British boy names

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

Elf, Council, All and Peace, Magical Counsel

Fair, White, Place Name, Settlement

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Beauty, Dawn, Aurora, Whiteness

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining

Deep, Protector, Guard, All

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

The West Meadow, Form of Wesley

English in origin and quite literal, this whimsical word name is ideal for writers or dreamers.

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep

Son of Consolation, Bear and Strong, Speak Prophetically, Courageous

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Rock, Iron Worker

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Son of will, Brave, Will-helmet, Bold

Beloved of Yahweh, The Hand

Serious, Earnest, Gravity, Form of Ernest

English in origin and meaning “maker of slates,” it brings a laid-back, TV-friendly vibe.

Ruler, House and King, Home, Rich

A variant of Stewart, this vintage name means “steward” and has strong links to Scottish royalty.

The Stranger, God and Peace, Peaceful Ruler, Composition

Forest, Locksmith, Woods, Fortified Place

The Winning, Victor, Conquering, Form of Vincent

Grey, Gray-haired

Fruitful Land, Bright Red, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Garden

Boomerang

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Noble, Honorable, Well-Known, Famous

West Clearing, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

God Remembers, The Lord has Remembered, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Laughter

Wolf

Soldier's Camp, Fort, A Native of Chester, If

The Rusty, Redhead

Army, Form of Irving, Place Name, Beautiful

Church

Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming

Golden Town

French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth

Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land

Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero

Son of Gilbert, Happiness

New Town

A Place of Linden Trees, Wetland, Lincolns Wetl

Little Famous One, Deserving, Boundary Gate

Hardy, "Hard", Brave

Yahweh is Salvation, Emotion, Satisfaction, Form of Joshua

Strong and Man, Warrior, Army

Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops

Fear, Mythological Mother of Perseus by Zeus, Delight, Raging Woman

Spanish in origin, it means “savior” and holds strong ties to Christ and to the surrealist icon Salvador Dalí.

One Who Overcomes, Victor, The Winning

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion

The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Brilliant and Raven, Wise Person

From the Tall Mans Town Or Estate

Male Deer, A Stag

Son of Tolomé, Bright Raven, Hill, Shining

Forbearance, Wages, Merciful, Compassion

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

Bringer of Peace, Casey, Box

Laurence

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

Typically a short form of Stephen, it stands on its own as a casual, guy-next-door favorite.

Goddess Lakshmi, Romana

Son of Nicholas

Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection

Pari, Messenger of God Angel

Helmet, Protection, Composition, Desire

Swan, Yahweh is Gracious

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant

The Blessed, Blessed

Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge

Forest, Wood

A Flint-stone, Place-name and Surname, Flint Stone Produces a Spark of Fire when Struck by Steel, Stream

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Descendent of Fallamhan

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Yahweh is Gracious, Love, Heart, God Gifted

Humanity, Man

A County in Northern Ireland, Land of Eoghan, Young Soldier

Piper, Flute Player, A Young Dove

Deer

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

Born In the Eighth Month, Modeled on a Roman Sex

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Ivory, Hard Tusk, Pure, Creamy-white Color

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Noble and Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Embattled, Ready for Battle

Joy, Jayanta, The Jewel, Play Thing

One who Grinds Grain, Surname, Miller

A Finnish and Yoruba name, this short form of Folashade means “rain” or “honor bestows a crown.”

Jesus of Drums, Beautiful Blond, Sea Lover, Warrior

Scottish in origin, this aristocratic name means “steward” and has royal historical links.

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Lord is God

Hill, Farmer's Son, Furrow

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

Down-bearded Youth, Jove's Child, Julia, Soft Bearded

Lion, Leo

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Son of Coinneach

White, Yew, Marine Friend, Warrior

An English name meaning “valley of the River Kent,” once propelled by soap operas and celebrity culture.

The Crowned, Crowning, Crown

The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War

Bold, Peace

Peace from God, Protection, Safety

Bethlehem, God is with Us

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars

Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner

Yahweh is Salvation

A Wren is a Small Brown Songbird, Bird Name

Short and sunny, this multicultural name means “sun” in Spanish and “prayed for” in Hebrew.

The Brave

Son of Rand, The Son of the Shield

High Settlement, Place-name and Surname, Place Name

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

English

Power, Powerful, Illustrious, Fame

The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity

Both Irish and Hebrew in origin, Shay means “gift” or “admirable,” making it a soft yet strong choice.

Offered to the Lord, Belonging to the Lord

The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah

Free Condition, Of the Franks

Settlement Near the Headland, Form of Clinton, Town, Height and Village

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

This Irish name means “hawk-like” and “stately,” and works as a stylish unisex pick.

This name refers to the scenic Scottish isle and suggests open skies and freedom.

Brave, Lion-bold, Hardy, Burst of the Sun

An English word name meaning “mounted warrior.”

Fame, Wolf

Son of Jeffrey

Meaning “of high quality,” this Old English name also links to silver and British currency.

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Strange, Bright Renown, Foreign, Gloriously Shiny

Village, Noble, Peacock Town, Royal

The Row, Inspired By a Place Name, Bushes, Wood

Fair-haired, Blond, Yellow Gold

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Praised, The Descending

Defender, King

A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer

Son of Maurice, Son of the Servant of Mary

Lion

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

Bright Mind, Form of Hugh

Earthworker, Variant of Georgia, Farmer

Meadow, Clearing of Dudda, From the People's Field, People

Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear

Holly-tree Grove, Hero, Lives Near the Holly Trees, Man

Unintelligible Speakers, Indian People, Born Dancer

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

The Greatest

He (God) Will Add

Untamed

Child of the Sea, Tides

Victor, He Who Overcomes, The Winning

Armed and Sweet, Noble Friend, Elfin, Magical

Old Counselor Ruler

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion

Priests Meadow, Wood, Preost Which Means Priest, Clearing

Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose

River, Strong, Stone, The Rock

Greek in origin and short for Stephanie or Stephen, this spunky name gained fans thanks to Stevie Nicks.

Hunter, A Huntsman

Area, Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful. Variant of Jeffrey, God's Peace