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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72 English Boy Names with Meanings Red, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Reid	Boy	Red-haired
Russell	Boy	A little red one; Red-haired
Reed	Boy	The one with red hair or complexion
Roy	Boy	King; Red
Rogan	Boy	Son of Ruadhagáin; Red
Rusty	Boy	Red-haired
Ruston	Boy	Red-haired; Fox-colored; Rush estate; Roof wood; Brushwood estate; Hringstan's hill
Roark	Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Rufus	Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Russel	Boy	A little red one

Russ	Boy	A little red one
Redd	Boy	Red; Clearing
Rudyard	Boy	Red yard
Rorick	Boy	Famous ruler; Red king
Roe	Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Radcliffe	Boy	Red cliff
Raoul	Boy	Wise wolf; Red wolf; Wolf shield
Rori	Boy	He who is a red king; Government official's road
Radford	Boy	A red ford; A ford that can be crossed on horseback
Reide	Boy	A red man that comes from the cleared land

Read	Boy	Ruddy complexion; Red hair; Red; Roe headland; Reeds' Brushwood; Cleared land
Ruffin	Boy	Red-haired
Royan	Boy	One whose hair is red; Red-haired; Red
Radnor	Boy	Red shore; Red bank
Ratcliffe	Boy	From the Red Cliff; Red-colored cliff; Variant of Radcliff
Rochester	Boy	Person from Rochester; Red Roman city; Old fortification
Radbert	Boy	A red haired counselor
Radborn	Boy	One who is from the red stream
Radborne	Boy	The red stream
Radbourn	Boy	Born near the red stream

Radbourne	Boy	One who lives by the red stream
Radburn	Boy	He who lives near the red stream
Radburne	Boy	One who is near the red stream
Radburt	Boy	The red haired counselor
Radbyrne	Boy	He who lives by the red stream
Radcliff	Boy	One from the red cliff
Radclyf	Boy	He who comes from a red cliff
Radclyffe	Boy	From the red cliff
Raddiffe	Boy	One from the red cliff
Radeliffe	Boy	One from the red cliff

Radfurd	Boy	One wrom the red ford
Radlea	Boy	He who comes from a red meadow
Radleigh	Boy	A red meadow
Radly	Boy	One from the red meadow
Radolf	Boy	A red wolf
Raedanoran	Boy	One from the red shore
Raedburne	Boy	He who lives by the red stream
Raedclyf	Boy	One who lives near the red cliff
Raedeman	Boy	A red-haired horseman
Raedford	Boy	One from the red ford

Raedfrid	Boy	A red peace
Raedleah	Boy	One from the red meadow
Raedpath	Boy	One who lives near the red path
Raedwolf	Boy	A red-haired wolf
Readman	Boy	A counselor with red hair
Redamann	Boy	A counselor with red hair
Redcliff	Boy	One who comes from the red cliff
Redcliffe	Boy	A person whose home is on the red sliff
Redfers	Boy	To have red fur
Redlea	Boy	One who is from the red field

Redleigh	Boy	A person who is from the red fields
Redley	Boy	Red fields are his home
Redly	Boy	One whose home is in the red fields
Redman	Boy	Red-haired; Red-complexioned; Counsel's protection
Reiding	Boy	A male child of the red-haired person
Reyd	Boy	A red man who comes from the reeds
Ridpath	Boy	A person who lives next to the red path
Riehard	Boy	A strong, hard, red-haired man
Roden	Boy	Red valley
Rorimac	Boy	A red king of people

Rossiter	Boy	A red man
Rush	Girl	Red hair; One who lives near rushes

Infographic: Top English Boy Names with Meanings Red, Starting With R

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

English Boy Names with Meanings Red, Starting With R(infographic)

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