1,000 Top Baby Boy Names in the UK for 2026

Picking a name for your baby boy that you’ll love for a lifetime can be time-consuming and a little daunting, right? After all, your baby’s name carries the power to shape his identity and leave a lasting impression throughout his life.

The good news is that we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a comprehensive list of 1,000 baby boy names, including the most popular baby names in the UK right now as well as timeless classics, celebrity favourites and strong, ancient biblical names that’ll undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

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How we chose the top baby boy names in the UK

We started our comprehensive search with the most popular boys’ names registered in England and Wales in 2022, as recorded by Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How the ONS compiles their list of baby names

Every year, the ONS goes through the process of collecting birth registration data then analyses the name frequency, ranks names based on popularity, categorises by gender, and releases the official list for insights into naming trends.

The latest stats - for babies born in 2023 - were released in December 2024.

In addition to the ONS top 100 list, we’ve also picked some of our favourite baby boy names from our other baby name lists, including the most popular Irish baby names, beautiful Welsh baby names as well as Scottish baby names we love. We also scoured our list of unique baby names, modern baby names and unisex baby names you might not have come across before.

Of course, we also headed to our own Baby Names forum for parents’ opinions and best picks across various categories too, including cute names, cool names and those inspired by different continents including Africa, Asia and Europe.

And, because we know that the origin and unique meaning of a name can be really important for new parents to consider, we’ve included these for each name. As a bonus, in our list you’ll also find the origin and unique meaning of each name on our list to help you choose the perfect one for your baby boy. Happy name-picking.

Most popular baby boy names

The baby boy names featured here (ranked in order of the most popular) are part of the roster of England and Wales’ most sought-after baby names in 2022, as per the official stats, listed by the ONS. In addition to classic favourites like Noah, Oliver, Harry, Oscar and Archie in the top 10, there are some big climbers, like Luca which has soared 16 places. Also, some more unusual names have appeared in this year’s top 100, including the cool name Axel which makes its debut this year.

1. Noah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest or comfort

2. Muhammad (or Mohammed or Mohammad)

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Praised. It's the name of the Prophet in Islam

3. George

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Farmer or tiller of the soil

4. Oliver

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree or symbolically peace

5. Leo

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion

6. Arthur

Origin: Celtic, Welsh
Meaning: Bear-like

7. Oscar

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Spear of the God

8. Theodore

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God

9. Theo

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God

10. Freddie

Origin: English
Meaning: Peaceful ruler

11. Archie

Origin: English
Meaning: Genuine

12. Luca

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Light

13. Henry

Origin: German
Meaning: Ruler of the household

14. . Jack

Origin: English
Meaning: God is gracious

15. Harry

Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler of the household

16. Charlie

Origin: English
Meaning: Free man

17. Alfie

Origin: English
Meaning: Elf counsel

18. Arlo

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Fortified hill

19. Thomas

Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Twin

20. Teddy

Origin: English
Meaning: Gift of God

21. Finley

Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Fair warrior

22. Jacob

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter

23. Tommy

Origin: English
Meaning: Twin

24. William

Origin: German
Meaning: Resolute protector

25. Lucas

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bringer of light

26. Isaac

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will laugh

27. Alexander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people

28. Albie

Origin: English
Meaning: Noble

29. Roman

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of Rome

30. Edward

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wealthy guardian

31. Jude

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Praised

32. Elijah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is my God

33. James

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter

34. Joshua

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord is salvation

35. Reuben

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Behold, a son

36. Max

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest

37. Rory

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Red king

38. Sebastian

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Revered

39. Louie

Origin: French
Meaning: Famous warrior

40. Adam

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Man

41. Mason

Origin: English
Meaning: One who builds

42. Ethan

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Strong or steadfast

43. Hudson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Hugh or Hudd

44. Harrison

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Harry or son of Henry

45. Ezra

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Helper

46. Hugo

Origin: German
Meaning: Spirit

47. Louis

Origin: French
Meaning: Renowned fighter

48. Reggie

Origin: English
Meaning: Rule

49. Joseph

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will add

50. Benjamin (Ben)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand

51. Ronnie

Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler's counsellor

52. Daniel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my judge

53. Logan

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Small hollow

54. Jaxon

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Jack

55. Oakley

Origin: English
Meaning: From the oak tree meadow

56. Albert

Origin: German
Meaning: Noble

57. Hunter

Origin: English
Meaning: One who hunts

58. Zachary (or Zach)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord has remembered

59. Samuel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Heard by God

60. Rowan

Origin: Irish/Scottish
Meaning: Little redhead

61. David

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved

62. Toby (or Tobias)

Origin: English
Meaning: God is good

63. Dylan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Son of the sea

64. Frederick

Origin: German
Meaning: Peaceful ruler

65. Jesse

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift

66. Otis

Origin: German
Meaning: Wealth

67. Sonny

Origin: English
Meaning: Son

68. Gabriel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength

69. Grayson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of the steward

70. Kai

Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Sea or ocean

71. Frankie

Origin: English
Meaning: Free or honest

72. Caleb

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Faithful

73. Carter

Origin: English
Meaning: Cart driver

74. Liam

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Resolute protector

75. Felix

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy or lucky

76. Jasper

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Treasurer

77. Riley

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Courageous

78. Bobby

Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame

79. Alfred

Origin: English
Meaning: Wise counsellor

80. Finn

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fair

81. Elliot (or Elliott)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yaweh is my God

82. Brody

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Muddy place

83. Rupert

Origin: German
Meaning: Fame or shining bright

84. Ralph

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Wolf counsel

85. Milo

Origin: German
Meaning: Merciful

86. Michael

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?

87. Blake

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Black or dark

88. Ellis

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Kind

89. Chester

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Fortress

90. Stanley

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Stony clearing

91. Yusuf

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God increases

92. Jackson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Jack

93. Leon

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lion

94. Elias

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is my God

95. Myles

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Merciful

96. Tobias

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is good

97. Musa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Saved from the water

98. Ibrahim

Origin: Arabic and Hebrew
Meaning: Father of many

99. Axel

Origin: German
Meaning: Father of peace

100. Macsen

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Greatest

What Mumsnetters say about popular baby boy names

“Axel? Love it ever since Bobby Axelrod from Billions. Considered for our son but went with another name in the end. Axe is a nice nickname.” - Mumsnet user, melcalfe

Classic baby boy names

If nothing but a traditional, classic or old-fashioned baby name will do, you’re bound to find the right one for your baby boy in this list below. However, you might be surprised to discover that some names on this list, like Xavier and Dominic are, in fact, classics too.

