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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491 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mateo	Boy	God's gift
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Mason	Boy	Stone worker
Matthew	Boy	God's gift
Maverick	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Miles	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Myles	Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Matteo	Boy	God's gift
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God

Messiah	Boy	Savior; Anointed
Maddox	Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate
Marcus	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Malakai	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Maximus	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Malcolm	Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Maximiliano	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Marshall	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander

Marco	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Major	Boy	Council spear
Mathias	Boy	God's gift
Matthias	Boy	God's gift
Mack	Boy	Son; Great
Moses	Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
Maximilian	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marcelo	Boy	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Morgan	Boy	Born of the sea; Sea chief
Marvin	Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid

Mauricio	Boy	Moorish
Magnus	Boy	Large; Great
Marcellus	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Maximo	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mathew	Boy	God's gift
Melvin	Boy	Bad town
Mccoy	Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Mekhi	Boy	One equal to the Almighty; Who is like God
Maxton	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mayson	Boy	Stoneworker

Merrick	Boy	Fame; Power; Rule
Marlon	Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Montgomery	Boy	Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill
Maison	Boy	Stoneworker; Home
Maxim	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mattias	Boy	God's gift
Massimo	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Paramount; Maximum; Highest
Macklin	Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Mariano	Boy	A hostile; War-like man
Malaki	Boy	Messenger of God; Second; Big; Great; Handsome

Mike	Boy	Who is like God
Maddux	Boy	Fortunate; Good
Monte	Boy	A steep mountain; Gumarich's mountain; Mountain
Mars	Boy	The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marcello	Boy	Like a hammer; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Milton	Boy	Who is from the town of mills; A mill-town
Makhi	Boy	Battle; Sea; Who is like God
Malikai	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Mauro	Boy	Moorish
Meyer	Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord

Myron	Boy	Myrrh; Sweet oil; Perfume
Mavrick	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Morris	Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Marlo	Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Malcom	Boy	A disciple of Saint Columba
Maxx	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marlin	Boy	Sea fort
Monty	Boy	Mountain belonging to a ruler; Pointed hill; Steep mountain
Maddex	Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good
Manny	Boy	God is with us

Maddix	Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good
Masen	Boy	Stone worker; To make
Marek	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Malachai	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Marty	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Maxon	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mace	Boy	Gift of God; A medieval weapon; Twin
Marius	Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Morrison	Boy	Son of Morris; Descendant of a Moorish person
Mishka	Unisex	Who is like God; Gift of God; Gift of love; Niche for light

Marshal	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Masyn	Boy	Stone worker
Mahlon	Boy	A sickly; Frail man; Weak
Mathis	Boy	God's gift
Mervin	Boy	The person who is very fond of the sea
Murray	Unisex	Seaside settlement; Seashore; Coast; Descendant of the follower of Virgin Mary; Pleasant
Maxson	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mathieu	Boy	God's gift
Mick	Boy	Who is like God?
Matt	Boy	God's gift

Mills	Boy	From near the mills; Miller; Brave; Gentle strength
Mylo	Unisex	Merciful; Soldier; Gracious
Mikey	Boy	Who is like God
Montrell	Boy	A region full of mountains; Gumarich's mountain; Mountain; Ruler of the mountain
Maddax	Unisex	Son of Madoc; Good; Fortunate
Matix	Unisex	Good; Fortunate
Maxime	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Maxen	Boy	Greatest
Myer	Unisex	Giving light
Mattox	Boy	Son of the fortunate one

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Infographic: Splendid English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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

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