1232 English Boy Names with Meanings

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English boy names starting with A

AaronאהרןAaron is an English masculine given name. The 'h' phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation "Aharon" (אהרן) is dropped in the Greek, Ἀαρών, from which the English form, Aaron, is derived.
AbAb is a Dutch and English (primarily Canadian) masculine given name. It usually is short form (hypocorism) of Albert and occasionally of Abraham or Abbott.
AbbottAbbott, also spelled Abbot, is a masculine given name which may refer to: Abbott Hall Brisbane (1804–1861), American novelist Abbott Lowell Cummings (1923–2017), American historian and genealogist Abbott Fuller Graves (1859–1936), American painter and…
AbeAbe is commonly used in English-speaking countries as a diminutive of the masculine name Abraham, or as a personal name in its own right. It may refer to:
AbelAbel is a biblical first name which may derive from the Hebrew Hebel, itself derived from hevel (breath or vapour), or from the Assyrian for son. In reference to the biblical story, Abel is usually linked with his brother who killed him, as in Cain and Abel.
AbnerאבנרAbner is a given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It is the name of Abner (Hebrew: אַבְנֵר ʾAḇnēr, "father of lamp/light") from the Bible (Book of Samuel), first cousin to King Saul and commander-in-chief of his army.
AbrahamאברהםAbraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
AbramAbram is a male given name of Akkadian origin, meaning exalted father in much later languages. In the Tanakh, it was originally the name of the first of the three Biblical patriarchs, who later became known as Abraham.
AbsalomאבשלוםAbsalom (Hebrew: אַבְשָלוֹם, Modern: ʼAvšalōm, Tiberian: ʼAḇšālōm, "father of peace"; Biblical Greek: Αβεσσαλωμ) is a masculine first name from the Old Testament, where Absalom is a son of King David.
AceAce is a given name, nickname, and surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
AdamאדםAdam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin. The name derives from Adam (Hebrew: אָדָם), the first human according to the Hebrew Bible.
AddieAddie is a unisex given name, nickname, and surname. Notable people and characters with the name or nickname include:
AddisonAddison is a unisex given name derived from the surname Addison. It has increased in use in the Anglosphere in recent years, perhaps due to its similarity to the fashionable name Madison.
AdelAdel is a given name of ancient European origins that evolved from words meaning "noble", "nobility" or "elite".
AdlaiAdlai is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is just". Notable people with this name include: Adlai H.
AdlenAdlen is an English surname and a forename used in Maghrebi Arabic-, English- and some Russian-speaking contexts.
AdolfAdolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins.
AdrianAdrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water".
AdrienAdrien is a given name and surname, and the French spelling for the name Adrian. It is also the masculine form of the feminine name Adrienne.
AidanAidan is an anglicised version of the Irish male given name Aodhán. The Irish language female equivalent is Aodhnait.
AidinآیدینAidin (Persian: آیدین) /ˈaɪdən'/, also spelled Adin (Hebrew: עדין) /ˈɑːdɪn/, is a modern variation of Aidan and several Celtic language names.
AlThe nickname Al is often short for Alfred, Albert, Alphonse, Alphons, Allen, Allan, Alan, Alyson, Alysson, Allyson, Alistair, Alister, Alex, Alexander, Alexandra, Alexandrina, Alexis, Alexa, Alphonso, Alfreda, Alfredo, Alice, Alec, Alexandria, Alessandra,…
AlanAlan is a masculine given name in the English and Breton languages. Its surname form is Aland.
AlbemarleAlbemarle is a masculine given name which may refer to: Albemarle Bertie (MP) (c. 1668–1742), MP for Lincolnshire 1705–1708, Cockermouth 1708–1710 and Boston 1734–1741 Albemarle Bertie, 9th Earl of Lindsey (1744–1818), Army officer and MP for Stamford…
AlbertAlbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright").
AldenAlden as both a given name and a surname originated in the Old English language. The name can derive from Ealdwine (meaning "old friend") or (in the Scottish Borders) from Healfdene.
AldredAldred is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Aldred or Ealdred, archbishop of York of the 11th century Aldred of Lindisfarne, 10th-century Northumbrian bishop Aldred the Scribe, 10th-century glossator Aldred Lumley, 10th…
AlecAlec or Aleck is a Scottish form of the given name Alex. It may be a shortened form of the name Alexander or a given name in its own right.
AlexἀλέξεινAlex is a unisex name, employed either as a hypocoristic or a standalone given name, derived from the Greek element ἀλέξειν (aléxein), meaning "to defend" or "to protect." Universally recognized as a diminutive for Alexander and Alexandra, Alex has, in…
AlexanderἈλέξανδροςAlexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
AlexisἀλέξεινAlexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit.
AlfredAlfred is a masculine given name of English origin, a modern descendant of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfrǣd (Old English pronunciation: [ˈæɫvræːd]), formed from the Germanic words ælf, meaning "elf", and rǣd, meaning "counsel".
AlgerAlger is both a given name and a surname. It originates from the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfgar, meaning "elf spear." Notable people with the name include:
AlgernonAlgernon is a masculine given name which derives from the Norman-French sobriquet Aux Gernons, meaning "with moustaches".
AlickAlick is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
AlisonAlison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames.
AlistairAlistair is a male given name. It is an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic name Alasdair.
AllanAllan, a variant spelling of Alan, is both a given name and an English and Scottish surname.
AllenAllen, a variant spelling of Alan, is the given name of:
AlmonAlmon is a masculine given name which is borne by: Almon Abbott (1881–1945), Canadian prelate of the Episcopal Church and Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky Almon W.
AlstonAlston is an English language surname with several derivations, and a male given name.
AltonAlton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S.
AlvaAlva is a male given name. It is used in Sweden and Norway as a feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf." It is also a spelling variant of the Biblical masculine name Alvah, meaning "his highness." Alva is a currently popular name in Sweden, where it was…
AlvinAlvin is a male given name in several cultures. In the Balkans, it is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations, as well as among Albanians.
AlvyAlvy is a masculine given name or nickname. It may refer to: Alvy Moore (1921–1997), American actor Alvy Powell (born 1955), American opera singer and former member of the US Army Chorus, oldest enlisted US Army soldier at his retirement Alvy Ray Smith (born…
AmadeusAmadeus is a theophoric given name derived from the Latin words ama – the imperative of the word amare ("to love") – and deus ("god").
AmbroseAmbrose is a given name. It is derived from Greek ambrosios, meaning (belonging to) immortal(s), god-like; cf.
AmoryAmory is both an English given name – derived from the Old German name Amalric via the French form Amaury – and a surname derived from it.
AmosעמוסAmos (Hebrew: עָמוֹס) is both a given name and a surname made popular by the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament prophet. It may refer to:
AndrewἈνδρέαςAndrew is the English form from the Old French name Andreu / Andrieu (now French surnames), themselves from Latin Andreas, from Greek-derived given name Andreas (Greek: Ἀνδρέας).
AndyAndy, also spelled Andye, Andee, or Andi, is predominantly a diminutive version of the male given name Andrew, and variants of it such as Andreas, Andrés, and Andrei. The form of the variation is based on the Scottish "-ie" diminutive ending.
AngusAngus is an English language masculine given name. It is an Anglicised form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Aonghas (also spelt Aonghus), which is composed of Celtic elements meaning "one" and "choice".
AnthonyAnthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a Roman gens or clan that famously included Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius). The ultimate etymology of the name is unknown.
AntonyAntony is a Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish given name that is a form of Anthony. As a surname it is derived from the Antonius root name.
ArchArch is a masculine given name and a surname, usually a shortened form of Archibald or Archer.
ArcherArcher is a given name. Notable people with this name include: Archer Alexander (c.
ArchibaldArchibald is a family name and a given name, deriving from Old High German Erkanbald, composed of erkan, "precious" and bald, "strong". The name varies in Old French as Archambeault and Archambault, and in Italian as Arcimboldi.
ArchieArchie or Archy is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald, which is derived from the Germanic ercan, meaning "genuine", and bald, meaning "bold." It has been in use as an independent given name in the Anglosphere since the…
ArlissArliss is a surname which may refer to: Dimitra Arliss (1932–2012), American actress George Arliss (1868–1946), English actor, author, playwright and filmmaker Leslie Arliss (1901–1987), English screenwriter and director Ralph Arliss (born 1947), British actor
ArloArlo (pronounced /ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/) is a unisex given name. Some sources state it to be of Old English origin, meaning "endless energy"; it was first used by Edmund Spenser, who "evidently invented" it, as the name of a hill where the gods debate in his poem The…
ArmandArmand is a French masculine given name and surname, the French form of Herman. Notable people with the name include:
ArmisteadArmistead is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Bill Armistead (born 1944), American politician from Alabama George Armistead (1780–1818), American military officer who served as the commander of Fort…
ArnautArnaut is an Occitan masculine given name, cognate with English Arnold, Catalan Arnau, French Arnaud and Spanish Arnaldo. It may refer to: Arnaut Catalan (fl.
ArnettArnett is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Benjamin W.
ArnieArnie is a masculine given name, frequently a shortened version of Arnold. It may refer to:
ArnoldArnold is a masculine German, Dutch and English given name. It is composed of the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and wald "power, brightness".
ArronArron is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ArtArt is a Celtic masculine given name, meaning "bear", thus figuratively "champion".
ArthurArthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.
ArtieArtie is usually a masculine given name, it is also usually a diminutive of Arthur. Notable people with the given name include:
AsaאסאAsa is a given name in several parts of the world. In English, the usual pronunciation is or .
AshAsh is both a given name and a surname. It may be a shortened version of Ashton, Ashley, Asher, and Ashlyn.
AsherAsher is an English-language occupational surname for an ash maker, derived from the Middle English surname "Aschere" or from the German "Äscher" (Ashman).
AshleyAshley is a given name which was originally an Old English surname. It is derived from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) words æsċ (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow) and translates to "Dweller near the ash tree meadow".
AshtonAshton is a male name of English origin. It is derived from the surname, itself a place name meaning "ash tree town".
AsshetonAssheton (pronounced Ashton) is an English name deriving from Ashton-under-Lyne (formerly spelt Assheton or Asheton). It may refer to:
AstleyAstley is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
AthertonAtherton may refer to:
AtleeAtlee or Attlee is a surname and masculine given name.
AugustAugust is both a given name and surname developed from the Latin, Augustus. Derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase", Augustus had the meaning "esteemed" or "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors.
AugustineAugustine is a masculine given name derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase." The Latin form Augustinus is developed from Augustus which means "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors.
AulayAulay is a Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Amhladh, Amhlaidh, Amhlaigh, and Amhlaibh.
AuleyAulay is a Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Amhladh, Amhlaidh, Amhlaigh, and Amhlaibh.
AuliffeAulay is a Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Amhladh, Amhlaidh, Amhlaigh, and Amhlaibh.
AustenAusten is a masculine given name deriving from the Latin Augustine or August.
AustinAustin is an English masculine given name, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin, Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; cf. : Old French aüst / aoust, French août).
AwleyAulay is a Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Amhladh, Amhlaidh, Amhlaigh, and Amhlaibh.
AynsleyAynsley is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Aynsley Dunbar, English drummer Aynsley Lister, English blues-rock guitarist/singer and songwriter Cecil Aynsley, 20th-century Australian rugby league footballer Eugene Aynsley…

English boy names starting with B

BainbridgeBainbridge is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
BaineBaine may refer to: Baine Harbour (2006 population: 134), Canadian community in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador The baïne, a geographical phenomenon unique to the Aquitaine coast of France Baine Kerr (1919–2008), American lawyer James Baine…
BalfourBalfour is a masculine given name which may refer to: Balfour Currie (1902–1981), Canadian meteorologist and climatologist H.
BanastreBanastre may refer to: Adam Banastre, English disaffected knight who led the 1315 Banastre Rebellion Alard Banastre, High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 1174 and 1176 Christopher Banastre, High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1670 Thomas Banastre (c.
BardilBardil (plural: Bardila) is a Germanic given name and surname. It is of ancient European origins that evolved from words meaning "axe", “white, bright, brilliant,” "giant," or "beard." The earliest known man with the name was Bardylis I (born c.
BarnardBarnard is a surname of Old English origin, derived from the Anglo-Saxon given name "Beornheard".
BarnesBarnes is a masculine given name borne by: Barnes Compton (1830–1898), American planter and politician Barnes Murphy (born 1947), Irish Gaelic footballer Barnes Ratwatte (1883–1957), Sri Lankan Sinhala legislator and headman Barnes Ratwatte II (died 2004),…
BarnettBarnett is both a surname and a masculine given name.
BarneyBarney is a masculine given name. It is often short for Barnard, Barnett, and other names.
BarnyBarny is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Baronבר-אוןThe following is a list of people with the name Baron or Barron. "Baron" is a title of nobility, and in old English referred to a wealthy male landowner.
BarrieBarrie is an English-language name, a variant spelling of Barry, and may refer to:
BarronBarron is a masculine given name, a transferred use of the surname. Baron is a spelling variant.
BarryBarry is both a given name and an Irish and West African surname. The given name can be an Anglicised form of some Irish personal names or shortened form of Barrington or Finbarr, while the surname has numerous etymological origins, and is derived from both…
BartBart is a masculine given name. It is a Dutch and Ashkenazi Jewish surname, and derives from the name Bartholomäus, a German form of the biblical name Bartholomew, which means 'son of talmai' in Aramaic.
BartholomewBartholomew is a Jewish (generally also Christian) given name that derives from the Aramaic name meaning "son of Talmai". Bar is Aramaic for "son", and marks patronyms.
BartonBarton is a masculine given name, sometimes shortened to Bart or Barty, which may refer to:
BartowBartow is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
BasilΒασίλειοςThe name Basil (royal, kingly) comes from the male Greek name Vassilios (Greek: Βασίλειος, female version Bασιλεία), which first appeared during the Hellenistic period.
BaxterBaxter is a British surname, originally an occupational surname meaning baker. It derives from the early Middle English word bakstere and the Old English term bæcere.
BayardBayard is a masculine given name. Bearers of the name include:
BayleyBayley may refer to: Bayley (wrestler) (born 1989), American professional wrestler Bayley Cooke (born 1963), English heavy metal singer Bayley Currey (born 1996), American professional stock car racing driver Bayley Feist (born 1997), American professional…
BearBear is an English given name and nickname and is derived from the animal of the same name. It has been among the 1,000 most popular names for boys in the United Kingdom since 2015 and the United States since 2018.
BeauBeau ( BOH) is a given name, nickname and surname. Notable people with the name include:
BedfordBedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, England. Bedford (UK Parliament constituency), the parliamentary constituency covering much of Bedford's built-up area Borough of Bedford, the local authority area covering Bedford, and surrounding towns and…
BenبنBen is a masculine given name. It is often short for Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, Benson, and Ebenezer.
BendorBendor may refer to: Bendor Island, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea Bendor Range, a mountain range in British Columbia, Canada Bendor Grosvenor (born 1977), British art historian, writer and former art dealer Jan BenDor (born 1946), American women's…
BenedictBenedict is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "blessed". Etymologically, it is derived from the Latin words bene ('good') and dicere ('speak'), i.e.
BenjaminבנימיןBenjamin is a common given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyamem: 'son of my days'.
BennBenn is a surname and given name, derived from the given name Benedict. The surname originated separately in England and Germany.
BennettBennett is an English surname and, less commonly, a given name. Alternative spellings include Bennet, Benett, Benet, and Bennette.
BensonNotable people with the given name Benson: Benson Abounu (born 1949), Deputy Governor of Benue State, Nigeria Benson Barus (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance runner in marathon and half marathon competitions Benson Boone (born 2002), American singer-songwriter…
BentlyBently may refer to:
BeresfordBeresford () is an English name. It may refer to the following notable people:
BerkeleyBerkeley is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Berkeley Bell (1907–1967), American male tennis player Berkeley Breathed (born 1957), American cartoonist Berkeley L.
BerkleyBerkley may refer to:
BernardBernard (Bernhard) is a French and West Germanic masculine given name. It has West Germanic origin and is also a surname.
BernieBernie is a given name, most often a shortened form of Bernard and Bernadette. Notable people with the given name include:
BerryBerry is a given name and a nickname. People named Berry include:
BertBert is a hypocoristic form of a number of various Germanic given names, such as Robert, Albert, Elbert, Herbert, Hilbert, Hubert, Gilbert, Wilbert, Filbert, Fulbert, Norbert, Osbert, Roberto, Roberta, Bertram, Berthold, Bertrand, Umberto, Humbert, Humberto,…
BertieBertie is a given name. (For the nickname, see Bertie (nickname)).
BertramBertram is both a Germanic given name and a surname, from berht ("bright") and hramn ("raven").
BertrandBertrand is a given name and surname. In German, the name derives from berht ("bright") and hramn ("raven") or rand ("rim of shield").
BevanBevan is a name of Welsh origin, derived from ab Ifan meaning "son of Evan" (Ifan being a variant of Ieuan, the Welsh equivalent of John). Notable people with the name include:
BibbBibb may refer to:
BillBill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries,…
BillyBilly is a given name short for William. A spelling variant is Billie.
BlairBlair is a Scots-English-language name of Scottish Gaelic origin. The surname is derived from any of the numerous places in Scotland called Blair, derived from the Scottish Gaelic blàr, meaning "plain", "meadow" or "field", frequently a battlefield.
BlakeBlake is a unisex given name, which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin.
BlantonBlanton may refer to:
BlazeBlaze is a primarily masculine given name of English origin. It may refer to: Blaze Alexander (born 1999), American professional baseball player Blaze Bayley (born 1963), English heavy metal singer Blaze Berdahl (born 1980), American actress, singer, rapper,…
BlighBligh may refer to:
BoBo is a given name of Norse and Chinese origin.
BoardmanBoardman may refer to:
BobBob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob.
BobbyBobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female).
BookerBooker is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
BoothBooth is a masculine given name of English origin.
BorlaseBorlase is a surname and masculine given name. A branch of the family De Taillefer, of Périgord, who were descended from the Count of Angoulême, came to England before the reign of Henry III (1207–1272).
BradBrad is a given name, usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Bradley, Bradford, or Brady. It is generally masculine.
BradenBraden is a given name that is popular in the United States and Canada. Its origin is confined to the British Isles and has two ancient sources.
BradfordBradford is a name of Old English origin. It particularly refers to those from the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire.
BradleeBradlee is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
BradleyBradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley.
BradlyBradly is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
BradyBrady is an Irish given name meaning "descendant of Bradach". Brady was the 69th most popular baby name in 2020, and the 273rd for U.S.
BrainerdBrainerd is a masculine given name which may refer to: Brainerd Currie (1912–1965), a law professor D.
BramBram is a given name for a male. It is derived from the name Abraham, and common in Dutch-speaking regions.
BramwellBramwell is a surname derived from an unidentified hamlet in England, the name of which comes from the Old English for 'broom' or 'bramble well'.
BranchBranch is a masculine given name borne by: Branch Rickey (1881–1965), American baseball executive Branch Rickey Jr.
BrandenBranden is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Branden Albert (born 1984), former American football offensive tackle Branden Becker (born 1996), American professional baseball player Branden Bowen (born 1996), American football player Branden…
BrandonBrandon is a masculine given name representing a transferred use of the English surname Brandon. The surname is toponymic in origin and may derive from any of various places in England named Brandon or Brundon.
BraxtonBraxton is a given name of English origin meaning "badger", as well as "Brock's town".
BraysonBrayson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Paul Brayson (born 1977), English footballer Óscar Brayson (born 1985), Cuban judoka Given name Brayson "Bray" Hubbard, American football player
BraytonBrayton is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Ada Margaret Brayton (fl.
BrendanBrendan is an Irish masculine given name in the English language. It is derived from the Gaelic name Breandán, which is in turn derived from the earlier Old Irish Brénainn.
BrennanBrennan and Braonán are masculine given names, but Brennan can be a feminine given name. The given name Brennan is considered to be mainly an Irish or Gaelic name.
BrentonBrenton is an English place name and surname. The surname Brenton indicates that one's ancestors came from a place called Brenton near Exminster, Devon, south West England, the original meaning of which was "Bryni's homestead".
BretBret is a male given name, which derives from Breton, a person from Brittany in France.
BrettBrett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person.
BrettonBretton is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
BrewsterBrewster is a masculine given name which may refer to:
BrianBrian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world.
BridgerBridger is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Bobby Bridger (born 1945), American artist Deonne Bridger (born 1972), Australian athlete Harry Bridger (18th century), English professional cricketer Irene Bridger…
BriggsBriggs is a masculine given name borne by: Briggs Cunningham (1907–2003), American entrepreneur and sportsman Briggs Gordon (1949–1988), American television host Briggs Hopson (born 1965), American politician Briggs Priestley (1831–1907), English cloth…
BrighamBrigham may refer to:
BrightBright is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Given name Bright Addae, Ghanaian footballer Bright Allotey, Ghanaian footballer Bright Edomwonyi, Nigerian footballer Bright Enobakhare, Nigerian footballer Bright Esieme, Nigerian…
BrisonBrison is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
BrocBroc is a municipality in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Broc may also refer to: Broc, Maine-et-Loire, a former commune in France Jean Broc (1771–1850), French neoclassical painter Numa Broc (1934–2017), French geographer Broc Glover (born 1960),…
BrockBrock is a given name.
BrodyBrody () is a given name and a surname of Scottish origin, which may also be spelled Brodie. It may mean "ditch, mire" in Scottish Gaelic.
BronsonBronson is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
BrooksBrooks is a masculine given name, though it is occasionally used as a feminine name. More commonly, it is also a surname.
BrownBrown is a color. Brown may also refer to:
BrowneBrowne is a variant of the English surname Brown, meaning "brown-haired" or "brown-skinned". It may sometimes be derived from French le Brun with similar meaning.
BruceBruce is an English language name that arrived in Scotland with the Normans, from the place name Brix, Manche in Normandy, France, meaning "the willowlands".
BrunoBruno is a given name and surname of Old Irish, French, Italian, Latin and Germanic origin.
BryanBryan is a masculine given name. It is a variant spelling of the masculine given name Brian.
BrysonBryson is a given name which may refer to:
BubbaIn American usage, "Bubba" is a term of endearment mainly given to boys. Being formed from the word "brother", it often indicates that someone is an "older brother".
BubbyBubby is a nickname which may refer to: Bubby Brister (born 1962), American former National Football League quarterback Bubby Dacer (1934–2000), publicist in the Philippines who was murdered Bubby Jones (1941–2020), American race car driver and member of the…
BudBud is a nickname for:
BuddyBuddy is the nickname of:
BuellBuell is a masculine given name which may refer to: Buell F. Jones (1892–1947), American attorney and 11th attorney general of South Dakota Buell Kazee (1900–1976), American country and folk singer Buell Neidlinger (1936–2018), American cellist and double…
BufordBuford is a given name of English origins. Notable people with it include: Buford Abner, American songwriter Buford Allison, professional football player Buford Ellington, 42nd governor of Tennessee Buford F.
BurdetteBurdette is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
BurgessBurgess is a masculine given name which may refer to: Burgess Gardner (1936–2021), American jazz musician Burgess Jenkins (born 1973), American actor Burgess Meredith (1907–1997), American actor Burgess Owens (born 1951), American footballer Burgess Whitehead…
BurkBurk is a German given name and a surname derived from it. It is a short from several full names, such as Burkhard or Burkhold.
BurkeBurke (Irish: de Búrca; Latin: de Burgo) is a Norman-Irish surname, deriving from the ancient Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman noble dynasty, the House of Burgh.
BurrBurr is a masculine given name which may refer to the following people: Burr Baldwin (1922–2007), American college and professional football player Burr Caswell (1807–1896), American frontiersman Burr Chamberlain (1877–1933), American college football player…
BurrellBurrell is a masculine given name which may refer to: B. Clark Burchfiel (1934–2024), American geologist Burrell Driver (c.
BurtBurt is a given name and also a shortened form of other names, such as Burton and Herbert, or a place name. Burt may refer to:
BurtonBurton is an English surname with habitational origins.
ButchButch is a nickname which may refer to: Frederick Alan Aikman (1919–1991), Canadian World War II flying ace Butch Baird (born 1936), American retired PGA and Senior PGA Tour golfer Butch Ballard (1918–2011), American jazz drummer Butch Beard (born 1947),…
ButlerButler is a masculine given name which is borne by: Butler Ames (1871–1954), American politician, engineer, soldier and businessman Butler B'ynote' (born 1972), American football player Butler Derrick (1936–2014), U.S.
ByronByron ( ) is an English toponymic surname that is derived from Byram, North Yorkshire. Its use as a given name derives from the surname.

