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What do English Boys' Names Mean?

Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain,
the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these
names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

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Aaron Enlightened
Abbott Father
Abel Breath
Abner Father of Light
Abraham Exalted Father
Adam Man of Earth
Addison Son of Adam
Adler Eagle
Adley The Just
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

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Alfie Form of Alfred

Alfred Supernaturally Wise
Algernon Bearded
Alston From the Old Manor
Alton From the Old Town
Alvin Noble Friend
Ambrose Immortal
Amery Industrious
Amos A Burden
Andrew Manly, Valiant
Angus Strong and Unique
Ansel Nobel
Anthony Priceless
Archer Bowman
Archibald Bold Prince
Arlen Pledge
Arnold Strong as an Eagle
Arthur, Art Champion, Follower of Thor
Arvel Wept Over
Atwater From the Waterside
Atwood Forest Dweller
Aubrey Ruler of the Elves
Austin Helpful
Avery Elfin Ruler
Axel Man of Peace
Baird Bard or Minstrel
Baldwin Princely Friend
Barclay Meadow of Birch Trees
Barnaby Prophet
Baron Nobleman
Barrett Bear-Like
Barry Marksman
Bartholomew Warlike
Basil King-like
Benedict Blessed
Benjamin Son of Right Hand
Benton Moor Dweller
Bernard Stern Bear
Bert Bright
Bevis Bowman
Blaine Lean or Thin
Blair Man of Flatlands
Blake Fair Complexioned

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Bond Farmer
Boris Warrior
Bowen Son of Owen
Braden From the Broad Valley
Bradley from the Broad Meadow
Brandan, Brendan, Brendon Traveller
Brent From the Steep Hill
Bret, Brett Native of Brittany
Brian High, Noble, Strong
Brice Great Ambition
Brigham Dweller by the Bridge
Brock The Badger
Broderick Form of Roderick
Brooke A stream
Bruce Brushwood
Bruno Dark Complexioned
Bryant Strong
Buck The Deer
Bud Messenger
Burgess Citizen of a Town
Burton Fortress
Byron Bear
Cadman Warrior
Calvert Shepherd
Caldwell Near a Cold Well
Caleb Faithful
Calvin Bald
Carrick Rock
Carl Farmer
Carlton From Carl's Farm
Carney Warrior
Carroll Champion
Carter Cart Driver
Carver Wood Carver
Cary Fort
Casey Brave
Casper Treasure
Cecil Blind
Cedric Chieftain
Chad, Chadwick Warrior
Chalmers Lord of the Household
Chandler Candlemaker
Channing A Canon

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Chapman Merchant
Charles Manly
Chatwin Warlike Friend
Chester Castle Dweller
Christian A Christian
Christopher Christ-Bearer
Clarence Famous
Claude Lame
Clayton, Clay The Clay Farm
Clifford, Cliff Near the Cliff
Clive Cliff Dweller
Clyde Heard from Afar
Coleman Dove
Colin People's Victory
Collier Miner
Conan Wise
Connell Friendship
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
Curtis Courteous
Cuthbert Famous and Brilliant
Craig Rocky Hill
Cyril Lord-like

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List of English Names and their Meaning - Boys D - F

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What do English Boys' Names Mean?

Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain,
the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these
names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Dale, Daley Frequenter of Gatherings

Dalton Valley Estate
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
Declan Full of Goodness
Delmar Mariner
Denley From the Valley Meadow
Dennis Wild or Crazy
Derek Great Ruler
Dermot Without Enemy
Derwin Friend of Wild Animals
Des, Desmond Like an Oak
Dexter Dexterous
Dillon Faithful
Dion Short for Dionysus

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Dirk Ruler of People

Dixon Powerful Ruler
Dominic Belonging to the Lord
Donald Ruler
Dorian A Dorian
Douglas Dark
Doyle Stranger
Drake Dragon
Drew Trustworthy
Driscoll Interpreter
Dudley Residence Name
Duncan Dark Skinned Warrior
Durwin Beloved Friend
Dwayne Field or Meadow
Dwight White or Fair
Dylan Faithful, Loyal
Earl Nobleman
Eaton From the Riverside
Ebenezer Rock of Help
Edan Fiery Flame
Edgar Fortunate Spear
Edric Prosperous Ruler
Edmond, Edmund Guardian of the Riches
Edward, Eddie Happy Protector
Edwin Valuable Friend
Efrain Guardian of the Mists
Egan Ardent
Egbert Formidably Brilliant
Egerton The Edge
Egil A Sting
Elbert Nobly Brilliant
Eldon Respected
Eldwin Sage Friend
Eli, Ely, Elijah The Highest
Elias Jehovah is God
Eliot, Elliott Close to God
Ellery Cheerful
Elmer Awe-Inspiring
Elroy Royal
Elton Residence Name
Elvis A Wise and Noble Friend
Emerson, Emery Industrious
Emmanuel God-like

