| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 👦 | Boy | Represents a young male child or boy | People & Body | U+1F466 | :boy: |
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Meaning
The 👦 emoji depicts a boy, symbolizing a young male child. It represents youth, childhood, or boys in conversation.
Common Uses
- Referring to a boy or young male child
- Talking about children or family members
- Representing childhood or youthfulness
- Expressing topics related to boys in educational or social contexts
Examples
My son is growing up fast 👦Looking after the kids today 👦👧He’s just a little boy 👦
Related Emojis
- 👧 Girl: Represents a young female child, counterpart to the boy emoji.
- 👶 Baby: Depicts an infant, younger than a boy emoji suggests.
- 🧒 Child: A gender-neutral child emoji, broader than just boy or girl.
- 👨 Man: An adult male, representing grown males instead of boys.
- 👦🏻 Boy with skin tone: Shows variations to represent diverse skin tones.
Technical Notes
The emoji has the Unicode codepoint U+1F466 and appeared around Unicode 6.0. It is categorized under People & Body. Most platforms offer skin tone modifiers to customize the boy emoji’s appearance.
FAQ
What does the 👦 emoji mean?
A symbol of a young male child or boy.
How is the 👦 emoji used?
To represent boys, children, or youth in messages and social media.
Does the meaning of the 👦 emoji change by context?
It generally represents a boy but can imply childhood or youth depending on the conversation.