English boy names starting with C

CabellCabell is both a surname and a given name. The Cabell family has "been prominent in Virginia since the American Revolution." Notable people with the name include:
CadeCade is a surname and male given name of English origin. It is most likely derived from the Middle English form of the Old English given name "Cada", which itself is derived from a number of Brittonic names beginning with "Catu", meaning "battle".
CadenCaden is a given name in English-speaking countries that is most commonly used for males. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s due to the popularity of similar-sounding names, such as Aidan, Braden, Hayden, and Jadon.
CaesarCaesar is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Caesar Bacarella (born 1975), American racing driver Caesar Cardini (1896–1956), Italian hotel owner, restaurateur, and chef in Tijuana, Mexico Caesar E.
CalebCaleb is a masculine given name derived from Hebrew, meaning "faithful" or "whole-hearted".
CallanCallan is a masculine given name and surname of Irish and Scottish origin. It can derive from Ó Cathaláin ("descendant of Cathalán") or be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Allin or Mac Callin.
CallumCallum is a Scottish Gaelic name that commemorates the Latin name Columba, meaning 'dove'. Callum was popular among early Christians because the dove was a symbol of purity, peace and the Holy Spirit.
CalumCalum is a given name. It is a variation of the name Callum, which is a Scottish Gaelic name that commemorates the Latin name Columba, meaning "dove".
CalvinCalvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the…
CameronCameron is a given name in the English language. The name originates from the Scottish surname Cameron.
CannonCannon is a masculine given name which may refer to: Cannon Clough (born 1995), American soccer player Cannon Hinnant (2015–2020), American five-year-old murder victim Cannon Kingsley (born 2001), American tennis player
CanuteCanute is an anglicisation of the Scandinavian name Knut. It may refer to:
CaolánCaolán (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːlˠaːnˠ, ˈkeː-]) is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word "caol-" ("slender, narrow [and] fine"). The name has a number of Anglicisations, including "Kelan", "Keelan" and "Kealan".
CardewCardew may refer to: People with the given name Cardew: Alfred Cardew Dixon (1865–1936), English mathematician Cardew Robinson (1917–1992), British comic People with the surname Cardew: Cornelius Cardew (1936–1981), English avant-garde composer Gail Cardew,…
CarlCarl is the English spelling of the North Germanic male given name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse.
CarlieCarlie is an English feminine given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarlileCarlile is a given name. It may refer to the following notable people: Carlile Aylmer Macartney (1895–1978), British academic specialising in the history and politics Carlile Henry Hayes Macartney (1842–1924), British painter and Orientalist Carlile Pollock…
CarlisleCarlisle is a given name related to Carlyle. It may refer to the following notable people:
CarltonCarlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men (see Carl)". Prominent individuals with this name include:
CarlyleCarlyle is a masculine English-language given name. It may refer to: Carlyle Atkinson (1892–1968), English swimmer Carlyle W.
CarrollCarroll is an Irish unisex given name and a surname (Carroll). As an English given name, it is a form of Charles and Caroline.
CarsonCarson is a unisex given name, originating from a Scottish and Irish surname of unknown meaning.
CarterCarter is an English language surname and given name that means "one who uses a cart" with presence throughout the British Isles including England, Ireland, and Scotland.
CaryCary is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cary Angeline (born 1997), American football player Cary Brothers (born 1974), American singer-songwriter Cary Elwes (born 1962), English actor and writer Cary Joji Fukunaga (born 1977), American…
CaseyCasey is a given name, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". It can be used as a nickname for the name Cassandra or the initials K.C.
CassidyCassidy is a gender-neutral given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside and ultimately from the Gaelic given name Caiside, meaning "curly-haired." The name Caiside comes from the Irish word element cas, meaning "twisted, curly".
CathalCathal is a common given name in Ireland. The name is derived from two Celtic elements: the first, cath, means "battle"; the second element, val, means "rule".
CavendishCavendish is a masculine given name which is borne by: Cavendish W. Cannon (1895–1962), American diplomat Cavendish Morton (actor) (1874–1939), British actor, photographer, and art director Cavendish Morton (artist) (1911–2015), British painter and illustrator
CeawlinCeawlin (Ċeawlin, [ˈtʃæɑw.lin] CHOW-lin; also spelled Cælin) is an Old English personal name.
CecilCecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt.
CedricCedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe.
ChadThe name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick.
ChadwickChadwick, often shortened to Chad, is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020), American actor Chadwick Gardner, lead vocalist for American band Kings Kaleidoscope Chadwick A.
ChanceChance is an English masculine given name and a surname. The given name is of Middle English origin, meaning "good fortune".
ChandlerChandler is a unisex given name, usually applied to males, and likely derived from surnames reflecting the occupational term chandlery.
ChandosChandos is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Fay Chandos, pen name of Irene Mossop (1904–1988), prolific British writer of children's and romance novels John Chandos (died 1369), medieval English knight, military…
ChapmanChapman is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Chapman L.
CharlCharl is an Afrikaans, English, and German masculine given name. Notable people with this name include the following:
CharleeCharlee is an English unisex given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Charlie and a diminutive form of Charles. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CharlesᚲᚨᚱᛁᛚᚨᛉCharles is a male given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form Charles of the Proto-Germanic name ᚲᚨᚱᛁᛚᚨᛉ (in runic alphabet) or *karilaz (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "free man".
CharleyCharley is an English unisex given name and a surname. As an English given name, it is a diminutive form of Charles and a feminine form of Charlie.
CharliCharli is a Spanish masculine given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Carlos as well as an English unisex given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Charlie and a diminutive form of Charles and Charline. It may also derive from Charlotte.
CharlieCharlie is a traditionally masculine given name in English-speaking countries, often a nickname for Charles, but is now used as a unisex name. It is also used as a surname.
CharltonCharlton is an English-language masculine given name that may refer to:
CharlyCharly is an English unisex given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Charles.
ChasChas is an English unisex given name and nickname, often a short form (hypocorism) of Charles. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
ChaseChase is a given name in the English speaking world, especially popular in the United States. The given name is a transferred use of the surname.
ChazChaz is an English masculine given name or nickname, originally derived from a short form of Charles (abbreviated Chas.), although it is also used occasionally as a short form of other given names such as Chastity or Charlton.
ChazzChazz is an English masculine given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Charles. Notable people with this name include the following:
ChesterChester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment.
ChetChet is a male given name, often a nickname for Chester, which means fortress or camp. It is an uncommon name of English origin, and originated as a surname to identify people from the city of Chester, England.
ChiltonChilton is a generally masculine given name which may refer to: Chilton Allan (1786–1858), American lawyer and politician Chilton C. Baker (1874–1967), American politician Chilton Jennings (c.
ChipChip is an English given name and nickname in the United States, which is often a diminutive form of Charles or Christopher. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
ChrisChris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common.
ChrissyChrissy is a given name or nickname for males and females, short for Christina, Chris, Christian, Christopher, Christine, Christen, Christmas, Christos, etc. that may refer to:
ChristianChristian is a given name commonly used for boys. It originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion.
ChristopherΧριστόφοροςChristopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros or Christoforos). The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (phérein), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer".
ChuckChuck is a masculine given name or a nickname for Charles or Charlie. It may refer to:
ChuckyChucky is an English masculine given name that is a diminutive form of Charles. Notable people known by this name include the following:
CiaránCiarán (Irish spelling) or Ciaran (Scottish Gaelic spelling) is a traditionally male given name of Irish and Scottish origin. It means "little dark one" or "little dark-haired one", produced by appending a diminutive suffix to ciar ("black", "dark").
ClaireClaire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form.
ClareClare is a given name, the medieval English form of Clara. 'French form of Clarus (see Clara).
ClarenceClarence is a masculine given name. It was adopted as a first name from the Duke of Clarence, a title given to sons or younger brothers of English and British monarchs, which in turn derives from the estate name Honour of Clare.
ClarkClark or Clarke is a given name, a transferred use of the English occupational surname derived from the Latin word clericus, meaning clerk. The name has been in use as a given name in the Anglosphere since the 1600s.
ClarrieClarrie is a masculine given name, a diminutive form of Clarence. It may refer to:
ClaudeClaude is a French given name originating from the Latin name Claudius meaning "crippled" or "lame". In French-speaking nations, it is used for both men and women, though more common for men.
ClayClay is both an English surname, and a masculine given name. It may be short for Clayton.
ClaytonClayton is both an English surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
CletusΚλητοςCletus or Cleatus is a given name (Ancient Greek Κλητος or Klētos), meaning "one who has been called" or "summoned one". It may refer to:
CleveCleve is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cleve Benedict (born 1935), American politician Cleve Bryant (1947–2023), American college football quarterback, athletics administrator and former head coach at Ohio University Cleve Cartmill…
ClevelandCleveland is a masculine given name borne by: Cleveland Abbe (1838–1916), American meteorologist and advocate of time zones Cleveland Abbott (1894–1955), African-American football player, college football and basketball head coach and educator Cleveland Amory…
CliffCliff is a masculine given name. It is usually a short form of Clifford or, less frequently, Clifton.
CliffordClifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff".
CliftClift is a surname and given name which may refer to:
CliftonClifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial…
ClintClint is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Clint Alberta (1970–2002), Canadian filmmaker Clint Albright (1926–1999), Canadian ice hockey player Clint Alfino (born 1968), South African baseball player Clint Amos…
ClintonClinton is a given name. It may be shortened informally to Clint.
CliveClive is a name. People and fictional characters with the name include:
ClydeClyde is a given name. It may refer to:
CodeyCodey is an English given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
CodyCody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody.
ColbyColby is a gender-neutral given name, meaning "Koli's town", "Cola's town", or "coal town".
ColeCole is a given name of English origin, originally used as an English surname. It is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "swarthy, coal-black, charcoal".
ColinColin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas.
CollinCollin may refer to:
CollisCollis is a masculine given name borne by: Collis Birmingham (born 1984), Australian middle- and long-distance runner Collis Featherstone (1913–1990), Australian convert to the Baháʼí faith Collis Potter Huntington (1821–1900), American railway executive…
ColmanColman or Colmán is a masculine given name which may refer to:
ColomanColoman, Spanish: Colomán (German: Koloman (also Slovak, Czech, Croatian), Italian: Colomanno, Catalan: Colomà; Hungarian: Kálmán) The Germanic origin name Coloman used by Germans since the 9th century. Coloman, King of Hungary (c.
ColquhounColquhoun is a surname. It may also refer to: Colquhoun Grant (British cavalry general) (1772–1835), British Army lieutenant-general in the Napoleonic Wars Colquhoun Grant (British intelligence officer) (1780–1829), British Army lieutenant-colonel and…
ColtColt is a masculine given name that primarily means "young male horse". It could also mean "coal town" or "dark town" if used as a nickname for Colton.
ColtonColton is a male given name, and may refer to: Colton Avery (born 1991), American singer and songwriter Colton Beck (born 1990), Canadian ice hockey player Colton Brennan (1983–2021), American football player Colton Brown (born 1991), American judoka Colton…
ConnConn is a masculine English and Irish-language given name, as well as an English-language surname. The origin of the given name is uncertain.
ConnorConnor is an Irish male given name, anglicised from the compound Irish word Conchobhar, meaning "lover of hounds", or "lover of wolves".
ConorConor is a male given name of Irish origin. The meaning of the name is "Lover of Wolves" or "Lover of Hounds".
ConradConrad is a German masculine given name and a surname.
ConwayConway is a Welsh, Irish, and Scottish given name, the origin of which is unclear.
CooperCooper is a masculine given name of English origin. Its meaning is "barrel maker".
CorbinCorbin is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Corbin Allred (born 1979), American actor Corbin Bernsen (born 1954), American actor Corbin Bleu (born 1989), American actor, with Jamaican and Italian descent Corbin Burnes (born 1994),…
CoreyCorey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone.
CorinCorin is a given name in English deriving from the Latin Quirinus, a Roman god. The meaning is unclear but is probably associated with "spear".
CormacCormac is a masculine given name in the Irish and English languages. The name is ancient in the Irish language and is also seen in the rendered Old Norse as Kormákr.
CosmoCosmo () is a British and Italian surname and unisex given name. It means order, decency, and beauty; this is the English form of Cosimo, introduced to Britain in the 18th century by the Scottish nobleman the second Duke of Gordon, who named his son and…
CourtlandCourtland is a surname and given name which may refer to: Courtland Bullard (born 1978), American former National Football League player Courtland C.
CourtneyCourtney is a unisex given name that is a transferred use of the Norman French surname and place name Courtenay, meaning "domain of Curtius". Courtenay was used as a given name for men beginning in the 17th century (e.g.
CraigCraig is an English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages and the English language. The name has two origins.
CraneCrane is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Crane Brinton (1898–1968), American historian Crane Kenney, American Major League Baseball executive Crane Wilbur (1886–1973), American writer, actor and director
CurranCurran is a masculine given name which may refer to: Curran Oi (born 1990), American figure skater Curran Phillips (born 2000), American artistic gymnast Curran Walters (born 1998), American actor
CurtisCurtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors. Nicknames include Curt, Curty and Curtie.
CurtleyCurtley or Curtly is a male given name and may refer to one of the following: Curtly Ambrose, Antiguan cricketer Curtly Hampton, Australian rules footballer Curtley Louw, South African cricketer Curtley Williams, English cricketer
CuthbertCuthbert is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Cuthbert of Canterbury (fl.
CwichelmCwichelm is a masculine English given name. Notable people with the name include: Cwichelm of Wessex (died 636), Prince of Wessex Cwichhelm (bishop) (died after 678), Bishop of Rochester
CyCy is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Cyril, Cyrus or Seymour, and a nickname. It may refer to:
CyrilΚύριλλοςCyril (also Cyrillus or Cyryl) is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος (Kýrillos), meaning 'lordly, masterful', which in turn derives from Greek κυριος (kýrios) 'lord'.
CyrusکوروشCyrus (Persian: کوروش) is a Persian-language masculine given name. It is historically best known as the name of several Persian kings, most notably Cyrus the Great, who founded the Achaemenid Empire in 550 BC.

