930+ English Names for Boys
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Cleavon
English
"of the cliff"
Best known from actor-comedian Cleavon Little, Cleavon feels less soap opera than Cliff and quite really on-trend right now.
Blackwell
English
"black well or stream"
Dark.
Bardolf
English
"axe-wolf"
Shakespeare's classic drunken fool. In fact, this name, carried to Britain by the Normans, was quite popular until it was brought into disrepute by the low-life character who haunts taverns with…
Arnold
English from German
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
Strange as it may now seem, the venerable St. Arnold was a Greek by birth, a musician who became a member of the court of Charlemagne. The name is said to have been introduced into Britain by the…
Keyon
English
"guide, leading"
This rising name, possibly a variation of the Irish Kian, has been associated with several accomplished athletes.
Blackburn
English
"black brook"
Somewhat dashing surname, but with serious teasing potential.
Churchill
English
"hill of the church"
Distinguished though it is, it will never shake its portly cigar-smoking image.
Christmas
English word name
"Christ festival"
Very occasionally given to babies born on December 25th, Christmas is a bold, declarative choice. When it is used, it is usually in the middle spot, with notable bearers including Danish politician…
Bishop
English occupational name
"senior member of the church"
Occupation names and spiritual names are in style, so it's hardly surprising that Bishop has been making appearances in the Top 1000. Popular back in the late 19th and early 20th century, it…
Borden
English
"den of the boar"
A neglected surname name that could substitute for the more common Gordon, which has in the past associated with the milk company and Elsie the Cow.
Kit
English, diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
Actor Kit Harington, aka the dreamy Jon Snow on Game of Thrones , has given this nickname-name new style and appeal for boys. Actress Jodie Foster used it for her son back in the 2000s, while actor…
Birtle
English
"hill of birds"
Brittle.
Chaucer
English
"maker of breeches"
One of the most distinguished names in literature could become a hero name in a family of poetry-lovers -- or be seen as a trendy new occupational name.
Burney
English
"island of the brook"
Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.
Barden
English "barley valley"
"barley valley"
Rarely heard last-name-first choice with nice gardenlike feel.
Armstrong
English and Scottish surname
"strong arms"
Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
Aldous
English from German
"old"
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World . So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this…
Addison
English
"son of Adam"
Despite its origin as a patronymic meaning "son of Adam", Addison really caught on for baby girls in the US around the turn of the millennium, following in Madison's footsteps to peak at #11 in 2007…
Braham
English
"flood plain"
Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.
Chaplin
English and French surname
"clergyman of a chapel"
Chaplin carries two very distinctive images: the beloved Little Tramp and a minister, often to the military. It was the baby-name choice of Ever Carridine in 2010.