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  1. English Boy Names

Old English boy names root children in Anglo-Saxon tradition. Edward, Alfred, Edmund — names that predate the Norman Conquest.

Quick facts: English boy names

  • Old English names declined after the Norman Conquest in 1066
  • A Victorian revival brought back Edith, Alfred, Winifred in the 1800s
  • English surname-names (Morgan, Harper, Quinn) are a growing trend
  • Many English names are occupational or geographical in origin

English Boy Names

2,554 boy names of English origin — showing top 120

#10
English
Resolute protector
#14
English
God is gracious
#37
English↑ Rising
independent, nonconformist
#75
English↑ Rising
From the west town
#107
English↑ Rising
soldier
#121
English↑ Rising
soldier
#129
English↑ Rising
bowman, one who uses a bow and arrow
#205
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
English
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#219
English
broom hill
#232
English
white hawk
#245
English
God will uplift
#259
English
At the ash tree
#260
English↑ Rising
English
#270
English↑ Rising
Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'
#277
English
God is gracious.
#280
English↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#286
English
Old English
#306
English↑ Rising
Watchman, park keeper
#341
English
To go or walk
#351
English
derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'
#359
English
From the broad meadow
#362
English
steward, dispenser of provisions
#363
English↑ Rising
The branch of the armed forces at sea
#365
English
Burnt field
#388
English
Horse servant
#422
English↑ Rising
referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”
#502
English
Central or of the center
#502
English
Old English
#502
English
Thankful
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
English
dweller by the hall
#504
English
Flag, banner
#508
English
Derived from the word 'earth', signifying a connection to the land or the natural world.
#510
English
noble
#512
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
English
A combination of John and Tay
#522
English
lively, energetic
#523
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
English
Old English
#528
English
from the dark village
#529
English
A variant of the name Mark, typically denoting someone associated with the 'mark' or 'boundary.'
#533
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#535
English
A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'
#536
English
of the air or ethereal
#537
English
from the meadow
#540
English
noble
#540
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#544
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#547
English
gift from God
#548
English
Son of Dan
#549
English
Fierce or brave
#549
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
English
Wine steward, server
#553
English
Old English
#556
English
Town with a fort
#556
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
English
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#559
English
three
#561
English
wagon maker
#563
English
Bounty or generous
#563
English
Derived from a surname associated with General John J. Pershing, famed for his leadership in World War I.
#565
English
chapel, related to the place of worship
#565
English
Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift
#568
English
Variant of the name of origin related to royalty or nobility
#569
English
a variant of Phillip, meaning 'lover of horses'
#569
English
derived from 'Yehoshua', meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#570
English
Town by the hillside
#570
English
a variant of dragon or serpent
#571
English
Son of Jack
#572
English
cliff
#572
English
Yahweh is salvation
#573
English
from the grey town
#574
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#575
English
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
#578
English
Dark-skinned or black
#579
English
a heathland or a land of heather.
#581
English↑ Rising
mortal, clay
#581
English
From the town by the river
#583
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#587
English
Delight, pleasure.
#587
English
a form of Jade, precious stone
#587
English
From the linden tree hill
#592
English
A variant of Dwayne, meaning 'swarthy' or 'dark'.
#592
English
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
#598
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#601
English
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#602
English
Eternal ruler
#603
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#608
English
derived from the game 'Jumanji', symbolizing adventure and excitement
#609
English
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#610
English
a person who carted goods
#612
English
winner
#613
English
From the deer stream.
#616
English
He has heard
#618
English
bear; noble or courageous
#618
English
Old English
#620
English
ash tree town
#621
English
from the city of Lancaster
#622
English
God will uplift
#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
English
Derived from the English surname, meaning 'valley of the river Kent.'
#627
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#630
English
Variant of Darrell, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#632
English
Hebrew; English
#634
English
Diminutive form of Richard
#635
English
exalted
#638
English
Solemn
#639
English
Old friend
#641
English
Tennis
#643
English
This one's protector
#645
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#647
English
Noble, courageous.
#651
English
Little round one
#654
English
a combination of Lee and Jay
#655
English
Bent grass meadow

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