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115 British Boy Names

  1. Arran

    • Origin:

      Scottish place name

    • Meaning:

      "ridged island"

    • Description:

      Arran Island (not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but may be confused with the Biblical Aaron elsewhere. Currently in the Scottish Top 100, it recently re-entered the charts in England and Wales too.
  2. Jenson

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "son of Jens"

    • Description:

      The surname name Jenson is in the British Top 100 thanks to champion race car driver Jenson Button. Jenson might be an honorific for an ancestral John, the English form of Jens or Johannes, or even Jen.
  3. Jovan

    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of John Latin

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious; Jove-like, majestic"

    • Description:

      Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for John. It is in fact the Slavic variation of John and may be an original way to honor an ancestral John.
  4. Mylo

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Milo, Latin or old German

    • Meaning:

      "soldier or merciful"

    • Description:

      Milo, Miles and even Myles are all well-known in the US, but the spelling Mylo is not widely used here though it ranks among the British Top 1000 names for boys. However you spell it, a friendly, jaunty name with authentic roots.
  5. Kenzie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Mackenzie, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth"

    • Description:

      Overwhelmingly feminine in the US, where parent name Mackenzie is wildly popular, but masculine in the UK, where Kenzie ranks among the Top 1000 names for baby boys.
  6. Nye

    • Origin:

      Welsh diminutive of Aneurin

    • Meaning:

      "honor"

    • Description:

      This can make an unusual yet simple middle name choice, especially for anyone with family ties to Wales.
  7. Vlad

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"

    • Description:

      The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said.
  8. Owain

    • Origin:

      Welsh variation of Eugene

    • Meaning:

      "born of sheep"

    • Description:

      Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient.
  9. Huw

    • Description:

      Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence and soulfulness. Despite its brevity, the name has a rich history in Wales, where it has been used since medieval times. The distinctive Welsh spelling with the 'w' instead of the more common 'gh' ending reflects Welsh phonetics and gives the name its authentic character. While primarily found in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities, Huw has gained some recognition beyond these regions due to notable bearers including Welsh actors and musicians. The name combines simplicity with cultural depth, making it appealing to parents seeking a distinctively Celtic name with straightforward pronunciation.

  10. Sultan

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "ruler"

    • Description:

      Passé pasha image.
  11. Tudor

    • Origin:

      Welsh and Romanian variation of Theodore, Teodor, or Theodoric

    • Meaning:

      "gift from God; ruler of the people"

    • Description:

      Known as a British royal family line as well as a style of architecture, this name feels both solemn and formidable, but with an intriguing "dark-academia" feel to it too. Currently in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, it is also used in Romania and Moldova.
  12. Laird

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "lord of the land"

    • Description:

      Laird is a Scottish title for the landed gentry – it ranks just below a Baron – with a pleasantly distinctive Scottish burr that must have appealed to Sharon Stone, who chose it for her son.
  13. Osman

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "baby bustard"

    • Description:

      Its most famous bearer was Prince Osman the First, founder of the Ottoman Empire, the third caliph of the Muslims, and a companion and son-in-law of Muhammad. Osman is sometimes written as Usman.
  14. Gethin

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "dark, swarthy complexion"

    • Description:

      A rugged Welsh name, reminiscent of Griffin, Gerard, and Gideon, Gethin is a familiar choice in the UK when it ranks in the Top 1000. Notable bearers include Game of Thrones actor Gethin Anthony, rugby player Gethin Jenkins, and TV presenter, Gethin Jones.
  15. Dawud

    • Origin:

      Arabic variation of David

    • Description:

      Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys.