British baby boy names are diverse and steeped in history, reflecting the nation’s royal heritage and cultural influences.
Classics like William, James, and Alexander are enduring favorites, while modern choices like Oliver and Ethan add a contemporary touch.
These names often carry regal charm and evoke a sense of tradition and sophistication.
British baby boy names list with meanings
1. Aaron – mountain of strength
2. Adam – of the earth, red
3. Adrian – dark, rich
4. Aiden – fiery one
5. Albert – noble, bright
6. Alexander – defender of mankind
7. Alfred – wise counselor
8. Alvin – noble friend
9. Andrew – strong, manly
10. Anthony – priceless one
11. Archer – bowman
12. Arthur – strong as a bear
13. Ashton – ash tree town
14. Augustus – great, magnificent
15. Austin – venerable, majestic
16. Avery – elf ruler
17. Barnaby – son of comfort
18. Barrett – strong as a bear
19. Benjamin – son of the right hand
20. Bentley – meadow with coarse grass
21. Bernard – brave as a bear
22. Blake – dark, fair
23. Bradley – from the broad meadow
24. Brandon – hill covered with broom
25. Brian – strong, virtuous
26. Brody – muddy place
27. Caleb – bold, brave
28. Callum – dove
29. Calvin – bald, hairless
30. Cameron – crooked nose
31. Carl – free man
32. Carlos – manly
33. Caspar – treasurer
34. Charles – free man
35. Chester – fortress, walled town
36. Christian – follower of Christ
37. Christopher – bearer of Christ
38. Cillian – war, strife
39. Clay – settlement by the clay pit
40. Clifford – near a cliff
41. Colin – young pup
42. Colton – coal town
43. Connor – lover of hounds
44. Cooper – barrel maker
45. Cormac – charioteer
46. Cornelius – horn
47. Craig – rock, crag
48. Cruz – cross
49. Curtis – courteous, polite
50. Cyrus – sun, throne
51. Dale – valley
52. Damon – to tame, subdue
53. Daniel – God is my judge
54. Darius – king
55. Darren – great
56. David – beloved
57. Dawson – son of David
58. Dean – church official, valley
59. Declan – full of goodness
60. Delaney – challenger, valiant
61. Demetrius – earth-lover
62. Derek – ruler of the people
63. Desmond – from South Munster
64. Dexter – dyer of cloth
65. Dominic – belonging to the Lord
66. Donald – world mighty
67. Donovan – brown-haired chieftain
68. Douglas – dark water
69. Drew – wise
70. Duncan – dark warrior
71. Dylan – son of the sea
72. Earl – nobleman
73. Easton – east-facing place
74. Eddie – wealthy guardian
75. Edgar – wealthy spearman
76. Edmund – wealthy protector
77. Edward – wealthy guardian
78. Elias – Jehovah is God
79. Elijah – the Lord is my God
80. Elliot – the Lord is my God
81. Ellis – Jehovah is God
82. Emerson – son of Emery
83. Emery – work ruler
84. Enzo – ruler of the house
85. Eric – eternal ruler
86. Ernest – serious, resolute
87. Ethan – strong, firm
88. Eugene – well-born, noble
89. Evan – young warrior
90. Fabian – bean grower
91. Felix – happy, fortunate
92. Finley – fair-haired warrior
93. Fletcher – arrow maker
94. Flynn – red-haired one
95. Forrest – woodsman
96. Francis – free man
97. Franklin – free landowner
98. Fredrick – peaceful ruler
99. Gabriel – God is my strength
100. Gage – oath, pledge
101. Gareth – gentle, modest
102. Garrett – spear strong
103. Gavin – hawk of the battle
104. George – farmer, earthworker
105. Gerald – rule of the spear
106. Gideon – hewer
107. Gilbert – shining pledge
108. Giles – young goat
109. Glenn – valley
110. Gordon – great hill
111. Graham – gravelly homestead
112. Grant – tall, big
113. Grayson – son of the bailiff
114. Gregory – watchful
115. Griffin – strong lord
116. Guy – guide, leader
117. Haiden – heathen
118. Hamilton – flat-topped hill
119. Hank – ruler of the household
120. Harley – meadow of the hares
121. Harold – leader of the army
122. Harrison – son of Harry
123. Harvey – battle worthy
124. Hayden – fire
125. Hector – steadfast
126. Henry – ruler of the household
127. Holden – hollow valley
128. Horace – timekeeper
129. Howard – brave heart
130. Hugh – heart, mind, spirit
131. Hunter – hunter
132. Ian – God is gracious
133. Ignatius – fiery one
134. Isaac – laughter
135. Isaiah – God is helper
136. Ivan – God is gracious
137. Jack – God is gracious
138. Jackson – son of Jack
139. Jacob – supplanter
140. Jaden – God has heard
141. Jagger – strong, swift
142. James – supplanter
143. Jared – he who descends
144. Jason – healer
145. Jasper – treasurer
146. Jay – bird of bright feathers
147. Jeffrey – peace, pledge
148. Jeremy – appointed by God
149. Jesse – God’s gift
150. Joel – the Lord is God
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