades but has become more widely used as a first name. This Latin origin name can be a unisex name too. Alfredo Aceves (born 1982), Major League Baseball relief pitcher was nicknamed Ace as well!
10. ALEX⚾
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. Alex Rodriquez hit over 700 home runs and was named MVP 3x and fans flocked to Yankee Stadium to see him play! Alex is a Greek origin baby name meaning defender. Alex is most often used as a nickmame for Alexander but makes a great gender-neutral baby name too.
11. BANKS⚾
Ernest Banks, nicknamed "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine", was an American professional baseball player who starred in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Banks is such an awesome baseball inspired baby name that is unique! The name Banks is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Edge Of The River. Originally a traditional surname, but is now an awesome surname turned first name baby option!
12. BOND ⚾
Barry Bonds is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 2007. He is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
The name Bond is boy's name of English origin meaning "peasant farmer".
13. BOWIE ⚾
Bowie is a Gaelic origin baby name meaning yellow haired. Bowie Kent Kuhn was an American lawyer and sports administrator who served as the fifth Commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969, to September 30, 1984. He served as legal counsel for Major League Baseball owners for almost 20 years prior to his election as commissioner. While Bowie didn't play baseball he served the MLB for decades and is very much baseball oriented making this a great baseball inspired baby name.
14. CAL⚾
Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. nicknamed "The Iron Man" is an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire 21-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles (1981–2001). One of his position's most offensively productive players, Ripken compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 runs batted in during his career, and he won two Gold Glove Awards for his defense. He was a 19-time All-Star and was twice named American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP). Ripken holds the record for consecutive games played (2,632), Cal is derived from many different origins:
Celtic, Gaelic, or Irish origins, such as Cal, Cathal, Caelan, Calder, Caldwell, Cale, Caleb, Caley, Calhoun, Callan, Callis, Callum, Calum, Calumet, Calvert, and Calvin.
Arabic origin, such as Cali, which means "castle, fortress".
Greek origin, such as Callie and Calliope, which are related to the muses of beauty and epic poetry.
15. CHIPPER⚾
Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr. (born April 24, 1972) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 2012. The Braves chose Jones with the first overall pick in the 1990 MLB draft. The name Chipper is boy's name meaning cheerful from English origin and makes a great unique baby name option with baseball baby name vibes.
16. CLEMENS⚾
Clemens is a boy's name meaning merciful and gentle that comes from the Latin name Clement. Roger Clemens is an American professional baseball player who was one of the most successful power pitchers in history, thus earning his nickname, “Rocket.” Clemens is such a fun and unique surname option to honor one of America's national pastime favorite players.
17. COLE ⚾
Gerrit Alan Cole (born September 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. Cole played for the baseball team at Orange Lutheran High School, and was selected by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. The name Gerrit is a male given name that comes from the Old High German words for spear and hard. It is equivalent to the English name Gerard. The name Gerrit means strong with the spear, or spear hard, and was used to signify bravery and strength among the Germanic tribes
18. CORBIN⚾
Corbin is a Latin baby name meaning raven. During medieval times a raven was seen as a magical and mysterious bird. Patrick Alan Corbin (born July 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals.
There is another notable baseball player with the name Corbin also! Corbin Brian Burnes (born October 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Brewers in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut in 2018. Burnes is a 3-time All-Star.
19. CY ⚾
Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in the game early in his career. After his speed diminished, he relied more on his control and remained effective into his forties. By the time Young retired, he had established numerous pitching records, some of which have stood for over a century. He holds MLB records for the most career wins, with 511, along with most career losses, innings pitched, games started, and complete games. He led his league in wins during five seasons and pitched three no-hitters, including a perfect game in 1904.
Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. He is often regarded as one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, as well as a pioneer of modern pitching. In 1956, one year after his death, the Cy Young Award was created to annually honor the best pitcher in the Major Leagues. Cy is a boy's name meaning "sun". It is often a short form of names such as Cyril, Cyrus or Seymour. It is a modern and chic name that can be found in different cultures and variations.
