English Boy Names Starting With B
621 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a English boy's name that starts with B? Here are 621 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.
Top picks
- Blake — “Dark; fair; shining”
- Bennett — “Blessed”
- Bradley — “Broad meadow”
- Bodhi — “Awakening, enlightenment”
- Barnaby — “Son of comfort”
- Bronsson — “Bronsson means 'son of a dark man'. It's a distinctive name that speaks of a proud lineage.”
- Borachio — “Much ado about nothing follower of don john”
- Blaecleah — “An Old English name for males meaning one who comes from the dark or black meadow.”
- Brenton — “Rooted in English, this name is a variant of Brent meaning hilltop. It traditionally signifies a person residing on a hill.”
- Burbank — “An English name for a person who lives on the castle's hill.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to a ruler or someone who lives on a bare, treeless hill.”
Boy · English · “This English name is a variant of Bayard, traditionally used to describe someone with brown hair.”
Unisex · English · “Public servant; courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. surname or given name”
Unisex · English · “Bailiff, steward; steward or public official; man in charge”
Boy · English · “A timeless name derived from 'bailiff' or 'steward,' suggesting someone who is trusted and responsible. A classic choice for your little one.”
Boy · English · “A timeless name derived from 'bailiff' or 'steward,' suggesting someone who is trusted and responsible. A classic choice for your little one.”
Boy · English · “Derived from bainbridge, bridge; lives near the clear stream”
Boy · English · “Lives near the bridge over the white water; lives by the bridge over the stream”
Boy · English · “Lives near the bridge over the white water”
Boy · English · “Derived from bellamy, good-looking companion”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to one of the Knights of the Round Table. It is deeply connected to Arthurian legends and chivalry.”
Boy · English · “Balkie has an 'uncertain meaning,' offering a wonderful opportunity for your child to define their own unique story and path.”
Boy · English · “An English name famously used in Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors' for the character of a merchant.”
Boy · English · “An English masculine name that traditionally translates to the son of the slayer. It stems from old Germanic roots describing lineage from a warrior.”
Boy · English · “Lives near the bridge over the white water”
Boy · English · “This name evokes images of a beautiful pasture or field, suggesting a connection to nature and open spaces. A grounded and charming name.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the bean field. It describes a small enclosed pasture where beans were historically cultivated.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a long-awaited child, often used for a son who was deeply anticipated by his family.”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “This name evokes images of a beautiful pasture or field, suggesting a connection to nature and open spaces. A grounded and charming name.”
Unisex · English · “An English occupational name for a flag or ensign bearer.”
Boy · English · “One who reads the banns; little blond one”
Boy · English · “Meadow of the birch tree; the scottish spelling of the english surname barkeley, meaning birch-wood or the birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “Variant of barclay: birch valley; birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning one who lives near the boar's den, likely originating as a geographical description.”
Boy · English · “An English masculine name signifying a person who hails from the valley of the wild boar.”
Boy · English · “Ploughman; variant of bartholomew often used as a surname”
Boy · English · “Variation of bartholomew often used as a surname”
Boy · English · “Ax wolf; from the old german berhtolf meaning bright wolf”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning a bright wolf or an ax-wielding wolf. It combines elements of intelligence and warrior-like strength.”
Boy · English · “A variation of the English name Bardulph, signifying a bright wolf. It is an archaic name rooted in Old Germanic and English traditions.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning an axe ruler. It refers to a soldier or leader who wields a battle-axe.”
Boy · English · “This English name translates to bright wolf. It was a name used in medieval times to denote strength and sharp instincts.”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name means one who lives on the bare hill, describing a person residing on an unwooded or exposed mound.”
Boy · English · “Variant of barclay: birch valley; birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “Variant of barclay: birch valley; birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “Variant of barclay: birch valley; birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “Strong warrior filled with love and hope”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning lives on the bare hill, derived from Old English words for a cleared or empty mound.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-turned-first name meaning a hillside cleared of trees. It is a variant of the name Barlow, indicating a dweller by the bare hill.”
Boy · English · “Son of comfort”
Boy · English · “Measure for measure a dissolute prisoner”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name refers to a person of honorable birth or high social standing within their community.”
Boy · English · “From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort”
Boy · English · “Derived from barnum, from the barons home”
Boy · English · “An English name that identifies someone coming from a nobleman's home or estate.”
Unisex · English · “Lawyer; variant of baird: bard; travelling musician/singer; just, pious”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin that describes a geographical location, specifically a place among the trees or a wooded area.”
