930+ English Names for Boys
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Barley
English
"grower or seller of barley"
A bit too bad-boy (think bars, beer, Harley) for us, as well as being the name of a grain.
Barlow
English
"bare hillside"
A friendly sounding surname name reminiscent of the increasingly popular Marlow and Harlow. British musician Gary Barlow is a notable namesake.
Barnes
English
"someone who lives or works near the barn"
This is a solid surname choice for people looking for a change from Cooper, Parker and Carson. Australian parents will probably instantly associate this name with famous rock legend Jimmy Barnes, but…
Barnett
English
"place cleared by burning"
Has some creative credibility via abstract painter Barnett Newman, but we'd prefer his nickname, Barney.
Barnum
English contraction of "baron's home"
"baron's home"
Inevitable circus association.
Baron
English word name
"a lord of the realm"
If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
Barric
English
"grain farm"
Perfect choice if your baby has grandpas named Barry and Eric, but also a bit military.
Barton
English
"from the barley settlement"
More user-friendly, though less substantial, than Bartholomew.
Bassett
English, originally a nickname for a short person
Nothing but a hound dog.
Bates
English diminutive of Bartholomew
Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best…
Baxley
English
"baker's meadow"
A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.
Baxter
English occupational name
"baker"
An x makes any name cooler, so that Baxter has a bit more pizzazz than the original Baker. Baxter had some currency as a first name a century ago--it was on the popularity lists sporadically from…
Bayard
French
"russet-haired"
An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is a…
Beacon
English word name
"signal light"
A word name with an appealing and illuminating meaning.
Beal
English from French
"fair, handsome"
Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.
Beaman
English occupational name
"beekeeper"
This occupational choice is less appealing than such brethren as Baker and Baxter.
Beamer
English
"trumpet player"
Might make a good middle name for the child of a musician, though people could think you were honoring your BMW.
Bede
English
"prayer"
A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of…
Belcher
English from French
"pretty face"
Try telling the kids it really means "pretty face" and not "burper".
Belden
English from French
"pretty valley"
Belden is a little-used surname-name that might work in this age of Belles.