101. Alf

Origin: English (short form of Alfred)
Meaning: Elf counsel

102. Alvin

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Noble friend

103. Andrew

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly

104. Ansel

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Divine protection

105. Charles

Origin: German
Meaning: Free man

106. Christian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Follower of Christ

107. Christopher

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Christ-bearer

108. Dominic

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord

109. Edmund

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Prosperous protector

110. Elias

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Yahweh is my God

111. Eric

Origin: Norse
Meaning: Eternal ruler

112. Eugene

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Well-born, noble

113. Francis (or Frances)

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free man

114. Gerald

Origin: German
Meaning: Rule of the spear

115. Gregory

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Vigilant

116. Guy

Origin: German
Meaning: Forest

117. Ivan

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: God is gracious

118. Jeremy

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will uplift

119. Jethro

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning; His excellence

120. John

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious

121. Jonathan

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God

122. Kenneth

Origin: Scottish/Gaelic
Meaning: Handsome

123. Kyle

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Channel

124. Lawrence

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Victorious

125. Leopold

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Brave as a lion

126. Mark

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Warlike

127. Martin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of Mars, referring to the Roman god of war

128. Matthew

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God

129. Maxwell

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Great stream

130. Nathaniel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God

131. Nicholas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people

132. Patrick

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Noble

133. Paul

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Humble

134. Peter

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rock or stone

135. Quentin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Born in the fifth month

136. Ralph

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Wolf counsel

137. Raymond (Ray)

Origin: German
Meaning: Wise protector

138. Richard

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Wolf counsel

139. Robert

Origin: German
Meaning: Famous

140. Stephen (or Steven)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Crown

141. Tristan

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Sad or melancholy

142. Ulysses

Origin: Latin/Greek
Meaning: Wrathful

143. Victor

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Conqueror

144. Vincent

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Conquering

145. Walter

Origin: German
Meaning: Army commander

146. Xavier

Origin: Basque
Meaning: Bright

147. Yves

Origin: Breton
Meaning: Archer

Modern baby boy names

While they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, these modern baby names, some of which are vintage baby names that have come back in style, certainly have a powerful presence and will leave a lasting impression. So, if you want your little one to stand tall and stand out, take your pick from this list which includes names like Ryder, Conrad and Jonas.

148. Archer

Origin: English
Meaning: Bowman

149. Asher

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Happy

150. Ashton

Origin: English
Meaning: Ash tree town

151. Atlas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Titan who holds the heavens

152. August

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Majestic

153. Austin

Origin: English
Meaning: Great

154. Colin

Origin: Scottish/French
Meaning: Victory of the people

155. Conrad

Origin: German
Meaning: Bold advisor

156. Cooper

Origin: English
Meaning: Barrel maker

157. Drake

Origin: English
Meaning: Dragon

158. Eaton

Origin: English
Meaning: River town

159. Emerson

Origin: English
Meaning: River town

160. Fintan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: White fire

161. Heath

Origin: English
Meaning: Heathland

162. Jayden

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will judge

163. Jonas

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dove

164. Kester

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bearer of Christ

165. Lance

Origin: French
Meaning: Spear

166. Levi

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Joined

167. Lynton

Origin: English
Meaning: Settlement on a hill

168. Micah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?

169. Nate (short for Nathaniel)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God

170. Nico (short for Nicholas)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people

171. Parker

Origin: English
Meaning: Keeper of the park

172. Preston

Origin: English
Meaning: Priest's town

173. Roscoe

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Deer forest

174. Ryder

Origin: English
Meaning: Mounted warrior

175. Spencer

Origin: English
Meaning: Steward

176. Sullivan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark-eyed

177. Wyatt

Origin: English
Meaning: Brave in battle

178. Xander (short for Alexander)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people

What Mumsnetters say about modern baby boy names

“I know brothers Hudson, Ryder and Conrad.” - Mumsnet user, Newmum332

Nature baby boy names

Looking for a baby boy name that’ll connect your little one to the natural world? Inspired by the great outdoors, many of the nature baby names on this list are masculine, yet have beautiful meanings linked to plants or trees, streams and valleys, which reflect the diversity of our planet. Take your pick from classic choices like Basil to more unusual names like flint or Forest.

179. Alder

Origin: English
Meaning: Type of tree

180. Basil

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Royal, kingly

181. Beck

Origin: English
Meaning: Stream

182. Birch

Origin: English
Meaning: Type of tree

183. Bramble

Origin: English
Meaning: Thorny shrub or plant

184. Canyon

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Deep gorge or ravine

185. Cedar

Origin: English
Meaning: Strong, sturdy

186. Cove

Origin: English
Meaning: Sheltered bay or small inlet

187. Cypress

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Type of coniferous tree

188. Daven

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved

189. Dean

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Valley

190. Derwent

Origin: English
Meaning: River name

191. Everest

Origin: English
Meaning: Name of the world's highest mountain

192. Falcon

Origin: English
Meaning: Bird of prey

193. Finch

Origin: English
Meaning: Small bird

194. Flint

Origin: English
Meaning: Hard quartz or flint rock

195. Forrest (or Forest)

Origin: French
Meaning: Woodsman or forest

196. Glyn (or Glynn)

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Valley

197. Glen (or Glenn)

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Valley

198. Harbor (or Harbour)

Origin: English
Meaning: Sheltered port or haven

199. Holden

Origin: English
Meaning: Hollow valley

200. Itsuki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Timber trees

201. Kelvin

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Narrow water

202. Mariner

Origin: English
Meaning: Sailor or seafarer

203. Moss

Origin: English
Meaning: Small, soft plant

204. Ocean

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Vast sea

205. Pike

Origin: English
Meaning: Sharp spear

206. Pluto

Origin: Roman
Meaning: God of the underworld

207. Quill

Origin: English
Meaning: Writing pen made from a bird's feather

208. Rainier

Origin: French
Meaning: Strong counsellor

209. Sheldon

Origin: English
Meaning: Steep valley

210. Solstice

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Either of the two times of the year when the sun is farthest from the celestial equator

211. Sorrel

Origin: English
Meaning: Reddish-brown

212. Thorne

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Thorn bush or thorny place

213. Vale

Origin: English
Meaning: Valley

214. Wesley

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Western meadow

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Unique baby boy names

If you’re adamant on finding an unusual baby name that no other child at your baby’s nursery or school will have, you won’t be disappointed with these unique boy names below. Some are hybrids, combining two boys’ names together to form one, whilst others have ancient, historical roots with deep meanings. Needless to say, we love them all!

215. Ari

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lion or eagle

216. Bálint

Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: Strong/healthy

217. Blaine

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Slender

218. Braylan

Origin: African/American
Meaning: God’s gift

219. Bruno

Origin: German
Meaning: Shining

220. Chaim

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life

221. Cole

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Coal

222. Denzel

Origin: Cornish (Celtic)
Meaning: From the high stronghold

223. Demetrius

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Devoted to Demeter

224. Dimicke

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord

225. Fox

Origin: English
Meaning: Referring to the animal fox

226. Granville

Origin: French
Meaning: Granary town.

227. Hallam

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Referring to someone who lived near a corner of land

228. Haroun (also spelled Harun)

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Warrior lion

229. Hero

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Protector

230. Jagger

Origin: English
Meaning: Carter or peddler

231. Lazlo (or Laszlo)

Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: Glorious rule

232. Ludo (short for Ludovicus)

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Famous warrior

233. Maddox

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Fortunate

234. Milton

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Mill town

235. Roderick

Origin: German
Meaning: Famous ruler

236. Rhett

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Passionate

237. Reed

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Red-haired

238. Reagan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little king

239. Riggs

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Son of Rig, a legendary character in Norse mythology.