Boy · English · “Variant of barclay: birch valley; birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “An English variant of Barnett, this name means mighty as a bear. It suggests physical strength and a powerful, resilient nature.”
Boy · English · “Having the strength of a bear / one who argues”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name meaning the town of Barr or referring to a fair-haired person.”
Boy · English · “Barrlow is a lovely name that evokes the image of a 'hillside', suggesting a connection to nature and a steady, grounding presence.”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name refers to a fresh-water perch. It likely originated as an occupational name or a descriptor for someone living near water.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of bartholomew: son of a farmer; from the barley farm”
Boy · English · “Ploughman; variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “Variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “Variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “Variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “Variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of bartholomew: ploughman. son of talmai (talmai is a variant of tolmai, meaning abounding in furrows.) famous bearer: st bartholomew was an apostle of jesus christ; diminutive of bartholomew dating to the 13th century; most used commonly as a surname in modern times”
Boy · English · “An English name for males that signifies a person coming from Bart's meadow. It combines a shortened form of Bartholomew with a word for a field.”
Boy · English · “A variant spelling of the English name meaning from Bart's meadow. It describes a clearing or pasture associated with the name Bart.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of bartholomew: ploughman. son of talmai (talmai is a variant of tolmai, meaning abounding in furrows.) famous bearer: st bartholomew was an apostle of jesus christ; diminutive of bartholomew dating to the 13th century; most used commonly as a surname in modern times”
Boy · English · “Variant of bartholomew: son of a farmer. both surname and given name”
Boy · English · “An English name that combines elements meaning a glorious or famous raven.”
Boy · English · “Commonly interpreted as a bringer of glad tidings. In some contexts, it refers to a human being or messenger.”
Boy · English · “The English variant of Basil, which comes from a Greek root meaning royal or kingly.”
Boy · English · “Derived from the name Basil, this English version maintains the classic meaning of royal or kingly.”
Boy · English · “This English name is derived from Bassett, meaning short. It originated as a descriptive surname for someone of small stature.”
Boy · English · “Short for bartholomew; diminutive of bartholomew: ploughman. son of talmai (talmai is a variant of tolmai, meaning abounding in furrows.) famous bearer: st bartholomew was an apostle of jesus christ”
Boy · English · “Variation of bartholomew often used as a surname”
Boy · English · “Derived from balder, prince; variant of balder: brave warrior; bold army”
Unisex · English · “Born on a saturday; variant of bayard auburn-haired”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to someone with auburn or reddish-brown hair. It was traditionally a name for a spirited horse or a courageous person.”
Boy · English · “An English variant of the name Bayard, which is used to describe a person with brown hair.”
Boy · English · “This English name traditionally describes a person characterized by their distinctive reddish-brown hair.”
Unisex · English · “Bailiff; courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. surname or given name”
Boy · English · “Variant of bayard auburn-haired; derived from bayard - auburn-haired”
Boy · English · “An English locational name derived from Bainbridge, referring to a bridge over a specific river.”
Boy · English · “This English name is a shortened derivative of Bainbridge, meaning a bridge over a river.”
Boy · English · “A variant spelling of the English name Bainbridge, which literally translates to a bridge.”
Boy · English · “An English variant of the name Basil, identifying a person of royal or kingly stature.”
Boy · English · “A stylized English spelling of Basil, which carries the traditional meaning of kingly or royal.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of beacher, close to beech trees”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the beech tree. It originally served as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent beech grove.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of beacher, close to beech trees”
Boy · English · “An Old English name meaning from the warrior's estate, suggesting a heritage of strength and bravery.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-turned-first name, it literally translates to a beekeeper. It historically referred to someone who tended to bees for honey.”
Boy · English · “Beamen is a sweet and industrious name, derived from Beaman, meaning 'beekeeper.' It suggests someone who is diligent, organized, and provides sweetness.”
Boy · English · “This English name means from the warrior's estate, similar to Beadutun, signifying a place of noble defense.”
Boy · English · “Derived from bevan, evans son; variant of bevan: evans son”
Boy · English · “Derived from bevan, evans son; variant of bevan: evans son”
Boy · English · “An earthy and grounding name, meaning 'lives by the beech tree.' It suggests a connection to nature and a strong foundation.”
Boy · English · “Little brook.”
Unisex · English · “Warrior maid; welsh form of bede: name of a priest”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name famously associated with St. Bede the Venerable. It translates to the saint of scholars or a person of prayer.”
