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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820 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Charles	Boy	Free man
Caleb	Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Christopher	Boy	Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ
Colton	Boy	From a coal town
Chase	Boy	To hunt; Capture; Huntsmen; Chase
Cole	Boy	Charcoal; Victory of the people
Calvin	Boy	Bald
Camden	Boy	Enclosed valley
Colt	Boy	Young male horse; Horsekeeper
Caden	Boy	Son or descendant of Cadán; Strength; Battle spirit; Warrior

Cash	Boy	Money; Money box
Colin	Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Clayton	Boy	Clay settlement
Cayden	Boy	War; Fighter; Son of Cadáin
Colson	Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Chance	Boy	The one who has good fortune; Lucky
Cade	Boy	Battle; Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Round
Cyrus	Boy	Sun; Lord; Young; Hero
Corbin	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Callan	Boy	Battle; Rock; Battle rule; War-like

Cesar	Boy	Long-haired; Head of hair; Emperor
Clark	Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Collin	Boy	Victory of the people; Cub; Whelp
Conor	Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Cannon	Boy	A church official; Reed
Conner	Boy	Desiring wolf; Inspector
Conrad	Boy	Brave counsel
Clay	Boy	Clay worker; Made of clay; Clay settlement
Colter	Boy	The owner and caretaker of horses
Case	Boy	Vigilant; Watchful

Cayson	Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Callahan	Boy	Bright-headed; Strife; Church
Creed	Boy	I believe; To believe
Cason	Boy	Son of the marsh dwellers
Caspian	Boy	White; Caspian sea
Casen	Boy	Son of the vigilant one; Observant
Clyde	Boy	Warm; Friendly; From the River Clyde
Cullen	Boy	Colony; Whelp; Pup; Young hound; Holly; Handsome
Curtis	Boy	Courteous; Polite; Well-bred
Colten	Boy	From a coal town

Cassian	Boy	Hollow; Empty
Coleson	Boy	Son of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Crue	Boy	Weir; Crew
Cedric	Boy	An invented name
Cashton	Boy	Chest maker; Ash tree town
Coleman	Boy	Dove
Camdyn	Boy	Enclosed valley
Cayde	Unisex	Round; Battle
Cormac	Boy	Son of a charioteer; Legendary
Chad	Boy	Battle; Warlike; Lake; Large expanse of water

Clifford	Boy	Ford near a slope
Carver	Boy	A wood carver
Clarence	Boy	Clear; Bright; Illustrious; Famous; A person residing near River Clare
Craig	Boy	Rock; Rocky; A steep rocky cliff; Crag; Outcrop
Clinton	Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Cecil	Boy	Blind
Channing	Boy	Member of the Church; Young wolf; Wise
Corbyn	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Canon	Boy	A church official; Measuring rod; Generally accepted rule
Clint	Boy	Settlement on River Glyme

Chevy	Boy	Horseman; Knight
Clifton	Boy	A settlement located near a cliff
Cordell	Boy	Maker and seller of strings and cords
Cornelius	Boy	Horn
Cross	Boy	Cross or the Crucifix
Caison	Unisex	Calf
Ciaran	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Clive	Boy	Cliff
Chace	Boy	Class; Hunt
Chester	Boy	Camp; Fortress

Cru	Unisex	Weir; Acollective group of individuals
Caine	Boy	To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior
Colsen	Boy	Coal; A form of carbon; Victory of the people
Chaz	Boy	Free man; Army
Clement	Boy	Gentle; Merciful; Warm-hearted
Champion	Boy	Athlete; Warrior hired to fight a battle
Colston	Boy	Coal town
Caesar	Boy	Hairy
Calix	Boy	Chalice; Most beautiful
Carlton	Boy	Settlement of free men

Corban	Boy	A raven
Crawford	Boy	From the Crow's ford
Chet	Boy	Camp; Fortress
Chayse	Boy	Hunt; Chase
Cyril	Boy	Lord; Master
Caisen	Unisex	Calf enclosure, yard, or town
Cobe	Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Collins	Boy	Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Colin
Chancellor	Boy	Office holder; A gamble; Fortunate
Cy	Boy	Master; Lord; Young

Colden	Boy	Charcoal valley; Coal hill; Coal valley; Cow hill
Caeden	Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Collier	Boy	A charcoal burner; Coal seller
Cutter	Boy	Someone who cuts or carves; Gem cutter; Cloth cutter or tailor
Chip	Boy	Free man; Bearer of Christ
Clarke	Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Cutler	Boy	Knife maker; Cutlery maker
Calan	Boy	Victorious; Descendant of Cathalán
Carsten	Boy	Man from karst; Son of Carsten; Christian; To anoint
Cedrick	Boy	Kind; Loved

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