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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374 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Liam	Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
Lucas	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Luke	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Lincoln	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Landon	Boy	Long hill
Leon	Boy	Lion
Louis	Boy	Famous warrior
Lewis	Boy	Famous in battle
Lawrence	Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining

Lucian	Boy	Light; Illumination
Landen	Boy	From the long hill
Layton	Boy	Leek town
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Lionel	Boy	Young lion
Landyn	Boy	Long hill
Louie	Boy	Famous warrior
Lachlan	Boy	Land of the lakes; Warlike
Langston	Boy	Long stone
Lance	Boy	Weapon; Land

Larry	Boy	From Laurentum
Leroy	Boy	The king
Lyle	Boy	Island; One from the island
Lazarus	Boy	God's assistance
Link	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Leeland	Boy	Fallow land
Lamar	Boy	Of the sea; Liquid gold
Lucius	Boy	Light
Luther	Boy	Army of the people
Linkin	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city

Lenny	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Lloyd	Boy	Gray
Lester	Boy	A person from Leicester; Camp
Lyndon	Boy	From the linden tree hill
Levy	Boy	One who is joined; Attached
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Lex	Boy	Defender of men
Leyton	Boy	A town with a leek garden
Lathan	Boy	Barn; From the farmstead
Laine	Boy	Wave; Torch

Lamont	Boy	Man of law; Lawyer; Upstream
Leviticus	Boy	Of the Levites; The tribe of Levi; Joined; Attached
Lars	Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel
Lukah	Unisex	From Lucania
Lowen	Boy	Joyful; Lions
Lyon	Boy	Lion; Hill fort of Lugus; Shining
Levin	Boy	Dear friend; Beloved friend; Joined; Dear friend
Lawton	Boy	Who lives on the farm located on the side of the hill; Hill settlement
Locke	Boy	Enclosure; Locksmith; Lock keeper; One who has curly hair
Lowell	Boy	Little wolf

Ladarius	Boy	To hold or possess; Good; Princely; Noble
Lamarcus	Boy	God of War; Mars; Male
Landan	Boy	He who is from the long hill
Lucious	Boy	Light; Shining bright
Lynx	Boy	Cat; Light; Brightness
Leobardo	Girl	Brave; Hardy
Laron	Boy	A thief
Leeroy	Boy	The king
Lord	Boy	A keeper of loaf; Noble title
Leiland	Unisex	Fallow land

Landin	Boy	Long hill
Laszlo	Boy	To rule; Glory
Lion	Boy	Lion; My strength
Legion	Unisex	Choose; Levy; Regiment; Brigade; To collect
Lonzo	Boy	Short of Alonzo; A noble and ready person
Laurent	Boy	From the place of laurel trees
Lerin	Boy	A song that belongs to me; From the place of the sloe bushes
Lovell	Boy	Young wolf
Lamir	Unisex	The pool
Lukus	Boy	From Luciana

Lebron	Boy	Hare; Brown-haired one
Leam	Unisex	Will helmet
Latham	Boy	Barn
Lofton	Boy	Enclosed farm; Habitational name
Lelan	Unisex	From the meadow land
Logic	Boy	Reasoning; Rationality; Logical thinking
Linwood	Boy	Linden or lime tree valley; Stream forest
Lliam	Boy	Resolute Protection; Helmet of will
Ladd	Boy	Young man; Manservant
Landis	Boy	Land owner; Laundry worker

Lathen	Boy	Someone who lives near the barn; From Lathen
Lebaron	Boy	People from the town of Baron in Normandy
Lafayette	Boy	Faith; Beech forest
Lamarr	Boy	Of the sea; Pool
Llewellyn	Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Lonny	Boy	A noble and ready person
Lorcan	Boy	A fierce little one
Loring	Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum, Famous warrior
Law	Boy	From Laurentum
Louden	Boy	Fort of Lugus

Lional	Boy	Young lion
Lanier	Boy	Wool worker
Lewin	Boy	Beloved; Dear friend
Laker	Unisex	One who lives by the stream
Livingston	Boy	A beloved friend's place
Lucus	Boy	Light; To shine; From Lucania; Sacred grove
Lyman	Boy	From the meadow; Beloved man; Living by River Leine
Linc	Boy	Lake colony
Loch	Boy	Lake; Hollow; Valley; Hole
Lycan	Boy	A werewolf; Wolf

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

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

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