240. Sabin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Originally referring to an ancient people of Italy

241. Siya

Origin: Zulu (African)
Meaning: Light or glow

242. Sinclair

Origin: Old French, Scottish
Meaning: Holy light

243. Sylvester

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wild

244. Tate

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Cheerful

245. Theron

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hunter

246. Trent

Origin: English
Meaning: River

247. Thys

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Belonging to God

248. Titus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Giant

249. Tucker

Origin: English
Meaning: To fabricate

250. Tudor

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Ruler of the people

251. Tyrell

Origin: English
Meaning: Stubborn, powerful

252. Ulric

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wolf ruler

253. Uriah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my light

254. Yael

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Mountain goat

255. Zeke (short for Ezekiel)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will strengthen

256. Zvi

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Deer

What Mumsnetters say about unique baby boy names

"Ari is my favourite of all time. Blaine and Rhett were also too I liked but wasn’t brave enough to go for" - Mumsnet user, sarah13xx

“How about Zeke, Titus, Tudor or Reed?” - Mumsnet user, TheNameTheWebsiteForgot

“More rare names might be Roderick, Demetrius, Ambrose or Sylvester” - Mumsnet user, miltonj

“I love very weird names: Hero, Fox, Jagger, River” - Mumsnet user, Dogsandbabies

English baby boy names

You may recognise some of the most popular names on this list (like Nathan and Winston) which have also made an appearance on the ONS baby names list. However, you might be surprised to find that some other unusual sounding names in this category have rich, English roots. Either way, we know you’ll agree that the names on this list are wonderful – and can certainly be passed down from generation to generation.

257. Alaric

Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler of all

258. Ambrose

Origin: English
Meaning: Immortal

259. Atticus

Origin: English
Meaning: Man of Attica

260. Auden

Origin: English
Meaning: Old friend

261. Bartholomew

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Talma

262. Balthazar

Origin: English
Meaning: Baal protects the king

263. Beckett

Origin: English
Meaning: Bee cottage

264. Camden

Origin: English
Meaning: Winding valley

265. Caspian

Origin: English
Meaning: Named after the Caspian Sea

266. Dashiell

Origin: English
Meaning: Page boy

267. Dorian

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Of the Dorian tribe

268. Eben

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Stone or rock

269. Gideon

Origin: English
Meaning: Mighty warrior

270. Garth

Origin: English
Meaning: Garden

271. Hawthorne

Origin: English
Meaning: Hedge thorn

272. Huxley

Origin: English
Meaning: Meadow

273. Inigo

Origin: English
Meaning: My little love

274. Jim

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: One who follows

275. Kit (diminutive of Christopher)

Origin: English, Greek
Meaning: Bearer of Christ

276. Leander

Origin: English
Meaning: Lion man

277. Lincoln

Origin: English
Meaning: Settlement by the pool

278. Nash

Origin: Old English
Meaning: By the ash tree

279. Nathan

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift from God

280. Octavian

Origin: English
Meaning: Eighth-born

281. Orion

Origin: English
Meaning: Named after the constellation Orion, the hunter

282. Osiris

Origin: English
Meaning: Named after the Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth

283. Paxton

Origin: English
Meaning: Peace town

284. Peregrine

Origin: English
Meaning: Traveller

285. Percival (Percy)

Origin: English
Meaning: Pierce the veil

286. Quinlan

Origin: English
Meaning: Slender

286. Russell

Origin: Old English, old French
Meaning: Little red one or red-haired

287. Scott

Origin: Old English
Meaning: A Gael or an Irishman

288. Sterling

Origin: English
Meaning: Of high quality

289. Tanner

Origin: English
Meaning: Leather maker

290. Thaddeus

Origin: English
Meaning: Heart

291. Theron

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hunter

292. Tiberius

Origin: English
Meaning: Of the Tiber

293. Tyler

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Tile maker

294. Vesper

Origin: English
Meaning: Evening star

295. Warren

Origin: English
Meaning: Park keeper

296. Wilder

Origin: English
Meaning: Untamed

297. Wilbur

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Strong-willed defender

298. Winston

Origin: English
Meaning: Joyful town

299. Zebedee

Origin: English
Meaning: Gift of God

300. Zephyr

Origin: English
Meaning: West wind

Scottish baby boy names

According to the National Records of Scotland, names like Lewis and Harris have made it into the top 20 this year, and you’ll also find some traditional Scottish Gaelic boys’ names which are often inspired by a rich blend of Celtic heritage, nature, historical figures and Gaelic traditions.

301. Aiken

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Little Adam

302. Alasdair

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Defender of the people

303. Angus

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Exceptional strength

304. Caelan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Powerful warrior

305. Cian

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Ancient

306. Connal

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Strong wolf

307. Cormac

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Son of the charioteer

308. Dougal

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Dark stranger

309. Eamon

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Wealthy protector

310. Euan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Born of the yew tree

311. Ewan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Born of the yew tree

312. Fergus

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Man of vigour

313. Fingal

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Fair stranger

314. Findlay

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Fair hero

315. Galen

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Calm

316. Harris

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Son of Charrais

317. Keir

Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Dark or black

318. Lachlan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: From the land of the lakes

319. Laird

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Historically refers to a landowner

320. Lorne

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Fox

321. Mungo

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Dear friend

322. Nairn

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: River with alder trees

323. Orran

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Pale

324. Ossian

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Little deer

325. Roy

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: King

326. Ruaridh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Red king

327. Soren

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Stern

328. Struan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: Stream

329. Tavish

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Twin

330. Torquil

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: May God's counsel prevail

331. Torin

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Chief

Irish baby boy names

What makes Irish boy’s names (like the ones on this list) stand out? They often carry a sense of tradition and heritage, with many names rooted in ancient Celtic legends and folklore. So, if you’re on the hunt for a name that reflects aspects of nature, bravery and spirituality, then choose from our list here.

332. Aodhán

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Little fire

333. Brian (or Bryan)

Origin: Irish
Meaning: High

334. Caoimhín

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Handsome

335. Cathal

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Battle

336. Cian

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Ancient

337. Ciarán

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Dark-haired

338. Cillian

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Warrior

339. Declan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Man of prayer

340. Diarmuid

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Without enemy

341. Donnacha

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Brown warrior

342. Eoghan

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Born of the yew tree

343. Fiachra

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Raven

344. Harkin

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of O'Heargáin

345. Kevin

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Birth

346. Killian

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little church

347. Lorcan

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Fierce

348. Niall

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Champion

349. Nolan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of a champion

350. Oisín

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Little deer

351. Odhrán

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Pale

352. Padraig

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Noble

353. Ríordán

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Royal poet

354. Ronan

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Little seal

355. Ruairí

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Red king

356. Ryan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little king

357. Sean

Origin: Irish
Meaning: God is gracious or gift from God

358. Seamus

Origin: Irish
Meaning: One who follows

359. Senan

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Little wise one

360. Seosamh

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: God increases

361. Tadhg

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Poet

362. Torin

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Chief

363. Turlough

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: From the lord's hill

364. Tyrone

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Land of Eoghan

365. Ultán

Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Ulsterman

What Mumsnetters say about Irish baby boy names

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Welsh baby boy names

Welsh baby names often have significant meanings in the Welsh language and culture with many Welsh boys' names associated with prominent historical figures and legends, reflecting the deep-rooted storytelling and mythology of Wales. Names like Gareth, Owain and Llewelyn evoke tales of heroic knights, legendary leaders and ancient warriors. Use this list to pick a historic Welsh name for your baby boy.

