English Baby Boys Names
Birth of a baby is considered as a time of celebration round the globe. Each country has different traditions to honor arrival of new born baby. Here are some traditions associated with baby naming ceremonies around the world:
- Christians generally don’t have separate baby naming ceremonies. Many Christians combine this ceremony with christening of the baby. Although some Christians prefer to have separate baby naming ceremony but it is not religious in nature. This ceremony follows the pattern of co-ed baby showers.
- Traditional baby naming ceremony of Japanese is held on the 7th day after baby’s birth. The name of baby is usually written in “Kanji” or “Chinese Characters”. This name has multiple pronunciations.
- Hindus naming ceremony is known as “Namkaran”. It is held after 12th day of baby’s birth. In Namkaran ceremony baby’s father whispers the name into baby’s ear and then announces it to the world.
- European and American cultures has tradition to give name of parents or grandparents to babies. It is respectful and popular tradition in Asian countries also.
Giving a beautiful and unique name to baby is main purpose of all these ceremonies. Selection of a beautiful name with best meaning is a difficult activity. Therefore a list of English boys names is given below with meaning of each name to facilitate parents.
List of English Baby Boys Names
| Baby Name | Meaning |
| Adrian, Adrien | The Dark One |
| Aedan, Aiden | Born of Fire |
| Aiken | The Oaken |
| Alan, Allan | Handsome One |
| Alastair | Defender of Men |
| Albern | Of Noble Valor |
| Albert | Noble, Bright |
| Albion | White or Fair |
| Alden | Wise Guardian |
| Aldis | From the Old House |
| Aldrich | Old Wise Leader |
| Alexander | Great Protector |
| Alfie | Form of Alfred |
| Alfred | Supernaturally Wise |
| Algernon | Bearded |
| Alston | From the Old Manor |
| Alton | From the Old Town |
| Alvin | Noble Friend |
| Bernard | Stern Bear |
| Bert | Bright |
| Bevis | Bowman |
| Blaine | Lean or Thin |
| Blair | Man of Flatlands |
| Blake | Fair Complexioned |
| Bond | Farmer |
| Boris | Warrior |
| Bowen | Son of Owen |
| Braden | From the Broad Valley |
| Bradley | from the Broad Meadow |
| Brandan, Brendan, Brendon | Traveller |
| Brigham | Dweller by the Bridge |
| Brock | The Badger |
| Broderick | Form of Roderick |
| Brooke | A stream |
| Connor | Lover of Hounds |
| Conrad | Able in Counsel |
| Conroy | Wise Man |
| Conway | Hound in the Plain |
| Corwin | The Raven |
| Crispin | Curly Haired |
| Crosby | Dweller by Town Cross |
| Culbert | Cool and Brilliant |
| Culver | Dove |
| Curt | Short or Little |
| Damon | Day of the Week |
| Daniel | Ruler of the World |
| Darcy | Dark |
| Darian | Wealthy |
| Darell, Darrel | Beloved |
| David | Swift, Nimble, Beloved |
| Davin | Little Deer |
| Dean | Great Leader |
| Dermot | Without Enemy |
| Derwin | Friend of Wild Animals |
| Des, Desmond | Like an Oak |
| Dexter | Dexterous |
| Ellery | Cheerful |
| Elmer | Awe-Inspiring |
| Elroy | Royal |
| Elton | Residence Name |
| Emmett | Hard Working |
| Emrick | Immortal |
| Enoch | Dedicated or Consecrated |
| Eric, Erik | Honourable and Powerful |
| Ernest | Iron Man, Vigour |
| Errol | Wanderering Noble |
| Forbes | Prosperous |
| Forrest | Woodsman |
| Foster | Bird Catcher |
| Francis | Free |
| Frank | Free Man |
| Frasier | Strawberry |
| Frederick | Peaceful Ruler |
| Freeman | A Freeman |
