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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475 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Henry	Boy	Home ruler
Harrison	Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Hector	Boy	To check; To have; To hold; To restrain; Brown horse
Harvey	Boy	Strong in battle
Hank	Boy	Home ruler; God is gracious
Hugo	Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Huxley	Boy	Inhospitable place; Hugh's meadow, clearing, woodland
Houston	Boy	Hugh's town
Harlan	Boy	Hare's land; Flax
Holland	Girl	Woodland; Point of land; Heel; Land

Harry	Boy	Ruler of the household
Hugh	Boy	Mind; Thought; Soul; Spirit
Howard	Boy	High defender; Chief guardian; Heart-brave
Heath	Boy	Someone who lived on or near a moor or heath
Harold	Boy	Army king; Commander; Powerful; Mighty
Harris	Boy	Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Huck	Boy	Resembling the fruit
Hampton	Boy	Home; Water meadow; Enclosure
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Hiram	Boy	High born; Benevolent brother; Brother of the exalted

Hoyt	Boy	Someone who lives high or on a hill; Stick
Hernan	Boy	Spiritual pilgrim; Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Holt	Boy	Forest; A small wood or grove of trees; Forested land
Hamilton	Boy	Flat-topped hill
Hendrixx	Boy	Home ruler; Estate ruler
Heston	Boy	One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement; Brushwood
Halen	Boy	Hero; From the hall; Stony
Hazen	Boy	Smooth and beautiful
Herbert	Boy	Bright army
Hatcher	Boy	Gatekeeper

Huxton	Unisex	Farmstead estate; Scorn; Insult; Clearing
Haddon	Boy	Heathland hill; Heather-filled valley
Hardy	Boy	Brave; Heroic; Daring
Hart	Boy	Strong; Brave; Stag; Romantic; Giving
Hosea	Boy	Salvation
Henderson	Boy	Son of Henry
Herman	Boy	Soldier; Army man
Huey	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Hutson	Boy	Son of Hudde; Ruler; Mind
Hutch	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit; Settlement of houses; Chest or Compartment

Hendricks	Boy	Home ruler
Humza	Boy	Steadfast; Strong
Holdyn	Boy	From the hollow valley
Harden	Boy	Valley of the hare
Haydn	Boy	Heathen; Hedged-valley
Hanson	Boy	Son of Hans; God is gracious
Homer	Boy	Pledge; Security; Hostage; A Helmet maker
Hansen	Boy	The son of Hans; Yahweh is gracious
Hubert	Boy	Bright heart; Mind-bright; Shining intellect
Hyde	Boy	A unit of land; Open cultivated land; Moor

Haden	Boy	From the hedged valley; Victorious
Hawthorne	Boy	Haw berry; Thorn bush
Huckleberry	Boy	Resembling the fruit on Vaccinium shrub
Harmon	Boy	Army man; High place
Henson	Boy	Son of Henry
Hutchinson	Unisex	Son of Huchin or Huchon
Harlin	Boy	Noble friend; Noble warrior; Grey land; Army land; Hare land
Hays	Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Descendant of Aodh; Fire
Holten	Unisex	Holt copse or small wood; Hill, stony slope
Hari	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High

Haynes	Boy	Enclosure
Hewitt	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Huston	Boy	Settlement of houses
Hawthorn	Boy	One who lives near the hawthorn hedges
Hurley	Boy	From a corner clearing; Sea tide
Haygen	Boy	A surname and Variant of name Hagan; Strong defender
Howie	Boy	Brave heart; High guardian
Hartford	Boy	From the stag's ford; Crossing; Hart; Stag
Horatio	Boy	Hour; Time; Season
Handsome	Unisex	Attractive; Good-looking; Appealing

Hamlet	Boy	From the village; Compassionate
Hunt	Boy	A hunter; Wolf
Howl	Unisex	Eminent; Prominent; To cry out loud
Herb	Boy	Bright army
Heyward	Boy	Enclosure keeper; Keeper of the hedges
Hadden	Boy	From the heath
Hall	Boy	Manor; Hall
Hammond	Boy	High protection; Home protection
Harman	Boy	Army man
Hopper	Boy	Acrobat; Jumper; Nervous; Restless

Herald	Boy	A commander of the army
Hanley	Boy	From the high meadow; Beauty; Grace
Haron	Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted
Hill	Boy	Hill
Herson	Unisex	Son of the herdsman; Herder
Hobie	Unisex	Bright heart or mind
Heir	Unisex	A person who inherits or is entitled to inherit property or title
Hy	Boy	High; Thank; Flying upward; West
Harvard	Boy	A guard in the army
Harding	Boy	Brave; Hardy; Strong; Firm

Harrington	Boy	Stony town; Haefer's town
Haskell	Boy	God strengthens; God's helmet
Hemingway	Unisex	Great path; Great way; Great will; Great desire
Hucksley	Unisex	Hugh's meadow
Hixon	Boy	Son of Hick
Humphrey	Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Hadriel	Unisex	The flock of God
Helmer	Boy	Helm; Protection
Herbie	Boy	Brilliant army
Hatley	Unisex	Woodland clearing

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Infographic: Popular English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With H

English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With H are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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

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