366. Aled

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Offspring

367. Aneurin

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Noble, honourable

368. Arwyn

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Very fair

369. Bedwyr (Bedivere)

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Warlord

370. Cai

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Rejoice

371. Cadell

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Battle

372. Cadfael

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Battle prince

373. Cadogan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Battle glory

374. Caradoc

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Beloved, amiable

375. Daffyd (David)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved

376. Dewi (David)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved

377. Emrys (Ambrose)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Immortal

378. Emyr (Emery)

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Ruler, work

379. Floyd

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Gray-haired

380. Gareth

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Gentle, kind (referring to the king’s chosen knights)

381. Gethin

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Dark-skinned

382. Gwilym (William)

Origin: Germanic, Welsh
Meaning: Will, desire, protection

383. Huw (Hugh)

Origin: Germanic, Welsh
Meaning: Mind, intellect

384. Ianto (John)

Origin: Hebrew, Welsh
Meaning: God is gracious

385. Ieuan (John)

Origin: Hebrew, Welsh
Meaning: God is gracious

386. Lestyn (Justin)

Origin: Latin, Welsh
Meaning: Just, righteous

387. Llewellyn

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Lion-like warrior

388. Madoc

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Beneficent

389. Meirion

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sea, bitterness

390. Owen

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Well-born, noble

391. Owain

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Well-born

392. Rhodri

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Wheel ruler

393. Rhun

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Secret

394. Rhydian

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Ford, river

395. Rhys

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Enthusiasm

Gender-neutral baby boy names

Unisex baby names are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as societal norms and perceptions of gender continue to evolve. These fun, modern names offer a sense of versatility and individuality, enabling parents to choose names that resonate with personal meanings or family histories rather than adhering to rigid gender norms. Here are some of our favourites.

396. Ashley

Origin: English
Meaning: Ash tree meadow

397. Bailey

Origin: English
Meaning: Bailiff, steward

398. Beau

Origin: French
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful

399. Brett

Origin: English
Meaning: From a Breton

400. Billy

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Will, desire

401. Bobby (or Bobbie)

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Bright fame

402. Casey

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Vigilant, watchful

403. Dakota

Origin: Sioux
Meaning: Allies, friends

404. Drew

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly, strong

405. Dylan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Son of the sea

406. Ellery

Origin: English
Meaning: Alder tree

407. Hayden

Origin: English
Meaning: Hedged valley

408. Indy (or Indie)

Origin: English
Meaning: Derived from India or Indigo

409. Jordan

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: To flow down, descend

410. Kingsley

Origin: English
Meaning: King's meadow

411. Lee (or Leigh)

Origin: English
Meaning: Meadow

412. Lindsay (or Lindsey)

Origin: English
Meaning: From the linden tree island

413. Lior

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My light

414. Mackenzie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Handsome

415. Max (Maxie)

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest, biggest

416. Morgan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sea circle

417. Peyton

Origin: English
Meaning: Noble's estate

418. Remi (or Remy)

Origin: French
Meaning: Rower

419. Ricky

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Brave ruler

420. Riley

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Valiant, courageous

421. River

Origin: English
Meaning: Referring to a river

422. Robin

Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame

423. Sage

Origin: English
Meaning: Wise, healthy

424. Sam

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Heard by God

425. Sasha

Origin: Russian
Meaning: Defender of the people

426. Skyler

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Scholar

427. Stevie

Origin: English
Meaning: Crown, garland

428. Taylor

Origin: English
Meaning: Tailor

European baby boy names

These baby boy names have a strong, heroic quality that spans many European continents as you’ll find names from Italy, Germany, France, Greece and Spain on this list, to name a few. Although there are many crossovers from this group in ONS’s list like Lucas, Oliver, Noah and Alexander, we’ve included plenty of unique names that have made it into Europe’s top names for boys, according to Euro News, some of which include variations of Matthew (Matteo, Matias, Mattia, Matti, Mathieu), Viktor and Gabriel.

429. Aapo

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Father, God

430. Adriano

Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the city of Adria

431. Alessandro

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people

432. Andrea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly, courageous

433. Andreas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly, strong

434. Anatole

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sunrise

435. Angelo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Messenger, angel

436. Antonio

Origin: Spanish/Italian
Meaning: Worthy of praise

437. Aukusti

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Venerable, respected

438. Bastien

Origin: French
Meaning: Venerable, revered

439. Bence

Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: Blessed

440. Bertram

Origin: German
Meaning: Bright, famous

441. Béranger

Origin: German
Meaning: Bear-spear

442. Carlo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Free man

443. Cédric

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Kind ruler

444. Constantin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Constant, steadfast

445. Damir

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: To give peace

446. Daniele

Origin: Italian
Meaning: God is my judge

447. Dario

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Wealthy, kingly

448. Dimitar

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Devoted to Demeter (Greek goddess of agriculture)

