When it comes to baby names, there are a few that our British cousins can’t seem to get enough of. If you’re looking for something refreshing that doesn’t resort to the current “Aiden” trend here in America, keep reading–you’ll love these English boy names.
Let’s start with Liam. This was actually the most popular boy’s name in the U.K. in 2019, and for good reason: this Irish name means “guardian” or “protector.” There’s also Kai, which is a trendy name currently on the rise here. Kai is actually a unisex name from Hawaii that has a number of meanings, including ocean, shell, restoration, and recovery.
Another name that’s rising to the top is Luca. Although it first entered the U.S. top baby name charts in 2000, its popularity overseas has shot up the past couple of years. This Italian name is derived from Lucas, which means “light”–a perfect name to give to your shining bundle of joy.
There’s also Declan and Wesley, which are two other top 100 baby names in the U.K. The former is an Irish-derived name meaning “man of prayer,” while the latter is an Anglo-Norman name which refers to a western-facing field. A “lea” is an archaic name for a field or pasture, so “West lea” was the original spelling of the name.
Read on to learn more about popular English boy names and their meanings; we’ve got a long list below just for you.
Addison
Meaning: The red earth
Origin: English
Affoyon
Meaning: Clean
Origin: English
Agyans
Meaning: Bright Frame
Origin: English
Aicken
Meaning: Made of Oak
Origin: English
Alesh
Meaning: Protected by God
Origin: English
Bailor
Meaning: One who has a majestic personality
Origin: English
Beck
Meaning: The Brook
Origin: English
Bill
Meaning: One who is a resolute protector
Origin: English
Blayke
Meaning: Light
Origin: English
Brend
Meaning: Steep
Origin: English
Brooke
Meaning: One who is from teh brook
Origin: English
Caddaric
Meaning: A leader in the battle
Origin: English
Carter
Meaning: A person who uses a cart
Origin: English
Cebbi
Meaning: A bashful
Origin: English
Christian
Meaning: Follower of Jesus Christ
Origin: English
Colton
Meaning: Dark village
Origin: English
Daylen
Meaning: A blacksmith and historical figure
Origin: English
Declan
Meaning: Full of goodness
Origin: Irish
Dickon
Meaning: Powerful person
Origin: English
Earvin
Meaning: A thrifty friend
Origin: English
Ebull
Meaning: A secretive person
Origin: English
Edgar
Meaning: Favoured by good luck
Origin: English
Ellston
Meaning: The one who belongs to the farm
Origin: English
Fain
Meaning: He who is joyful
Origin: English
Fenix
Meaning: One who is like a Phoenix
Origin: English
Frodo
Meaning: The person who is intelligent in his mind
Origin: English
Gabba
Meaning: The whirling water
Origin: English
Grayson
Meaning: Son of the Grey-Haired one
Origin: English
Hamelin
Meaning: Lover of Home
Origin: English
Hearn
Meaning: Horse lord
Origin: English
Hunter
Meaning: A person who hunts wildlife
Origin: English
Jack
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: English
Jaxon
Meaning: God has shown favor
Origin: English
Kai
Meaning: The Sea
Origin: Hawaiian
Kelton
Meaning: Town of the Celts
Origin: English
Kris
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: English
Landon
Meaning: Man from the long mountain
Origin: English
Liam
Meaning: Guardian or protector
Origin: Irish
Luca
Meaning: Light
Origin: Italian
Madison
Meaning: Son of a mighty warrior
Origin: English
Merrel
Meaning: The glittering ocean
Origin: English
Nap
Meaning: A resourceful
Origin: English
Nixen
Meaning: The Son of Nick
Origin: English
Oliver
Meaning: Olive tree
Origin: English
Orford
Meaning: Tiger
Origin: English
Pacen
Meaning: Son of Peace
Origin: English
Peck
Meaning: One who dwells near the peak
Origin: English
Radford
Meaning: A red ford
Origin: English
Reade
Meaning: A redheaded man
Origin: English
Wesley
Meaning: Western meadow
Origin: English