English Boy Names
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of 5,565 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