Boys Names A Through E

Bart

Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew

"son of the earth"

Permanent property of that devilish little Simpson kid.

Bartholomew

Aramaic

"son of the furrow"

Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The challenge could be to avoid the Simpson-ish…

Bartolomeo

Bartolomeo is a masculine Italian form of Bartholomew, derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmay, meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.' The name gained prominence through Saint Bartholomew,…

Basil

Greek

"royal"

Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class…

Basilio

Italian and Spanish variation of Basil, Greek

"regal"

A rare and romantic take on Basil.

Bastion

English word name

"a projecting part of a fortification"

Euro-cool Bastian is rising rapidly up the rankings, and this uncommon word name (given to just 23 baby boys in 2018) could make for a cool military-inspired twist.

Bax

Bax is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of Baxter, an occupational surname meaning "baker" in Old English. Alternatively, it could…

Baxlee

Baxlee is a modern masculine name that represents the trend of creating novel variations of traditional names with alternative spellings. It appears to be a creative variant of Baxley, which itself…

Baxley

English

"baker's meadow"

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Bayden

Bayden is a variation of the more common names Baden or Brayden. It has English origins and is typically a masculine name. The name may derive from an Old English surname that referred to a person…

Bayu

Indonesian

"wind"

Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.

Beauden

Variation of Boden, English, German

"hill shaped like a bow; floor"

This creative spelling of Boden may be influenced by the popularity of Beau or New Zealand rugby player Beauden Barrett. Either way, we predict it's going to rise in popularity for years to come.

Becker

German

"baker"

One of the less common members of the currently popular craftsmen's guild, Becker once had a self-named sitcom, and is also associated with Wimbleton tennis legend Boris Becker.

Bekele

Amharic

"growing"

Bekele is an attractive Ethiopian name prime for use in the English-speaking world, especially given the short form Bek. Pronunciation is three syllables with the emphasis on the second --…

Bello

Italian

"handsome, beautiful"

Bello is as handsome as Bella is beautiful, but rarely heard outside the Italian community. With its energetic 'o' ending, it could be ripe for export.

Benaiah

Hebrew

"built by God"

Benaiah is an unusual Biblical choice that can get you to Ben.

Benton

English surname and place name

"bent grass enclosure"

Benton is an old English surname of a type usually given to local landowners. It is also recorded in early records as Beneton and Bentune. Benton newly returned to the Social Security list in 2011…

Bergeron

Bergeron is primarily a French surname that has occasionally transitioned to use as a masculine given name. The surname originates from the Old French 'berger' meaning 'shepherd,' often indicating…

Bernot

Bernot is a masculine name with French and Germanic origins, likely derived as a variant or diminutive of Bernard. The root name Bernard combines the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and…

Bert

English, diminutive of Albert and Bertram

A once-popular nickname for Albert and Bertram now being polished up by hip Brits, but still hibernating in the Land of Nerd over here.