449. Duarte

Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: Guardian of prosperity

450. Egon

Origin: German
Meaning: Edge of a sword

451. Eino

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: One

452. Elie

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is Yahweh

453. Emil

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Rival

454. Emyr (Emery)

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Ruler, work

455. Enrico

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Ruler of the household

456. Enzo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Ruler of the home

457. Falk

Origin: German
Meaning: Falcon

458. Federico

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Peaceful ruler

459. Filip

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Lover of horses

460. Florin

Origin: Romanian
Meaning: Flower, blossom

461. Florian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flowering, blooming

462. Gabriele

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength

463. Gabin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: God is my strength

464. Gerwin

Origin: German
Meaning: Spear friend

465. Giacomo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Supplanter

466. Gianni

Origin: Italian
Meaning: God is gracious

467. Giovanni

Origin: Italian
Meaning: God is gracious

468. Giraldo

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Spear ruler

469. Giuseppe

Origin: Italian
Meaning: God will add

470. Guido

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Guide, leader

471. Gustav

Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Staff of the gods

472. Hartwig

Origin: German
Meaning: Brave in heart

473. Hippolyte

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Freed horse

474. Hristo

Origin: Bulgarian
Meaning: Follower of Christ

475. Ilmari

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Air, inspiration

476. Ingmar

Origin: German
Meaning: Famous, renowned

477. Igor

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Warrior, hero

478. Ieuan (John)

Origin: Hebrew, Welsh
Meaning: God is gracious

479. Johannes

Origin: Latin, Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious

480. Josip

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: May he add, increase

481. Jost

Origin: German
Meaning: Just, upright

482. Jules

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful, downy

483. Juhan (John)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious

484. Juhani

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Gift from God

485. Kajus

Origin: Lithuanian
Meaning: To rejoice

486. Karlo

Origin: Croatian
Meaning: Free man

487. Kaspar

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Treasurer

488. Kaarlo

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Strong, manly

489. Kostas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Constant, steadfast

490. Lars

Origin: Scandinavian, Germanic
Meaning: Crowned with laurel

491. Lauri

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Laurel, bay tree

492. Leandro

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lion man

493. Leopold

Origin: German
Meaning: Brave people

494. Lestyn (Justin)

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Just, righteous

495. Lior

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My light

496. Lorenzo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Laurel

497. Luigi

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Famous warrior

498. Maël

Origin: Breton
Meaning: Chief, prince

499. Magnus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Great

500. Marco

Origin: Italian
Meaning: From the god Mars

501. Mario

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike

502. Marin

Origin: Croatian
Meaning: Of the sea

503. Matias

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Gift of God

504. Matteo (or Mattia or Matti)

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Gift of God

505. Mathieu

Origin: French
Meaning: Gift of God

506. Maurizio

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Dark-skinned

507. Maxie

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest, biggest

508. Miguel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?

509. Miron

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Peaceful, world

510. Niilo

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Victory of the people

511. Nils

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Victory of the people

512. Nino

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Gracious, God is gracious

513. Noé

Origin: French
Meaning: Rest, comfort

514. Noud

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Noble ruler

515. Octave

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Eighth

516. Olavi

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Ancestor's relic

517. Orvar

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Arrow, point

518. Paavo

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Small

519. Pablo

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Small, humble

520. Pacôme

Origin: Greek
Meaning: All-embracing

521. Pietro (Italian form of Peter)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rock or stone

522. Raphael

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has healed

523. Raoul

Origin: French
Meaning: Wolf counsel

524. Riccardo

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Brave ruler

525. Risto

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Christ-bearer

526. Roberto

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Bright fame

527. Santino

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Little saint

528. Sergey (or Sergei)

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Attendant

529. Seosamh (Joseph)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God increases

530. Sigmund

Origin: German
Meaning: Victorious protection

531. Stefano

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Crowned

532. Sven

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Young man, warrior

533. Tadej

Origin: Slovene
Meaning: Courageous, brave

534. Taneli

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: God is my judge

535. Teo

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God

536. Tiago

Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: Supplanter

537. Tomislav

Origin: Croatian
Meaning: To take glory

538. Valdemar

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Famous ruler

539. Valentin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Strong, healthy

540. Väinö

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Wide, extensive

541. Vasil

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Royal, kingly

542. Viktor

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Conqueror, victor

543. Vinko

Origin: Croatian
Meaning: Conquering

544. Wout

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Ruler of the army

545. Wouter

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Ruler of the army

546. Yari

Origin: Japanese, Persian, Italian
Meaning: Spear or friendship

547. Yrjö

Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Farmer, earth worker

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Cute baby boy names

Rather than the more formal and serious names of the past, cute boy names like Ace and Rufus have certainly become more popular in recent years. This is thanks to a major cultural shift with modern parents leaning towards shorter names that carry a light-hearted charm. Here are some of the most adorable, playful names we could find.

548. Ace

Origin: English
Meaning: One who excels, number one

549. Alistair

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Defender of the people

550. Alois

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Famous warrior

551. Bram

Origin: Dutch, short form of Abraham
Meaning: Father of a multitude

552. Calix

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Chalice, cup

553. Duke

Origin: English
Meaning: Leader, nobleman

554. Elio

Origin: Italian / Spanish
Meaning: Sun

555. Ernie

Origin: English
Meaning: Serious, determined

556. Fabian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: One who grows beans

557. Hadley

Origin: English
Meaning: Heather-covered meadow

558. Hayden

Origin: English
Meaning: Fire, heat

559. Jago

Origin: Cornish form of James or Jacob
Meaning: Supplanter

560. Jethro

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Excellence or abundance

561. Laurenz (or Lorenz or Laurence)

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Crowned with laurel

562. Leif

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Descendant, heir

563. Linus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Flax

564. Marshall

Origin: Old English, French
Meaning: Horse keeper or steward

565. Orson

Origin: English
Meaning: Bear cub

566. Rafferty (Raffy)

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Prosperous

567. Rufus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Red-haired

568. Simeon

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Heard, obedient

569. Tatum

Origin: English
Meaning: Bringer of happiness

570. Willoughby

Origin: English
Meaning: Willow farm

571. Wilson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Will

572. Winslow

Origin: English
Meaning: Hill of victory

What Mumsnetters say about cute baby boy names

“I love Jethro!” - Mumsnet user, Imissmoominmama

Cool baby boy names

Get ready to dive into a world of seriously cool boys’ names that are now faring just as popular as celebrity boys’ names out there. Whether it's the edgy charm of Dexter or the free-spirited vibes of Lucien, these names are like a VIP pass to the coolest playground in town.

574. Bentley

Origin: English
Meaning: From the meadow with coarse grass

575. Blue

Origin: English
Meaning: The colour blue

576. Boden

Origin: English
Meaning: Messenger

577. Bracken

Origin: English
Meaning: Fern

578. Bronson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of a brown-haired man

579. Casper

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Treasurer

580. Dallas

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Meadow dwelling

581. Dexter

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Skilled, right-handed

582. Donovan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark warrior

583. Emmett

Origin: German
Meaning: Universal, whole

584. Evander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Good man, strong man

585. Fenn

Origin: English
Meaning: Wetland, marsh

586. Gregor

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Watchful, alert

587. Hector

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Holding fast, defender

588. Jett

Origin: English
Meaning: Black gemstone

589. Jovan

Origin: Serbian
Meaning: God is gracious

590. Kaelic

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Lord and generous

591. Kaiden (or Caden)

Origin: American
Meaning: Fighter

592. Knox (or Knoxx)

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Round hill

593. Lennox

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: With many elm trees

594. Lowell

Origin: English
Meaning: Young wolf

595. Lucien

Origin: French
Meaning: Light

596. Marcus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Manly

597. Niles

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Champion, victorious

598. Rocco

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Rest

599. Saul

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Asked for, prayed for

600. Samson

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Sun

601. Sawyer

Origin: English
Meaning: Woodcutter

602. Silas

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Forest, woods

603. Vaughan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Small, little

What Mumsnetters say about cool baby boy names

“My son is Emmett” - Mumsnet user, countydown1989

African baby boy names

In Africa, boys' names are more than mere titles. They're woven into the fabric of tradition, culture and heritage, telling stories, expressing values and creating connections. This list just touches the surface of the sheer diversity and range of baby boy names across the African continent, which comprises 54 recognised countries and numerous distinct regions.

604. Abdullahi

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Servant of Allah

605. Adebowale

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Crown has come home

606. Amani

Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Peace

607. Andries

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: Man or warrior

608. Ayodele

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Joy comes home

609. Babatunde

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Father has returned

610. Bhekizizwe

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Look after the family

611. Biko

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: Born to fight

612. Chidi

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: God is with us

613. Chijioke

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: God holds the strength

614. Chinua

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: God's blessings

615. Chukwudi

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: God lives

616. Ephraim

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Fruitful

617. Francois

Origin: French and Afrikaans
Meaning: Free man

618. Hendrik

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: Powerful ruler

619. Ibrahim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Father of many

620. Jabari

Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Brave

621. Jan

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: A shortened form of Johannes, which means "God is gracious"

622. Johan

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: God is gracious

623. Jelani

Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Mighty

624. Kato

Origin: Lugana
Meaning: Second-born of twins

625. Kofi

Origin: Akan
Meaning: Born on Friday

626. Kwadwo

Origin: Akan
Meaning: Born on Monday

627. Kwame

Origin: Akan
Meaning: Born on a Saturday

628. Kwasi

Origin: Akan
Meaning: Born on Sunday

629. Lekan

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: My wealth is growing.

630. Lwazi

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Knowledge

631. Lungelo

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Right

632. Malik

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: King

633. Mandla

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Strength

634. Mamadou

Origin: West African
Meaning: Praise of God

635. Mokgadi

Origin: Tswana
Meaning: Mother of the people

636. Moussa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Drawn out (from the water)

637. Mpho

Origin: Tswana
Meaning: Gift

638. Musa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Drawn out (from the water)

639. Ndidi

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: Patience

640. Nkosana

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Prince

641. Obinna

Origin: Igbo
Meaning: Father's heart

642. Oluwaseun

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Thank you God

643. Osei

Origin: Akan
Meaning: Noble or chief

644. Pieter

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: Rock

645. Sipho

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Gift

646. Siyabonga

Origin: Zulu
Meaning: We are thankful

647. Simba

Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Lion

648. Simisola

Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Rest in wealth

649. Tariq

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Morning star

650. Tendai

Origin: Shona
Meaning: Be thankful

651. Thabo

Origin: Sotho
Meaning: Joy

652. Werner

Origin: German
Meaning: Protector in battle

653. Willem

Origin: Dutch and Afrikaans
Meaning: Desire

654. Youssef

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God increases

655. Zuberi

Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Strong

Indian baby boy names

Indian boys' names often carry deep cultural and spiritual meanings, reflecting the rich diversity of the country. Many names are derived from Sanskrit, a classical language of India, and are chosen based on astrological beliefs or religious significance.