English boy names starting with D

DabneyDabney may refer to:
DallasDallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres.
DamianدامیانDamian (also spelled Damien, Daymian, Daman, Damon, Daemon, Damion, Daymein, Damyean, Damiano, Domino, Demian, دامیان, Damião amongst others) is a given name that comes from Damianus, which is the latinisation of the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived…
DamienδαμάζωDamien is a given name and less frequently a surname. The name is a variation of Damian which comes from the Greek Damianos.
DamonΔάμωνDamon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer".
DanDan is a name in various cultures. As a given name it is often short for Daniel.
DanaDana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990.
DaneDane is both a surname and a given name of Dutch, Irish, English, Danish and Hungarian origin. Notable people with the name include:
DanielדניאלDaniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל) is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge" and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel.
DannyDanny is a masculine given name. It is often a diminutive form of the given name Daniel.
DarbyDarby is an English locational surname and has since become a given name. Its prefix derives from the Old Norse djúr ("deer"), and the suffix -býr ("farm"/"settlement").
DarellDarell is a given name derived from an English surname, which was derived from Norman-French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France.
DarenDaren is a masculine given name which may refer to: DJ Ashba (born 1972), American musician, guitarist, songwriter, record producer and graphic designer Daren Bates (born 1990), American former National Football League player Daren Brown (born 1967), American…
DarrenDarren is a masculine given name of uncertain etymological origins. Some theories state that it originated from an Anglicisation of the Irish first name Darragh or Dáire, meaning "oak tree".
DarrollDarroll is a masculine given name and may refer to: Darroll DeLaPorte (1903–1980), American football player Darroll Powe (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player Darroll Wilson (born 1966), American boxer
DarvinDarvin is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Darvin Adams (born 1990), American-born Canadian football player Dárvin Chávez (born 1989), Mexican footballer Darvin Ebanks (born 1993), American soccer player Darvin Edwards (born…
DarwinDarwin is a given name, evolved from the Old English name Deorwine. Notable people with the name include: Darwin Andrade (born 1991), Colombian footballer Darwin Angeles (born 1968), Honduran boxer Darwin Atapuma (born 1988), Colombian cyclist Darwin Barney…
DashaunDashaun or DaShaun is an English-language masculine given name, a combination of the element da with the given name Shaun, meaning 'God is gracious', and is often found among African Americans. It is related to the given names Deshaun and DeShawn.
DaveDave is a given name, often a shortened form of the names David, Davey, or others. The name means "beloved".
DavidDavid is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Its popularity derives from the initial oral tradition (Oral Torah) and recorded use related to King David, a central figure in the Tanakh, and foundational to Judaism, and subsequently significant in…
DavinDavin is a surname and masculine given name. It may refer to the following people:
DavisDavis is a masculine given name. According to one source, it derives from the French Devis.
DavonteDavonte, DaVonte or DaVonté is an English-language masculine given name, possibly a variant of Devonte and Devante.
DavyDavy is a male given name in its own right, as well as a short form (hypocorism) of the name David. Davy may refer to:
DayvonDayvon is an English-language masculine given name, often found among African Americans. Notable people with the given name include: King Von (real name Dayvon Bennett; 1994–2020), American rapper
DeaconDeacon is a male given name of Greek and English origin which means "messenger" or "servant".
DeanδεκανόςDean is an English masculine given name and middle name with several origins: Derived from the Greek word "δεκανός" ("dekanos"), which means "monk or dignitary in charge of ten others"; see also Dean (Christianity) Derived from the English surname Dean, from…
DeJuanDeJuan or Dejuan is a masculine given name of American origin, a combination of the element de and the Spanish name Juan. It is often found among African Americans.
DelaneyDelaney is a unisex given name, a transferred use of a surname with Norman French or Irish origins. It was in use for both boys and girls in the Southern United States by the 1850s and has since been in regular use as a given name in the Anglosphere.
DelbertDelbert is a given name. It is a short form of Adelbert, which is a combination of the German words adal, meaning noble, and berht, meaning bright.
DeMarcusDeMarcus or Demarcus is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Demarcus Ayers (born 1994), American football player Demarcus Christmas (born 1995), American football player DeMarcus Corley (born 1974), American boxer DeMarcus Cousins…
DemarioDemario or DeMario is an American masculine given name with several possible origins.
DemetriusḗDemetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter".
DenisДенисDenis (Russian: Денис) is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
DennisΔιόςDennis or Denis is a first or last name from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius, via one of the Christian saints named Dionysius.
DentonDenton is a masculine given name which may refer to: Denton Brock (born 1971), English former cricketer Denton Cooley (1920–2016), American heart surgeon Denton Daley (born 1982), Canadian former professional boxer Denton Darrington (born 1940), American…
DenzelDenzel, when used as a male name, ultimately derives from the Cornish language and means "from the high stronghold" or "fertile ground." The manor dates to at least the early 1500s and was described in volume 3 of Magna Britannia (1814) as being the home of…
DenzilDenzil may refer to:
DeontayDeontay is an English-language masculine given name, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'lasting, enduring'. It is often found among African Americans.
DequanDequan or DeQuan is a masculine given name that can either be of English-language or Chinese origin. The English-language given name is often found among African Americans.
DerekDerek is a masculine given name. It is the English language short form of Diederik, the Low Franconian form of the name Theodoric.
DerickDerick is both a masculine given name and a surname. It is a variant of Derrick.
DerrickDerrick is both a masculine given name and a surname. It is a variant of Theodoric.
DerwinDerwin (also spelled Derwyn) is an English-language given name and surname. It shares the same etymology as the name Darwin with both being derived from the Old English words ‘deor’ (dear) and ‘wine’ (friend).
DesDes is a masculine given name, mostly a short form (hypocorism) of Desmond. People named Des include:
DeshaunDeshaun or DeShaun is a masculine given name which may refer to: Deshaun Davis (born 1996), American football player Deshaun Fenwick (born 1999), American football player DeShaun Foster (born 1980), American football coach and former player DeShaun Dupree…
DeShawnDeShawn is a first name, common among the African-American community. The name adds the French prefix "de-" to the name Shawn.
DesmondDesmond is a given name and a surname, derived from the Irish place-name Desmond, an anglicization of the Irish Deas-Mhumhna ("South Munster").
DevinDevin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin.
DevonThe given name Devon is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from either the English county Devon, or from the surname Devon.
DexterDexter is an English masculine given name. It is a transferred use of a surname derived from the Old English word deagestre, meaning "dyer of cloth." Dexter is also a Latin term meaning skillful.
DickDick is a nickname most often for Richard, which likely originated in the Middle Ages as a rhyming nickname for "Rick", similarly to the development of William → Will → Bill and Robert → Rob → Bob. Dick is a cliché name for any man, as in Tom, Dick and Harry.
DickonDickon is an English masculine given name. The name "Dickon" is derived from the old English name for Richard.
DickyDicky is an Indonesian surname name and also given name or a nickname, often of Richard, sometimes of William.
DigbyDigby is an English language toponymic surname. It is derived from the village of Digby in Lincolnshire, England, the name of which originated from Old Norse "dic" (dyke, ditch) and "byr" (farm, settlement).
DillonDillon is a masculine given name.
DirkDirk is a male given name of Dutch origin. It is a traditional diminutive of the Dutch name Diederik.
DoakDoak is a surname and a masculine given name. It may refer to:
DobieDobie is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Alan Dobie (born 1932), British actor Armistead Mason Dobie (1881–1962), law professor and United States federal judge Beatrix Dobie (1887-1945), New Zealand artist Don…
DomDom is a masculine given name, frequently a short form (hypocorism) of Dominic or Domenic. It may refer to:
DomenicDomenic is a given name. Notable persons with that name include: Domenic Abounader (born 1995), American wrestler Domenic Berry (born 1971), Australian footballer (Australian rules) Domenic Carosa (born 1974), Australian businessman Domenic Cassisi (born…
DomenickDomenick is an English-language masculine given name and surname. As a given name, it is a spelling variant of Dominic, which means "lordly".
DominicDominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master".
DonDon is a masculine given name in the Irish language, as well as a short form of two masculine given names in the English language. The Irish name is derived from the Irish donn; the name can either mean "brown", or "chief", "noble".
DonaldDonald is a Scottish masculine given name. It is derived from the Gaelic name Dòmhnall.
DonavonDonavon may refer to:
DonnieDonnie or Donny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald, Donal, Don, or Donovan. It may refer to: Donnie is the shortest person ever created, ever since 2010 he is about 1'0 and he will bite your ankles.
DonovanDonovan is a masculine given name of Irish origin deriving from Ó Donndubháin (brown haired chieftain).Notable people with the name include:
DontayDontay is an English-language masculine given name, an altered form of Dante or Donte, meaning "lasting" or "enduring". It is often found among African Americans.
DorianDorian () is a given name of Greek origin. In Greek, the meaning of the name Dorian is of Doris, a district of Ancient Greece, or of Dorus, a legendary Greek hero.
DorseyDorsey is a primarily masculine given name which may refer to: Dorsey Armstrong (born 1970), professor of English and Medieval Literature Dorsey Burnette (1932–1979), American early rockabilly singer Dorsey Crowe (1891–1962), American politician Dorsey Dixon…
DougDoug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name).
DouglasDouglas is a masculine given name which originated from the surname Douglas. Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as a woman's name in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the north of England.
DrakeDrake is a masculine given name of English origin meaning "dragon" or "snake".
DrewDrew () is both a surname and a given name. A son of Charlemagne had that name, and it became popular in France as Dreus and Drues.
DrummondDrummond is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Drummond Allison (1921–1943), English war poet of the Second World War Drummond Bone (born 1947), British scholar and current Master of Balliol College, Oxford Drummond Brown…
DuaneDuane is both a given name for a male, and a family name. The name is short for Dubhán which is from the name of monks from an established abbey in Hook Head, Ireland, in the 5th century.
DukeDuke is a masculine given name, also used as a nickname or stage name. Notable people with the name include: Duke Aiona (born 1955), American politician Duke Cunningham (1941–2025), American fighter pilot and politician Duke Dawson (born 1996), American…
DuncanDuncan is an Anglicised form of Irish Donnchadh. One of the first people to bear the name was king of Dál Riata Dúnchad mac Dubáin, who was possibly the grandfather of Fiannamail ua Dúnchado-Fiannamail O'Dúnchado.
DustinDustin is a surname and masculine given name.
DuttonDutton is an English surname and given name derived from a place name in England. It might ultimately be derived from a combination of the Old English name Dudda, a nickname that might have been given to a man who was fat, and town or from Old English words…
DwayneDwayne or Dewayne is a traditionally male name, a variant of Duane. It is Gaelic in origin, deriving from the Irish saint Dubhán.
DwightDwight is a masculine first name that comes from an English surname which was in turn derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysios. The name is mainly given in the United States and Caribbean countries.
DylanDylan is a given name and surname of Welsh origin. It means "son of the sea", "born from the ocean", or "great tide".

English boy names starting with E

EamonnEamonn or Eamon ( AY-mən; Irish: Éamonn, Éamon, or Eadhmonn pronounced [ˈeːmˠən̪ˠ]), is a masculine Irish given name.
EardwulfEardwulf or Eardulf is an Anglo-Saxon male name. Notable people with the name include: Eardwulf of Northumbria, (floruit late 8th/early 9th century), ruler of Northumbria Eardwulf of Kent (floruit middle 8th century), ruler of Kent Eardwulf, Bishop of Dunwich…
EarlEarl is an English given name, predominantly popular in North America, meaning "warrior" or "nobleman" and derived from the rank of nobility of the same name. Instances of its use as a given name date back to 12th-century England.
EarlieEarlie is a masculine given name which may refer to: Earlie Fires (born 1947), American jockey Earlie Thomas (1945–2022), American National Football League player Earlie Endris Thorpe (1924–1989), American history professor and clergyman
EarlyEarly is both a surname and a given name which may refer to:
EarnestEarnest is a masculine given name and a surname which may refer to:
EasleyEasley is both an English surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Adelaide Easley (1902–1974), American physicist with General Electric Annie Easley (1933–2011), American computer scientist, mathematician and rocket…
EbenEben is a name of Hebrew origin. It is sometimes short for Ebenezer.
EbenezerEbenezer, less commonly spelled Ebenezar, is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "stone of the help" (derived from the phrase Even ha-Ezer). The name is sometimes abbreviated as Eben.
EdEd is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Edward, Edgar, Edmund, Edwin, Edith, etc. It may refer to:
EddEdd, or EDD may refer to:
EddieEddie or Eddy is a diminutive for given names such as Edward, Edmund, Edgar, Edison, Edsel, Edwin, Eduardo, Edmundo or Ed. It is also occasionally used as a given name on its own.
EdenעדןEden (Hebrew: עֵדֶן), as a given name is most often given in reference to the Biblical Garden of Eden, meaning delight; it is given to boys and girls. The first recorded use is from ancient Israel in the book of Genesis.
EdgarEdgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear").
EdisonNotable people with the name Edison include:
EdmundEdmund is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old English elements ēad, meaning "prosperity" or "riches", and mund, meaning "protector".
EdwardEdward is an English masculine name. It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Ēadweard, composed of the elements ēad "wealth, fortune; prosperity" and weard "guardian, protector”.
EdwardsEdwards may refer to:
EdwinThe name Edwin means "wealth-friend". It comes from Old English: ēad (wealth, good fortune) and Old English: wine (friend).
EgbertEgbert is a name that derives from old Germanic words meaning "bright edge", such as that of a blade. Anglo-Saxon variant spellings include Ecgberht (Old English pronunciation: [ˈedʒberˠxt]) and Ecgbert.
EgertonThe English toponymic surname Egerton may refer to:
ElbertElbert is a name that derived from the Germanic Alibert and may refer to:
ElbridgeElbridge is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Elbridge Van Syckel Besson (1839–1915), American politician Elbridge Boyden (1810–1898), American architect Elbridge Streeter Brooks (1846–1902), American author, editor and critic…
EldenElden is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
EldredEldred is a given name and may refer to: William Eldred Berntsen (1912–1994), Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist Eldred Byerly or Bud Byerly "Bud" Byerly (1920–2012), American professional baseball pitcher Eldred James "Jim" Eggins (1898–1952),…
ElgarEdward Elgar (1857–1934) was an English romantic composer. Elgar may also refer to:
EliעליEli as a name has two different meanings, both originating in the Hebrew Bible. Eli can be used for males (Hebrew tradition) or females (Scandinavian tradition).
EliasἨλίαςElias ( il-EYE-əs; Ancient Greek: Ἠλίας, romanized: Elías) is the hellenized version for the name of Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, romanized: ʾĒlīyyāhū; Syriac: ܐܠܝܐ, romanized: Elyāe; Arabic: إلیاس, romanized: Ilyās, or إلیا, Ilyā), a prophet in the Northern…
ElijahאליהוElijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible.
ElishaElisha is a given name of Hebrew origin. Elisha is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the Quran, and Baha'i writings.
ElliotElliot (also spelled Eliot, Elliotte, Elliott, Eliott and Elyot) is a personal name that can serve as either a surname or a given name.
EllisEllis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include:
EllwoodEllwood as a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ellwood Patterson Cubberley (1868–1941), American educator and author Ellwood Godfrey (1910–90), American field hockey player Ellwood Madill (1915–99), Canadian politician
ElmerElmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous).
ElmoElmo is a male name, derivative of Erasmus, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. It can also be a diminutive form of the given name Guglielmo.
ElonאילוןElon (אֵילוֹן in Hebrew) is a masculine first name, or Jewish surname, which means "oak tree" in the Hebrew language.
EltonElton is both a surname and a male given name of English origin. Notable people with the name include:
ElvisElvis is a male given name that is said to have first appeared as that of a Saint Elvis, a figure said to be active in medieval Wales.
ElwoodElwood may refer to the following:
EmanuelEmanuel (from Hebrew, meaning god with us) is a masculine given name, the Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Croatian, Scandinavian form of the English name Emmanuel.
EmeryEmery is both a given name and an English and French surname. Emery may refer to:
EmilThe name Emil, Emile, or Émile is a male given name of Indo-European origin. This name has multiple meanings: laborious, rival, or eager, which are derived from the Latin Aemilius of the gens Aemilia.
EmmanuelEmmanuel is a name and surname, which is a romanization of Immanuel. Notable prople with the name include:
EmmettאמתEmmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname.
EmoEmo may refer to the following people Given name Emo of Friesland (c. 1175–1237), Frisian scholar Emo de Medeiros (born 1979), French/Beninese artist Emo Philips (born 1956), American stand-up comedian Emo Welzl (born 1958), Austrian computer scientist…
EmoryEmory ( EM-ə-ree) is an English language given name, a variant spelling of Emery, of Old German origin (meaning 'home strength, industrious leader'). Emory is also an English language surname.
EnochἙνώχEnoch (also spelt Enock) is a masculine given name. It is popularized by the biblical figure and patriarch, Enoch in the Bible.
EphraimEphraim (also Efraim) is a masculine given name of Hebrew and Aramaic origin, first used by the Israelite patriarch of that name. In the modern English language, it is typically pronounced /'i:f.rəm/.
EphremEphrem is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Ephraim (also spelled Efrem, Efreom, Ephraem, Efren or Efrén). It is the name of biblical Ephraim, a son of Joseph and ancestor of the Tribe of Ephraim.
EppaEppa is a masculine given name which is borne by: Eppa Hunton I (1789–1830), American planter, militia officer and politician Eppa Hunton (1822–1908), American lawyer, politician and Confederate Civil War brigadier general, son of the above Eppa Hunton Jr.
ErastusErastus is a masculine given name which may refer to: Biblical figures: Erastus of Corinth, in the New Testament of the Bible People: Erastus of Scepsis, 4th century BC student of Plato Erastus Newton Bates (1828–1898), American politician and Civil War…
EricThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErnestErnest is a given name derived from the Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious", often shortened to Ernie. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
ErnieErnie is a masculine given name, frequently a short form (hypocorism) of Ernest, Ernald, Ernesto, or Verner. It may refer to:
ErrollErroll is an English male given name or surname that is synonymous to Earl. Notable people with the name include: Earl of Erroll, Scottish title Erroll Bennett (1950–2025), French/Tahitian footballer Erroll M.
ErskineErskine is a given name which may refer to:
EthanEthan or Eytan is a male given name of Hebrew origin that means "firm, enduring, strong and long-lived". The name Ethan appears eight times in the Hebrew Bible (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chronicles 2:6, 8; 6:42, 44; 15:17, 19; Psalm 89 superscription).
EugeneεὐγενήςEugene is a common masculine given name that comes from the Greek εὐγενής (eugenēs), "noble", literally "well-born", from εὖ (eu), "well" and γένος (genos), "race, stock, kin". Gene is a common shortened form.
EunanEunan ( YOO-nən) is a common name: Adomnán (r. 679–704), abbot of Iona Eunan O'Halpin, Irish academic Eunan O'Kane (born 1990), Irish professional footballer Eunan O'Neill (born 1982), Irish television presenter Eunan may also refer to: St Eunan's Cathedral…
EustaceΕὔσταχυςEustace ( YOOS-tis) is the rendition in English of two phonetically similar Greek given names: Εὔσταχυς (Eústachys) meaning "fruitful", "fecund"; literally "abundant in grain"; its Latin equivalents are Faecundus/Fecundus Εὐστάθιος (Eustáthios) meaning…
EvEv is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Everett or Evan. It may refer to: Ev Faunce (1926–2009), American football player and college head coach Ev Miller (born 1952), New Zealand former cricketer Ev Rogers (1931–2004), American communication…
EvanEvan is a Welsh and English masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro.
EvanderΕὔανδροςEvander is a masculine given name. It is an anglicization of the Greek name Εὔανδρος (lit.
EvelynEvelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name.
EverettEverett is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Old English name Eoforheard and the Germanic Eberhard.
EversleyEversley is a surname and a masculine given name. It is an English name derived from various villages in Wiltshire, Yorkshire and Hampshire.
EwanEwan (also spelled Awan, Euan, Ewen, Awen, Awanne, Owan, Avan) is a Scottish and English name with multiple sources. It is usually an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic name Eòghann "noble born" and therefore derived ultimately from Latin Eugenius.
EzekielEzekiel is a masculine Hebrew language name, meaning "God's Strength." It can be used as both a given name and a surname.
EzraעזראEzra (Hebrew: עֶזְרָא) is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root ע-ז-ר meaning "help".

