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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129 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With W

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Name	Gender	Meaning
William	Boy	Will; Protector
Waylon	Boy	Craft; Cunning
Wesley	Boy	West meadow
Weston	Boy	From the western town
Walter	Boy	Army ruler; Power of the army
Warren	Boy	Protector; Guard; Animal enclosure
Winston	Boy	Stone of joy
Wells	Boy	Spring; A person who lived near a well or spring
Watson	Boy	Son of Watt; Power of the army
Westin	Boy	From the western town

Wilson	Boy	Will helmet; Son of Will
Westley	Boy	West woodland; West clearing
Wayne	Boy	Wagon builders
Wesson	Boy	West town
Wes	Unisex	West meadow
Will	Boy	Determined guardian; Resolute protector
Warner	Boy	Cautious army; Defender
Wiley	Unisex	Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty
Westyn	Unisex	From the Western town; Enclosure; Yard
Wolf	Unisex	Wolf; Path of the wolf

Wilmer	Boy	Famous; Strong desire
Woodrow	Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Wendell	Boy	A Vandal; Name of a Germanic tribe
Waylen	Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Willis	Boy	Resolute protector; Will helmet
Whitaker	Unisex	White field
Welles	Unisex	Well; Spring; Water hole
Williams	Boy	Son of William
Walt	Boy	Power of the army; Powerful warrior; Dweller by the wall; Forest
Waylan	Boy	Crafty; Cunning

Wolfe	Boy	Wolf
Wayde	Unisex	A ford; To go
Wynston	Boy	Joy and stone
Wayland	Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Walden	Boy	Welshman from the valley; Foreigner from the valley
Weldon	Boy	Hill near a spring
Whitten	Unisex	Wood; Forest; To rule; To lead
Weller	Unisex	One who lives by a stream or spring; One who extracted salt from seawater
Wylder	Unisex	Wild animal
Warrick	Boy	A leader who defends; Settlement near a dam

Willard	Boy	Firm desire; Strong will
Wilber	Boy	Wild boar; Bright; Willful
Walton	Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Willy	Unisex	Resolute protector; Will helmet
Wilbur	Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Whitman	Boy	White man
Whittaker	Boy	White field
Wilhelm	Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Woodson	Boy	From the houses in the woods; Descendant of a woodcutter
Washington	Unisex	Settlement of Wassa's people

Wilfred	Unisex	Desiring peace
Wheeler	Unisex	Someone who makes or repairs wheels; Wheels
Waylin	Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Webb	Unisex	A weaver
Wilton	Unisex	Well town; Willow town; Town on the river Wylye; Tricky
Wake	Boy	Vigilant
Willian	Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Weslie	Unisex	West meadow
Wright	Boy	Craftsman
Wilbert	Boy	Bright will or desire

Wylan	Unisex	Craft; Cunning; Wayside land
Woody	Boy	A land covered with trees; Wooded area; Row of houses by a wood
Wyland	Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Wayden	Unisex	Thankful; He will judge; Salmon
Weylin	Boy	Crafty; Cunning
Whitton	Unisex	White village or settlement
Wilkes	Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Willson	Boy	Will helmet
Waldo	Boy	The dead; The slain; Power; Authority
Worth	Unisex	Value; Enclosure

Wilkins	Boy	Son of Wilkin; Will helmet; Resolute protector
Wulfric	Boy	Wolf ruler
Wally	Boy	Ruler of the army; Foreigner; Welshman
Whyatt	Boy	Brave in battle; Hard; Firm; Hardy
Watts	Unisex	Power of the army; Son of Walter
Wilde	Unisex	Wild; Untamed; Uncontrolled
Winchester	Unisex	Camp; Fortress; Favored; Chief place
Winfield	Unisex	Field; Meadow
Wynton	Boy	Enclosure belonging to Wine
Wick	Unisex	Village; Farm; Battle; War

Wise	Boy	A knowledgeable person
Wyman	Boy	Battle; Protection; Security
Wyndham	Boy	Village near a winding path; Wigmund's home
Wilford	Boy	Willow ford
Willam	Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Wills	Unisex	Resolute protector; Will helmet
Walsh	Unisex	Foreigner; Celt; Stranger
Wilmar	Unisex	Famous; Strong desire
Wilden	Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Warden	Unisex	Watchman; Guard

Wensley	Unisex	Friend woodland
Whitfield	Unisex	White field
Winthrop	Unisex	Friend's village
Wylde	Unisex	Wild
Wilburn	Boy	Bright; Willful; Stream
Wilkin	Boy	Resolute protector, Will helmet
Wardell	Girl	Watch hill; Guardian's hill
Wilfrid	Boy	Desiring peace
Warwick	Boy	Dam settlement
Winfred	Boy	Friend of peace

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Infographic: Impactful English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With W

A given name can profoundly impact your child’s persona in many ways. Therefore, selecting a name with a meaningful theme and cultural relevance is vital. To help you make an informed and thoughtful choice, we bring you an infographic on dynamic English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With W that could inspire your child to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

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

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