English boy names List

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Zayden

Little Fire, Help, Fiery, Superabundance

Tucker

Garment Maker, The Fuller, Tucker of Cloth

Emilio

Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum, Wetteifernde

Timothy

God the Honourable, Name of a Saint

Brandon

Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven

Beckett

Brook

Alejandro

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Abraham

Father of a Multitude, Faultless

Gavin

Falke, White Hawk

Adonis

Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth, Ruler

Barrett

Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear

Knox

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

Andres

The Manly, Man

Tristan

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Beckham

House, Home, Becks Homestead

Karter

This name of German and English origin refers to someone who transports goods by cart.

Louie

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Jax

Has Shown Favor, Yahweh is Gracious, Masculine Form of the Greek Name Hyacinth Alas

Ellis

My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler

Jett

To Throw, Jet Black

Avery

Elf Ruler, Alfreda, Counsel from the Elves, Rules with Elf-wisdom

Reuben

A Son!, Behold

Caden

Son of Cadán

Hayes

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Callum

Dove

Marcus

Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea

King

This bold English name means “monarch.”

Kyrie

From the Greek word for “Lord,” Kyrie stands as a strong spiritual name.

Oakley

From the Oak Tree Field

Nico

Victorious Person, Victory of the People

Grant

Great Plains, Big, Tall

Phoenix

Dark Red

Griffin

Mythological Beast, Griffin, Hooked Nose, A Fox

Albie

Brilliant, Highborn

Malakai

Messenger

Kairo

Inspired by Egypt’s capital, it draws from Arabic and Greek roots to mean “victorious one” or “master.”

Frederick

Peaceful Ruler, Magical Counsel, Power, Safety

Albert

Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn

Cody

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Colt

Coal Town, Frisky, Diminutive of Colston, Colt

Lennox

Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven

Javier

Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier

Maximus

The Greatest

Kaleb

A variant spelling of Caleb, this Biblical name means “devotion to God.”

Steven

Wreath, The Crowned, Crowning

Harvey

Presumably Struggle, Eager for Battle, Army Warrior, Strong and Worthy

Zane

The Lord is Gracious, God's Grace, Sea-friend, Beloved

Paul

Small, Biblical Apostle and Evangelist Paul's Letters to Early Christians Comprise Many New Testament Books, Weak, Little

Ali

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

Stetson

Son of Stephen

Nash

Adventurer, At the Ash Tree, Cliff

Kash

A modern spelling of Cash, it also has roots in Europe.

Preston

Priest's Town

Walter

Powerful Warrior, To Govern and Loved, People of Power, Rule

Remington

From the Raven Farm

Ronan

Little Seal

Ronnie

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Cohen

Priest

Paxton

Peaceful Town, Trader, Settlement, Homestead

Bryce

Quick-moving, Speckled, Noble, Son of a Nobleman

Atticus

From Athens, From Attica

Jake

Held by the Heel, He who Supplants, God is Gracious, Supplanter

Kenneth

A classic from Scottish and Irish roots, it means “born of fire.”

Hendrix

Henry

Dallas

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Lane

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Crew

Castle, Fortress

Reggie

Ruler with Counsel, Advice, Form of Reginald, Rule

Holden

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Ibrahim

My Father is Exalted, Earth a Prophets Name, Abraham

Cash

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Kaden

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Emerson

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

Kyler

Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.

Kayson

An American favorite, Kayson is a modern invention often interpreted as meaning “healer.”

Jensen

Son of Jens

Mohammad

The Prophet of Islam, Glorified, Praiseworthy, Highly Praised

Spencer

Dispenser of Provisions, Provisioner, Administrators, Servants

Jorge

A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer

Clayton

From the Clay Town, Clay-pit Site, Place Name, Surname

Aziel

God is My Strength

Malcolm

Pledge, A Dove, Students of St, Hostage and Luminous

Brian

Strength, Noble, Brave, Hill

Cruz

Cross

Maximiliano

Greatest, Very Great

Brady

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

Elian

God is My Salvation

Andre

The Brave

Niko

Victory of the People, Abbreviation of Nicholas

Colin

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Derek

Ruler of the People

Khalil

An Arabic name meaning “friend,” made famous in the U.S. by poet Kahlil Gibran.

