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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61 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Z

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zachary	Boy	Yahweh has remembered; To remember
Zayden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zander	Boy	Defender of men
Zayne	Boy	God is gracious; Grace; Beauty
Zaiden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zeke	Boy	God strengthens; To strengthen
Zechariah	Boy	The Lord has remembered
Zavier	Boy	The new house
Zackary	Boy	Yahweh remembers; God has remembered
Ziggy	Boy	Victory; Peace; Yahweh remembers

Zephaniah	Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Zavion	Boy	New house
Zaine	Unisex	Handsome one; Beauty; Radiant
Zyler	Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Zach	Boy	Remembered by God
Zachery	Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Zakary	Unisex	God remembers
Zekiel	Boy	God will strengthen
Zac	Boy	God has remembered; God remembers
Zackery	Boy	Yahweh remembers

Zade	Unisex	Son of; To increase
Zaviyar	Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Zaxton	Boy	Son of Jack; Son of man
Zeppelin	Unisex	From Zeppelin; Airship
Zak	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zealand	Unisex	Sea land; Soul land; Resembling a seal; Resembling a fjord
Zebulon	Boy	Exalted; Honored
Zeek	Unisex	God will strengthen; To seek
Zaeden	Boy	Out of the box thinking
Zaydon	Boy	Growth; Increase; God will judge

Zaylon	Unisex	Dry
Zeth	Unisex	Appointed; Placed
Zadkiel	Unisex	God is my righteousness
Zayon	Unisex	Furrow
Zyron	Boy	Jewish homeland; Heaven; Place of the cow sheds; Well born
Zyden	Unisex	Growth; Increase
Zebediah	Boy	Gift of Jehovah; Yahweh has bestowed
Zephan	Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Zale	Boy	Sea-strength; Someone who lives on the other side of the wood
Zedrick	Boy	Loved

Zigmund	Boy	Victory protector
Zeph	Unisex	Yahweh has hidden
Zaniel	Unisex	God is my judge
Zarius	Boy	Possessing goodness; He shines
Zeldris	Boy	Invented name
Zyrell	Boy	To pull
Zachry	Girl	God remembers
Zariel	Girl	To remember God
Zerek	Boy	Ruler of the people
Zeik	Unisex	God will strengthen

Zedd	Unisex	Justice of Yahweh; The Lord is just; The Lord is righteous; God is righteousness
Ziza	Unisex	Abundance; Wild beast
Zollie	Boy	Sun; Peace; Ask for; Prayed for
Zuhdija	Boy	A practical, patient, and detailed person
Ziri	Unisex	Moonlight
Zorin	Girl	Dawn; Aurora
Zehan	Unisex	Bright; White; Clever
Zacky	Boy	God has remembered
Zephryn	Unisex	Cool breeze; West wind
Zig	Unisex	Peaceful victory; Yahweh remembers

Zabe	Unisex	God is my oath; God is perfect

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