The influence of various languages and regions in India has also led to a wide variety of name choices, ranging from timeless classics to modern innovations. Take your pick from some of our favourites here.

656. Aadi

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: First, beginning

657. Aarav

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Peaceful, calm

658. Aarush

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: First ray of the sun

659. Aaryan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Noble, honourable

660. Aayan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Gift of God

661. Adi

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: First or beginning

662. Aditya

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Sun

663. Advaith

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Non-dual

664. Advait

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Unique, non-dual

665. Advik

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Unique

666. Alok

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Light, brightness

667. Aryan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Noble, warrior

668. Arjit

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Earned, achieved

669. Arjun

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Bright, shining

670. Arnav

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Ocean

671. Arush

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: First ray of the sun

672. Atharv

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Knowledge

673. Ayush

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Long-lived

674. Daksh

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Capable, skilled

675. Dhairya

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Patience, composure

676. Eshan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Lord Shiva

677. Harsha

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Happiness, joy

678. Ishaan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Sun, Lord Shiva

679. Jayden

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Grateful, thankful

680. Kabir

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Great, powerful

681. Kiran

Origin: Hindi
Meaning: Ray of light

682. Murali

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Flute player

683. Nakul

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Mongoose

684. Nikhil

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Complete

685. Omkar

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Divine sound, mantra "Om"

686. Pankaj

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Lotus

687. Parth

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Prince, Arjuna

688.

Prakash
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Bright light

689. Pranav

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Sacred syllable "Om"

690. Rajat

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Silver

691. Rishi

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Sage

692. Rudra

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Lord Shiva

693. Sanjay

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Together

694. Siddharth

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: One who has achieved his goal

695. Surya

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Sun God

696. Tanish

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Ambition

697. Vedaant

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Knowledge, philosophy

698. Veer

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Brave, courageous

699. Vihan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Morning, dawn

700. Vihaan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Dawn, morning

701. Yuvan

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Youthful, young

What Mumsnetters say about Indian baby boy names

“I know a Kiran and an Adi. Both nice names” - Mumsnet user, diddlediddle

“I have a friend called Prakash. Not sure if it's modern or not, but I absolutely love the name” - Mumsnet user, Zisforstripyoss

“I used to know a lovely boy named Pankaj, and I've never met any other” - Mumsnet user, KrakowDawn

“My old bosses’ little boy is called Nikhil and I always loved it” - Mumsnet user, erised

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Celebrity baby boy names

Thanks to the influence of pop culture and social influencers, some of the baby names on this list have shot up in popularity and we don't think they're going anywhere anytime soon. According to Cosmopolitan, celebrity baby names like Sky and Phoenix are included in the round-up of celebrity babies born this year. Cute!

702. Ajay

Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Unconquered, invincible

703. Armani

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Free man

704. Ayrton

Origin: English
Meaning: From the river town

705. Bowie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Blond, fair-haired

706. Bruce

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From the brushwood thicket

707. Cruz

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Cross

708. Cree

Origin: Native American
Meaning: Tribe of Native Americans

709. Daryl

Origin: English
Meaning: Darling, beloved

710. Dustin

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Valiant fighter

711. Huckleberry

Origin: American
Meaning: A type of berry

712. Kingston

Origin: English
Meaning: King's town

713. Keanu

Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Cool breeze over the mountains

714. Leodis

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: From the grey fortress

715. Lucky

Origin: English
Meaning: Fortunate, lucky

716. Malachi

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My messenger, my angel

717. Monroe

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Mouth of the Roe (a river in Ireland)

718. Orlando

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Famous throughout the land

719. Phoenix

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A mythical bird

720. Rohmer

Origin: German
Meaning: Renowned fame

721. Ross

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Promontory, headland

722. Royce

Origin: French
Meaning: Rose

723. Sky

Origin: English
Meaning: The open space above the earth

724. Tarek

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Morning star, Venus

Chinese baby boy names

In Chinese culture, many names are composed of characters that convey positive attributes like wisdom, strength or prosperity, and the order of characters in a name is carefully considered for its harmonious sound.

Surnames, placed before the given name, carry great importance as they signify ancestral lineage. Here are some of the most interesting (and sometimes short) Chinese baby boy names to choose from.

725. Bo

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Wide wave

726. Chang

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Eternal

727. Chen

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Morning

728. Chen Xing

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Morning star

729. Cheng

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Accomplish

730. Dong

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Winter

731. Feng

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Phoenix

732. Hong

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Vast

733. Huang

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Yellow

734. Hao

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Good

735. Jing

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Quiet

736. Jian

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Healthy

737. Jia

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Family

738. Jun

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Talented

739. Lei

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Thunder

740. Li

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Strength

741. Lin

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Fine jade

742. Lin Hao

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Vast

743. Liu An

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Peaceful

744. Min

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Quick

745. Ming

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Bright

746. Qiang

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Strong

747. Quan

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Complete

748. Ren

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Benevolent

749. Rui

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Sharp

750. Shan

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Mountain

751. Tao

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: The way

752. Tian

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Sky

753. Wang Ming

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Intelligent

754. Wei

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Power

755. Xiang

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Elephant

756. Xin

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Faith or heart

757. Xing

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Star

758. Xiu

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Elegant

759. Yi

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Righteous

760. Yunlong

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Cloud dragon

761. Zhen

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Genuine

762. Zheng

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Upright

763. Zhong

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Loyal

764. Zhi

Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Ambition

Japanese baby boy names

Japanese boys' names have a special meaning, stemming from their culture and nature. They often take inspiration from things like mountains, rivers and flowers, which shows their strong connection to the environment. These names use special characters called kanji, which have different meanings. For instance, one name can have many meanings depending on the kanji used, making it unique and special to each person.

This mix of nature and meaningful characters makes Japanese baby boy names really interesting and a way to express both their culture and themselves. Take inspiration from Japanese culture with our list of boys' names below.

765. Akihiro

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Bright, wide

766. Daiki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Great radiance

767. Haru

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Sunlight

768. Haruki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Spring tree

769. Haruto

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Sunlight, flight

770. Hiroshi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Generous

771. Hiroto

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Big flight

772. Kaito

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Ocean, big dipper

773. Kazuhiko

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Peaceful, man

774. Kazuki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Peaceful tree

775. Kenta

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Healthy, large

776. Kiyoshi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Pure

777. Koichi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Wide, one

778. Kosei

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Navigation, star

779. Kota

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Filial piety, large

780. Kosuke

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Peaceful, help

781. Kouta

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Filial piety, large

782. Riku

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Land

783. Ryo

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Refreshing, cool

784. Ryota

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Refreshing, large

785. Ryohei

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Refreshing, level

786. Shota

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Soar, large

787. Shun

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Quick, clever

788. Sora

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Sky

789. Sosuke

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Robust, assist

790. Taiga

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Large river

791. Taiki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Big radiance

792. Takahiro

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Filial piety, wide

793. Takeshi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Warrior

794. Tatsuya

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Achieve, also

795. Tsuyoshi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Strong

796. Yudai

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Heroic, large

797. Yuki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Snow

798. Yukihiro

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Happiness, wide

799. Yuma

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Courage, reality

800. Yuuki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Distant, hope

801. Yuuta

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Heroic

802. Yuuto

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Gentle, superior

803. Yuta

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Abundant, large

American baby boy names

In the USA, common trends for baby boy names often include a blend of classic and modern choices. Classic names like William, James and Michael (which you'll find on our most popular baby boys’ names list) maintain their popularity, while modern names like Colt, Blaze and Cory have gained widespread appeal. Some of the names on this list have an African-American origin and regularly appear on popular baby names lists.

