809 Classic Old English Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Most parents favor Old English boy names in their quest for unique names for their sons. These names hail from the Anglo-Saxon era, the very language spoken in England from the 5th to 11th centuries (1). Old English, also called Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest form taken by the English language in England and parts of Scotland during the early Middle Ages. It is a member of the Germanic family of languages and forms the basis of Modern English.

Old English names are also picked for their historical value. Many Old English names belonged to that era's kings, warriors, and religious leaders. These names typically have strong meanings, like 'noble,’ ‘rich,’ or 'ruler.' Some notable historical figures with Old English names include Alhfrith, King of Deira, Wulfric Spot, Earl of Mercia, and Principal Advisor to King Ethelred. The epic poem Beowulf also features many characters with Old English names.

These names stand out from modern ones while still sounding classic. They offer a link to England's linguistic and cultural past. If you're interested in Old English boy names, take some time to look through the list featured here. You might find a name that connects your son to this rich heritage.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Asher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Grayson		Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Easton		Boy	From the east town
Colton		Boy	From a coal town
Robert		Boy	Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel
Everett		Boy	Brave boar
Austin		Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Kingston		Boy	King's town; Farmstead estate
Tyler		Boy	The tile maker
Graham		Boy	Gravelly homestead
Brandon		Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
King		Boy	Monarch; Ruler
Edward		Boy	Rich guard
Colt		Boy	Young male horse; Horsekeeper
Knox		Boy	Round hill; A hillock; Hump
Caden		Boy	Son or descendant of Cadán; Strength; Battle spirit; Warrior
Nash		Boy	At the ash tree; Cliff
Kayson		Boy	Enclosure; Yard; Town
Colson		Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Eduardo		Boy	Rich guard
Cade		Boy	Battle; Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Round
Edwin		Boy	Rich friend
Briggs		Boy	Bridge
Franklin		Boy	Free landowner; Freeman
Edgar		Boy	Prosperous spear
Kason		Boy	An enclosure for calves; Calf town; Fruit; Village; Mist
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Roberto		Boy	Bright fame; Bright in counsel; Shining glory
Kolton		Boy	Cola's town; Charcoal town
Dexter		Boy	Right-handed; Skilled; One who dyes
Ridge		Boy	A person who lived near a ridge; A continuous elevated mountain crest; Back or spine
Edison		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Marvin		Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Colter		Boy	The owner and caretaker of horses
Harlan		Boy	Hare's land; Flax
Kingsley		Boy	King's meadow; King's wood
Alfredo		Boy	Elf counsel; Sage; Wise
Ozzy		Boy	Powerful God; Divine ruler; God's spear
Keaton		Boy	Place of hawks
Byron		Boy	Barn; From the barn; Place of the cow sheds
Alvin		Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Brock		Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Gatlin		Boy	Companion; Kinsman
Thatcher		Boy	To thatch
Kole		Boy	People's victory; Charcoal
Bronson		Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Wes		Unisex	West meadow
Alfred		Boy	Elf counsel
Truett		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend
Vance		Boy	Marshland; Fen
Rodney		Boy	Roda's island; Island near the clearing
Darwin		Boy	Dear friend
Slade		Boy	From the valley
Draven		Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven
Edmund		Boy	Rich protection
Elmer		Boy	One who is noble and famous
Brent		Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Clifford		Boy	Ford near a slope
Leeland		Boy	Fallow land
Rylen		Boy	Rye clearing
Brexton		Boy	Bracca's town
Eason		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Smith		Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Milton		Boy	Who is from the town of mills; A mill-town
Eamon		Boy	Rich protector
Clinton		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Townes		Boy	One who is from the end of the town
Osvaldo		Boy	God's power
Ozzie		Boy	Mighty God; Warrior of God
Wiley		Unisex	Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty
Braven		Unisex	Show-off; Fine; Courageous; Raven
Kentrell		Boy	Royal chieftain; Edge; Royal town or settlement
Eddy		Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Westyn		Unisex	From the Western town; Enclosure; Yard
Slater		Boy	Slate maker; Slate hewer; Shard
Lyndon		Boy	From the linden tree hill
Wilmer		Boy	Famous; Strong desire
Noble		Unisex	Dignified; Honorable; Noble-minded; Notable
Earl		Boy	Nobleman; Warrior
Clint		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Elam		Boy	Hidden; Eternity; River pool
Kenton		Boy	Royal town; Town on the river Kenn
Brigham		Boy	Bridge settlement
Clifton		Boy	A settlement located near a cliff
Woodrow		Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Everette		Boy	Brave boar
Dutton		Boy	Hill settlement
Cordell		Boy	Maker and seller of strings and cords
Leyton		Boy	A town with a leek garden
Edson		Boy	Fortunate warrior; Isthmus
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Zyler		Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Teddy		Unisex	Rich guard; Gift of God
Hamilton		Boy	Flat-topped hill
Braxten		Boy	Bracca's town
Burke		Boy	Fortress; Fortification; Castle; Of the Borough
Fulton		Boy	Bird hill; Settlement of the fowl (a bird); Affirmation; Testament
Waylen		Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Clive		Boy	Cliff
Klay		Boy	Clay settlement

Infographic: Old English Names For Boys

Step back in time with this collection of Old English boy names. This infographic features carefully selected names from bygone eras, complete with meanings. Explore and find names that carry the weight of tradition and the charm of antiquity for your little prince.

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