Most Common Names In The UK For Boys

Iain

Gaelic variation of John

"God is gracious"

Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in the US. Iain Banks…

Graeme

Scottish variation of Graham

"gravelly homestead"

An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.

Amit

Hebrew; Sanskrit

"friend; infinite"

Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.

Marc

French, Welsh and Catalan variation of Mark

Designer (as in Marc Jacobs) form of Mark. An international classic, but long falling in popularity as a boys' name.

Don

Diminutive of Donald, Scottish

"proud chief"

Short form of Donald -- or more stylishly, Donahue or Donovan -- that's acquired a new sixties-era suaveness thanks to Mad Man Don Draper. The name also carries a Sopranos or Godfather-style double…

Brenden

Spelling variation of Brendan

Go with the traditional Irish Brendan. Several professional hockey players use this spelling for their given name: Morrow, Dillon, and Kichton.

Pawel

Pawel is the Polish variant of Paul, a masculine name with ancient roots. Derived from the Latin name 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble,' it carries significant historical and religious importance…

Raj

Raj is a name of Indian origin that means 'king' or 'royal' in Sanskrit. It has been used throughout South Asia for centuries as both a standalone name and as part of compound names. The name carries…

Darrell

English from Norman French

"dear one, beloved"

Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.

Kieron

Kieron is a masculine name of Irish origin, representing an anglicized spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Ciarán, which means 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' This adaptation…

Marek

Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak variation of Mark, Latin

"warlike"

A wearable update to the New Testament classic.

Rod

English, diminutive of Roderick and Rodney

Macho-er than thou.

Gerry

Gerry is a friendly, approachable masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Gerald, Gerard, or Geraint. Derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear ruler' or…

Glyn

Welsh

"valley, glen"

Very popular in Wales; this could make a nice middle name in honor of a Grandpa Glenn.

Jonathon

Spelling variation of Jonathan, Hebrew

"gift of Jehovah"

Like many spelling variations of popular names , Jonathon's star rose and is now falling along with that of the original Jonathan. Jonathon occupied the very last spot on the boys' US Top 1000 in…

Geoff

Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'peace pledge' or 'divine peace.' This shorter variant gained popularity particularly in British-influenced regions…

Michele

Italian variation of Michael

"who is like God?"

One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.

Les

Les is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and a familiar shortening of longer names like Lester, Leslie, or Leszek. Compact and straightforward, it carries a no-nonsense…

Rodney

English

"island near the clearing"

Rodney peaked at Number 33 in 1965 and has been on a steady decline ever since. As its popularity history indicates, this name is more fitting for someone born in the mid-twentieth century instead of…

Royston

English

"settlement of Royce"

To honor Roy's son...or grandson.