English boy names starting with F

FabianFabian is the English form of the late Roman name Fabianus. This was a name originally given to those adopted into or descended through the female line from a Roman family named Fabius, that derived from the Latin faba for the broad bean, an important food…
FairfaxFairfax is both a surname of English (Yorkshire and Northumberland, with a few branches later settling in Scotland) origin which means "fair hair", and a masculine given name.
FarleyFarley is a family name and a given name. The patronymic surname is an anglicised form of the Irish patronyms Ó Faircheallaigh, which means "descendant of Faircheallach", whose name means "super war", and Ó Fearghail, which means "descendant of Fearghal",…
FayetteFayette is an almost-exclusively masculine given name which may refer to:
FelixFelix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks] (genitive felicis [feːˈliːkɪs]), meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful".
FinnFinn is a masculine given name. The name has several origins.
FletcherFletcher is a masculine given name, which may refer to:
FlintFlint is a masculine given name. It may refer to: Flint Dille (born 1955), American screenwriter, game designer and novelist Flint Fleming (born 1965), American former Arena Football League player Flint Hanner (1898–1973), American multi-sport track and field…
FlynnFlynn is an Irish surname or first name, an anglicised form of the Irish Ó Floinn or possibly Mac Floinn, meaning "descendant or son of Flann" (a byname meaning "reddish (complexion)" or "ruddy"). The name is more commonly used as a surname than a first name.
FordFord commonly refers to: Ford Motor Company, an automobile manufacturer founded by Henry Ford Ford (crossing), a shallow crossing on a river Ford may also refer to:
ForrestForrest is a masculine given name. Notable persons with the name include: Forrest (singer) (1953–2013), born Forrest Thomas, American singer popular in the UK and Netherlands Forrest J.
FrancisFrancis is an English, French, German, Dutch and Scandinavian given name of Latin origin. Francis is a name that has many derivatives in most European languages.
FrankFrank is a masculine given name. While Frank has been a European name in its own right, the given name in the English-speaking United States arose in the 20th century as a short form of the traditional common English variant Francis (which itself is a…
FrankieFrankie or Franky may refer to:
FranklinFranklin is a masculine English given name. It is of English coming from the medieval English Frankeleyn, coming from the Anglo-Norman fraunclein.
FredFred is a given name and a surname.
FreddyFreddy (also Freddi and Freddie) is a unisex given name. It is often used by both men and women whose names contain the Germanic element -fred, such as Frederick, Frederica, and Alfred.
FredericFrederic is a given name. For its origin, see Frederick.
FrederickFrederick is a male given name meaning "peace king" or "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich.
FriendFriend is the given name of: Friend Humphrey (1787–1854), American politician Friend Richardson (1865–1943), American newspaper publisher and politician, 25th governor of California Friend Smith Rutherford (1824–1864), United States Army officer and lawyer
FulkeFulke is a masculine given name and surname which may refer to:

English boy names starting with G

GabeGabe is a given name and a short form of the given name Gabriel; it is also a surname. Notable people and characters with the name include:
GabrielḇGabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl (גַבְרִיאֵל) meaning "God is my strength".
GageGage may refer to:
GaleGale is a given name. It has seen masculine and feminine use consecutively in the United States.
GaltonGalton is a surname and occasionally a given name. Notable people with the name include:
GalushaGalusha has been used as both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
GamalielגמליאלGamaliel (Heb. גמליאל), also spelled Gamliel, is a Hebrew name generally interpreted "God (אל) is my (י-) reward/recompense (גמל)".
GardnerGardner is a male given name derived from the surname Gardner. People with the given name include: Gardner Ackley (1915–1998), American economist Gardner Dozois (1947–2018), American science fiction author and editor Gardner Fox (1911–1986), American comic…
GarethGareth is a Welsh masculine given name. The name's popularity in Wales may be as a hypocorism of Geraint, which itself became popular after the famous hero and king of Dumnonia.
GarettGarett is an English and an Irish masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Garett Bembridge (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Garett Bischoff (born 1984), American professional wrestler Garett Bolles (born 1992), American football…
GarretGarret is a given name. It is an alternate spelling of Garrett.
GarrettGarrett is a surname and given name of Germanic and of Old French origins. It is one of the many baptismal surnames to have been derived from the popular given names of Gerardus, Gerard and Gerald in 12th-century England.
GarrickGarrick is a personal name, and is both a surname and a given name (usually masculine). The name has two identified points of origin.
GarthA garth is an enclosed quadrangle or yard, especially one surrounded by a cloister (Middle English; Old Norse garþr, garðr; akin to Anglo-Saxon geard). This led to the word being given as a last name to people who worked in or near a garden.
GaryGary and Garry are English language masculine given names.
GavinGavin is a Celtic male given name. It is the Scottish variation of the medieval Welsh name Gawain, meaning 'God send' or 'white hawk/falcon'.
GawenGawen is a masculine given name and a surname. It may refer to: Gawen Hamilton (1698–1737), Scottish painter Gawen Lawrie, English merchant and deputy governor of the American province of East Jersey from 1683 to 1686 Gawen Bonzi Wells (born 1976), American…
GaylordGaylord is a given name of Norman French origin, transferred from the surname, ultimately from the Old French gaillard meaning "joyful" or "high-spirited". Notable people with the given name include:
GeneGene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve.
GeoffreyGeoffrey is an English masculine given name. It is generally considered the Anglo-Norman form of the Germanic compound *gudą 'god' and *friþuz 'peace'.
GeordieGeordie is a masculine given name. It may also be a nickname for people named George or associated with the Tyneside area of North East England.
GeorgeΓεώργιοςGeorge (English: ) is a male given name derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος; Ancient Greek: [ɡeɔ́ːrɡi.os], Modern Greek: [ʝeˈorʝi.os]). It may have been a theophoric name, with origins in Zeus Georgos, an early title of the Greek god Zeus.
GeraldGerald is a masculine given name derived from the Germanic languages prefix ger- ("spear") and suffix -wald ("rule"). Gerald is a Norman French variant of the Germanic name.
GerardGerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constituents put together.
GerryGerry is both a surname and a masculine or feminine given name. As a given name, it is often a short form (hypocorism) of Gerard, Gerald or Geraldine.
GideonגדעוןGideon (Hebrew: גדעון) is a gender neutral given name and surname of Hebrew origin which translates to 'feller' or 'hewer' (i.e. 'great warrior') in Hebrew.
GilbertGilbert is a given name of Norman-French origin, itself from Germanic Gisilberht or Gisalberht. Original spellings included Gislebert, Guilbert and Gilebert.
GilesGiles ( JYLZE) or Gyles is a masculine given name. It is the Medieval English form of the name of the French hermit Saint Giles, which itself is the Old French form of the Latin name Aegidius.
GiovanniGiovanni is a male Italian given name (from Latin Ioannes). It is the Italian equivalent of the English name John.
GladdenGladden is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
GleasonGleason is a masculine given name borne by: Gleason Archer Sr. (1880–1966), founder and first president of Suffolk University and Suffolk Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, writer and radio broadcaster Gleason Archer Jr.
GlenGlen is an English, masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Glen Abbott (1969–1993), South African cricketer Glen Adam (born 1959), New Zealand footballer Glen Adams (1945–2010), Jamaican musician Glen Adams (cricketer) (born 1995), South…
GodfreyGodfrey is a given name and an English surname. The given name is derived from the Old French Godefroy, a name composed of the elements: the first being either God ("God") or gōd ("good"); the second being fred ("peace").
GordGord is a given name, usually a diminutive form of Gordon, and is seen as uniquely and idiosyncratically Canadian.
GordenGorden is an English variant of Gordon. Notable people with the name include: given name; Gorden Kaye, English actor Gorden Kelley, American football player Gorden Moyo, Zimbabwean politician Gorden Tallis, Australian rugby player Gorden Wagener, chief design…
GordonGordon () is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Scottish surname Gordon.
GordyGordy is a 1995 American family comedy-drama film. Gordy or Gordie may also refer to:
GrahamGraham is a masculine (and, to a lesser extent, feminine) given name in the English language. It is derived from the surname.
GrangerGranger is a masculine given name which may refer to: Granger Boston (1921–1958), English cricketer Granger Cobb (1960–2015), American entrepreneur Granger K.
GrantGrant is an English given name derived from the French grand meaning 'tall' or 'large'. It was originally a nickname given to those with remarkable size.
GraysonGrayson is primarily a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
GreenGreen is a color. Green may also refer to:
GregGreg is a masculine given name, and often a shortened form of the given name Gregory. Greg (sometimes spelled "Gregg") is also a surname.
GregoryΓρηγόριοςThe masculine first name Gregory or Grégory derives from the Latin name "Gregorius", which came from the late Greek name "Γρηγόριος" (Grēgórios) meaning "watchful, alert" (derived from "ἐγείρω" "egeiro" meaning "to awaken, arouse").
GreigGreig is a surname and given name. The surname is of Scottish origin and is derived from a shortened form of the personal name Gregory and Greg.
GreysonGreyson is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
GriffinGriffin is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. The name derives from Griffinus, which is a Latinised version of Griffith which was commonly used in medieval Wales.
GroverGrover is a masculine given name.
GulliverGulliver is a surname and masculine given name. It may refer to:
GunnarGunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (Gunnarr in Old Norse). Gunder is a variant,.
GunnerGunner is a nickname, given name, and surname. It may refer to:
GusGus is a masculine name, often a diminutive for Angus, August, Augustine/Augustin, Gustave, Constantine, Konstantinos, Augusten, Gustavo, Gusten, Augustus, Aengus, Argus, Fergus, Gustav, Gustafson, Ferguson, and Gussie.
GussieGussie is occasionally a given name in its own right, but is much more frequently a shortened version (hypocorism) of Chreigusta, Augustus, Augusta, Gustave, Gustavo, August, Augustine, Augusten, Augustina, Angus, Fergus, Argus, Gusten, Gus, and others.
GuyGuy ( ghy, French: [ɡi]) is a masculine given name derived from an abbreviated version of a Germanic name that began either with witu, meaning wood, or wit, meaning wide. In French, the letter w became gu and the name became Guy, Gui or Guido.
GylesGyles is a masculine given name and a surname. Bearers of the name include:

English boy names starting with H

HaddonHaddon is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Haddon Donald (1917–2018), New Zealand former soldier, businessman and politician Haddon King (1905–1990), Australian geologist Haddon Mason (1898–1966), British film actor Haddon…
HalHal is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Harold, Henry or Harvey, and a nickname. Notable people with the name include:
HaleHale is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:
HallHall is a masculine given name which may refer to: Hall Caine (1853–1931), British novelist, dramatist, short story writer, poet and critic Hall Hibbard (1903–1996), American engineer, co-designer of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning World War II fighter Hall…
HalstedHalsted may refer to:
HamishHamish is a Scottish masculine given name, an Anglicized form of the vocative case of the Gaelic name Sheumais, itself the vocative of Seumas (the Gaelic equivalent of James).
HankHank is a given name and a surname. It may have been inspired by the Dutch name Henk, itself a short form of Hendrik and thus related to Harry, Harvey, and Henry.
HannibalἈννίβαςHannibal is a latinization (Ancient Greek: Ἀννίβας, Hanníbas) of the Carthaginian masculine given name ḥnbʿl (Punic: 𐤇‬𐤍𐤁‬𐤏‬𐤋‬), meaning "Baal is Gracious".
HarbordHarbord may refer to:
HarlanHarlan is a given name and a surname which may refer to:
HarmonHarmon is the English cognate of the Germanic names Hermann or Harmann. It may be a surname or given name.
HaroldHarold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'.
HarrisNotable people with given name Harris include: Harris Allan (born 1985), Canadian actor and recording artist Harris Andrews (born 1996), Australian footballer with the Brisbane Lions Harris Armstrong (1899–1973), American modernist architect Harris Barron…
HarrisonHarrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry.
HarryHarry is a male given name. Beginning as a Middle English form of Henry, in the modern era it became a diminutive for several names beginning with "Har".
HartfordHartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut.
HartlandHartland is a masculine given name. Notable people with the given name Hartland include: Hartland MacDougall (1876–1947), Canadian ice hockey player and businessman Hartland Molson (1907–2002), Anglo-Quebecer businessman and military aviator Hartland Monahan…
HarveyHarvey is an English and Scottish family and given name derived from the Old Breton personal name Huiarnviu (or Aeruiu), derived from the elements hoiarn, huiarn (modern Breton houarn) meaning "iron" and viu (Breton bev) meaning "blazing".
HarwoodHarwood is both a surname and occasional given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Harwood (surname) Given name Harwood Greenhalgh (1849–1922), English footballer Sir Harwood Harrison (1907–1980), British politician Harwood Jarvis (1884–1936),…
HaskellHaskell or Haskel is a masculine given name which may refer to: Haskell V. Anderson III (born 1943), American actor Haskel Ayers (1936–2020), American auctioneer and politician Haskell Boggs (1909–2003), American cinematographer Haskell Cohen (1914–2000),…
HattonHatton may refer to:
HaydenHayden is a given name in the English language. Its use as a first name comes from transferred use of the surname Hayden.
HeathHeath is a masculine given name derived from the Old English word hǣþ, or heath. The name is a transferred use of the surname.
HectorHector () is an English, French, Scottish, and Spanish given name. The name is derived from the name of Hektor, a legendary Trojan champion who was killed by the Greek Achilles.
HedworthHedworth is a masculine given name and a surname. It may refer to: Hedworth Jolliffe, 2nd Baron Hylton (1829–1899), British Army officer and Member of Parliament Hedworth Lambton (MP) (1797–1876), Member of Parliament for North Durham (1832–1847) Hedworth…
HenryHenry is a masculine given name derived from Old French Henri or Henry, which is derived from the Old Frankish name Heimeric, from Common Germanic “Haimarīks” (from *haima- "home" and *rīk- "ruler").
HerbertHerbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.
HerbieHerbie is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Herbert, and a nickname. It may refer to:
HermanHerman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman.
HerveyHervey is both an English surname and a masculine given name, probably derived from French Hervé.
HeywoodHeywood is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Heywood "Woody" Allen (born 1935), United States comedian, movie director, and jazz clarinetist Heywood Banks, United States comedian Heywood Broun (1888–1939), United States journalist…
HilaryἱλαρόςHilary, Hilarie or Hillary is a given name and surname, derived from the Latin hilarius meaning "cheerful", from hilaris, "cheerful, merry", which comes from the Greek ἱλαρός (hilaros), "cheerful, merry", which in turn comes from ἵλαος (hilaos), "propitious,…
HobartHobart is the given name of: Hobart Alter (1933–2014), American businessman, a pioneer in the surfboard shaping industry, creator of the Hobie Cat, and founder of the Hobie company Hobart R.
HolbrookHolbrook is a masculine given name and a surname. It may refer to:
HoldenHolden is an English given name that comes from a surname meaning "deep valley" in Old English. The most well-known use of Holden as a given name is in J.
HoltHolt or holte may refer to:
HomerHomer is both a masculine given name and a surname. The ancient Greek poet Homer and cartoon character Homer Simpson are particularly prominent holders of the name.
HopeHope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans.
HoraceHorace is a masculine given name, derived from the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65–8 BC).
HoratioHoratio () is an English male given name, an Italianized form of the ancient Roman Latin nomen (name) Horatius, from the Roman gens (clan) Horatia. The modern Italian form is Orazio, the modern Spanish form Horacio.
HoveyHovey may refer to:
HowardHoward is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it…
HubertHubert is a Germanic masculine given name, from hug "mind" and beraht "bright". It also occurs as a surname.
HudsonHudson is an English masculine given name which originated from the surname Hudson.
HughHugh is the English-language variant of the masculine given name Hugues, itself the Old French variant of Hugo, a short form of Continental Germanic given names beginning in the element *hug- "mind, spirit" (Old English hyġe).
HugoHugo is a surname and a masculine given name of German origin. The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo.
HumphreyHumphrey is both a masculine given name and a surname. Earlier forms of the name include Hunfrid and Hunfrith.
HunterHunter is an English unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:
HuntleyHuntley is an English surname or, more rarely, a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
HyattHyatt is a masculine given name borne by:

English boy names starting with I

IanיוחנןIan is a male name of English and Scottish Gaelic origin, which is derived from the Hebrew given name יוֹחָנָן (Yohanan, Yôḥānān) and corresponds to the English name John. The spelling is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic forename Iain.
IggyIggy or Iggie is a unisex name and it is often a short form of the Roman Latin names Ignatia (feminine) and Ignatius (masculine), or their derivatives in other European languages.
IkeIke is a mostly masculine given name and nickname. It is often short for Isaac.
IncreaseIncrease is a masculine given name. Originating in England, the name was given primarily among Puritans in colonial New England and in the early 19th century in the United States.
IngramIngram is an English masculine given name, from the Anglo-French (Norman) Enguerran (ultimately Frankish Angilram) Notable people with the name include: Ingram Cecil Connor III (Gram Parsons) (d. 1973), country-rock musician Ingram, bishop of Glasgow (d.
InnesInnes () is a habitational surname of Scottish origin, derived from Innes in Moray. In some cases it may have originated as a shortening of MacInnes.
IsaacיצחקIsaac ( EYE-zək) transliterated from Yitzhak, Yitzchok (Hebrew: יִצְחָק, Modern: Yīṣḥaq, Tiberian: Yīṣḥāq) was one of the three patriarchs in the Hebrew Bible, whose story is told in the book of Genesis.
IsaiahישעיהוIsaiah is a masculine name of biblical origin. It comes from the Hebrew: יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (Yəšaʿyāhū or Yeshayahu), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
IsidoreἸσίδωροςIsidore ( IZ-id-or; also spelled Isador, Isadore and Isidor) is a masculine given name. The name is derived from the Greek name Isídōros (Ἰσίδωρος, latinized Isidorus) and can literally be translated to 'gift of Isis'.
IsraelישראלIsrael (Hebrew: יִשְׂרָאֵל, Modern: Yīsraʾel, Tiberian: Yīsrāʾēl) is a masculine Hebrew name.
IvorIvor is an English masculine given name derived either directly from Norse Ívarr, or through Welsh (which spells it Ifor) or Irish and Scottish Gaelic (which spell it Íomhar), all of which likely derive it also from the original Norse form.
IvyIvy is a given name or surname taken from the name of the plant. It became popular as a given name in the late 1800s, along with other plant and flower names for girls.

