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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457 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Elijah	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ethan	Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Ezra	Boy	Help
Ezekiel	Boy	God will strengthen
Eli	Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Easton	Boy	From the east town
Everett	Boy	Brave boar
Evan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Elliott	Boy	The Lord is my God
Eric	Boy	Eternal ruler

Edward	Boy	Rich guard
Erick	Boy	Eternal ruler; Powerful ruler
Ellis	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Edwin	Boy	Rich friend
Edgar	Boy	Prosperous spear
Emmitt	Boy	Whole; Great; Universal
Edison	Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Eugene	Boy	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Eithan	Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Everest	Boy	The tallest mountain in the world; One who resides along the Eure river

Elon	Boy	Oak tree
Ernest	Boy	Earnest; Warrior; Serious
Edmund	Boy	Rich protection
Elmer	Boy	One who is noble and famous
Eliot	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Elyas	Boy	Lord is my God
Elvis	Boy	All-wise; Sage; Friend; Wine; Elf
Emrys	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Emmet	Boy	Whole; Great
Eddy	Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard

Earl	Boy	Nobleman; Warrior
Elvin	Boy	Noble; Wise; Elf; Friend
Ellison	Boy	Nobleness; My God is Yahweh; Son of Ellis
Everette	Boy	Brave boar
Emile	Boy	Rival; Eager; Emulating
Edson	Boy	Fortunate warrior; Isthmus
Eliott	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Emmit	Boy	Whole; Great
Elyjah	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Emric	Unisex	A great king; Vigorous; Brave

Ezekial	Boy	God will strengthen
Eldon	Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Eian	Boy	God is gracious
Eidan	Unisex	Little fire
Ezran	Boy	Blessing from God; Helper; Their help; Of the sun
Elwood	Boy	Elder tree forest; Elf; Rule
Ely	Boy	Ascension; My god is Yahweh
Eben	Boy	Stone of help
Ebenezer	Boy	Stone of help
Edrick	Boy	Wealthy ruler

Everson	Unisex	Ever
Elder	Boy	Older
Eliyah	Boy	My God is Yahweh; High; Lofty; Sublime
Emeric	Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Edric	Boy	Wealthy ruler
Elden	Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Ellington	Boy	Name of places in England; Ellis' town; Elf town; Old settlement
Eziah	Unisex	God is my salvation
Eyden	Unisex	Strength; Hands; Power; Aega's hill
Evaan	Unisex	God is gracious

Erickson	Boy	Son of Erik; Ever ruler
Eligh	Unisex	Ascension
Ethen	Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Everitt	Boy	Brave boar
Eddison	Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Ellias	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Elric	Boy	Elf; Ruler; King; Noble
Exavier	Boy	The new house
Edrian	Unisex	From Hadria
Edris	Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter

Ethaniel	Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Eagan	Boy	Little fire; Descendant of the bright-eyed one
Emmerich	Boy	Whole; Great; Unceasing; Brave; Home; Ruler; King
Elgin	Boy	High-minded; Intelligent
Eldin	Boy	Wise guardian; Faith; Religion
Ephrem	Boy	Fruitful
Elihu	Boy	My God is he
Errol	Boy	Warrior; Nobleman
Eldra	Boy	Elderly person; Senior citizen
Escanor	Unisex	North shine

Eyan	Boy	God is gracious
Ezeriah	Unisex	Helped by God; God has helped
Eliu	Boy	He is my God; Sun
Elson	Boy	Son of Ellis; Name of a town
Elwyn	Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Emitt	Boy	Great; Whole
Eston	Boy	East town; From the Eastern town
Everet	Boy	Brave boar
Emett	Unisex	Whole; Great
Edwyn	Boy	Rich friend

Elston	Boy	Name of a town; Son of Ellis; Noble; Settlement
Ennis	Boy	Island; One strength
Ellsworth	Boy	Enclosure; Ella's enclosure; A habitational name
Eragon	Boy	A fictional character who rides a dragon
Eames	Boy	Friendly; Welcome; Pleasing
Eathan	Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Edsel	Boy	Little father
Elgar	Boy	One who shines like a spear
Everton	Boy	Wild boar settlement
Ezri	Boy	My helper

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