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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95 English Boy Names with Meanings Dark

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Corbin	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Donovan	Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Douglas	Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Korbin	Boy	Raven; Dark-haired person
Bronson	Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Dwayne	Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Kyrin	Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Corbyn	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Don	Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world

Nigel	Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Morris	Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Duane	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Fenix	Boy	An immortal bird; Dark red; Crimson
Ciaran	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Dewayne	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Donavan	Boy	Dark; Brown
Deagan	Boy	One with dark black hair; Grain of corn
Sully	Unisex	Dark eyes; To stain

Donavon	Boy	Descendent of Donndubhan; Dark; Brown
Kier	Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Donavin	Boy	Brown and dark
Glendon	Boy	From the dark glen
Kordae	Boy	The name means means Coal Worker, Dark Skinned
Kieren	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Kerwin	Boy	Descendant of Ciardhubhán; Dark and black
Cobin	Unisex	Raven; Person who has dark hair
Kieron	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Dwain	Boy	Little dark one

Kannen	Boy	Lord Krishna; Black; Dark; Church official; Large reed
Ker	Boy	Black; Dark brown
Bron	Boy	Someone with brown or dark hair or skin; Blessed breast; White Raven; Source; Spring
Dugan	Boy	One who has dark skin
Dwane	Boy	Little dark one
Dock	Boy	Leader; Hollow; Dark; Cloth
Douglass	Boy	A dark river or stream
Duwayne	Boy	Little dark one
Doug	Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Merick	Boy	A dark-skinned person; A swarthy; A moor

Mory	Boy	Mulberry tree; Dark-skinned
Siam	Boy	Land of gold; Black; Dark; Blue; Thailand
Burnell	Boy	Brown; A dark-skinned person
Bronsen	Boy	Son of the dark-skinned
Dwaine	Boy	Little dark one
Dow	Boy	A dark-haired individual; Black
Divan	Unisex	Royal; Council; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Duante	Boy	Little dark one
Keiron	Unisex	Little dark-haired one; Black
Kierian	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán

Kierin	Unisex	Black; Little dark one; Small dark-haired
Keirnan	Boy	Little dark one; Dark haired; Kiernan's son
Moris	Boy	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Keiran	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Adiran	Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Moore	Boy	Someone from open land or bog; North African; Someone with a dark complexion
Morie	Boy	Swarthy; Dark-skinned; Protect; Obey; Blessing; Favor
Black	Boy	Someone with a dark complexion; Pale
Blagden	Boy	The dark or black valley
Blamore	Boy	He who comes from the dark, black hill

Bruns	Boy	A man of dark skin
Cica	Boy	A coal seller; the son of the dark man
Cippa	Boy	Coal seller or the son of the dark man
Citoc	Boy	One who is the son of a dark man; an intense person
Clacc	Boy	The son of a man who is dark in color
Claec	Boy	Dark; not light; the shade of sky at night
Cofsi	Boy	The son of a dark or dusky man
Cola	Boy	Charcoal; One with dark features
Colemann	Boy	One who is tanned or dark skinned or dusky
Coleridge	Boy	A dark ridge or mountain range

Colis	Boy	One who is the son of a dark or dusky man
Collby	Boy	One who hails from a dark farm, where there is no form of light
Colys	Boy	Son of the Dark Man
Cors	Boy	Son of the dark man
Cufa	Boy	A dark coal seller
Cula	Boy	A dark-born coal seller
Daegel	Boy	Dark stream
Doogie	Boy	Dark water; River; Dark grey; Dark green
Dougie	Boy	Dark river; Green; Grey; Water; Black imposter
Duff	Boy	Dark

Dunn	Boy	Dark complexion; Brown haired; Eider-down
Dunstan	Boy	Dark stone
Dwade	Boy	Dark traveler
Dwyer	Boy	Descendant of Duibhuidhir; Dark; Black; Sallow; Tawny
Glenden	Boy	From the dark glen, From the dark valley
Glendin	Boy	From the dark valley
Lugobi	Boy	A light in the dark
Maurica	Boy	Dark-skinned
Mavra	Boy	Moorish; Dark; North African
Morison	Boy	A dark-skinned person; One who works in open lands

Morkere	Boy	One who is dark in complexion
Morly	Boy	A person with a dark skin
Morrisey	Boy	A dark-colored person from the unfertile land
Mouric	Boy	A tanned person with dark complexion
Kyanite	Unisex	Dark blue

Infographic: Beautiful English Boy Names with Meanings Dark

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable English Boy Names with Meanings Dark that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

English Boy Names with Meanings Dark(infographic)

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