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English Boy Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Anstey Dweller by the solitary or narrow path English Boy
Anthwan Derived from Antonius - often rendered as "priceless" or "of inestimable worth" English Boy
Antuane Derived from the Roman family name Antonius; often interpreted as "priceless" or "invaluable". English, Latin Boy
Antuwan From Antonius - 'priceless' / 'of inestimable worth' English Boy
Antuwon From Antonius - commonly interpreted as "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy". English Boy
Antwahn Variant of Antoine/Anthony, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth' English Boy
Antwaine Priceless or beyond praise (associated with Anthony/Antonius) English, French Boy
Apsley Clearing by the aspen trees English Boy
Ar Varies by origin; broadly a short form or name-element often associated with concepts like 'man', 'noble/leader', or linked to sunlight/heroic name-elements in Armenian contexts Armenian, English, Norse, Persian, Scandinavian Boy
Archard Strong, brave English Boy
Archey Bold/genuine; leader or ruler English Boy
Archor Bowman, archer (one who shoots arrows); may also echo the Greek prefix 'arch-' meaning 'chief' or 'ruler' in some usages English Boy
Ardwin High or noble friend (also interpreted as 'friend of the home' or 'strong friend') English, Germanic Boy
Arkwright Maker of arks or chests (chest-maker, coffer-maker) English Boy
Arledge Likely 'from the alder clearing' or 'dweller by an alder grove' English Boy
Arling Originally a surname or place-name; likely 'descendant of Arl' or derived from Old English elements possibly related to 'eagle' or a personal name English Boy
Armes Derived from Old French 'armes' meaning 'arms' (weapons) or relating to a coat of arms; surname-based given name English Boy
Armistead Originally a locational surname meaning "hermit's place" or "hermitage." English Boy
Armstronge Strong arm; a powerful or strong-armed person English, Scottish Boy
Arnall Derived from elements meaning 'eagle' + 'rule' - 'eagle ruler' English Boy
Arnett Derived from elements meaning 'eagle' - often interpreted as 'eagle ruler' or 'little eagle' English Boy
Arney Diminutive of Arne/Arnold: 'eagle' or 'eagle-ruler' English, Scandinavian Boy
Arnin Likely 'eagle' or 'little eagle' (from Germanic 'arn'); alternatively may be linked to Hebrew names meaning 'rushing stream' or 'exalted' - exact origin uncertain. English, Germanic, Hebrew, Norse Boy
Arte Often a diminutive of Art/Arthur ('bear' or 'noble'); can also be associated with the Italian/Spanish word 'arte' ('art') or the Greek name Artemios ('safe, healthy'). English, Greek, Italian, Spanish Boy
Arthel Likely related to 'bear' or 'bear-prince' (bear-like, noble) English, Welsh Boy
Artise Likely 'bear' (or broadly 'noble/strong' depending on derivation) English Boy
Artrell Probably 'of Art' or 'descendant/related to Art' - by extension linked to Arthur ('bear'/'noble') or 'artful'. English Boy
Arundel From Arundel: 'valley of the River Arun'. English Boy
Arvell Probably "eagle-ruler" or broadly "ruler" (derived from Arnvaldr) English, Scandinavian Boy
Arven Likely 'friend' or 'friend of the people' (derived from Arvin/Arwin). English Boy
Arvil Uncertain - possibly 'gold town' if linked to Orville; otherwise surname-derived with no clear single meaning English Boy
Arwill Eagle's will; strong or noble will English Boy
Aryc Eternal or ever-ruler English Boy
Aryck Eternal ruler (ever-ruler) English Boy
Asay Surname-turned given name; when linked to Asa, associated meanings include 'healer/physician' or 'made' (Hebrew). English Boy
Ascot Dweller at the ash cottage; settlement by ash trees English Boy
Ashberton From the settlement of ash trees ('ash-tree town') English Boy
Ashbey Settlement or farm by ash trees English Boy
Ashbirton Town or settlement by the ash trees; 'ash-tree town' English Boy
Ashborn From the ash-tree stream or settlement; 'born' or dweller by the ash English Boy
Ashburton Town or settlement by ash trees English Boy
Ashforde Ford by ash trees English Boy
Ashman Man associated with ash trees; dweller by the ash trees English Boy
Ashmith Likely derived from Sanskrit root 'asmita' meaning 'self-respect, pride, identity'; alternatively interpreted as a modern blend of 'Ash' + 'Smith'. English, Sanskrit Boy
Aswald From elements meaning 'god' (Ōs) + 'rule' (weald/wald); 'divine ruler' or 'rule of God'. English, Germanic Boy
Athalstan Noble stone (from Old English æthel 'noble' + stan 'stone') English Boy
Athalton Likely 'noble town' or 'settlement of the noble' English Boy
Athel Noble English Boy
Athelbald From Old English æthel 'noble' + beald 'bold' - 'noble-bold' English Boy
Athelhard Noble + hardy (noble and strong/brave) English Boy

English Boys name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada for every English-origin name in our dataset.

5,565
Names in this origin
125
With data in 2025
3,202
Births 2025
496,739
Peak year 2015