What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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738 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Benjamin	Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Brooks	Boy	Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream
Beau	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Bryson	Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Brayden	Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Braxton	Boy	Bracca's settlement
Brantley	Boy	Fire; Steep meadow
Brandon	Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
Beckett	Boy	Beehive; Stream
Beckham	Boy	Becca's homestead

Brady	Boy	Spirited; Descendant of Brádach
Bryan	Boy	Strong; Noble; High; Hill
Brian	Boy	High; Power; Hill
Briggs	Boy	Bridge
Braylen	Boy	Broad valley; Salmon; Marsh
Braylon	Boy	Broad valley; Hill; Salmon
Bodie	Boy	Awakening; Enlightenment; Large-bodied
Bruce	Boy	From the woods; The willowlands
Brixton	Boy	A district in South London; Stone of the Saxon lord Brixi
Boone	Boy	One who grows beans; Good

Benson	Boy	Son of Benedict; Blessed
Brycen	Boy	Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Bridger	Boy	Someone living or working near a bridge
Byron	Boy	Barn; From the barn; Place of the cow sheds
Brendan	Boy	Fiery hill; Prince; King
Ben	Boy	Son
Brock	Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Bryant	Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Honorable; Virtuous
Bear	Boy	Produce; To give birth; Brown; Bear
Boden	Boy	Messenger; Bottom; Small hut; Descendant of Buadan; One who takes shelter

Bronson	Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Brennan	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Braden	Boy	Broad valley; Brave; Salmon
Brecken	Boy	Freckled; Speckled
Branson	Boy	Burning sword; Son of Brandr
Benedict	Boy	Blessed
Bishop	Boy	Overseer
Brett	Boy	A Breton or a person from Brittany
Braydon	Boy	A wide hillside; From Bradden
Booker	Boy	One who makes books

Brent	Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Benton	Boy	Settlement in a grassy place; Bent grass enclosure; One who is from the place where the bent grass grows
Brentley	Boy	A hilltop; Steep hill
Brayson	Boy	Hill; Son of Bray
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Brexton	Boy	Bracca's town
Barron	Boy	A title of nobility; Son of strength; Servant; Warrior
Braiden	Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Brysen	Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Baron	Boy	Man; Warrior; Wealthy male landowner; Son of strength

Braven	Unisex	Show-off; Fine; Courageous; Raven
Boyd	Boy	Yellow; Fair
Brenden	Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Brigham	Boy	Bridge settlement
Braeden	Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Brendon	Boy	Prince; King
Benji	Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Breck	Boy	Speckled; Spotted
Brenton	Boy	A hilltop or the top of a mountain
Brewer	Boy	One who brews; Maker of ale

Beauden	Boy	Beautiful
Bruin	Boy	A person with brown hair or skin; The brown; Brown bear; Armor
Broderick	Boy	Son of Rhydderch; Descendant of Bruadar; Brother
Bryer	Boy	Prickly, thorny bush; Someone who lived by a brier
Basil	Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Braxten	Boy	Bracca's town
Burke	Boy	Fortress; Fortification; Castle; Of the Borough
Bennet	Boy	Blessed
Britton	Boy	A Briton or Breton; From the land of Britons
Braulio	Boy	Bright; Radiant; Sword

Branden	Boy	Hill covered with broom
Buck	Boy	Male deer or goat
Brandt	Boy	Fire; Torch; Sword
Bohdi	Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Blaize	Boy	Stammer; Lisp; Bright fire; Hot; Glowing fire; Torch
Brennen	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Bradyn	Boy	Son of Bradan; Salmon; Broad valley
Bradford	Boy	A broad ford; A wide river crossing
Buckley	Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Bowman	Boy	An archer

Brayton	Boy	Broad; Farmstead
Brant	Boy	Fire; Torch; Sword
Bane	Boy	Ban; Bear; Cause of distress; Long-awaited child
Brylen	Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Blayne	Boy	Yellow
Bodee	Boy	Enlightenment; Command
Bram	Boy	Father of multitudes
Becket	Boy	Beak; Stream; Brook
Bryar	Girl	Prickly, thorny bush
Bowden	Boy	On top of a hill; Descendants of Buadan

Bently	Boy	Meadow with bent grass; Bent grass clearing
Bartholomew	Boy	Son Of Talmai
Brad	Boy	Wide; Broad
Brax	Boy	Bracca's town
Brently	Boy	Edge mound
Buddy	Boy	Buddy; Brother; Companion
Breyden	Unisex	Broad valley; Broad hillside
Baxter	Boy	A baker
Braysen	Unisex	Hill
Burton	Boy	Fortified town; Fortified settlement

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Infographic: Special English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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