20. DEACON ⚾
The name Deacon is boy's name of Greek origin meaning "messenger, servant". This name was transposed from the word for a church officer to a baby name when celebrity Reese Witherspoon used for her baby's name. Deacon White was a baseball pioneer. He caught baseball fever after the Civil War and played until the 1890s. His baseball career spanned the end of the amateur era and the start of professionalism, the establishment and demise of the National Association, the founding of the National League, and a players’ revolt that led to the creation of the Players’ League.
21. DEREK ⚾
Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020. The baseball inspired baby name on this list Derek means “gifted rule.” Derek is primarily a masculine name. Derek derives from the Germanic name Theodoric.
22. EASTON⚾
The name Easton is of English origin and means "east-facing place." Originally a surname, Easton has recently gained popularity as a given name. Easton makes its way onto this baseball inspired baby name list due to its constant advertisement at all baseball events with its sporting good lineup!
23. FIELDER⚾
This fun baseball inspired baby name comes to you from a baseball position. Baseball parents are going to love this unique baby name that gives a nod to baseball. The name Fielder is boy's name of English origin meaning "dweller in open country".
24. GRIFF ⚾
George Kenneth Griffey Jr. (born November 21, 1969), nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, along with a short stint with the Chicago White Sox. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and a thirteen-time All-Star, Griffey is one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history; his 630 home runs rank as the seventh-most in MLB history. Griffey was also an exceptional defender and won ten Golden Glove Awards in center field.
Griff is a variation and the English form of the Welsh name Gruffudd, meaning “lord” or “prince”. It can also be a nickname for the names Griffin and Griffith. Griff as a boys' name has its roots in Latin and Welsh, and means "hooked nose; lord, prince". It is an alternate spelling of Griffin (Latin) and a variant of Griffith (Welsh).
25. HANK ⚾
Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, he spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves in the National League (NL) and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League (AL). At the time of his retirement, Aaron held most of the game's key career power-hitting records. He broke the long-standing MLB record for home runs held by Babe Ruth and remained the career leader for 33 years.
The baseball inspired baby name is derived from the name Henry, a German word meaning"estate ruler."
26. JACKIE⚾
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.The Dodgers signing Robinson heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
Jack is a masculine British name meaning “God is gracious.” This name came about in medieval England as a variation of John and Jacob. Jack is a classic name that can be baseball inspired baby name as well!
27. JACKSON⚾
Reginald Martinez Jackson is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City / Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and California Angels. Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Jackson, an Old English name, means "son of Jack" and is just as popular as a surname as it is as a given name.
28. JOE ⚾
Joe DiMaggio nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", "The Yankee Clipper" and "Joe D.", was an American baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Born to Italian immigrants in California, he is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and is best known for setting the record for the longest hitting streak in baseball (56 games from May 15 – July 16, 1941), which still stands.
Joe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. It is a short form of Joseph which means "God will add."
29. LARKIN⚾
Barry Louis Larkin is an American former professional baseball player. He played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2004.He quickly won the starting shortstop role for the Reds and enjoyed a long run of strong seasons with the team.
Larkin is considered one of the top players of his era, winning nine Silver Slugger awards, three Golden Glove awards, and the 1995 National League Most Valuable Player Award. He was selected to the Major League All-Star Game twelve times, and was one of the pivotal players on the 1990 Reds' World Series championship team. Larkin was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
The name Larkin is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "rough, fierce". The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname baseball inspired baby name.
30. MICKEY⚾
Mickey Charles Mantle nicknamed "the Commerce Comet" and "the Mick", was an American professional baseball player. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951–1968) with the New York Yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers of all time, and is regarded by many as the greatest switch hitter in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974 and was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Mantle is considered as one of the greatest offensive threats in baseball history and is considered to be one of the best baseball players of all time.
Mickey is a diminutive of the name Michael, which is of Hebrew origin and means "who is like God?". Mickey can be used as a name for boys or girls, but it is more common for boys. Mickey is also a variation of Mike, another short form of Michael. We think Mickey makes a great baseball inspired baby name.
