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English Boy Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Erl Nobleman, warrior; in some Old Norse contexts linked to 'foreigner' English, Germanic Boy
Erle Nobleman; earl (occasionally associated with the alder tree in Germanic usage) English Boy
Erney Earnest, serious English Boy
Erold Probably "army ruler" (if from Harold) or "brave/valiant man" (if linked to Turkish Erol) English Boy
Errell Nobleman, warrior English, Scottish Boy
Erroll From the Scottish place Errol or meaning 'nobleman/earl'. English, Scottish Boy
Ervie Diminutive form of names like Ervin/Erwin or Irving; meanings vary by root - commonly related to 'friend' (Germanic win) or associated with the River Irvine ('green/river'). English, Germanic, Scottish Boy
Erwynn Likely 'friend of the army' (from Germanic Erwin) or 'fair/blessed (friend)' if interpreted with Welsh wynn English Boy
Eshton Settlement by ash trees; 'ash-tree town' English Boy
Esmun Divine protection (from elements meaning 'god' + 'protection') English, Norse Boy
esmund Divine protector English, Norse Boy
Estcot Dweller by the eastern cottage/settlement English Boy
Estmund Protector of the east English, Germanic Boy
Estyvon Likely 'crowned' (if derived from Stephen/Esteban); alternatively echoes 'star' (if linked to Esther). English Boy
Ethelbald Noble and bold (from Old English æthel 'noble' + bald 'bold') English Boy
Ethelbert Noble and bright English Boy
Ethelbold Noble and bold (brave) English Boy
Ethelwald Noble ruler English Boy
Ethelweard Noble guardian English Boy
Ethelwine Noble friend English Boy
Ethelwold Noble ruler English Boy
Eurl Nobleman, warrior; originally a title for a noble English Boy
Euron No established historical meaning; often interpreted as 'wide' (from Greek eur-) or 'of Europe' (Euro-), or simply a fictional/invented name. English Boy
Eurwin From elements meaning "boar" + "friend" (literally "boar-friend"). English, Germanic Boy
Eustis Fruitful, productive; good harvest English, Greek Boy
Euston Settlement or estate associated with a person's name (place-name turned surname/given name) English Boy
Evandar Good man English, Greek Boy
Evered Brave/strong as a boar (literally 'boar-hard') English, Germanic Boy
Everhet Likely 'brave/strong as a boar' or 'hardy, brave' - a modern variant related to Everett/Everard English Boy
Everit Brave/strong boar English Boy
Eward Guardian of wealth English Boy
Ewart Boar guardian (guardian or protector associated with a boar) English, Scottish Boy
Ewerton From Everton (Old English eofor 'boar' + tūn 'settlement') - 'wild boar settlement' / 'from the boar farm' English Boy
Ewin Often treated as a variant of Edwin ('rich friend') or of Ewan/Euan ('born of the yew') English, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Exelby Eskil's farm or settlement English Boy
Eyddwine Wealthy, prosperous friend English Boy
Eye Organ of sight English Boy
Eymin Trustworthy, faithful, honest Albanian, English Boy
Eynstyn Derived from the surname Einstein ('ein' = one, 'stein' = stone); popularly associated with 'genius' or 'innovator'. English Boy
Eyton Settlement or town on the river English Boy
Ezzard Brave or hardy with a sword / strong edge English Boy
Fab Bean English, French, Latin Boy
Faddy Savior; redeemer Arabic, English Boy
Faegon Likely 'fairy-born' or 'child of the fae' - an invented name evoking the fae English Boy
Faines From a surname meaning 'glad, willing' or 'descendant of Fain' (happy/pleased); surname-used-as-given-name English, French Boy
Fairfax Fair-haired English Boy
Falconer Occupational name meaning 'keeper or trainer of falcons' English Boy
Falconn Falcon - a bird of prey, symbolizing keen sight, speed, and hunting prowess English Boy
Fane Glad, pleased; joyful English Boy
Farad Derived from the English surname Faraday; associated with the scientist Michael Faraday and the electrical unit 'farad'. 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