Top 50 English Boy Names

Choosing a baby name is one of the most important decisions parents make. Our database includes 2,100+ names with real U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 rankings, cultural origins from 20+ traditions, and detailed meanings to help you find the perfect name.

Boy names in the US have been trending toward shorter, stronger sounds. In 2024, Liam held the #1 spot for the seventh consecutive year. One-syllable names like Jack, Kai, and Knox are rising fast.

English names reflect a thousand years of history: Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and Victorian revivals. Classic English names like William, Elizabeth, and James have been in continuous use since the Middle Ages and remain globally popular.

English Boy Names

  1. 1. Hayden - English name meaning "hedged valley." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  2. 2. Mirpa - English name meaning "gracious light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  3. 3. River - English name meaning "flowing water." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  4. 4. Jackson - English name meaning "son of Jack." Ranked #35 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  5. 5. Archer - English name meaning "bowman." Ranked #67 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  6. 6. Sterling - English name meaning "genuine." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  7. 7. Robin - English name meaning "bright fame." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  8. 8. Warren - English name meaning "watchman." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  9. 9. Austin - English name meaning "majestic." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  10. 10. Blake - English name meaning "dark, fair." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  11. 11. Cooper - English name meaning "barrel maker." Ranked #50 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  12. 12. River - English name meaning "flowing water." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  13. 13. Reed - English name meaning "red-haired." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  14. 14. Indigo - English name meaning "deep blue dye." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  15. 15. Maverick - English name meaning "independent." Ranked #36 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  16. 16. Everett - English name meaning "brave boar." Ranked #74 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  17. 17. Brandon - English name meaning "broom hill." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  18. 18. Arlo - English name meaning "fortified hill." Ranked #65 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  19. 19. Beckett - English name meaning "bee cottage." Ranked #71 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  20. 20. Landon - English name meaning "long hill." Ranked #89 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  21. 21. Colton - English name meaning "coal town." Ranked #93 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  22. 22. Wyatt - English name meaning "brave in war." Ranked #38 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  23. 23. Skyler - English name meaning "scholar." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  24. 24. Hudson - English name meaning "son of Hugh." Ranked #22 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  25. 25. Ryder - English name meaning "cavalryman." Ranked #94 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  26. 26. Karfi - English name meaning "gentle protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  27. 27. Harrison - English name meaning "son of Harry." Ranked #76 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  28. 28. Lincoln - English name meaning "lake colony." Ranked #95 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  29. 29. Jace - English name meaning "healer." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  30. 30. Holden - English name meaning "deep valley." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  31. 31. Edmund - English name meaning "wealthy protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  32. 32. Sutton - English name meaning "south town." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  33. 33. Cole - English name meaning "charcoal." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  34. 34. Mones - English name meaning "radiant river." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  35. 35. Edward - English name meaning "wealthy guardian." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  36. 36. Harley - English name meaning "hare meadow." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  37. 37. Mitchell - English name meaning "who is like God." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  38. 38. Wesley - English name meaning "western meadow." Ranked #88 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  39. 39. Edgar - English name meaning "wealthy spear." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  40. 40. Zane - English name meaning "God is gracious." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  41. 41. Avery - English name meaning "ruler of elves." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  42. 42. Remington - English name meaning "raven town." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  43. 43. Marlowe - English name meaning "driftwood." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  44. 44. Mason - English name meaning "stone worker." Ranked #42 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  45. 45. Winston - English name meaning "joy stone." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  46. 46. Elliot - English name meaning "the Lord is my God." Ranked #78 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  47. 47. Seto - English name meaning "steadfast protector." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  48. 48. Jack - English name meaning "God is gracious." Ranked #15 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  49. 49. Wirut - English name meaning "golden sky." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  50. 50. Weston - English name meaning "western town." Ranked #81 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
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Where does the popularity data come from?
Our rankings use the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 data, which tracks every registered birth in the United States. We include the top 200 names for both boys and girls.

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