804. Anton

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Priceless, highly praiseworthy

805. Baxter

Origin: English
Meaning: Baker

806. Blaze

Origin: English
Meaning: Flame, fire

807. Bondi

Origin: Australian
Meaning: Waves

808. Bradley (or Brad)

Origin: English
Meaning: Broad clearing

809. Calvin

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bald, hairless

810. Carson

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son of Carr

811. Channing

Origin: English
Meaning: Young wolf or official of the church

812. Chip

Origin: English
Meaning: Diminutive of Charles, meaning ‘man’

813. Chuck (diminutive of Charles)

Origin: English
Meaning: Free man

814. Clayton

Origin: English
Meaning: Clay town or village

815. Clinton

Origin: English
Meaning: Settlement on a hill

816. Colt

Origin: English
Meaning: Young horse

817. Cory

Origin: Irish
Meaning: The hollow

818. Darius

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Wealthy, kingly

819. Dawson

Origin: English
Meaning: Son of David

820. Doug

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Dark river

821. Elijah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is Yahweh

822. Fletcher

Origin: English
Meaning: Arrow-maker

823. Fluellen

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Strong

824. Franklin

Origin: English
Meaning: Free landowner, landholder

825. Hamilton

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Beautiful mountain

826. Harley

Origin: English
Meaning: Hare's Meadow

827. Jamal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beauty, grace

828. Jamarian

Origin: American
Meaning: Created name, possibly a combination of ‘Jamal’ and ‘Marian’

829. Jaylen

Origin: American
Meaning: Created name, possibly a combination of ‘Jay’ and ‘Len’

830. Jeffrey

Origin: German
Meaning: Peaceful pledge

831. Jesus

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is salvation

832. Jose

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: God will increase

833. Lyle

Origin: English
Meaning: From the island

834. Marquis

Origin: French
Meaning: Nobleman, ruler of a border area

835. Maurice

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dark-skinned, Moorish

836. Maverick

Origin: American
Meaning: Independent, nonconformist

837. Naeem

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Benevolent, kind

838. Rylan

Origin: English
Meaning: Land where rye is grown

839. Seneca

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Elderly, old

840. Sydney

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wide island, wide meadow

841. Thys

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: People

842. Tobyn

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is good

843. Troy

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Footsoldier

844. Trevor

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Large settlement

845. Tyrell

Origin: English
Meaning: Stubborn, powerful

Ancient biblical baby boy names

Choosing an ancient biblical boys' name for your little one holds a timeless and profound significance. These names carry a rich legacy that spans centuries, connecting your child to stories of faith, strength and wisdom from the past. Whilst some of the names on this list are a little ‘out there,’ you’ll find loads of simpler and easier-to-pronounce names like Eli, Joel and Timothy.

846. Abner

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father of light

847. Abraham

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father of a multitude; exalted father

848. Adriel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Flock of God

849. Amos

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: To carry, borne by God

850. Ananias

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious

851. Apollos

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly beauty destroyer

852. Aquila

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Eagle

853. Barnabas

Origin: Aramaic or Hebrew
Meaning: Son of encouragement, or "son of prophecy"

854. Bezalel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: In the shadow of God

855. Cornelius

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Horn

856. Eli

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: High

857. Eliab

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is father

858. Elihu

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is He

859. Enoch

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dedicated, initiated

860. Ezekiel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will strengthen

861. Hiram

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Exalted brother

862. Hophni

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Pugilist, fighter

863. Isaiah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

864. Jehu

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is He

865. Joel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is God

866. Job

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Persecuted, hated

867. Jorim

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is exalted

868. Josaphat

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh has judged

869. Jubal

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Ram, stream

870. Mahlon

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Sickly, weak

871. Moses

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Drawn out of the water

872. Nahshon

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Enchanter

873. Nahum

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Comforter

874. Obed

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Servant, worshipper

875. Peleg

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Division

876. Phineas

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Nubian, serpent's mouth

877. Timothy

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Honouring God, or ‘to honour God’

878. Tobiah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is good

879. Uriah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is my light

880. Zadok

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Righteous, just

881. Zebulun

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Exalted dwelling

882. Zephaniah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh has hidden

Royal baby boy names

Who doesn’t love a royal name steeped in culture and history? Because most of the baby boy names linked to the British royal family like Harry, Charles, George and William are already in the top 100 most popular boy names list, we thought we’d dive into the history books and find a few classics inspired by royal dynasties from other lands and cultures. Find a name on this list that’s fit for a king.

883. Abel

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Breath

884. Amadeo

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lover of God

885. Arvandus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: River dweller

886. Balamber

Origin: Scythian
Meaning: Strong man

887. Cadwallon

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Battle ruler

888. Cain

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Possession

889. Casimir

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Proclaims peace

890. Colmán

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dove

891. Cothelas

Origin: English
Meaning: Great ruler

892. Domnall

Origin: Irish
Meaning: World ruler

893. Elesbaan

Origin: Aksumite
Meaning: Man of the oath

894. Ernakh

Origin: Khazar
Meaning: Leader

895. Eudoxius

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Esteemed, of good reputation

896. Giselbert

Origin: Frankish
Meaning: Bright pledge

897. Gorm

Origin: Norse
Meaning: Blue, dark

898. Ingjald

Origin: Norse
Meaning: Ing's sacrifice

899. Labienus

Origin: Roman
Meaning: Born in a place with thin soil

900. Maeldun

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Chief fortress

901. Morken

Origin: Norse
Meaning: Younger son

902. Narses

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Hero, champion

903. Otto

Origin: German
Meaning: Wealthy

904. Pharamond

Origin: Frankish
Meaning: Journey and protection

905. Pharnaces

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Born to rule

906. Radbot

Origin: German
Meaning: Bright counsel

907. Saosis

Origin: Scythian
Meaning: Strong, vigorous

908. Sitric

Origin: Norse
Meaning: Victorious ruler

909. Theobald

Origin: German
Meaning: People's prince

910. Thibaut

Origin: Frankish
Meaning: Courageous, bold

911. Uhtred

Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Dawn of day

912. Wulfhere

Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Wolf army

913. Xerxes

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Monarch, ruler over heroes

914. Zopyros

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Gift of life

915. Zvonimir

Origin: Croatian
Meaning: Sound of peace

Short baby boy names

From Luke to Chase, embrace the beauty of simplicity with these short yet distinctive monikers for your baby boy.