| Garret | Spear Champion |
| Garrick | Spear King |
| Garth | Herdsman |
| Gavin | White Hawk |
| Gilbert | Pledge |
| Giles | Bearer of Shield |
| Gilroy | Servant of the King |
| Glenn | Valley |
| Goddard | Divinely Firm |
| Godfrey | God’s Peace |
| Godwin | Divine Friend |
| Graham | Grey Home |
| Grant | Great |
| Henry | Ruler of the House |
| Herbert | Bright Warrior |
| Herman | Warrior |
| Howard | Strong Minded |
| Hubert | Bright Minded |
| Hugh, Hugo | Fire |
| Humphrey | Supporter of Peace |
| Hunter | Hunter |
| Ian | God is Gracious |
| Isaiah | God’s Salvation |
| Ivan | Form of John |
| Iver, Ivar | Archer |
| Ives | Little Archer |
| Jarvis | Accurate Arrow |
| Jason | God is my Saviour |
| Jasper | Bearer of Treasure |
| Jerome | Of Sacred Name |
| Jesse | Gift Giver |
| John | God is Gracious |
| Jonathan | A Gift |
| Joshua | God is my Salvation |
| Kenway | Courageous in Battle |
| Kenyon | Blonde Haired |
| Kerry | The Dark |
| Kerwin | Dark Skinned |
| Kevin | Handsome |
| Kiefer | Barrel Maker |
| Kilby | Residence Name |
| Kilian | Blind |
| Kim | Chief |
| Kimball | Royally Brave |
| Kingsley | Residence Name |
| Kirby | Residence Name |
| Kirk | Church |
| Kit | The Christ-Bearer |
| Kody | Helpful |
| Konrad | Bold Speaker |
| Kurt | Able in Counsel |
| Leroy | Powerful King |
| Leslie | Residence Name |
| Logan | Trench or Forest |
| Lombard | Long-Beard |
| Louis, Lewis | Warrior |
| Lowell | Beloved |
| Montgomery | Mountain |
| Morgan | From the Sea’s Edge |
| Morris | Moorish |
| Morton | From the Farm or Moor |
| Murray | Seaman |
| Nathaniel, Nathan | Gift of God |
| Neal | Champion |
| Neville | New Town |
| Nicholas | People Triumph |
| Nigel | Black |
| Noel | To be Born |
| Norman | Norseman |
| Norris | Caretaker |
| Olaf | Relic |
| Olin | Holly |
| Oliver | Olive Tree |
| Orson | Like the Bear |
| Oscar | Spear of God |
| Perry | Pear Tree |
| Peter | Rock or Stone |
| Phineas | Brazen Mouth |
| Pierce | Rock or Stone |
| Quade | Fourth |
| Quenby | Form of Quimby |
| Quillan | Cub |
| Quimby | Woman’s Estate |
| Quentin | Fifth Child |
| Quinby | Residence Name |
| Quincy | Residence Name |
| Quinlan | Strong |
| Quinn | The Wise |
| Rex | King |
| Rhett | Stream |
| Richard | Powerful Ruler |
| Ridley | Residence Name |
| Riley | Valiant |
| Robert, Robin | Bright Fame |
| Ronald | Of Mighty Power |
| Rory | Red King |
| Ross | Wood |
| Roswell | Mighty Steed |
| Shelley | Articulate |
| Sherard | Of Splendid Valour |
| Sheridan | The Wild Man |
| Sherlock | Fair-Haired |
| Sinclair | The Illustrious |
| Sloane | Warrior |
| Solomon | Peaceful |
| Spencer | Steward |
| Thomas | Dependable |
| Timothy | Honor God |
| Titus | The Safe |
| Tobias | Goodness of the Lord |
| Trevor | Great House |
| Tristan | Sorrowful |
| Troy | After the City |
| Truman | A Faithful, Loyal Man |
| Tyler | Occupation Name |
| Uriah | God is my Light |
| Vance | Thresher |
| Vaughan | Small |
| Vernon | Flourishing |
| Victor | Conqueror |
| Vincent | Victorious |
| Wallace | Stranger |
| Walter | Powerful Ruler |
| Walton | Residence Name |
| Wayne | Wagon Maker |
| Wesley | Man from the West |
| Wilbur | Beloved Stronghold |
| Willard | Great Bravery |
| Winthrop | Residence Name |
| Wyatt | Guide |
| Wylie | Beguiling |
| Wyman | Warrior |
| Zachariah | Remembered by the Lord |
| Zachary | Remember the Lord |
| Zebadiah | Gift of the Lord |
| Zane | Form of John |
| Zebediah | God’s Gift |