Boy · English · “Derived from the english place name, meaning bedes ford. most frequently used as a surname”
Boy · English · “A name from English and Welsh tradition, identified as the legendary son of Seithved.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-style name for someone who lives near a beech tree.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of beacher, close to beech trees”
Boy · English · “Beeman is a gentle and hardworking name, derived from Beaman, meaning 'beekeeper.' It suggests a diligent and nurturing individual, bringing sweetness to life.”
Boy · English · “An English name that describes someone who lives in the beautiful glen. It refers to a person residing in a lovely, narrow valley.”
Boy · English · “This name of English origin means lives in the beautiful glen. It is a topographic name for someone dwelling in a peaceful valley.”
Boy · English · “Derived from English roots, this name signifies one who lives in the beautiful glen. It evokes a picturesque and calm natural setting.”
Boy · English · “Derived from beldon, beautiful vale/valley”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning lives in the beautiful glen. It serves as a geographical identifier for a resident of a scenic valley.”
Boy · English · “Legendary brother in law of the virgin mary..”
Boy · English · “Legendary brother in law of the virgin mary.”
Boy · English · “Derived from bellamy, good-looking companion”
Boy · English · “Derived from bellamy, good-looking companion”
Boy · English · “Of English and French origin, this name means a good-looking companion or a handsome friend.”
Boy · English · “Derived from beldon, beautiful vale/valley”
Boy · English · “Derived from beldon, beautiful vale/valley”
Boy · English · “Derived from bernard - strong as a bear; variant of bernard strong as a bear”
Boy · English · “An English name of Ojibwa origin that means a river by a lake. It is famously associated with a city in Minnesota.”
Boy · English · “This English name means from the bean field. It is a variant of Bancroft and refers to a small, enclosed plot of land used for agriculture.”
Boy · English · “A variant of benedict, meaning blessed, given to a shakespearian character in the play much ado about nothing”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Unisex · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict; variant of benedict, meaning blessed, from the old french. became a common british surname after being introduced to britian during the norman conquest”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “This English name serves as a popular short form or diminutive for the traditional names Benjamin or Benedict.”
Boy · English · “Son of my right hand; diminutive of benjamin: right-hand son”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “An English abbreviation typically used for Benjamin or Benedict, meaning son of the right hand or blessed.”
Boy · English · “Derived from benedict; variant of benedict, meaning blessed, from the old french. became a common british surname after being introduced to britian during the norman conquest”
Boy · English · “Blessed”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English nickname or diminutive for names such as Benjamin and Benedict, often used as a standalone name.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from the root Bert, signifying someone who is industrious and hard-working.”
Boy · English · “This English surname-derived name literally means the son of Ben, often associated with the name Benson.”
Boy · English · “A spelling variant of the English surname Benson, which traditionally identifies the bearer as the son of Ben.”
Boy · English · “Derived from English roots, this patronymic name translates to the son of Ben, following the surname tradition.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to someone from the bent grass meadow. It describes a specific type of grassy landscape or pasture.”
Boy · English · “Feminine form of bentley, from the meadow”
Boy · English · “Bentleigh evokes images of nature, meaning 'from the bent grass meadow.' A peaceful and grounded name for your child.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning from the bent grass meadow. It originally served as a habitational surname for those living near such fields.”
Unisex · English · “A variation of the English name Bentley, which describes a person from the meadow or a clearing overgrown with bent grass.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name that denotes a person hailing from a fortified town.”
Boy · English · “A noble and historical name, meaning 'from the noblemans home.' It evokes a sense of dignity and heritage for your child.”
Boy · English · “The old english variant of the german bernard, meaning bear-hard”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning intelligent wolf, famously borne by the hero of the Old English epic poem.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who lives at a birch tree meadow. It is a topographic name combining the tree type with a clearing.”
Unisex · English · “A glacier; lives at the birch tree meadow”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name for males denoting someone who lives by the barley ford.”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name refers to a person who originates from the barley farm or settlement.”
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin indicating a person who resides near a ford where barley is grown.”
Boy · English · “The birch tree meadow also see barclay and burke; the birch tree meadow. also see barclay and burke; variant of burke: lives in a fortress”
Boy · English · “Birch tree; the birch tree meadow. also see barclay and burke; variant of burke: lives in a fortress”
Unisex · English · “From the birch meadow; the birch tree meadow. also see barclay and burke”
Boy · English · “The birch tree meadow also see barclay and burke; the birch tree meadow. also see barclay and burke”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from Beresford, which signifies a barley field. It likely originated as a place name for someone living near such fields.”
