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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414 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Grayson	Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Greyson	Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Giovanni	Boy	God is gracious
George	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker
Graham	Boy	Gravelly homestead
Griffin	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gideon	Boy	Great warrior; feller; hewer
Gianni	Boy	God is gracious
Garrett	Boy	Spear; Little spear; Strength of the spear; Warrior
Gregory	Boy	Alert; Watchful; Swift; Quick

Gatlin	Boy	Companion; Kinsman
Gary	Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Gordon	Boy	Fertilized pasture; Spacious fort
Graysen	Boy	Son of the steward
Granger	Boy	Farm bailiff; Share-cropper; Market-gardener
Genesis	Boy	Origin; Birth
Greysen	Boy	Son of steward; Son of the bailiff
Gannon	Boy	Descendant of Fionnán; Son of Finan; White; Blessed
Gianluca	Boy	God is gracious; From Lucania
Giancarlo	Boy	God is gracious; Man; Army

Gus	Boy	Exalted; Majestic; Great; Venerable
Gino	Boy	God is gracious
Gilbert	Boy	Bright pledge
Giovani	Boy	God is gracious
Garrison	Boy	Power of the spear; Spear-fortified town; Son of Garret; Son of Gary
Gibson	Boy	Son of Gib; Bright pledge
Gio	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Gilberto	Boy	Bright pledge
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Guy	Boy	Wood; Valley

Giovanny	Boy	God is gracious
Glen	Boy	From the valley
Gauge	Boy	Measurer; Pledge
Giovonni	Boy	God is gracious
Grayden	Boy	Gray valley; Gray settlement
Gryffin	Unisex	Mythical Greek creature Griffin; Strong prince
Geo	Boy	Earth; Farmer
Gabe	Boy	God is my strength; Man of God; To protect; To give glory
Graeme	Boy	Gravelly homestead; Gray home
Griffen	Boy	Lord; Prince

Greg	Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Gohan	Girl	Cooked rice
Garret	Boy	Spear; Power of spear; Warrior; Strong spear
Graydon	Boy	Gray hill
Greyden	Boy	Grey valley or hill
Garry	Boy	Spear; Spear king; Mighty
Gaston	Boy	Visitor; Stranger
Grover	Boy	Grove of trees
Geovani	Boy	God is gracious
Griffith	Boy	Lord; Prince

Gil	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Garrick	Boy	Oak tree grove; Spear king; Rough place
Gryphon	Boy	Fighting chief; Fierceful
Gable	Boy	God is my strength; A triangular-shaped hill; God is bright
Godwin	Boy	Friend of God; Good friend
Gram	Boy	Gravel homestead; Grain
Giles	Boy	Young goat
Georgio	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Glendon	Boy	From the dark glen
Geralt	Boy	Spear's power; Spear's authority

Gaven	Boy	Hawk; God-send; Hawk field
Godfrey	Boy	Peace of God
Griff	Boy	Strong lord; Prince
Giann	Boy	God is gracious
Gerran	Boy	Each of the two; Pure; Guardian
Gilford	Boy	Golden ford
Gabrian	Boy	God is my strong man; Man of God
Garvey	Boy	Descendant of Gairbhith; Rugged peace
Giancarlos	Boy	God is gracious; Man; Army
Grimm	Boy	Stern; Severe; Shape-changer

Garth	Boy	Garden; The keeper of the garden
Grainger	Boy	Farm bailiff
Gregor	Boy	Watchful; Alert
Greydon	Boy	Gray hill
Garon	Boy	Ready; Spear; Little spear
Gleb	Boy	God's inheritance; God's legacy
Gilead	Boy	Heap of witness
Grantley	Boy	Big; Tall; Large fields
Geofrey	Boy	God's peace
Garvin	Boy	Friend in battle; Rough or cruel fate

Garron	Boy	Spearman; A type of small horse
Geordi	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Gerrald	Boy	Power of the spear
Grantham	Boy	Gravel home; Estate; Settlement
Gar	Boy	Spear; Triangle field; From the garden
Gerred	Boy	Spear-hard
Goeffrey	Boy	Peaceful
Grigor	Boy	Watchful; Alert
Gambit	Boy	Any maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage; Trip up
Garek	Boy	Oak tree grove

Gerome	Boy	Sacred name
Gotham	Boy	Homestead where goats are kept
Gracin	Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Graden	Boy	The son of a gray-haired person
Greggory	Boy	Watchful; Alert
Gresham	Boy	Grazing homestead
Gorge	Unisex	Deep ravine; Farmer
Gerren	Boy	Old man
Gilmore	Boy	Servant of Mary
Grayling	Boy	A person who has gray hair

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Infographic: Meaningful English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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

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