31. NOLAN⚾
Nolan belongs to a group of Irish surnames that have seen a rise in popularity and usage as first names on the other side of the Atlantic. Since gender-neutral Nolan means “champion,” it’s only fitting that it's popular with athletes.
Baseball player Nolan Ryan was born Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive. Over a record 27-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), Ryan pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time.
32. RIPKEN
Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. nicknamed "The Iron Man" is an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire 21-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles (1981–2001). One of his position's most offensively productive players, Ripken compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 runs batted in during his career, and he won two Gold Glove Awards for his defense. He was a 19-time All-Star and was twice named American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP). Ripken holds the record for consecutive games played (2,632)
Ripken is another fun way to have a baseball inspired baby name.
33. RUTH⚾
Babe Ruth was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", he began his MLB career as a star left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees. Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture and is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time. In 1936, Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first five" inaugural members.
Ruth is of Hebrew origin, meaning "friend," "friendship," or "compassionate friend." Ruth is a baseball inspired baby name perfect for a baseball loving baby girl.
34. SAMMY⚾
Sammy is a gender-neutral baby name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has heard”. This name is often associated with British names Samuel and Samantha and is a common nickname all throughout western culture. However, in the 1960s, Sammy as a name in its own right finally took center stage. This name is perfect for a traditional spin on a baseball inspired baby name.
Samuel Peralta Sosa is a Dominican-American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Chicago Cubs. After playing for the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox, Sosa joined the Cubs in 1992 and became regarded as one of the game's best hitters. Sosa hit his 400th home run in his 1,354th game and his 5,273rd at-bat, reaching this milestone quicker than any player in National League history. He is one of nine players in MLB history to hit 600 career home runs.
35. TREVOR⚾
Trevor Hoffman is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010. A long-time closer, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers, including more than 15 years for the Padres. Hoffman was the major leagues' first player to reach the 500- and 600-save milestones, and was the all-time saves leader from 2006 until 2011. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
The name Trevor is boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "from the large village". This traditional baby boy name is great for baseball player inspired baby names.
36. WADE⚾
Wade is a name of Anglo-Saxon English origin that can be used as a given name or a surname. It derives from an Old English verb meaning "to go" or a word meaning "ford", a shallow place to cross a river. THis traditional male name is perfect for a baseball inspired baby boy name.
Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15, 1958) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox. He also played for the New York Yankees (1993–1997), winning the 1996 World Series with them, and finished his career with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
37. YORDAN⚾
Yordan Alvarez is a Cuban professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Astros. Nicknamed "Air Yordan."
The meaning of Yordan in English is Flowing Down. Yordan is in top trending baby Boy names list. Yordan Hebrew is a Baby Names. Its Pronunciation is yor-din. Yordan is such a unique baseball inspired baby name!
38. TURNER⚾
Turner is a boy's name of English origin meaning "works with a lathe". It is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Turner was originally derived from the Old French verb tourneour, meaning to turn on a lathe.
Trea Vance Turner is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. On the international level, he represents the United States national team. Turner is a unique baseball inspired baby boy name that is traditional yet fun!
39. WILLIAMS⚾ -
Theodore Samuel Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War. Nicknamed "Teddy Ballgame", "the Kid", "the Splendid Splinter", and "The Thumper", Williams is regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and to date is the last player to hit over .400 in a season. His .482 on-base percentage is the highest of all time.
William is a classic baseball inspired baby name for boys. It means “helmet” or “protection”. Boys named William can use a nickname for life, such as Will, Willy, Bill, Billy, Liam, Guy, or Gill. The name Williams means “Son of William”.
Grab some cracker jacks and cheer on your favorite team this season while dreaming up the perfect baseball inspired baby name for your MVP in the making! Whether you are a rookie first time parent or have been around the block before, finding a baby name is no easy task. I hope this list of baseball names for your baby helps you brainstorm some name options. If you are still on the hunt, check out these baby name lists as well for more ideas!