English boy names starting with J

JabezיעבץJabez or Jabes is a male name and surname derived from the biblical Jabez, of whom the Books of Chronicles says his mother named him Jabez (Hebrew יַעְבֵּץ [ya'betz]), meaning "he makes sorrowful", because his birth was difficult. People with the name include:
JaceJace or Jase is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jason.
JackJack is a given name of English origin. In modern usage, Jack is often a given name on its own, although it can be used as a diminutive of other given names.
JackieJackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names.
JacksonJackson is an English masculine given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname, which means "son of Jack". It is in regular use, along with spelling variants such as Jaxon, and Jacksen, Jacson, and Jaxson.
JacobἸάκωβοςJacob is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. The English form is derived from the Latin Iacobus, from the Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iakobos), ultimately from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqōḇ), the name of Jacob, biblical patriarch of the Israelites, and a major…
JadenJaden is a unisex given name with roots in Hebrew, meaning "God has heard." It is also found as a surname.
JaimeJaime is a common Spanish and Portuguese male given name most commonly used as a nickname for James. It can also be a nickname for Jacobus.
JakeJake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names.
JamesJames is an English language given name that is a derivative of the name Jacob, most commonly used for males.
JamesonJameson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of James". It may also be a given name.
JamieJamie is a unisex name. Traditionally a masculine name, it can be diminutive form of James or, more rarely, other names and is of Scots language origin.
JanJan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect),…
JapieJapie is a South African male first name, of Afrikaans origin, often found as a familiar or shortened form of the names Johannes and Jacobus.
JaredJared is a given name of Biblical derivation.
JarrodJarrod is a variant of the name Jared. Jarrod may refer to: Jarrod Alexander, American drummer Jarrod Alonge (born 1993), American comedian, musician and YouTuber Jarrod Atkinson, Australian rules footballer Jarrod Bannister (1984-2018), Australian javelin…
JasonἸάσωνJason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning "healer", from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), "heal", "cure", cognate with ἰατρός (iatrós), "healer", "physician".
JasperJasper is a masculine given name of Persian origin, meaning "treasurer". The etymology of the given name Jasper (of Persian origin) is unrelated to that of the gemstone jasper (of Semitic origin).
JaxonJaxon or Jaxxon is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
JayJay (or Jai) is a predominantly male given name. 'Jaya' is a female variation or female given name with same meaning and origin from Sanskrit.
JayceJayce is a first name that is often an abbreviation of Jason. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
JaydenJayden, Jadin, Jadyn, Jaiden, and Jaden (among other variations) are unisex given names.
JaylonJaylon is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include: Jaylon Bather (born 1992), Bermudian footballer Jaylon Brown (born 1994), American basketball player Jaylon Carlies (born 2001), American college football player Jaylon Ferguson (1995–2022),…
JaysonJayson is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
JebJeb is a masculine given name or nickname. It can be derived from the initials "J.
JedediahידידיהJedediah, or Jedidiah (Hebrew: יְדִידְיָה, romanized: Yəḏīḏyāh) is a Hebrew male given name. Its Hebrew form is Yedidia, meaning "beloved of Jah".
JeevanJeevan is an Indian sub-continent first name meaning "life" or "bringer of life," which may be used by males or females. The name originates from the Sanskrit language but is more often used as a Nepalese language name, a Sikh or a Hindu name.
JeffJeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey.
JeffersonJefferson or Jéferson is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
JefferyJeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey.
JeffreyJeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried).
JeffryJeffry is a given name. It may refer to:
JeffyJeffy is a masculine given name, a variation of Jeffrey, which may refer to: A child character in the syndicated comic strip The Family Circus A character in the 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada Jeffy "Brad" Bradley, a character in the webcomic Schlock…
JemmyJemmy is a usually masculine given name. It is often short for James or Jimena.
JensenJensen is a unisex given name. Notable people with the given name include:
JeremiahJeremiah (c. 650 – c.
JeremyJeremy ( JERR-em-ee) is an English language male given name, deriving from various translations and interpretations as the anglicized and diminutive form of the Hebrew given name Jeremiah. Notable people with the name include:
JermaineJermaine ( jər-MAYN) is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the French given name Germain, which is in turn derived from the Latin given name Germanus.
JeromeἹερώνυμοςJerome is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek given name Ἱερώνυμος, Hierōnymos, "sacred name"; from ἱερός, hierós, "sacred", and ὄνυμα, ónyma, an alternative form of ὄνομα, ónoma, "name".
JerroldJerrold or Jerold are masculine English given name variants of Gerald, a German language name meaning "rule of the spear" from the prefix ger- ("spear") and suffix -wald ("rule"). Jerrold was initially brought to Great Britain by the Normans.
JerryJerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri.
JessJess is a unisex given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Jessica, Jesse, Jessie, Jessy, Jesswin and a surname. It may refer to:
JesseἸεσσαίJesse is a given name of Hebrew origin. It derives its popularity from the biblical figure Jesse, father of Israelite monarch David.
JetJet is a given name which may be either masculine or feminine. It is relatively common in Dutch-speaking countries, as a nickname for certain feminine given names (for example, Henriëtte or Mariëtte), and is pronounced [jɛt] in that context.
JethroJethro is a male given name meaning "excellence". It is derived from the Hebrew word Yithrô.
JilesJiles is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
JimJim is a masculine given name. It is often short for James, Jimena, or Jimmy.
JimmyΔημήτρηςJimmy is a masculine given name. It is often used as a diminutive form of the given name James, along with its short form, Jim.
JoachimיהויקיםJoachim is a masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim (יְהוֹיָקִים), meaning "raised by Yahweh".
JobJob is a major figure in the Bible. People with the same given name include: Patriarch Job of Alexandria, Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 954 to 960 Job of Esztergom, Hungarian prelate and archbishop (1185–1204) Patriarch Job of Moscow (died 1607), first…
JOCJOC may refer to: Japanese Olympic Committee, the national Olympic committee in Japan for the Olympic Games movement Young Christian Workers (Jeunesse ouvrière chrétienne in French), an international Catholic organization of the Young Trade Unionists Joint…
JodieJodie is a unisex given name. It is related to names Cody, Jodi, Jody, Codey, and Jodey.
JoeJoe is a masculine given name, usually a short form of Joseph.
JoelיואלJoel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is El" (El being a Northwest Semitic word meaning 'god' or 'deity'), "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God".
JoeyJoey is a unisex given name or nickname, more commonly used for males. It can be a diminutive of names that begin with J, most commonly Joseph, Joshua, Joe, Josephine and Johanna.
JohnJohn ( JON) is a very common given male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. Traditionally in the Anglosphere, it was the most common, although it has not been since the latter half of the 20th century.
John PaulJohn Paul is a masculine double name, composed of the English names John and Paul.
JohnathanJohnathan is a given name. It is an alternative spelling of Jonathan, or a portmanteau with the etymologically unrelated name John.
JohnnieJohnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.
JohnnyJohnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.
JohnsonJohnson is a masculine given name. It is a patronym of the given name John and literally means "son of John".
JolyonJolyon is a male given name, a medieval spelling variant of Julian, originating in England. Notable people and characters with the name include:
JonJon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan.
JonahיונהJonah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew: יוֹנָה, Yonā, meaning dove or pigeon. It is the name of the Abrahamic prophet Jonah.
JonasJonas is a common male name in many countries in the Western world and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname.
JonathanיהונתןJonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew.
JonniJonni is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jonni Cabrera (born 1989), Paraguayan footballer Jonni Cheatwood, American visual artist Jonni Darkko, American pornographic actor Jonni Fulcher (born 1974), Scottish-Swiss billiards player Jonni…
JonnieJonnie is a unisex given name. It is a variant form of Jonny.
JonnyJonny is a masculine given name, and pet name, in the English language. A pet form of Jon, the natural diminutive of given name Jonathan, in some cases it can also mean a condom.
JontyJonty is an English masculine given name, that occurs as a diminutive form of Jonathan.
JordanירדןJordan is a given name. The form found in Western names originates from Hebrew: ירדן, romanized: Yarden, relating to the Jordan River in West Asia.
JordieJordie is a given name and a nickname of the name Jordan (name). Notable people with the name include: Jordie Albiston (1961–2022), Australian poet and academic Jordie Barrett (born 1997), New Zealand rugby union player Jordie Bellaire (born 1988), American…
JordyJordy is a gender neutral name, and sometimes a diminutive of the name Jordan. Notable people and characters with the name include:
JosephיוסףJoseph is a common male name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages.
JoshJosh is a masculine given name. It is frequently a diminutive (hypocorism) of the given name Joshua and historically a diminutive of Josiah but has been used independently as a given name.
JoshuaיהושעJoshua is a given name derived from the Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Modern: Yəhōšūaʿ, Tiberian: Yŏhōšūaʿ), prominently belonging to Joshua, an early Hebrew leader of the Exodus period who has a major role in several books of the Bible.
JosiahיאשיהוJosiah () is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yoshi-yahu (Hebrew: יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, Modern: Yošiyyáhu, Tiberian: Yôšiyyāhû, "Yahweh has healed". Josiah was a King of Judah in the Bible.
JulianJulian is a common male given name in the United States, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands (as Juliaan), France (as Julien), Italy (as Giuliano), Russia [Iulian (Yulian)] Spain, Latin America (as Julián in Spanish and Juliano or…
Julien
JuliusιουλοςJulius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit.
JunoJuno commonly refers to: Juno (mythology), the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods Juno (film), the 2007 film Juno may also refer to:
JustinJustin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Latin given name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous".
JylesJyles is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

English boy names starting with K

KadeKade may refer to:
KadenKaden is a given name, a variant spelling of Caden, as well as a surname.
KalebKaleb is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Caleb, as well as a surname.
KallenKallen is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Horace Kallen (1882–1974), American philosopher Jackie Kallen (born 1946), American boxing manager Kitty Kallen (1921–2016), American singer Arvid Emanuel Kallen (1895–1969),…
KaneThe given name Kane is shared by:
KarlKarl is a Germanic male given name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish king Charlemagne.
KayThe name Kay is both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for…
KeithKeith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith.
KellanKellan, also spelt Kellen, is a male given name. Other variations of Kellen or Kellan include Kaelan, Kallen, Keelan, Keilan, Keillan, Kelan, Kelden, Kelle, Kellyn, and Kellin.
KellerKeller is a masculine given name borne by: Keller Chryst (born 1995), American football quarterback Keller E. Rockey (1888–1970), United States Marine Corps lieutenant general Keller Williams, American singer, songwriter and jam-band musician
KellyKelly is a unisex given name derived from an Anglicized version of the Irish masculine name Ceallach or a transferred use of the Irish surname O'Ceallaigh.
KelseyKelsey is a given name of English origin. The name most probably derives from an Old English given name Cēolsiġe, which meant "ship's victory", or it could be a place name meaning "Cenel's island".
KelvinKelvin () is a masculine given name, ultimately derived from the title of William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who received a baronage named for the River Kelvin (the river flowing past the University of Glasgow) in 1892.
KenKen is a masculine given name of Japanese and Scottish Gaelic origin. The Japanese given name is common among males.
KendrickKendrick is a surname, sometimes used as a masculine given name, which may originate from: The Welsh name Cynwrig meaning "greatest champion", or The Anglo-Saxon name Cyneric meaning cyne (royal, of a king) + rīks (king, ruler).
KennedyKennedy (also spelled Kenedi, Kennedie, Kennedi) () is a unisex given name in the English language. The name is an Anglicised form of a masculine given name in the Irish language.
KennethKenneth is a given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: Cainnech and Cináed.
KennyKenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith".
KentKent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include:
KenyonKenyon is a masculine given name, which may refer to: Kenyon Coleman (born 1979), American former National Football League player Kenyon Cox (1856–1919), American painter, illustrator, muralist, writer and teacher Kenyon Clutter, murdered in 1959, written…
KermitKermit is a male given name found mainly in the United States. It is a variant spelling of Kermode, a surname in the Isle of Man, which itself is a Manx-language variant of Mac Diarmata, an Irish language patronymic anglicised MacDermot.
KevinṽKevin is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːvʲiːnʲ]; Middle Irish: Caoimhghín [ˈkəiṽʲʝiːnʲ]; Old Irish: Cóemgein [ˈkoiṽʲɣʲinʲ]; Latinized as Coemgenus).
KianکیانKian is the English variant of the Gaelic Irish given name Cian, meaning 'ancient'. A variant spelling is Kyan.
KiethKieth is the given name or surname of: Kieth Engen (1925–2004), American operatic bass Kieth Hymmen (1913–1978), Canadian politician Kieth Merrill (born 1940), American film writer, director and producer Kieth O'dor (1962–1995), British racing driver Sam…
KimKim is a unisex given name. It is also used as a diminutive or nickname for names such as Kimber, Kimberly, Kimberley, Kimball and Kimiko.
KimballKimball is a given name derived from the English surname Kimball. Notable people and characters with the name include:
KimbleKimble is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
KipKip is a given name. Notable people and characters with the name include:
KirbyKirby is a given name which may refer to:
KirkKirk is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
KittKitt may refer to:
KrysKrys is a primarily masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
KurtKurt is a male given name in Germanic languages. Kurt originated as short forms of the Germanic Konrad/Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor.
KyanKyan is a surname and a given name, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It is an alternative spelling of the given name Kian, which is a variant of ancient Irish Cian.
KyleKyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland.
KylerKyler is a masculine given name, a mix of the names Tyler and Kyle, or originating from the surname Kyler, an Anglicized form of the Dutch surname Cuyler.

English boy names starting with L

LachlanLachlan () is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin.
LaDariusLaDarius, Ladarius or La'Darius is a masculine given name of American origin which may either be a combination of the element la and the name Darius, which means 'hold firm the good', or a combination of the Greek word lados and the Latin word arius, which…
LafeLafe is a masculine given name or nickname, often a short form or hypocorism of Lafayette. Notable people with the name include: Lafayette B.
LaidmanLaidman is both an English masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
LamarLamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Campbell…
LanceLance is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
LandonLandon is a personal name and surname of English origin that means "long hill". It is a variant of Langdon.
LanghorneLanghorne may refer to:
LannyLanny is a masculine personal name attributed as a variation of Laurence (bay tree) or Roland (from the renowned land) and may refer to:
LarryLarry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names.
LaurenceLaurence is in modern use as an English masculine and a French feminine given name. The modern English masculine name is a variant of Lawrence and originates from a French form of the Latin Laurentius, a name meaning "man from Laurentum".
LaurensLaurens is a masculine Dutch given name, the equivalent of Lawrence/Laurence. Notable people with the name include: Laurens Jan Anjema (born 1982), Dutch squash player Laurens Jacobsz Alteras (died 1622), Dutch vice admiral Laurens Bake (1629-1702), Dutch…
LaurieLaurie is a unisex given name. Among males, it can be a short form (hypocorism) of Lawrence, Laurence or Laurens.
LawrenceLawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis).
LawrieLawrie is a (patronymic or paternal) family name of Scottish origin which means "crafty." Variants of which include: Laurie, Lorrie, Larry, Laury, Lawry and Lowrie. It is also used as a given name, often a short form of Lawrence.
LawsonLawson is a masculine given name borne by: Lawson Aschenbach (born 1983), American racing driver Lawson Butt (1880–1956), British actor and director of the silent era Lawson Craddock (born 1992), American former road and track racing cyclist Lawson Crouse…
LawtonLawton may refer to: Lawton Chiles (1930–1998), American politician from the U.S. state of Florida Lawton Fitt (born 1953), American banker Lawton Nuss (born 1952), American judge, a Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lawton S.
LaytonLayton is a masculine given name which may refer to: Layton Freborg (born 1933), American politician Layton Kor (1938–2013), American rock climber Layton Maxwell (born 1979), Welsh footballer Layton Williams (born 1994), English actor
LeamonLeamon is a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
LeeLee is a unisex given name from the English word 'lee'. It is also used as a surname, often confused with the Old English surname and given name leah ("clearing; meadow"), which evolved to 'leigh' in Middle English, and present-day 'lea' with the same meaning.
LeesLees is a masculine given name which may refer to: Lees Knowles (1857–1928), British barrister, military historian and politician Lees Radcliffe (1865–1928), English cricketer Lees Whitehead (1864–1913), English cricketer
LegrantLegrant or LeGrant is a surname and occasional masculine given name of French origin, a variant of Legrand, which originated as a nickname for a tall man. Notable people with the name include:
LennyLenny or Lennie is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
LeoλέωνLeo is a given name in several languages. In European languages, it is usually a masculine given name and it comes from the Latin word leo, which in turn comes from the Greek word λέων meaning "lion".
LeonλέωνLeon (Ancient Greek: λέων, romanized: léon; leōn) is a first name of Greek origin, meaning "lion".
LeonardΛέωνLeonard is a common English surname and a masculine given name. The given name and surname originate from the Old High German Leonhard containing the prefix levon ("lion") from the Greek Λέων ("lion") through the Latin Leo, and the suffix hardu ("brave" or…
LeopoldLeopold is the modern form of the Germanic name Luitbald, composed of two stems, common to Germanic names. The first part is related to Old High German liut meaning "people", the second part bald or balt is of Germanic origin and means "brave".
LeroyLeroy, or Leroi along with variant spellings and forms: Leeroy, LeeRoy, Lee Roy and LeRoy are both given names and surnames. Originally written as Le Roy and Roy, it is of Norman origin.
LeslieLeslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley.
LesterLester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name.
LeviלויLevi is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Levi (Hebrew: לֵוִי, Levī‎), son of Jacob and founder of the Israelite tribe of Levi.
LewisLewis () is a masculine English-language given name. It was coined as an anglicisation of given names in other languages.
LiamLiam is a masculine given name, often a short form of the Germanic name William.
LincolnLincoln is a male given name, and according to US data based on 2024 births, about 1 in 376 people are given the name. Lincoln is also a surname and sometimes masculine given name of Old English origin.
LindorLindor is a surname which is also used as a masculine given name. People with the name include:
LindsayLindsay () is both an English and Scottish surname and a given name. The given name comes from the Scottish surname and clan name, which comes from the toponym Lindsey, which in turn comes from the Old English toponym Lindesege ("Island of Lind") for the city…
LinusLinus, a male given name, is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos. It is a common given name in Sweden.
LionelLionel is a masculine given name which originated as a French diminutive of Léon. Both names are derived from the Greek word “leon,” meaning “lion”.
ListerLister or Lyster is a masculine given name which may refer to: Sir Lister Holte, 5th Baronet (1720–1770), English Member of Parliament Lyster Hoxie Dewey (1865–1944), American botanist Lyster Kirkpatrick (1885–1921), Australian rules footballer Lister Lea…
LivingstonLivingston is a masculine given name which may refer to: Livingston Allen (born 1991), Jamaican-American podcaster and YouTuber Livingston L. Biddle Jr.
LivingstoneLivingstone is a surname and given name. The surname is toponymic.
LoftusLoftus is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Loftus Armstrong (1878–1959), New Zealand rugby union player Loftus Becker, American law professor Loftus Henry Bland (1805–1872), Irish barrister and Member of Parliament Loftus Jones…
LoganThe given name Logan is derived from the Scottish surname Logan, which is in turn derived from a place-name. The likely origin of this surname is a place located near Auchinleck, in Ayrshire.
LonnyLonny is a masculine given name.
LouieLouie has historically been regarded as a less common variant of the given name Louis. It originated in the United Kingdom (where Louis is pronounced ) as a more regularly-spelled version without a silent ⟨s⟩.
LouisLouis is the French form of the Old Frankish given name Chlodwig and one of two English forms, the other being Lewis ().
LoyalLoyal is a generally masculine given name which may refer to:
LucasLucas is a multilingual masculine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin verb "lucere", meaning "to shine".
LuciusLucius is a masculine given name derived from Lucius (Latin [ˈluː.ki.us]; Etruscan: Luvcie), abbreviated L., one of the small group of common Latin forenames (praenomina) found in the culture of ancient Rome. Lucius probably derives from Latin word lux (gen.
LukeΛουκᾶςLuke () is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. The name Luke is the English form and the diminutive of the Latin name Lucas.
LumanLuman is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
LutherThe name Luther is a masculine name of German origin meaning army. It was once exclusive to Evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Church.
LyleLyle may refer to:
LyndonLyndon is a given name and surname.
LyndsayLyndsay is a first name in many English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland. It can be either a feminine or a masculine name.

