boy Emoji

๐Ÿ‘ฆ ยท U+1F466 ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the boy emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A male child, the boy emoji represents a young male person, typically depicted as a pre-teen or teenager, and is used to convey youth, innocence, or masculinity. Figuratively, it can represent a sense of playfulness or curiosity, and in slang, it is often used to refer to a young man or a male friend. The boy emoji can also be used to express a carefree or adventurous attitude. In digital communication, it is often used to add a touch of friendliness or approachability to a message.

boy in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

๐Ÿป Light๐Ÿผ Medium-light๐Ÿฝ Medium๐Ÿพ Medium-dark๐Ÿฟ Dark

How the boy emoji is used

The tone of the boy emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from playful and teasing to innocent and curious, and is often used in informal settings such as texting, social media captions, and comments. On platforms like TikTok, the boy emoji is frequently used to add a lighthearted or humorous touch to videos and comments, particularly among younger generations. The emoji's meaning can also shift depending on the cultural or social context, and its usage may differ across various online communities. In online forums and discussions, the boy emoji can be used to convey a sense of camaraderie or shared experience.

boy emoji examples

How to copy the boy emoji

To use the boy emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F466), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

bright-eyedchildgrandsonkidsonyoungyoungerboy emoji

boy emoji on different platforms

How the boy emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿ‘ฆ
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

boy Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ‘ฆ
Nameboy
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F466
Shortcode:boy:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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boy Emoji FAQ

What does the boy emoji mean?

A male child, the boy emoji represents a young male person, typically depicted as a pre-teen or teenager, and is used to convey youth, innocence, or masculinity. Figuratively, it can represent a sense of playfulness or curiosity, and in slang, it is often used to refer to a young man or a male friend.

How do I copy and paste the boy emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ‘ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the boy emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F466, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :boy:.

What are other names for the boy emoji?

People also search for the boy emoji as bright-eyed, child, grandson, kid, son.

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