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Emmett Hard Working

Emrick Immortal
Enoch Dedicated or Consecrated
Eric, Erik Honourable and Powerful
Ernest Iron Man, Vigour
Errol Wanderering Noble
Erskine Hill Dweller
Erwin Friend of the Sea
Esmond Protective Grace
Ethan, Ethanael Constant, Firm, Strong
Ethen Endurance
Eugene Born of the Yew Tree
Evan Young Warrior
Everett Wild Boar
Ezra The Helper
Fabian Bean Farmer
Fairfax Fair Haired
Falkner Falcon Trainer
Farley Distant Meadow
Farrell Man of Valor
Felix Prosperous
Fenton From the Flat Lands
Ferdinand Adventurous in Life
Fergal Brave and Couragous
Fergus, Ferguson Strong and Virile
Ferris Iron Worker
Finbar The Fair
Fitzgerald Son of Gerald
Fleming Originating from Flanders
Fletcher Arrow Maker
Floyd The Hollow
Forbes Prosperous
Forrest Woodsman
Foster Bird Catcher
Fox Cunning
Francis Free
Frank Free Man
Frasier Strawberry
Frederick Peaceful Ruler
Freeman A Freeman

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names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Gabriel Man of God

Gale A Stranger

Galvin Sparrow

Gardner Gardener

Garret Spear Champion

Garrick Spear King

Garth Herdsman

Gavin White Hawk

George Farmer

Gerald, Gerard, Gerret Spear Carrier

Gideon Great Warrior

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Gifford Gift-Brave

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

Grayson Son of Bailiff

Gregory Watchful One

Gresham From the Grazing Land

Griswald, Griswold Residence Name

Grover Dweller in the Grove

Guy Guide

Hadden From the Moor

Hadley Heath Covered Moorland

Hadwin Friend in War

Hal Variant of Henry

Halbert Bright Stone

Halden Half-Dane

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Hale Robust

Hall From the Hall or Manor

Halsey Residence Name

Hamlin Ruler of the Home

Hanley From the High Meadow

Hardy Strong

Harlan, Harland Meadow of the Hares

Harley Army Meadow

Harold, Harry Power

Harris, Harrison Son of Harold

Hartley Residence Name

Heath, Heathcliff From Heath or Moorland

Hector Steadfast

Henry Ruler of the House

Herbert Bright Warrior

Herman Warrior

Homer A Pledge or Security

Horace, Horatio Timekeeper

Howard Strong Minded

Hubert Bright Minded

Hugh, Hugo Fire

Humphrey Supporter of Peace

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Hunter Hunter

Ian God is Gracious

Igor Heroic Warrior

Irvin, Irving Handsome

Isaac Laughter

Isaiah God's Salvation

Ivan Form of John

Iver, Ivar Archer

Ives Little Archer

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Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain,
the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these
names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Jack Godly
Jacob Conqueror
James, Jimmy Supplanter
Jarvis Accurate Arrow
Jason God is my Saviour
Jasper Bearer of Treasure
Jed Beloved of the Lord
Jeffrey Peace Bringer
Jeremiah, Jeremy Exalted
Jerome Of Sacred Name
Jesse Gift Giver
John God is Gracious
Jonathan A Gift
Joseph, Joey, Joe God Multiplies
Joshua God is my Salvation
Justin Just
Kane Honor
Keene Sharp
Keegan Fiery
Keaton Where Hawks Go
Keith Forest

