Boy Names Lists
Updated September 2026
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English
"yew-tree valley"
A secret nature name for boys.
English surname via French
"from Evreux"
A distinguished surname name deriving from the town of Evreux in Normandy.
Welsh
"dwelling"
The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.
Masculine form of Mirela, Romanian
"to admire"
Succinct and gentle with that appealing -el ending, Mirel is the Romanian masculine form of Mirela, itself from the French Mireille, a poetic choice meaning "to admire". The name is however unisex,…
Medieval Italian elaboration of Cosmo
"order, universe, beauty"
Also spelled as Cosmaele, this intriguing Medieval Italian name has modern potential. Likely an elaboration of Cosmo or Cosimo, this name draws inspiration for names such as Raffaele, though it may…
Romanian form of Irenaeus, Greek
"peaceful"
Poetic and intriguing, Irinel derives from the Ancient Greek name Irenaeus, via the Russian forms Irinei or Iriney. Closely connected by its etymological roots to the feminine name Irene, this could…
Bulgarian
Best associated with a Khan Tervel, a historic ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 8th-century, Tervel is a regal and stately name that also appears on the map in Bulgaria as the name of…
English, Swedish
"rye valley; fame wolf"
A surname inspired choice, Rudell may be an English last name, derived from the town of Ryedale, or from the given name Rudolf. A high-end jewellery and watch brand in the UK, it was also borne by…
"counsel, advice; red valley"
A last name as a first name, Redell began to appear in England after the Norman invasion. Likely connected to the names Raymond and Radulf, it could mean "counsel, advice, decision". Another possible…
Carel is a masculine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a variant of Carl or Karel, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Common in the…
Botanical name and French
"reddish brown"
Sorrel is a gentle, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. Sorrell is a variant spelling. Both make excellent names for autumn babies and can be…
"well by the stream"
Ewell is an English surname and place name, combining the Old English words for stream and well. Pronounced like the word "yule", or sometimes like YOO-ehl, it may be associated with the Ewell family…
Hindi, Bhojpuri, Dutch
"lotus; lot"
A simple, floral boy name of Hindi origin, that coincides with a Dutch surname meaning "lot". Kavela is a feminine form, while an alternative spelling is Kavele.
Masculine form of Estelle, variation of Etzel, Literature, English, German, Sindarin, "star; little father; hope"
"star; little father; hope"
Estel is unisex name with a number of origins, one being from the name Estelle, meaning "star". Used in the early 19th century in the US, it has since fallen out of style and last appeared in the US…
Hungarian place name or variation of Bertil
"birch in the open wood; bright, famous"
Popular in Hungary, Bercel is likely derived from the Hungarian village of the same name, while other possibilities could be that it's a variation of the Dutch surname, Berkel, or a spelling twist on…
Purcell is a masculine name derived from an English and Irish surname with Norman French origins. The surname comes from 'porcel' meaning 'little pig' or 'piglet,' possibly originating as a nickname…
"prominent"
Arwel is well-known in Wales from figures such as composers Arwel Hughes and Owain Arwel Hughes, and Rugby players Arwel Thomas and Arwel Robson — though not especially popular for baby boys today.…
Slavic, Croatian
"healthy"
Sanel is a short and sweet name commonly used in South Slavic countries. It possibly means "healthy" from the Latin sana .
French or English
"swallow or valley"
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…
Romanian
"violet flower"
A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in Moldova and Spain.