Francisco

Little Frenchwoman, Free Condition

Cayden

Son of Cadán

Otis

Wealthy, Son of Ote

Yusuf

God Would Multiply, A Prophet's Name, He Shall Add to his Power, The Lord Increases

Damien

Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit

Jaylen

Calm, Serene, Bird of light

Cairo

Victorious One

Dante

Enduring Steadfast, Endure, Withstand

Cade

Lumpy, Gentle, Round, Barrel-maker

Reid

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Angelo

Messenger, Angel

Tatum

Other Cheering, Cheerful, Tate's Homestead, Bringer of Joy

Bradley

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Josue

Yahweh is Salvation

Kobe

A global name of Hebrew and Swahili origin, it means “supplanter” and “tortoise.”

Frankie

Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man

Toby

Goodness of the Lord, Yahweh is Good

Zander

Protector, Abbreviation of Alexander, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Jaden

God Reigns, Thankful

Cyrus

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Brantley

Lee, Proud, Firebrand, Sword

Gideon

Feller of Trees, Loggers, Powerful Ruler, Tree Cutter

Karson

A modern K-variant of Carson, this Scottish-English surname means “son of the marsh dwellers.”

Orion

Son of the Fire, Urine

Cristian

Belonging to Christ, The Anointed One, Christian

Casey

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Warren

Game Reserve, Guardian, Park Warden, Various Things

Lewis

Fight, Warrior, Famous in Battle, Fame and War

Colson

Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People

Daxton

Reference to the French Town Dax, Water

Anderson

Masculine, Son of Andrew

Raymond

Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender

Stanley

Stand Up and Glory, Rocky Meadow or from the Stony Field, Similar to a Family Or Place Names

Wade

River Ford, To Go, Moving

Prince

First, Principal One, Prince, King

Leonel

Lion

Sullivan

Black-Eyed, Súil, Fields and Hill

Ezequiel

God Strengthens

Rhys

Zealous, Enthusiasm, Fiery, Ardor

Dakota

Friend

Eduardo

Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep

Kane

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Killian

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Chance

A Gamble, Record Keeper, Variant of Chauncey, The Chance

Edwin

Blessed Friend, Valued, Possession

Frank

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

Kian

Irish and Persian by heritage, Kian means either “ancient” or “king.”

Koa

This strong Hawaiian name means “warrior” and also refers to a native tree prized for its strength and grace.

Franklin

Land Holder, Franch Man, Of the Franks, Free Condition

Fernando

Bold, Peace

Bobby

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Alfred

Counsel from the Elves, Supernaturally Wise, Name of a King, All and Peace

Jay

Blue Crested Bird, Ja, J, Victory

Kade

An English-Scottish choice meaning “from the wetlands.”

Callan

Son of Cathalain

Ricardo

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

Onyx

Black Stone

Saint

A Holy Man

Bowen

Son, Small Victorious One

Travis

Crossing, Toll Collector, To Cross the River, Similar to a Surname

Zyaire

Powerful, River

Marshall

Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith

Eden

Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment

Marco

Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Musa

Moses in English, Son, A Prophets Name

Rylan

Dweller at the Rye Land, Island Meadow

Francis

Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman

Titus

Title, Honored, New Testament Character, Giant

Tyson

High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty

Kyle

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Seth

(Replacement, The Appointed, Placed

Russell

Redhead, Russet, Red Skinned, Red-head

Cesar

Variant of Caesar, Cut, Long Haired, Hirsute

Kamari

Swahili and Arabic in background, this poetic name translates to “moonlight.”

Raiden

God of Thunder, Thunder God

Desmond

Gracious Defender, Munster, Wealth and Protection

Mathias

Gift of God

Quinn

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Rocco

Short Tunic, War Cry, Roar

Lawson

Son of Law or Lawrence, Son of Lawrence

Kylo

This modern variant of Kyle, popularized by Star Wars, is linked to the meaning “narrow strait.”

Kameron

A Scottish name meaning “crooked nose,” it has broad appeal.

Royal

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Wilder

Untamed

Gunner

Warrior, Army, Fight

Nasir

Announcer, Granting Victory, Protector, Assister

Luciano

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Armani

Is Associated to Goddess Durga