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Kelsey Island of Ships

Kelvin Friend of the Sea
Kendall Narrow River
Kendrick Ruler
Kenneth, Ken Handsome
Kent Bright White
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
Kyle Handsome
Lambert Land Bright
Lamont Lawyer
Lancelot Land
Landon Owner
Landry Ruler of the Place
Lane Narrow Road
Lars Variant of Lawrence
Laurence Bay or Laurel Tree
Lee Meadow
Leith Wide
Leonard, Leo, Leon Bold Lion
Leroy Powerful King
Leslie Residence Name
Lester Camp of the Legion
Lincoln Residence Name
Lionel Lion-like
Lloyd Grey
Logan Trench or Forest
Lombard Long-Beard

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Louis, Lewis Warrior

Lowell Beloved
Lucas, Luke Luminous
Luther Warrior
Lyndon Linden Tree

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the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these
names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Maddox Beneficient
Magnus Great
Malcolm Royal Blood
Melvin Servant
Marcus Warlike
Mark, Marc Variant of Marcus
Marlon Falcon
Martin Warlike
Marvin Sea
Matthew Gift of the Lord
Maurice Dark Skin
Max, Maxwell Great
Medwin Powerful Friend
Melville Form of Malvin
Merlin Bird
Michael Like God
Milburn Residence Name
Miles Soldier
Monroe A Wheeler
Montague Residence Name
Montgomery Mountain

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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
Oswald Of God-Like Power
Otis Hears Well
Owen Well-Born

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the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these
names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Paul Small
Paxton Travelling Trader
Percival, Percy The Gorge Piercer
Perry Pear Tree
Peter Rock or Stone
Peyton Form of Patrick
Philbert Illustriously Brilliant
Philip Horse Lover
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
Ralph Variant of Randolph
Ramsey Island of Ravens

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Randolph Strong Shield

Raymond Wise Guardian
Reginald Power
Renfred Peacemaker
Rex King
Rhett Stream
Richard Powerful Ruler
Ridley Residence Name
Riley Valiant
Robert, Robin Bright Fame
Roderick Famous Ruler
Rodney Famous
Roger Famous Warrior
Roland Fame of the Land
Rolf Wolf
Ronald Of Mighty Power
Rory Red King
Ross Wood
Roswell Mighty Steed
Roy King
Royce Son of Roy, Kingly
Rufus Red-Haired
Rupert Of Shining Fame
Russell Red
Ryan Variant of Bryan

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names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding
out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A-C / D-F / G-I /J-L / M-O / P-R / S-U / V-Z

Dependable
Samson Bright as the Sun
Samuel Answer to Prayers
Scott From Scotland
Sean Heavenly Generosity
Sebastian Majestic
Seth Appointed One
Seymour Moorish Saint
Shamus Supplanter
Shawn God's Gracious Gift
Shelley Articulate
Sherard Of Splendid Valour
Sheridan The Wild Man
Sherlock Fair-Haired
Sherman Occupation Name
Sherwin A Friend
Sidney Earthy
Sigmund Victorious Protection
Silas Sound Forester
Simon A Visionary and Listener
Sinclair The Illustrious
Sloane Warrior

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Solomon Peaceful
Spencer Steward
Stacy
Stanley, Stan Stony Field
Stephen, Stefan Crown
Sterling High Quality
Stewart, Stuart A Steward
Theobold Patriotic
Theodore Gift of God
Thomas Dependable
Timothy Honour God
Titus The Safe
Tobias Goodness of the Lord
Toby God is Good
Todd Fox
Tony Beyond Praise
Travis, Travers At the Crossing
Trent Torrent
Trevor Great House
Tristan Sorrowful
Troy After the City
Truman A Faithful, Loyal Man
Tyler Occupation Name
Udolf Prosperous Wolf
Unwin Nonfriend
Uriah God is my Light

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List of English Names and their Meaning - Boys V - Z

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Top 10 English names

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Vance Thresher
Vaughan Small
Vernon Flourishing
Victor Conqueror
Vincent Victorious
Wallace Stranger
Walter Powerful Ruler
Walton Residence Name
Ward Guardian
Warren Protective Friend
Washington Residence Name
Wayne Wagon Maker
Wesley Man from the West
Wilbur Beloved Stronghold
Willard Great Bravery
William, Will Determined Guardian
Willis Variant of Will
Winston Town of Victory
Winthrop Residence Name
Wyatt Guide
Wylie Beguiling

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Wyman Warrior
Zachariah Remembered by the Lord
Zachary Remember the Lord
Zebadiah Gift of the Lord
Zane Form of John
Zebediah God's Gift

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