Unisex · English · “Bright light; bright; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”
Boy · English · “One who is famously bright and beautiful”
Boy · English · “Derived from bert - industrious; variant of berton: good friend. famous bearer: canadian singer/songwriter burton cummings”
Boy · English · “Derived from bert, bright light; variant of berthold: bright strength”
Boy · English · “Derived from bert, bright light; variant of berthold: bright strength”
Boy · English · “From the fortified town; good friend. famous bearer: canadian singer/songwriter burton cummings”
Boy · English · “Variant of bertram: introduced to britian during the norman conquest, a variant of the german bertram. bright raven; variant of bertram: brightly-coloured raven; intelligent, glorious raven”
Boy · English · “An English diminutive of names like Albert or Herbert, meaning a bright or shining light.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the barley grange, referring to a person who lived at or managed a barley farm.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning harvest-time friend. It combines the elements for barley or harvest with the word for a loyal companion.”
Boy · English · “Berwyk means 'From the barley grange', a wholesome name connecting your child to farming, nourishment, and natural abundance.”
Boy · English · “Fair-haired, or a bright friend; white hair. legendary son of kerenhyr; variant of berwin: harvest-time friend”
Boy · English · “Derived from berwin, harvest-time friend”
Boy · English · “Derived from berwin, harvest-time friend”
Boy · English · “An English masculine name derived from Beverly. The name refers to a meadow or stream where beavers live.”
Unisex · English · “An English name referring to a meadow of the beavers. Originally a surname, it became a popular unisex given name for those near nature.”
Boy · English · “Bowman; handsome face. also from beauvais”
Boy · English · “Derived from bevan, evans son; variant of bevan: evans son”
Boy · English · “Bick is a short and sweet name meaning 'from the hewers ford', evoking a connection to nature and a strong work ethic.”
Boy · English · “An English masculine surname used as a first name, meaning from the hewer's or woodcutter's ford.”
Boy · English · “This masculine name originates from the Navajo language. It translates to he is strong, representing physical or mental fortitude.”
Boy · English · “Biecaford is a unique name meaning 'from the hewers ford', suggesting a connection to sturdy origins and flowing waters.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning lives at the river crossing. It refers to a person residing near a ford where water could be traversed.”
Boy · English · “Bigot is a name with historical ties, meaning 'King John Lord Bigot', offering a glimpse into a noble past.”
Boy · English · “From the name william; diminutive of william: will-helmet. famous bearers: poet and playwright william shakespeare (1564-1616) and william wordsworth (1770-1850)”
Boy · English · “An English name usually derived from the surname Bingham, referring to a homestead or a hollow.”
Boy · English · “Intuitive adaptation; from the kettle shaped hollow”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name that describes a person from a homestead or town located in a hollow.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who lives at the bank. It likely originated as a topographic surname for a person residing near a riverbank or hillside.”
Boy · English · “A whimsical name that means 'from the bird hill,' connecting your child to nature and freedom.”
Boy · English · “This English name identifies a person who comes from the specific geographic location known as the bird hill.”
Boy · English · “Birch tree; from a birch tree; variant of burke: lives in a fortress”
Boy · English · “Derived from the English name Birkey, this name describes a location on a birch tree island.”
Boy · English · “Derived from birkett, area of birch trees”
Boy · English · “This English name means lives at the birch headland. It describes someone dwelling near a high point of land covered in birch trees.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the birch tree island. It describes a geographical location surrounded by water and birch wood.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning lives at the birch headland. It specifically refers to the top of a hill or promontory marked by birch wood.”
Boy · English · “Derived from English, this name signifies one who lives at the birch headland. It is a variant spelling of a nature-inspired topographic name.”
Boy · English · “An English topographical name derived from Birkey, referring to an island covered in birch trees.”
Boy · English · “Derived from birkett, area of birch trees”
Boy · English · “Derived from birkett, area of birch trees”
Boy · English · “A variation of the English name Birkey, signifying someone from a birch island.”
Boy · English · “An English name for males meaning from the cattle shed located on the meadow.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from the word birley, which refers to a meadow or a cow pasture.”
Boy · English · “Birly is a sweet, nature-inspired name, derived from Birley, meaning 'cow pasture', evoking peaceful fields.”
Boy · English · “An English name for someone who lives on the brook island.”
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