Which Facial Features Are Associated with Having a Boy?

In some male-dominated societies, many families prefer to have a son, believing he will support the family and bring honor. Some believe a person’s facial features can hint at whether they’re likely to have a boy or a girl. With careful observation, they claim you can predict in advance whether a couple will have a son or a daughter. Let’s look at who is said to be more likely to have boys.

1. Men with thick, dark, and lustrous eyebrows are more likely to have boys

In facial reading, there’s a saying that “essence is stored in the bones and revealed in the eyebrows.” If a man has thick, dark, long, lustrous eyebrows, it’s thought to indicate strong kidney function, vitality, and endurance, giving him better than a 60% chance of having a boy. If the rest of his hair is as thick and dark as his eyebrows, the likelihood of having a boy is believed to be even higher.

2. Women with rosy lips and a well-defined cupid's bow are more likely to have boys

For women, the lips and surrounding areas are said to offer clues about whether they’ll have a boy or a girl. If a woman’s lips are purple, pale, or excessively bright, the chance of having a girl is considered higher; if her lips are rosy and well-defined, the odds of having a boy are thought to be greater. In this framework, the upper lip corresponds to the large intestine meridian, which is linked to nourishment; the center of the upper lip can reflect bladder function and emotional expression. The area between the nasolabial folds and the inner edges of the nostrils is believed to relate to the reproductive organs and sexual vitality.

3. Couples both exhibiting boy-conducive traits are most likely to have boys

For couples, if the man’s facial features suggest a boy while the woman’s suggest a girl, the probability of having a girl is considered higher. Conversely, if the man’s features indicate a girl and the woman’s indicate a boy, a girl is still more likely. Only when both partners show signs pointing to a boy is the chance of having a boy considered greatest.