English Baby Names
English names are a blend of Old English, Norman French, Latin and biblical sources, plus a strong tradition of turning surnames and place names into first names.
400 names
- LiamBoyresolute protector · Irish22,198
- NoahBoyrest; comfort · Hebrew20,876
- OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
- OliviaGirlolive tree · English14,734
- EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
- JamesBoysupplanter · Hebrew11,861
- AmeliaGirlwork · Germanic12,749
- CharlotteGirlfree man · French12,564
- MiaGirlmine; also Maria diminutive · Italian12,131
- SophiaGirlwisdom · Greek12,088
- TheodoreBoygift of God · Greek12,024
- HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
- WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
- ElijahBoymy God is Yahweh · Hebrew11,197
- IsabellaGirlGod is my oath · Italian10,777
- LucasBoyfrom Lucania · Latin10,711
- BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
- LeviBoyjoined, attached · Hebrew9,580
- EvelynGirldesired; little bird · English9,122
- EzraBoyhelp · Hebrew9,172
- JohnBoyYahweh is gracious · Hebrew8,055
- MichaelBoywho is like God? · Hebrew8,204
- DanielBoyGod is my judge · Hebrew8,400
- AvaGirluncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown8,662
- SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
- JackBoyGod is gracious · English8,442
- SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
- EthanBoyfirm, enduring, strong · Hebrew8,179
- AsherBoyhappy, blessed · Hebrew8,194
- HudsonBoyson of Hudd · English8,073
- DavidBoybeloved · Hebrew7,324
- DylanBoyson of the sea · Welsh7,868
- LeoBoylion · Latin7,811
- JosephBoyhe will add · Hebrew7,223
- AlexanderBoydefender of men · Greek7,527
- OwenBoywell-born; young warrior · Welsh7,595
- HarperGirlharp player · English7,461
- JulianBoyyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin7,386
- MatthewBoygift of Yahweh · Hebrew7,086
- ElizabethGirlmy God is an oath · Hebrew6,883
- EleanorGirlmeaning uncertain · French7,137
- LunaGirlmoon · Latin7,143
- LoganBoylittle hollow · Scottish Gaelic7,072
- LukeBoyfrom Lucania · Greek7,046
- ThomasBoytwin · Aramaic6,581
- AveryUnisexruler of elves · English6,980
- VioletGirlviolet flower · English6,977
- JacksonBoyson of Jack · English6,896
- AuroraGirldawn · Latin6,924
- CarterBoycart driver · English6,871
- WyattBoybrave in war · English6,779
- MaverickBoyindependent person · English6,700
- JacobBoyholder of the heel; supplanter · Hebrew6,505
- MilesBoysoldier or merciful · Germanic6,632
- AnthonyBoyof the Antonius family · Latin6,326
- MasonBoystoneworker · English6,522
- IsaacBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew6,504
- HazelGirlhazel tree · English6,446
- GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
- ChloeGirlyoung green shoot · Greek6,385
- EllieGirlshort form of names ending in -el or -ella · English6,311
- AidenBoylittle fire · Irish6,268
- GraysonBoyson of the steward · English6,254
- RileyUnisexvaliant · Irish6,211
- NoraGirlhonor · Latin6,128
- ParkerBoypark keeper · English6,122
- EmilyGirlrival · Latin5,965
- LilyGirllily flower · English6,093
- CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
- AriaGirlair; melody · Italian5,956
- ScarlettGirlscarlet, bright red · English5,900
- CooperBoybarrel maker · English5,843
- RowanUnisexlittle red-haired one · Irish5,840
- CalebBoydog · Hebrew5,775
- ZoeGirllife · Greek5,744
- PenelopeGirlweaver; duck · Greek5,747
- EllaGirlall, completely · Germanic5,685
- AngelUnisexmessenger · Greek5,577
- AbigailGirlmy father is joy · Hebrew5,499
- RomanBoyRoman, from Rome · Latin5,500
- CameronBoycrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic5,445
- JoshuaBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,252
- JosiahBoyYahweh supports · Hebrew5,466
- ChristopherBoybearer of Christ · Greek5,054
- LucyGirllight · Latin5,396
- EzekielBoyGod strengthens · Hebrew5,390
- IslaGirlisland · Scottish5,367
- IvyGirlivy plant · English5,347
- BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
- IsaiahBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,262
- JaydenBoymodern blend of Jay and Aidan · American (modern coinage)5,229
- WesleyBoywestern meadow · Old English5,231
- NovaGirlnew · Latin5,220
- LaineyGirlbright shining one · English5,147
- NathanBoyhe has given · Hebrew5,018
- GraceGirlgrace; favor · Latin5,009
- AndrewBoymanly, brave · Greek4,781
- WaylonBoyland by the road · English4,905
- BrooksBoyof the brook · English4,854
- BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
- RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
- AdrianBoyfrom Hadria · Latin4,675
- WillowGirlwillow tree · English4,683
- WestonBoywestern settlement · Old English4,673
- MadisonGirlson of Maud · English4,599
- LincolnBoylake colony · English4,644
- EmiliaGirlrival · Latin4,641
- NaomiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew4,605
- RiverUnisexriver · English4,572
- RyanBoylittle king · Irish4,291
- VictoriaGirlvictory · Latin4,276
- ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
- AaronBoyuncertain; possibly exalted · Hebrew4,232
- StellaGirlstar · Latin4,264
- MicahBoywho is like God? · Hebrew4,229
- DelilahGirldelicate · Hebrew4,240
- MayaGirluncertain; often illusion or water · Unknown4,220
- CharlieBoyfree man · English4,193
- JonathanBoygift of God · Hebrew4,018
- AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166
Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).