English boy names starting with M

MacAs a nickname, Mac may refer to:
MaddoxMaddox is a mainly male name in use in English speaking countries derived from a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc". The name Madoc means "fortunate" and is derived from the Welsh word mad.
MadisonMadison is a surname of English origin that has become a popular given name in the United States, and to a lesser extent in Canada. Madison, also spelled Maddison, is a variant of Mathieson, meaning son of Matthew.
MainardMainard (also spelled Maynard) is an English and French given name derived from the Old High German form Maganhard, from magan (power, strength) and hart (strong, hard). The medieval German form is Meginhard; the modern form Meinhard.
MalMal is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Malcolm and other names. People so named include:
MalachiמלאכיMalachi is a male given name of Hebrew origin מַלְאָכִי‎ (Malʾaḵī) meaning "my messenger". The name is popularized by the Jewish prophet Malachi in the Bible.
MalcolmMalcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim is a Scottish Gaelic given name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba". Maol "shavenhead" is Scottish Gaelic for monk.
MandyMandy can be used as a given name, a diminutive, or a nickname for both female and male genders. It is often used as a diminutive (i.e., short form, see hypocorism) of the female names Amanda and Miranda, as well as being a given name in its own right.
MansfieldMansfield is a masculine given name which may refer to: Mansfield Lovell (1822–1884), Confederate major general during the American Civil War Mansfield Markham (1905–1971), British film producer and director Mansfield Merriman (1848–1925), American civil…
ManuelעמנואלManuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), which means "God with us." It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used…
MarcusMarcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war.
MarioMario is the Italian, French, Croatian, Czech, Norwegian, Slovak, Serbian, Hungarian, Slovene, Polish, Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Bulgarian, Greek, German, Dutch, Maltese, and English form of the Latin Roman name Marius.
MarkMark is a common male name and is related to the Latin word Mars. It means "consecrated to the god Mars", and also may mean "God of war" or "to be warlike".
MarkeithMarkeith is an English-language masculine given name, a conflation of the names Mark and Keith, meaning 'warrior' or 'woodland'. It is often found among African Americans.
MarkwayneMarkwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2026 as the ninth United States secretary of homeland security.
MarmadukeMarmaduke is a masculine given name. It is attested in English and French starting in the 12th century (in French, Marmaduk(e); also as Maraduke; in Latin, Marmaducus).
MarquiseA marquise (marchioness) is a noblewoman with the rank of marquess, or the wife of a marquess (marquis). Marquise may also refer to:
MarshallMarshall is an occupational surname stemming from the Middle English mareshal. This originally denoted a groom or farrier, but later came to be a title for various types of official.
MarstonMarston is a surname of English origin. Notable people with the name include:
MartinMartin may either be a given name or surname. In Scotland, Martin or McMartin is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
MarvellMarvell may refer to:
MarvinMarvin is a masculine given name, derived from the Welsh name Mervyn, an Anglicized form of Merfyn. The name Merfyn contains the Old Welsh elements mer, probably meaning "marrow", and myn, meaning "eminent".
MasonMason is a traditionally masculine given name, although recently the name has been used for either sex. Its origin is from the occupational surname Mason, which means "one who works with stone".
MattMatt or Mat is a male given name, often used as a nickname for Matthew. Less commonly, it is used as a surname.
MatthewמתתיהוMatthew is an English language masculine given name. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name "מַתִּתְיָהוּ" (Matityahu).
MatthiasΜατθαίοςMatthias is a name derived from the Greek Ματθαίος, in origin similar to Matthew.
MauriceMaurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages.
MaverickMaverick is both a surname and a given name that is a transferred use of the British surname.
MaxMax () is a unisex given name. For males, often short for Maximilian, Maxim, Maksym, Maxwell, Maxfield, or Maximus in English; Maximos in Greek; or Maxime or Maxence in French.
MaximilianMaximilian or Maximillian (Maximiliaan in Dutch and Maximilien in French) is a male name. The name "Max" is considered a shortening of "Maximilian" as well as of several other names, including but not limited to Maxwell.
MaynardMaynard is a masculine given name.
McKayMcKay is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: McKay Christensen (born 1975), American baseball player McKay Coppins (born 1987), American journalist and author McKay McKinnon, American physician
MeadMead is an alcoholic drink made from honey. Mead may also refer to:
MelMel is a given name. It is often short for Melech, Melike, Melvyn, Melvin, Amelia, Melfyn, Melanie, Melania, Melika, Melhem, Melina, Melinda, Melody, Melissa, Melita, Melitta, Melantha, Melanthe, Melvina, Melchior, Melindro, or Melville.
MelvilleMelville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish.
MelvinMelvin is a masculine given name and surname, likely a variant of Melville and a descendant of the French surname de Maleuin and the later Melwin.
MelvynMelvyn is a masculine given name that may refer to: Melvyn Betts (born 1975), English cricketer Melvyn Bragg (born 1939), British broadcaster and author Melvyn Caplan, British Conservative politician Mel Collins (born 1947), British saxophonist, former member…
MenziesMenzies is a Scottish surname. Menzies may also refer to:
MercerMercer is the given name of:
MerlMerl is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
MerleMerle is a given name used by both men and women, from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, which both meaning blackbird (from the Latin merula). Related names are Merrill or Muriel.
MerlinMerlin is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
MerrickMerrick is a masculine given name which may refer to: Merrick Baker-Bates (1939–2023), British diplomat Merrick Bremner (born 1986), South African professional golfer M. E.
MertonMerton is a masculine given name which may refer to: Montague Merton Barker (1867–1954), English first-class cricketer and international field hockey player Merton J.
MicahמיכהMicah (; Hebrew: מִיכָה, Modern: Mikha, Tiberian: Mîḵā) is a given name. Micah is the name of several people in the Tanakh, and means "Who is like God?”.
MichaelמיכאלMichael (Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל; Aramaic: ܡܝܟܐܝܠ, romanized: Mīkhāʼēl) is a common masculine given name usually thought to be from the Hebrew rhetorical question מי כאל (mī kāʼēl), "Who [is] like [the Hebrew god] El?", thus being a theophoric name whose answer is…
MikeMike is a masculine given name, most commonly encountered as a short form of Michael. Notable people with the name include:
MikeeMikee is a unisex given name and a variant name of Mike. Notable people with the name include:
MikeyMikey is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Michael or Mitchell. It may also refer to:
MilburnMilburn is an English male given name which may refer to:
MilesMiles or Myles () is a Norman French masculine given name. It might have been a changed diminutive of the name Michael that was influenced by miles, the Latin word for a soldier, because of associations with Archangel Michael, the Roman Catholic patron saint…
MillardMillard is an English masculine given name transferred from the surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
MillsMills is a male given name which may refer to: Mills Darden (1799–1857), alleged to have been one of the largest men in history Mills Gardner (1830–1910), American politician and attorney from Ohio Mills Edwin Godwin Jr.
MiloMilo is a masculine given name and a surname with multiple origins. The name was used in medieval England as the Latin version of Miles or Mile meaning soldier.
MiltMilt is a masculine given name, nearly always a short form (hypocorism) of Milton. Notable people named Milt include: Milt G.
MiltonMilton is an English, masculine given name. It is transferred from the eponomous surname, itself a toponymic surname from one of the many places so called, a large number of which get their name from Old English mylen ("mill") or middel ("middle") and tun…
MilwardMilward is an English occupational surname and a masculine given name. A variant spelling of Millward, it is formed from mill and ward, meaning mill-keeper or miller.
MinorMinor is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include: Minor J.
MitchMitch is a short form of the masculine given name Mitchell. It is also sometimes a nickname, usually for a person with the surname Mitchell.
MitchellMitchell or Mitchel, sometimes abbreviated as Mitch, is a male given name, derived from the surname. It is Anglo-Norman in origin.
MoeThe given name or nickname Moe, often short for Maurice, Moab, Morris, Mortimer, Morton, Murray, Mohammed, Moore, Moses, Mordecai, or other given names. It may refer to:
MonroeMonroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname.
MontgomeryMontgomery (also spelled Montgomerie) is a toponymic surname derived from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery and Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy, France.
MontieMontie is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Montie Brewer (born 1957), former president and CEO of Air Canada Montie Montana (1910–1998), American rodeo trick rider and trick roper, actor, stuntman and cowboy born Owen Harlen…
MontrellMontrell is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
MontyMonty is a masculine given name, often a short form of Montgomery, Montague and other similar names. It is also a surname.
MordauntMordaunt is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
MorganMorgan is a name of Welsh and Breton origin. Traditionally, it is a masculine name in Wales and Brittany, but has been become unisex in modern times.
MorrieMorrie is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Morris or Maurice. It may refer to:
MorrisMorris is a given name in English and other languages. Notable persons with that name include:
MorseMorse may refer to:
MortMort is both a given name and surname. Mort is a surname or family name in the United Kingdom, traditionally found in North West England, especially Lancashire.
MortimerMortimer is a masculine given name which may refer to:
MortyMorty or Mortie is a masculine given name which may refer to:
MosesΜωυσῆςMoses (Biblical Greek: Μωυσῆς Mōusês; Koine Greek: Μωσῆς Mōsês), Moises, Moyses (Koine Greek: Μωϋσῆς Mōüsês), Moishe (Yiddish: משה), Moshe (Hebrew: מֹשֶׁה), Musa (Arabic: موسی), or Movses (Armenian: Մովսես) is a male given name, after the biblical figure…
MowbrayMowbray is a masculine given name borne by: Mowbray Howard, 6th Earl of Effingham (1905–1996) Mowbray O'Rorke (1869–1953), Anglican bishop in Africa Mowbray Ritchie (1905–1966), Scottish chemist Mowbray Thomson (1832–1917), British East India Company officer…
MungoMungo is a Scottish masculine given name and, more rarely, a surname. It may refer to:
MurrayMurray is an English masculine given name, originally derived from the Scottish and Irish surname Murray. Notable people with the name include:
MurrellMurrell may refer to:
MylesMyles is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Miles.
MyronМиронMyron (Ukrainian: Мирон) is a masculine given name used in English-speaking and Eastern European countries including Romania, Ukraine and Russia (in the countries of the former USSR it is usually spelled Miron, except for Ukraine where Myron is used).

English boy names starting with N

NashNash is a masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:
NateNate is a given name, frequently used as a diminutive of Nathan, Nathanael or Nathaniel.
NathanנתןNathan is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew verb נָתָן meaning gave (standard Hebrew Natan, Yiddish Nussen/Nosson, Tiberian Hebrew Nāṯān).
NathanaelΝαθαναήλNathanael (Greek: Ναθαναήλ, Hebrew: נְתַנְאֵל, romanized: natan'el, lit. 'given by God') is an English name of Hebrew origin.
NathanielNathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname.
NedNed is an English given name and variant of Ed, sometimes short for Edward, Edmund, Edgar, or Edwin.
NehemiahNehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah in the Bible. Nehemiah may also refer to: Book of Nehemiah, a book of the Hebrew Bible
NeilNeil is a masculine name of Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish Niall which is of disputed derivation.
NelsonNelson is an English, Scottish, Irish, Northern Irish, Scots-Irish, and Scandinavian given name, more commonly used as a surname. It is derived from a patronymic name created from the given name "Nell".
NestorνέομαιNestor, or Néstor, is a given name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology it comes from that of Nestor, the son of Neleus, the King of Pylos and Chloris.
NewtNewt is a shortened form of the given name Newton. It may refer to:
NewtonNotable people with given name Newton include:
NiallNiall is a male given name of Irish origin. The original meaning of the name is unknown, but popular modern sources have suggested that it means "champion" (derived from the Old Irish word niadh).
NicholasΝικόλαοςNicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. It originally derived from a combination of two Greek words meaning 'victory' and 'people'.
NickNick is a masculine given name. It is commonly used as a short form (diminutive, hypocorism) of the given names Nicholas and similar: Nicola, Nicolas, Nikola, Nicolai, etc.
NicodemusNicodemus is a masculine given name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people.” Nicodemus is a Biblical figure. Nikodem, a Croatian and Polish version of the name, was among the most popular names for newborn boys in Poland in 2022.
NicolasNicolas or Nicolás may refer to masculine given names cognate to English Nicholas. The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈkɔlas]) and France (French pronunciation: [nikɔla]).
NigelNigel ( NY-jəl) is an English masculine given name. The English Nigel is found in records dating from the Middle Ages; however, it was not used much before being revived by 19th-century antiquarians.
NilesNiles is a surname and a masculine given name which may refer to:
NoahנחNoah is historically an English male given name derived from the Biblical figure Noah (נחַ) in Hebrew. It is most likely of Hebrew in origin from the root word "nuach”/“nuakh”, meaning rest.
NoamנעםNoam (Hebrew: נעם/נועם) is a Hebrew name that means "gentleness", "pleasantness" or "peacefulness". It started as the male version of Na'omi (English: "Naomi" or "Noémie"), but today is a very common Hebrew name for people of any gender.
NoelNoel or Noël is a given name, often given to both girls and boys born over the Christmas period. Noel derives from the Old French "Noël", meaning "Christmas".
NolanNolan is a male given name of Irish origin meaning "champion".
NoldenNolden is both a surname and masculine given name. The surname is of Dutch and German origin, a patronymic from the surname Nolde, which may either be a shortened form of Arnold or a toponymic surname, while the given name is of English-language origin and…
NormNorm is a masculine given name, most often a short form (hypocorism) of Norman. People named Norm include: Norm Abram (born 1949), carpenter on the television show This Old House Norm Cash (1933–1986), American baseball player Norm Chow (born 1946), American…
NormanNorman is both a surname and a given name. The surname has multiple origins including English, Irish (in Ulster), Scottish, German, French, Norwegian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Jewish American.
NowellNowell is a masculine English given name derived from Noël, meaning Christmas in French.

English boy names starting with O

ObadiahObadiah is a masculine given name. It is of Biblical Hebrew origin, and its popularity derives from Obadiah, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and in the religious traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
OdellOdell is an English unisex given name which may refer to: Odell Barnes (disambiguation), several people Odell Barry (1941–2022), American former football player Odell Beckham Jr.
OdinOdin is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Cécile Odin (born 1965), French cyclist Jaishree Odin (born 1952), academic at the University of Hawaii Jean Odin (1889–1975), French politician Jean-Marie Odin…
OgdenOgden is both a surname and a given name of English origin.
OliverОливерOliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer".
OllieOllie is a given name and a nickname, often as a shortened form of Oliver, Olive, Olympia, Olga, or Olivia. Variants include Olie, Oli, Oly, and Olly.
OnslowOnslow is a masculine given name and nickname which may refer to: Onslow Humphreys (c.
OrionOrion is both a surname and a male given name usually derived from the character from Greek mythology or the constellation named for the character. The name has increased in usage in recent years along with other mythological names.
OrlandoOrlando is a masculine given name, originally an Italian form of the given name Roland.
OrsonOrson is a masculine given name derived from the Old French word for "bear cub" (ourson). Notable people and characters with the name Orson include:
OrvilleOrville is a masculine given name created for a character in the novel Evelina by Frances Burney. Meaning golden town or golden settlement.
OsbertOsbert is a male Germanic given name and a surname, composed of the elements ans/os "god", and berht "bright".
OsborneOsborne , along with Osbourne, Osbern, Osborn and Usborne, is an English name cognate with, and possibly influenced by the Old Norse Ásbjørn. The English Os (see Ós) and the Norse Ás (see Aesir) mean God, while bjørn means bear in Norse.
OscarOscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English, Old Norse and Irish origin.
OsgoodOsgood is a masculine given name which may refer to:
OsricOsric is an Anglo-Saxon name and may refer to:
OssianOssian is an alternate form of the Irish Oisín and the Scottish Gaelic Oisein. The latter names are derived from a byname constructed from the element os ("stag").
OswaldOswald () is a masculine given name, from Old English Osƿeald, from os "god" and ƿeald "rule". The Old High German cognate was Answald, the Old Norse form was Ásvaldr.
OtisOtis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis.
OttoOtto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity".
OwenOwen is usually an anglicised variant of the Welsh personal name Owain. Originally a patronymic, Owen became a fixed surname in Wales beginning with the reign of Henry VIII.
OzzieOzzie or Ozzy is a masculine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Oswald, Oscar, Osborne, Osman and Ozymandias and other names, surname and nickname which may refer to:

English boy names starting with P

PaddyPaddy is a unisex given name. It is often short for Patrick, Patricia, or Pádraig.
ParisParis is a unisex given name. It is of Greek origin and is common among Anglophone countries.
ParnellParnell is a masculine given name borne by:
ParryParry is a given name which may refer to the following people: Parry Aftab (fl. 1980s–2020s), American lawyer specializing in Internet privacy and security law Parry Glasspool (born 1992), British actor Parry Gordon (1945–2009), English rugby league…
PatrickPatrick is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Patricius (meaning patrician, i.e.
PatsyPatsy is a given name often used as a diminutive of the feminine given name Patricia or sometimes the masculine name Patrick, or occasionally other names containing the syllable "Pat" (such as Cleopatra, Patience, or Patrice).
PattyPatty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was…
PaulPaul is an English as well as Dutch, French and German masculine given name. The Roman and subsequently Christian derived name and its variations can also be a surname.
PelegPeleg is a masculine given name, and occasional surname. Historically, Peleg was one of the two sons of Eber, the ancestor of the Hebrews.
PenfieldPenfield may refer to:
PennPenn is a surname and given name. It may refer to:
PercivalPerceval or Percival is a Knight of the Round Table in the legend of King Arthur. Percival, Perceval, or similar names may also refer to:
PercyThe English surname Percy is of Norman origin, coming from Normandy to England, United Kingdom. It was from the House of Percy, Norman lords of Northumberland, and derives from the village of Percy-en-Auge in Normandy.
PerryPerry is a unisex given name.
PervisPervis may refer to: Pervis Atkins (1935–2017), American National Football League player and actor Pervis Ellison (born 1967), American former National Basketball Association player Pervis Estupiñán (born 1998), Ecuadorian footballer Pervis Jackson…
PetePete is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
PeterΠέτροςPeter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of Aramaic Kefa ("stone, rock"), the new name Jesus gave to…
Peter PaulPeter Paul is a male double name honouring Saints Peter and Paul. It may be treated as a single given name or as a first-name middle-name combination (in which case the bearer may go by a form of "Peter" — or "Paul" — rather than the double name).
PhilipΦιλιπποςPhilip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse").
PhillippsPhillipps is both a given name and an English surname. Notable people with the name include: "Phillipps" has also been a shortened version of Philippson, a German surname especially prevalent amongst German Jews and Dutch Jews.
PhineasPhineas () is a masculine given name, an Anglicized name for the priest Phinehas in the Hebrew Bible. It may refer to:
PiersePierse is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a variant of Pierce, which is of Norman origin.
PinckneyPinckney is a masculine given name. It may include: Pinckney Benedict (born 1964), American short story writer Pinckney Downie Bowles (1835–1910), American Confederate general Pinckney Warren Russell (1864–1941), American classics scholar, pastor, educator…
PinkneyPinkney is a surname and masculine given name borne by the following people:
PoeEdgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer. Poe, PoE or POE may also refer to:
PolkPolk is a surname and given name which may refer to:
PorterPorter (\p(o)-rter\) is an English surname and also a given name. The name originates as an Old French occupational name, portier (gatekeeper), or porteour ("to carry").
PosyPosy or Posey or Posie is an English given name derived from the English term for a small flower bouquet. A posy is also a word for a single flower.
PrescottPrescott is a masculine given name. Bearers of the name include: Prescott E.
PrestonPreston is a masculine given name which may refer to:
ProbyProby may refer to:

English boy names starting with Q

QuentinQuentin is a French masculine given name derived from the Latin first name Quintinus, a diminutive form of Quintus, which means "the fifth".
QuincyQuincy, formerly de Quincy, is usually an English toponymic surname of Norman origin, but may also be a given name. For members of the prominent American political family from the mid-17th century to the early-20th century, see Quincy political family.
QuinnQuinn is a unisex given name, derived from an Irish surname. Notable people with the given name include:
QuintonQuinton is either a surname or a masculine given name. The English surname and given name may refer to the place name Quinton, from Old English cwen "queen" or cwene "woman" and tun "farmstead, estate".
QuintusQuintus is a male given name derived from Quintus, a common Latin forename (praenomen) found in the culture of ancient Rome. Quintus derives from Latin word quintus, meaning "fifth".