916. Ben

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand

917. Brio

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Vigor, vitality or enthusiasm

918. Cael

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Slender

919. Chase

Origin: English
Meaning: To hunt

920. Creed

Origin: English
Meaning: Faith

921. Cyro

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sun or lord

922. Dex

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Skilled

923. Edin (variant of Eden)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Paradise or delight

924. Gray

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Grey or grey-haired

926. Jake

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter

927. Jex

Origin: English
Meaning: Unknown. Also used as a surname.

928. Joss (or Jos)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God increases

929. Kael (variant of Cael)

Origin: Irish, English
Meaning: Slender, strong

930. Kylo

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sky or heavenly

931. Luke

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Light or bringer of light

932. Lux

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light

933. Neo

Origin: Greek
Meaning: New

934. Nye

Origin: Welsh, Scottish
Meaning: Steadfast, champion or cloud

935. Nyx

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Refers to the goddess of the night in Greek mythology

936. Piers

Origin: English
Meaning: Rock, stone

937. Quin (or Quinn)

Origin: Old English, Latin
Meaning: Fifth

938. Rio

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
Meaning: River, village or centre

939. Roan

Origin: Scottish, Irish, Dutch
Meaning: Seal or a short form of the name Roeland, which means ‘famous land’

940. Rune

Origin: Old Norse, Germanic
Meaning: Secret

941. Seth

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Appointed

942. Sol

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Hebrew
Meaning: Sun, peace or peaceful

943. Thane

Origin: Old English, Scottish
Meaning: Nobleman

944. Tye

Origin: English
Meaning: Tile maker

945. Vale

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Valley

946. Vann

Origin: English
Meaning: Glad

942. Wren

Origin: English
Meaning: Songbird

947. Xael

Origin: Greek
Meaning: From the sea

948. Yuri

Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Land worker

949. Zade

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Son of

950. Zane

Origin: English
Meaning: Gift from God

951. Zayd (or Zaid)

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Growth, progress or abundance

952. Zed

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Remembered by God

953. Zev

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Wolf

954. Zsolt

Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: One who is honoured

955. Zuri

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength

Rare baby boy names

Unearth the allure of the past with these forgotten and rare baby boy names. These hidden gems carry echoes of bygone eras, evoking a sense of nostalgia and uniqueness.

956. Algernon

Origin: Old French
Meaning: Whiskered

957. Bramwell

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Woodland with broom plants

958. Cassian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Empty or vain

959. Cecil

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blind or dim-sighted

960. Cyprian

Origin: Greek, Roman
Meaning: Man from Cyprus

961. Darian

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Upholder of the good

962. Dashiell

Origin: French
Meaning: Of the sky or from the heavens

963. Éamonn

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Rich protector

964. Eustace

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fruitful or productive

965. Finnian

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fair or white

966. Galileo

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of Galilee

967. Hadrian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dark-haired or from Hadria

968. Hollis

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Holly tree

969. Icarus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Follower

970. Idris

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Studious or interpreter

971. Ignatius

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fiery

972. Irving

Origin: Old English, Scottish, Old Norse
Meaning: Green river or sea friend

973. Jerome

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sacred name

974. Leonidas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Son of the lion

975. Lexington

Origin: English
Meaning: Town of the new law

976. Montague

Origin: French
Meaning: Pointed mountain

977. Lysander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Liberator of man

978. Marcellus

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Little warrior

979. Maximilian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest

980. Oberon

Origin: Germanic, Old English
Meaning: Noble and bear-like

981. Orville

Origin: French
Meaning: Gold town or gold city

982. Quincy

Origin: French
Meaning: Fifth

983. Remington

Origin: English
Meaning: Place where ravens gather or red meadow

984. Solomon

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Peaceful

985. Victor

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Winner or conqueror

986. Stellan

Origin: Swedish, old Norse
Meaning: Calm, peaceful

987. Valerian

Origin: Latin
Meaning: To be strong

988. Virgil

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Branch or twig

989. Wallace

Origin: Scottish, old English
Meaning: Foreigner or Welshman

990. Wilfred (or Wilf)

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Desiring peace

991. Yorick

Origin: Dutch, Scandinavian
Meaning: Earth worker, farmer

992. Zephyrus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: West wind

Posh baby boy names

Looking for a baby name that’s rare but steeped in history? Take a look at this list of posh boys’ names that exude timeless charm and sophistication.

993. Archibald (or Archie)

Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Genuine and brave

994. Clarence

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bright or clear

995. Fitzgerald

Origin: Old English, old French
Meaning: Son of the spear-ruler

996. Gulliver

Origin: English, Irish
Meaning: Glutton

997. Horatio

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Hour or time

998. Lucius

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light or bright

999. Montgomery

Origin: Old French
Meaning: Mountain giver or gift of the mountain

1,000. Thelonious

Origin: Greek, Latin
Meaning: Unique to God, God’s gift or ruler of the people

How to choose a baby boy name

We know that settling on a name for your baby boy can be tricky and time-consuming, but hopefully, this comprehensive list gives you plenty of great options to choose from. When going through the process of choosing a name, here are a few considerations.

Cultural authenticity: ensure that the name you settle on accurately represents your cultural heritage.
Global appeal: consider how easily the name can be pronounced and understood in different languages and cultures.
Name length: look at the length of the name, considering how it flows with your last name as well as your baby boy's middle name. What will the acronym be?
Positive associations: it's always a good idea to do your research and pick a name with positive historical or cultural associations.
Contemporary vs timeless: decide whether you want a name that feels modern and trendy or one that's classic and timeless. Luckily we have plenty of name choices in both of these categories (and more) to choose from.
Professional impression: imagine how your baby boy's name might impact his professional image and future opportunities as he gets older.
Sound and musicality: say the name you’re considering out loud, paying attention to the rhythm and musicality of the name.
Multilingual potential: if you plan to travel a lot or relocate, think about choosing a name that can be pronounced and written correctly across multiple languages.
Future nicknames: anticipate possible nicknames that may naturally emerge from your chosen name. Not keen on nicknames? Pick a shorter name instead.
Sibling compatibility: how does your baby boy's new name sound when referring to his siblings in the same sentence?
Emotional resonance: most importantly, select a name that makes you feel good and that resonates with your family's values.

What is the best boy’s name in the UK?

As per the official records of the Office for National Statistics, Noah is the most popular name for boys for the second year running in England and Wales. The names Muhammad, George, Oliver, Leo, Arthur, Oscar, Theodore, Theo and Freddie follow closely behind in the top 10, in that order. This means that there will be a LOT of little Theos running around in years to come, given that a great many Theodores will use the shortening Theo. In Scotland, Luca has taken the top spot for the very first time, nudging Noah into second place, according to the National Records of Scotland for Scottish names.

About the author

Tammy Jacks has 19+ years' experience in the publishing industry, enjoying a long and fruitful career as Managing Editor and Health & Beauty Editor for Woman & Home magazine in South Africa. She later went on to become Assistant Editor of the popular South African parenting title Living and Loving, and has written for numerous lifestyle publications including Oprah Mag SA, Health Intelligence, Your Family Magazine, Longevity, and pharmaceutical company Clicks Clubcard Magazine, as well as edited books for popular fitness influencers and health professionals.

She’s also an esteemed researcher in baby names and her insightful work - unravelling name origins and meanings, has made her an authority in the field, resonating with parents and enthusiasts alike.

Tammy has always been passionate about fitness, wellness and nutrition and is a keen marathon runner and cyclist. When she’s not running on the road, you’ll find her trying to keep up with her busy eight-year-old daughter, and two cats Zoe and Nala.