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👦 Boy Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Young boy's face — used for sons, little brothers, and childhood references. Supports skin tone modifiers. The hairstyle varies across platforms; Apple goes for a side part while Google keeps it more casual.
When to Use
Use for boys, sons, or young male characters.
Example Usage
- “My son 👦”
- “Little boy 👦”
- “Boys will be boys 👦”
Popular Combinations
👦⚽
Boy playing soccer
👦🎮
Boy gaming
👦🎒
Boy going to school
How Boy looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👦 mean in a text message?▼
Young boy's face — used for sons, little brothers, and childhood references. Supports skin tone modifiers. The hairstyle varies across platforms; Apple goes for a side part while Google keeps it more casual. Use for boys, sons, or young male characters. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👦?▼
You can use the Boy emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👦 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Boy emoji is encoded as U+1f466 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👦 and in CSS content: "\1f466". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👦?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:boy:` to insert the Boy emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f466
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:boy:Keywords
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When to Use 👦 Boy
Use for boys, sons, or young male characters.
- •Send 👦 when you want to express or reference "boy" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👦 in conversations about man or male to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👦 Boy on social media posts, stories, or comments related to boy
- •Combine 👦 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about man, male, guy
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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