English boy names starting with R

RaceRace is both an English unisex given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
RafeRafe is a given name for a male used in many countries across the world. If the name is English, Scandinavian or German it is of Old Norse origin (meaning "counsel of the wolf" or "wise wolf"), derived from the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" + ulfr "wolf")…
RaifeRaife is a masculine given name (pronounced rayf). It is an English, Scandinavian and German given name for a male, used in many countries across the world but most popular in English-speaking countries.
RaleighRaleigh is a gender-neutral, British-originated name meaning "deer's meadow". In 2021, it ranked as the 2242nd most popular given name for all genders.
RalphRalph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf").
RalphieRalphie is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Ralph. It may refer to: Ralphie May (1972–2017), American stand-up comedian and actor Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto, a character on the TV series The Sopranos Ralphie Tennelli, a character…
RamseyRamsey is a given name, and may refer to: Ramsey Campbell (born 1946), British writer of horror fiction Ramsey Clark (1927–2021), American lawyer and political activist; 66th United States Attorney General Ramsey Dukes, pen name of writer and magician Lionel…
RanaldRanald is a Scots and English masculine given name. It is an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic name Raghnall, and a Scots version of Ronald.
RandallRandall is a masculine given name in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language surname Randall, which in turn is derived from Randolph.
RandelRandall is a masculine given name in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language surname Randall, which in turn is derived from Randolph.
RandellRandall is a masculine given name in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language surname Randall, which in turn is derived from Randolph.
RandiRandi is both a given name, and a nickname in the English language, popular in North America and Norway. It is primarily a feminine name, although there is recorded usage of the name by men.
RandleRandle, as a surname or a given name, may refer to:
RandolfRandolph is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old Norse Rannúlfr which is composed of two elements: "shield" or "rim" + "wolf".
RandolphRandolph is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old Norse Rannúlfr which is composed of two elements: "shield" or "rim" + "wolf".
RandyRandy is a primarily masculine given name. It is popular in the United States and Canada.
RansomRansom is a male given name which may refer to the following people: Ransom Cook (1794–1881), American inventor Ransom W. Dunham (1838–1896), U.S.
RansomeRansome may refer to:
RanulfRanulf was a masculine given name in Old French and Old Occitan, and is a masculine given name in the English language.
RaphaelרפאלRaphael is a given name derived from the Hebrew rāp̄ā'ēl (רָפָאֵל) meaning "God has healed". Raphael is one of the archangels according to Abrahamic tradition.
RathboneRathbone is a surname which may refer to:
RavenRaven is a given name in the English language. While it may be given to boys and girls, it is more frequently a feminine name.
RayRay is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel.
RaymondᚱᚨᚷᛁᚾᛗᚢᚾᛞRaymond is a male given name of Germanic origin. It was borrowed into English from French (older French spellings were Reimund and Raimund, whereas the modern English and French spellings are identical).
ReadRead or READ may refer to:
ReeseReese is an anglicised spelling of the Welsh name Rhys. It is now a unisex given name which means wreath or garland.
ReggieReggie is a given name, usually a short form of Reginald (male) or Regina (female).
ReginaldReginald is a masculine given name in the English language that derives from the Latin word for "king".
RembrandtRembrandt is a Dutch given name of Old Dutch and Old High German origin. Variants are Rembrand and Rembrant.
RendellRendell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alexander Rendell (born 1990), Thai-British actor, singer and environmentalist Don Rendell (1926–2015), English jazz musician and arranger Ed Rendell (born 1944), American lawyer and politician,…
RenssalaerRenssalaer is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Renssalaer William Foote (1815–1862), American army officer Thomas Van Renssalaer Gibbs (1855–1898), African American politician
ReubenראובןReuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob.
ReverdyReverdy is a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Michèle Reverdy (born 1943), French composer Pierre Reverdy (1889–1960), French poet Richard Reverdy (1851–1915), German civil engineer Thomas B.
RexRex is a male given name, short for Rexford or Reginald, derived from the Latin word rex, meaning "king". This is the etymological root word for king in several languages.
ReynoldReynold is an English masculine given name that comes from an Old High German personal name made up of the element "ragin" (advice, decision) and "wald" (power, authority, brightness). It is a cognate of Rögnvaldr, which is also a source of the name Ronald.
RhettRhett is both a given name and a surname that is an Anglicization of the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning advice.
RichRich is a masculine given name, often short for Richard. People with the name include: Rich Baska (born 1952), American football player Rich Brightman (born 1990), American singer-songwriter Rich Campbell (American football) (born 1958), American former…
RichardRichard is a masculine given name. It originates, via Old French, from Old Frankish and is a compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic *rīk- 'ruler, leader, king' and *hardu- 'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'strong in rule'.
RichieRichie or Richy is a masculine given name or short form (hypocorism) of Richard. It is also a surname.
RickRick is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Richard, Derek, Frederick, Patrick, Hendrick, Eric, Kendrick, Roderick, Fredericka, Derrick, Maverick, Erica, Ricky, Hendricka, Henrique, and Enrique. It may refer to:
RickyRicky is a primarily male given name in English and Spanish-speaking countries, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Richard, Frederick, Derrick, Roderick, Enrique, Patrick, Ricardo, Erica or Eric.
RidleyRidley is a surname and given name that originated from locations in Cheshire, Kent, Northumberland, and Essex counties in England. The name derives from Old English, either hrēod (reeds) + lēah (wood or clearing), or rydde (cleared land) + lēah.
RileyRiley is a transferred use of an English surname derived from Old English ryge 'rye' + lēah 'wood, clearing'. It is also derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, which originated from the Irish name Raghallach, of unknown meaning.
RitchieRitchie is a masculine given name, most often a diminutive form of Richard. People with the name include: Ritchie Adams (1938–2017), American singer and songwriter Ritchie Bayly (born 1962), Irish footballer Ritchie Blackmore (born 1945), English guitarist…
RivesRive (plural: rives) is a French word meaning "bank" (of a river). It may also refer to:
RobRob is a masculine given name. It is often short for Robert or Robin.
RobbieRobbie and Robby, also Robbi and Roby, are given names. They are usually encountered as a nickname or a shortened form of Robert, Rob or Robin.
RobertThe name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz).
RobinRobin is a unisex given name and a surname. It was originally a diminutive masculine given name or nickname of Robert, derived from the prefix Ro- (Old Frankish: hrod, meaning 'fame' and berht, meaning 'bright'), and the suffix -in (Old French diminutive).
RobleyRobley is a given name and surname which may refer to:
RockwellRockwell is a masculine given name borne by: Rockwell Blake (born 1951), American operatic tenor Rockwell J. Flint (1842–1933), American newspaper editor and politician Rockwell D.
RoddieRoddie is a masculine given name, often a short form of Roderick, and a surname. It may refer to: Roderick Roddie Edmonds (1919–1985), World War II American master sergeant who protected Jewish-American prisoners of war from their German captors Roddie Haley…
RoddyRoddy is a surname and a masculine given name, often a short form of Roderick.
RoderickRoderick, Rodrick or Roderic (Proto-Germanic *Hrōþirīks, from *hrōþiz, lit. 'fame, glory' + *ríks, 'king, ruler') is a Germanic name, recorded from the 8th century onward.
RodgerRodger is given masculine name and surname.
RodneyRodney is a toponymic surname derived from the ancient name of the islands off the coast of Sweden previously called Roden, now Roslagen, near Stockholm.
RogerχRoger is a masculine given name and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names Roger and Rogier.
RogersRogers is a masculine given name which may refer to: Rogers Aloro, Ugandan footballer Rogers Badgett (1917–2005), American businessman and philanthropist Rogers Beckett (born 1977), American football player Rogers Birnie (1851–1939), American army officer and…
RolandRoland is a masculine Frankish given name that is also used as a family name. Forms in other languages include: Orlando (Italian), Rolando (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), Roldán (Spanish), Lóránt and Loránd (Hungarian).
RolfeRolfe is a masculine given name which is borne by: Rolfe Humphries (1894–1969), American poet Rolfe Kanefsky (born 1969), American screenwriter and director Rolfe Kent (born 1963), British composer W.
RollenRollen may refer to: Rollen Henry Anthis (1915–1995), United States Air Force major general Rollen Hans (1931–2021), American basketball player Rollen Seleso, Solomon Islands politician Rollen Stewart (born 1944), American sports fan fixture and convicted…
RomanRoman is a masculine given name meaning from Rome, which originated within the Roman Empire, via Latin.
RonרוןRon (Hebrew: רוֹן) is a given name for boys. It is mostly used as a shortening of the name Ronald and Cameron, but is also Hebrew for "joy".
RonaldRonald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, or possibly from Old English Regenweald. In some cases Ronald is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Raghnall, a name likewise derived from Rögnvaldr.
RonnieRonnie is a given name and a surname. It can be a pet form of the masculine name Ronald and the feminine name Veronica.
RoryRory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh/Ruaraidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas.
RoscoeRoscoe (also spelled Rosco, Roscow, and Ruscoe) is a Cornish name originating from the Old Norse words for "doe wood" or "roebuck copse". It is also an Americanized spelling of the French name Racicot, and possibly a corruption of Roscrowe.
RossRoss is an English-language name derived from Gaelic, most commonly used in Scotland. It is also the name of a county in the highland area (Ross and Cromarty).
RoualeynRoualeyn is an English masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: David Roualeyn Findlater Bain (1954–2016), English priest and clown Roualeyn Cumming (1891–1981), English cricketer and police officer Roualeyn Cumming-Bruce (1912–2000),…
RowlandRowland is an English male given name. It is a medieval variation of Roland.
RowleyRowley is a masculine given name and nickname which may refer to: Rowland Bourke (1885–1958), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross Rowley Douglas (born 1977), 2000 Olympic champion rowing coxswain for the UK Rowley Elliott (1877–1944), Unionist politician…
RoyRoy is both a given name and a family surname with varied origins.
RoyalRoyal can be a surname or a given name. Bearers include:
RudolphRudolph or Rudolf (French: Rodolphe or Raoul, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish: Rodolfo) or Rodolphe is a male first name, and, less commonly, a surname.
RudyRudy or Rudi is a masculine given name, sometimes short for Rudolf, Rudolph, Rawad, Rudra, Ruairidh, or variations thereof, a nickname and a surname which may refer to:
RufusRufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include:
RupertRupert is an English truncation of Latin Rupertus, which derives from Old High German Hruodoperht/Hruodoberht which are also the source of the name Robert. Thus, "Rupert" and "Robert" are different modern forms of the same name.
RushRush is both an English surname and given name.
RussRuss is a masculine given name, often a short form of Russell, and also a surname.
RussellRussell is a given name that originated from the surname Russell, which in turn derives from the French name russel (Old Norse rossel) "red-haired, from rus (Old Norse ros) "red hair color" and the suffix -el.
RutledgeRutledge may refer to:
RyanRyan is an English-language given name of Irish origin. Traditionally a male name, it has been used increasingly for both boys and girls since the 1970s.
RyderRyder is both a surname and masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
RyneRyne is an English masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Ryne Duren (1929–2011), American baseball player Ryne Harper (born 1989), American baseball player Ryne Nelson (born 1998), American baseball pitcher Ryne Douglas Pearson…

English boy names starting with S

SalmonSalmon is a masculine given name which may refer to: Salmon (biblical figure), a descendant of Abraham and ancestor of David Salmon Brown, two people related to American abolitionist John Brown: Salmon Brown (1802–1833), his younger brother Salmon Brown…
SamSam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha.
SammySammy is a nickname, frequently for people named Samuel or Samantha, and also an English spelling of the Arabic name Sami.
SamsonSamson can be either a masculine given name or a surname. It may refer to the following people:
SamuelשמואלSamuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl, Tiberian: Šămūʾēl) is a male name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "name of God", deriving from the Hebrew Shem (שֵׁם) (which means "name") + ʾĒl (which means "God" or "deity").
SandySandy is a popular unisex given name. It is often short for other names.
SanfordSanford is a male given name of Old English origin, meaning "sandy ford". Notable people with the name include: Sanford Barsky, American professor of pathology Sanford Bates (1884–1972), American penologist, administrator and author Sanford Berman (born…
SaulשאולSaul is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of שָׁאוּל‎, the Hebrew name of the Biblical King Saul.
SawyerSawyer is a unisex given name of English origin.
ScottScott is a male name of Scottish origin. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
SeanיוחנןSean, also spelled Seán (or sometimes Séan) in Hiberno-English, is a male given name of Irish and English origin.
SearlesSearles may refer to:
SebastianSebastian or Sebastiæn is both a given name and a surname.
SelwynSelwyn is a given name and surname. It may have originated from the Middle English personal name Selewyne, and from the Old English personal name Seleƿine, putting together the words sele ("hall") and ƿine ("friend") or "sea friend".
SethΣήθSeth is a masculine given name, tracing its origin to the biblical figure Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve. The English form is derived from the Greek Σήθ (Sḗth), ultimately from the Hebrew שֵׁת (Šēθ).
SeymourSeymour is a given name. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include.
ShaneShane is a masculine given name. It is an anglicized version of the Irish male name Séaghan/Séan, which itself is cognate to the name John.
ShaunShaun is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán. Alternative spellings include Shawn, Sean, and Shawne.
ShawnShawn is a unisex given name, an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán. Alternate spellings include Shawne, Shaun, Shon and Sean.
ShayneShayne is an English language gender-neutral given name variant of the Irish given name Shane: variant of Sean, linguistically derived from the Hebrew given name John. Shayne is also an occasional surname.
ShelShel is a masculine given name, usually a short form of Sheldon. People named Shel include: Shel Bachrach (1944–2024), American insurance broker, investor, businessman and philanthropist Shel Dorf (1933–2009), American comic book enthusiast and founder of San…
SheldonSheldon is an English surname, as well as a masculine given name, combining the Old English scelf (rock ledge shelf) and the place name haddon, which in turn comes from the words hǣth (heath) and dūn (hill; but also, valley).
ShepShep is most commonly a nickname or hypocorism, short for Shepherd, Shephard or Shepard. It may refer to:
ShepherdShepherd is a surname, cognate of the English word "Shepherd". Several common spelling variations exist, including Shepperd, Sheperd, Shephard, Sheppard, and Shepard.
SidSid is a nickname deriving from (and hypocorism for) the given name Sidney, Siddhartha, Sidonia, Siddiq or Sidra, though it is also used by people with other given names.
SidneySidney (often shortened to Sid) is an English given name derived from the surname, which itself has two different derivations depending on the origins of the family: in some cases a place name, itself from Old English, meaning "wide water meadow", and in…
SigmundSigmund, also spelled Siegmund, is a Germanic given name with roots in proto-Germanic *segaz and *mundō, giving a rough translation of "protection through victory".
SimonשמעוןSimon is a given name, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן Šimʻôn, meaning "listen" or "hearing". It is also a classical Greek name, deriving from an adjective meaning "flat-nosed".
SkeffingtonSkeffington is a village in Leicestershire. It may also refer to:
SkyThe sky is the area above the Earth as seen from the ground. Sky or SKY may also refer to: The atmosphere, gases surrounding a planet or other material body The heavens, religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place Outer space, the expanse that…
SkylerSkyler or Skylar () is a unisex given name, an Anglicized spelling of the surname and given name Schuyler. Schuyler was introduced into America as a surname by 17th-century Dutch settlers arriving in New York.
SloaneSloane or Sloan is a given name, a transferred use of the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning "descendant of Sluaghadhán". Sluaghadhán is an Irish diminutive form of the Irish name Sluaghadh, which means expedition or raid.
SmithSmith is a male given name, derived from the similarly named surname. Notable people with the name include: Smith Alford (c.
SolSol is a given name, usually a form of "Solomon" or a gender-neutral Spanish name meaning "sun." Notable people with the name include: Sol Aragones (born 1977), Filipina broadcast journalist and politician Sol Bamba (born 1985), French-born Ivorian footballer…
SolomonṓSolomon is a masculine given name and surname of Hebrew origin, popularized by the biblical figure Solomon, Israelite monarch and son of David.
SorleySorley and Somerled are masculine given names in the English language, Anglicizations of Scottish Gaelic Somhairle and Norse Sumarlidi.
SpenceSpence is a masculine given name or nickname, often a short form of Spencer. It may refer to: Spence M.
SpencerSpencer is a given name of British origin that means "steward" or "administrator".
SquireSquire is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Aurin Squire, American producer, playwright, screenwriter and reporter Chris Squire (1948–2015), bassist with the progressive rock group Yes Damian Squire (born 1973),…
StamfordStamford may refer to:
StanStan is a masculine given name originating as a short form (hypocorism) of names such as Stanley, Stanislav and Stanford.
StanfordStanford is both a surname, and a masculine given name of English origin.
StanleyStanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name.
SteadmanSteadman is a surname of Germanic origin. It is also a masculine given name.
StefanStefan is a masculine given name, a form of the English name Stephen. Variants include Ștefan, Štefan and Stefán.
StephenΣτέφανοςStephen or Steven is an English male first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen (Ancient Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos, lit.
StephensStephens is a surname. Stephens may also refer to:
StetsonStetson is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
SteveSteve is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Steven or Stephen.
StevieStevie is a unisex given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Stephen, Steven, Stephanie and other names, and occasionally a nickname.
StevlandStevland is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include: Stevland Angus (born 1980), English footballer Stevland Hardaway Morris (born 1950), real name of American musician Stevie Wonder
StevonStevon is a primarily English-language masculine given name, a variant of Stephen, which means "wreath" or "crown". Notable people with the given name include: Stevon Moore (born 1967), American football player Stevon Roberts (born 1971), Barbadian sprinter
StewardSteward is a masculine given name which may refer to: Steward Berroa (born 1999), Dominican baseball player in Major League Baseball Steward Ceus (born 1987), Haitian football goalkeeper Steward Chikandiwa (born 1984), Zambian footballer J.
StewartStewart is a Scottish and English surname, also used as a given name. It is possibly derived from the old English word "stigweard", a compound of "stig" meaning household, and "weard", a guardian (ward), or from the Gaelic Stiùbhart meaning steward.
StormStorm is a unisex given name. Notable people with the given name include:
StratfordStratford is a masculine given name borne by: Stratford Caldecott (1953–2014), British Catholic author, editor, publisher and blogger Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (1786–1880), British diplomat Stratford Johns (1925–2002), British…
StuartStuart is a French, Scottish, and English surname which was also adopted as a given name, traditionally for men. It is the French form of the Scottish surname Stewart.
SwaineSwaine is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
SwintonSwinton is a masculine given name borne by: Swinton Boult (1809–1876), secretary and director of the Liverpool, London, and Globe Insurance Company Swinton Colthurst Holland (1844–1922), British Royal Navy admiral Swinton O.
SydSyd is a diminutive form (and hypocorism) of Sydney or a nickname. Syd, American singer-songwriter Syd Barrett, British musician and co-founder of the rock band Pink Floyd David "Syd" Lawrence, former English cricketer Syd Levy (1922–2015), South African…
SydneyNotable people and characters named Sydney include:
SylvesterSylvester or Silvester is a name derived from the Latin adjective silvestris meaning "wooded" or "wild", which derives from the noun silva meaning "woodland". Classical Latin spells this with i.

English boy names starting with T

TannerTanner is a mainly masculine given name meaning "leather maker." Notable people and animals with the name include: Tanner Arkin (born 2003), American football player Tanner Brown (born 1999), American football player Tanner Cohen, American stage, film and…
TaranTaran is both a given name and surname, of different origins. It may be writing without diacritics the Romanian surname Țăran .Notable people with the name include:
TaskerTasker is a surname and occasionally a given name. Notable people with the name include:
TaylorTaylor is a unisex given name mainly in use in English-speaking countries and especially in the United States.
TazewellTazewell is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Charles Tazewell (1900–1972), American writer Henry Tazewell (1753–1799), American politician Littleton Waller Tazewell (1774–1860), American politician Paul…
TedTed is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names.
TeddTedd is a given name. It is often a re-spelling of "Ted" which, in turn, is a traditional nickname for people named Theodore or Edward.
TeddyTeddy is an English language given name, usually a hypocorism of Edward or Theodore or Theodora. It may refer to:
TerenceTerence is a masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Terentius. The diminutive form is Terry.
TerryTerry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).
TetleyTetley is a major worldwide tea brand. Tetley or Tetley's may also refer to:
ThaddeusΘαδδαῖοςThaddeus (Latin: Thaddaeus, Ancient Greek: Θαδδαῖος, romanized: Thaddaĩos, from Imperial Aramaic: תדי, romanized: Ṯaday) is a masculine given name.
TheoTheo is a given name and a hypocorism.
TheodoreΘεόδωροςTheodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift").
ThomasΘωμᾶςThomas is a male name of Aramaic origins. The English spelling Thomas is a transliteration through Latin Thomas, of the approximate Greek transliteration (Ancient Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs), from Imperial Aramaic: תאמא, romanized: Tawmɑʔ), meaning…
ThorThor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include: Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson (born 1967), Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Breien (1899–1973), Norwegian judge Thor…
ThorntonThornton is a masculine given name borne by: Thornton Blackburn (c. 1812–1890), American escaped slave and entrepreneur in Canada Thornton W.
ThurmanThurman is an English surname and a masculine given name. It may refer to:
TimTim is a masculine given name. It is often short for Timothy.
TimmyΤιμόθεοςTimmy is a masculine name. It is often short for Timothy.
TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimothy is a masculine name. It is a version of the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning 'one who honours God', from τιμή 'honour' and θεός 'god'.
TobeyTobey is both a surname and unisex given name of Irish origin. Notable people with the name include:
TobiasΤωβίαςTobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hellenization of the Biblical Hebrew name טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, 'Yah is good'.
TobinTobin (Irish: Tóibín, from the Norman surname de St. Aubyn) is a unisex given name of Irish origin.
TobyטוביהToby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias.
TobynTobyn is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Tobyn Horton (born 1986), British professional road racing cyclist Tobyn Murray (born 2005), Australian rules footballer for Fremantle
TodTod is a given name. Notable persons with that name include:
ToddTodd is a masculine given name. The name originated from Middle English, where it means "fox".
TomTom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name.
TommieTommie is a masculine given name of English origin, occasionally a nickname or shortened form of Thomas, and is sometimes used as a feminine form of Thomas. Notable people with the name include:
TommyTommy is a masculine given name, frequently a short form of Thomas. An alternative spelling is Thommy.
TonyTony is an English masculine given name that occurs as a diminutive form of Anthony or Antonio in many countries. As a diminutive form of Antonia or Antonietta, it is found in Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden.
TorquilTorquil is an Anglicised form of the Norwegian and Swedish masculine name Torkel, and the Scottish Gaelic name Torcall. The Scottish Gaelic name Torcall is a Gaelicised form of the Old Norse name Þorkell.
TracyTracy (; also spelled Tracey, Traci, Tracci, Tracee, Treacy or Tracie, or Trasci), is an English given name and surname.
TraeTrae is a given name.
TravisTravis is mainly an English masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the word "traverser" or "to cross", and was given to toll collectors who stood by a bridge or crossing.
Tre'ShaunTre'Shaun or Tre'shaun is an English-language masculine given name, a combination of the popular element tre and the name Shaun, which means "God is gracious". It is often found among African Americans.
TregonwellTregonwell is a surname of English origin.
TrentTrent is a surname and a male given name, and means "the flooder". It is generally associated with the River Trent, a river in Britain.
TrentonTrenton is a masculine given name. People with the name include: Trent Ashby (born 1972), American politician Trenton Cannon (born 1994), American football player Trenton Clarke, American drag performer Trenton Cowles (born 2002), American archer Trenton…
TrevorTrevor (Trefor in the Welsh language) is a common given name or surname of Welsh origin. It is an habitational name, deriving from the Welsh tre(f), meaning "homestead", or "settlement" and fawr, meaning "large, big".
TreyTrey is a given name, as well as a nickname, often for people with the name suffix III. It is almost exclusively a masculine give name, with very rare exceptions.
TrippTripp may refer to:
TristanTristan, Tristram, or Tristen is a given name derived from Welsh drust (meaning "noise", "tumult"), influenced by the French word triste and Welsh/Cornish/Breton trist, both of which mean "bold" or "sad", "sorrowful".
TroyTroy is a male given first name used in English-speaking countries, and may derive from the Irish Troightheach, meaning "foot soldier". Additionally Troy is utilised as an anglicised surname derived from a variety of Gaelic and Norman surnames.
TrumanTruman is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Truman H.
TuckerTucker is a given name of mixed origin, likely deriving from the occupational surname referring to a "cloth-softener". The word 'Tucker' comes from the German word Tucher, meaning cloth-weaver.
TylerTyler is a given name that is gender-neutral but predominantly male, as well as a surname. It is an Old English name derived from the Old French tieuleor, tieulier (tiler, tile maker) and the Middle English tyler, tylere.
TysonTyson is an English male given name of old French origin meaning 'high-spirited', 'fire'. It is from this that a surname arose 'son of Tyson'.

English boy names starting with U

UlickUlick is a masculine given name in the English language. It is an Anglicised form of the Irish Uilleac and Uilleag.
UltanUltan (Irish: Ultán) is an Irish male given name derived from Ulster.
UlyssesUlysses ( yoo-LISS-eez, UK also YOO-liss-eez; Latin: Ulyssēs, Ulixēs) is one Latinized version of Odysseus. The name was made more famous in modern times by the American Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S.
UptonUpton is a surname of English origin and a rarely used given name. At the time of the British Census of 1881, the frequency of the surname Upton was highest in Sussex (6.2 times the national average), followed by Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire,…
UriahאוריהUriah or Uriyah (Hebrew: אוּרִיָּה, Modern: Uriya, Tiberian: ʾŪrīyyā, 'my light is Yahweh', 'flame of God') is a Hebrew masculine given name. It may refer to:

English boy names starting with V

ValVal is a variant of the feminine names Valerie, Valeria, Valmai, Valentina, or Valene; as well as the masculine names Valeri, Valentine, Valen, Valentino, or Valens. Val is also a variant of the Old Norse names Vald and Valdr.
ValentineValentine is both a masculine and a feminine given name, and a surname, derived from the Roman family name Valentinus, which was derived from the Latin word valens, which means "strong and healthy".
VanVan is a masculine given name and nickname, sometimes a short form of Donovan, Evan, Ivan, Vance, or the feminine Vanessa. It may refer to:
VernonVernon is an English masculine given name, a transferred use of the French and English surname meaning “from the place of the alder trees.” Many English boys were likely named in honor of British Navy Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757).
VicVic and Vik are short forms of the given names Victor and Viktor. Notable people and characters with these names include: Vik Adhopia, Canadian radio reporter Vic Aldridge (1893–1973), American Major League Baseball pitcher Vic Althouse (born 1937), Canadian…
VicaryVicary may refer to:
VictorVictor or Viktor is a given name and a surname. It is Latin in origin, meaning winner or conqueror, and the word “victor” still means this in Modern English.
VinVin is a masculine given name, usually a short form for Vincent, Calvin, Devin, Gavin, Marvin, Melvin, Alvin, Ervin, Elvin, among other names with the word "Vin" in them.
VinceVince is a given name, it is the anglicisation and shortened form of the name Vincent, as well as a surname. It may refer to:
VincentVincent (Latin: Vincentius) is a masculine given name originating from the Roman name Vincentius, which itself comes from the Latin verb vincere, meaning "to conquer."
VinnyVinny or Vinnie is a masculine given name, usually a shortened version of Vincent, Vincenzo, Arvin, or Vicente, which may refer to:
VirgilVirgil is the most common modern English name used for the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BC). It functions as a given name or surname made popular by the fame of Virgil.
VivianVivian (and variants such as Vivien and Vivienne) is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early…

English boy names starting with W

WadeWade is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon English origin and derives from the pre-7th century Old English verb "wadan" (wada) meaning "to go", or as a habitational name from the Old English word "(ge)wæd" meaning "ford".
WadsworthWadsworth is a masculine given name which may refer to: Wadsworth Busk (1730–1811), Attorney-General of the Isle of Man Wadsworth Harris (1864–1942), American silent film actor Wadsworth Jarrell (born 1929), African-American painter, sculptor and printmaker…
WaiteWaite is an English surname (of Norman origin) and rarely a given name. Its variant forms include Wait, Wayte, Waits and Waight.
WaldenWalden is a surname and given name.
WaldoWaldo is a masculine given name. It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Waltheof.
WalkerWalker is an occupational male given name, deriving from the English term for "cloth washer".
WallaceWallace is a Scottish & English given name meaning 'Wales' or 'of Wales,' and may refer to: Wallace (footballer, born 1989), Brazilian footballer, most recently played for Rapid Bucharest Wallace (footballer, born May 1994), Brazilian footballer Wallace…
WallyWally or Wallie is a given name, and a nickname for Wallace which ultimately means 'Wales' and Walter. It may refer to:
WaltWalt is a masculine given name, generally a short form of Walter, and occasionally a surname. Notable people with the name include:
WalterWalter is a German and English masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements meaning "power" or "ruler", and "army".
WaltonWalton is a masculine given name. For its etymology, see Walton (surname).
WarrenWarren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in…
WarwickWarwick is a habitational given name derived from the English town of the same name. It may refer to:
WaverlyWaverly is a given name, a transferred use of a surname and place name that likely meant “meadow filled with quivering aspens”. Modern parents might also associate the name with ocean waves because of the first syllable of the name.
WaylonWaylon is a given name.
WayneWayne is an English masculine given name that is derived from the surname Wayne. It may refer to:
WellingtonWellington is a masculine given name borne by: Wellington Albert (born 1994), Papua New Guinean Rugby League player Wellington Carvalho dos Santos, Brazilian footballer Wellington Dias (footballer) (born 1977), Brazilian football midfielder Wellington Dias…
WellsWells is an English habitational surname but is possibly also from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography.
WendellWendell is an alternate spelling of Wendel, a surname of Germanic origin. It is also a masculine given name in the United States, often given to commemorate poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) or his son Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
WentworthWentworth is a masculine given name borne by: Wentworth Beaumont (disambiguation), four viscounts and one baron Wentworth Cheswill (1746–1817), considered by some to be the first African-American man elected to public office and the first African-American…
WesWes is a common English given name, often a diminutive for Wesley or Weston. It may refer to:
WesleyWesley is a name with an Anglo-Saxon (Old English) etymology. It is derived from the surname "Westlēah".
WhitfieldWhitfield is a masculine given name borne by: Whitfield Connor (1916–1988), American actor, director and producer Whitfield Cook (1909–2003), American writer of screenplays, stage plays, short stories and novels Whitfield Crane (born 1968), American rock…
WhitneyWhitney or Whittney is both a masculine and a feminine given name.
WilberWilber is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Wilber M.
WilbertWilbert may refer to: Wilbert, Minnesota, U.S., unincorporated community Wilbert, Archbishop of Cologne (died 889) Wilbert or Wigberht (8th–9th century), Bishop of Sherborne
WilburWilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname.
WilderWilder is an English and German surname, sometimes used as a given name, meaning "untamed" or "wild", a wild, free, or natural state or existence, also passionately eager or enthusiastic.
WilfWilf is a masculine given name, most commonly a diminutive form of Wilfred or Wilfrid. It is also a nickname and a surname.
WilfredWilfred is a masculine given name derived from Germanic roots meaning "will" and "peace" (like Old English wil and frið). The name was popular in the United Kingdom in the early twentieth century.
WilhelmWilhelm is a German given name and a cognate of the English name William. The feminine form is Wilhelmine.
WillWill [wil] or Wil is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of William, Wilson, Wilfred, Wilbert, Willow, Wilmer, Wilbur, Wilhelm, Wilhelmina, Wilma, Willard or Willeke. Notable people with the name include:
WillardThe name Willard may refer to:
WilliamWilliam is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066, and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era.
WillisWillis is a masculine given name which may refer to the following people:
WilloughbyWilloughby is a masculine given name which may refer to: Willoughby Aston (disambiguation), three Aston baronets Willoughby J.
WillyWilly or Willie is a masculine, male given name, often a diminutive form of William or Wilhelm, and occasionally a nickname. It may refer to:
WilmonWilmon is a male given name. Notable people with the name include: Wilmon W.
WilmotWilmot is a masculine and feminine given name. It may refer to: Wilmot Hyde Bradley (1899–1979), American geologist Wilmot Brookings (1830–1905), American pioneer, frontier judge, early South Dakotan politician and provisional governor of the Dakota Territory…
WilsonWilson is a British and Irish surname, common in the English-speaking world, with several distinct origins. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name.
WinnieWinnie or Winny ( WIN-ee) is both a male and a female given name of Welsh origin, a short form (hypocorism) of Edwina, Winona, Winifred or Winnifred, Winter, Gwendolyn, Guinevere (Welsh), Gwyneth (Welsh), and Wynne (Welsh).
WinstonWinston is a surname derived from Winstone, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Later, it developed as a male Christian name with the Churchill family, starting with Sir Winston Churchill in 1620, named for his mother Sarah's surname.
WolfgangWolfgang is a German male given name traditionally popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The name is a combination of the Old High German words wolf, meaning "wolf", and gang, meaning "path", "journey", "travel".
WoodrowWoodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses".
WoodruffWoodruff is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Woodruff Leeming (1870–1919), American architect Woodruff T.
WoodyWoody, also spelled Woodie, is a masculine given name in its own right or a pet form of Woodrow and other names such as Elwood or Heywood. It was especially popular in the US during and after the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
WulfnothWulfnoth is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include: Wulfnoth Cild (died c.
WyattWyatt is a male given name, derived from the Norman surname Guyot, derived from "widu", Proto-Germanic for "wood".
WyndhamWyndham is an English name. Notable people with the name include: Wyndham (surname), listing
WyntonWynton or Winton is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Wynton Bernard (born 1990), American baseball player Wynton Hall, American non-fiction writer and journalist Winton C.

English boy names starting with X

XanderXander is an abbreviated form of the name Alexander and pronounced like "Zander". Alexander is the Latin form of the Greek name "Alexandros".
XavianXavian is a masculine given name most often used in English-speaking countries. Notable people with the name include: Xavian Sorey (born 2002), American football player Xavian Stapleton (born 1996), American basketball player Xavian Virgo (born 1985),…
XavierβThe given name Xavier (, Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe, ʃaviˈeɾ, tʃaviˈeɾ], Galician: [ʃaˈβjeɾ], Portuguese: [ʃɐviˈɛɾ], French: [ɡzavje, ksavje]; Spanish: Javier [xaˈβjeɾ]; Basque: Xabier [ʃaβier]) is a masculine name derived from the 16th-century Navarrese Roman Catholic…

English boy names starting with Y

YancyYancy may refer to: Given name: Yancy (musician) (born 1980), American Christian musician Yancy Ayers (1891–1968), American pitcher in Major League Baseball Yancy Butler (born 1970), American television and movie actress Yancy de Ocampo (born 1980), Filipino…

English boy names starting with Z

ZabdielזבדיאלZabdiel is a male given name of Hebrew origin (זבדיאל), meaning "gift of God". Notable people with this name include: Zabdiel Adams (1739–1801), American theologian Zabdiel Boylston Adams (1829–1902), American surgeon Zabdiel Boylston (1679–1766), American…
ZachZach is the given name or nickname of: Zach Aguilar (born 1998), American voice actor Zach Allen (born 1997), American football player Zach Bako-Bewele (born 1999), American football player Zach Banner (born 1993), American football player Zach Boren (born…
ZacharyZachary is a male given name, a variant of Zechariah – the name of several biblical characters.
ZackZack (and variant spellings Zach, Zac, Zak, Zakk) is sometimes a given name, but more often it is a hypocorism or short form of another given name, usually Zachary in the English speaking world, which derives from Zechariah.
ZadocZadoc (alternatively Zadock, Zadok, Sadok, Sadaqat or Sadokat) is a given name (first name), originally from Hebrew, meaning "just" or "righteous". It was originally the name of several biblical figures, see Zadok (disambiguation).
ZakZak (or Zakk) is a given name derived from Zachary or Zechariah/Zachariah.
ZaneZane is a unisex given name and a surname. Its Western usage derives from the Venetian form of Gianni or an alternate spelling of the German and Jewish name Zahn.
ZaydenZayden () is a variant of the male given name Aidan (name). The popularity of Zayden as a baby name in the United States peaked in 2014 when it reached 188th.
ZebזאבZeb (variant spelling Zebb) is both a masculine given name and a surname. As a given name, it may be a short form of Zebulon, Zebadiah or Zebedee, but is now more common as a given name in its own right.
ZechariahזכריהZechariah (Hebrew: זְכַרְיָה), with many variant forms and spellings such as Zachariah and Zacharias, is a theophoric masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God/YHWH remembers".
ZedekiahצדקיהוZedekiah (Hebrew: צדקיהו, romanized: Ṣiḏqiyyāhû, lit. 'God is my righteousness') is a masculine given name of Hebrew origins.
ZekeZeke is a masculine given name and nickname, and is sometimes a shortened form (hypocorism) of Ezekiel, which may refer to:
ZephZeph is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Zeph E.
ZephaniahZephaniah is both a given name and surname. The name is of Hebrew origin and it means "God has hidden".
ZionZion is a given name and surname derived from the ancient Canaanite hill fortress in Jerusalem called the City of David. It is less commonly spelled Sion, Tzion, Tsion, Tsiyon, Seyon, or Tsiyyon.

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ÆlfweardÆlfweard is the name of: Ælfweard of Wessex (902–924), second son of Edward the Elder, according to some sources briefly king of Wessex Ælfweard of London (died 1044), Bishop of London

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