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

  1. LiamBoyresolute protector · Irish22,198
  2. NoahBoyrest; comfort · Hebrew20,876
  3. OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
  4. OliviaGirlolive tree · English14,734
  5. EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
  6. JamesBoysupplanter · Hebrew11,861
  7. AmeliaGirlwork · Germanic12,749
  8. CharlotteGirlfree man · French12,564
  9. MiaGirlmine; also Maria diminutive · Italian12,131
  10. SophiaGirlwisdom · Greek12,088
  11. TheodoreBoygift of God · Greek12,024
  12. HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
  13. WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
  14. ElijahBoymy God is Yahweh · Hebrew11,197
  15. IsabellaGirlGod is my oath · Italian10,777
  16. LucasBoyfrom Lucania · Latin10,711
  17. BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
  18. LeviBoyjoined, attached · Hebrew9,580
  19. EvelynGirldesired; little bird · English9,122
  20. EzraBoyhelp · Hebrew9,172
  21. JohnBoyYahweh is gracious · Hebrew8,055
  22. MichaelBoywho is like God? · Hebrew8,204
  23. DanielBoyGod is my judge · Hebrew8,400
  24. AvaGirluncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown8,662
  25. SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
  26. JackBoyGod is gracious · English8,442
  27. SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
  28. EthanBoyfirm, enduring, strong · Hebrew8,179
  29. AsherBoyhappy, blessed · Hebrew8,194
  30. HudsonBoyson of Hudd · English8,073
  31. DavidBoybeloved · Hebrew7,324
  32. DylanBoyson of the sea · Welsh7,868
  33. LeoBoylion · Latin7,811
  34. JosephBoyhe will add · Hebrew7,223
  35. AlexanderBoydefender of men · Greek7,527
  36. OwenBoywell-born; young warrior · Welsh7,595
  37. HarperGirlharp player · English7,461
  38. JulianBoyyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin7,386
  39. MatthewBoygift of Yahweh · Hebrew7,086
  40. ElizabethGirlmy God is an oath · Hebrew6,883
  41. EleanorGirlmeaning uncertain · French7,137
  42. LunaGirlmoon · Latin7,143
  43. LoganBoylittle hollow · Scottish Gaelic7,072
  44. LukeBoyfrom Lucania · Greek7,046
  45. ThomasBoytwin · Aramaic6,581
  46. AveryUnisexruler of elves · English6,980
  47. VioletGirlviolet flower · English6,977
  48. JacksonBoyson of Jack · English6,896
  49. AuroraGirldawn · Latin6,924
  50. CarterBoycart driver · English6,871
  51. WyattBoybrave in war · English6,779
  52. MaverickBoyindependent person · English6,700
  53. JacobBoyholder of the heel; supplanter · Hebrew6,505
  54. MilesBoysoldier or merciful · Germanic6,632
  55. AnthonyBoyof the Antonius family · Latin6,326
  56. MasonBoystoneworker · English6,522
  57. IsaacBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew6,504
  58. HazelGirlhazel tree · English6,446
  59. GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
  60. ChloeGirlyoung green shoot · Greek6,385
  61. EllieGirlshort form of names ending in -el or -ella · English6,311
  62. AidenBoylittle fire · Irish6,268
  63. GraysonBoyson of the steward · English6,254
  64. RileyUnisexvaliant · Irish6,211
  65. NoraGirlhonor · Latin6,128
  66. ParkerBoypark keeper · English6,122
  67. EmilyGirlrival · Latin5,965
  68. LilyGirllily flower · English6,093
  69. CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
  70. AriaGirlair; melody · Italian5,956
  71. ScarlettGirlscarlet, bright red · English5,900
  72. CooperBoybarrel maker · English5,843
  73. RowanUnisexlittle red-haired one · Irish5,840
  74. CalebBoydog · Hebrew5,775
  75. ZoeGirllife · Greek5,744
  76. PenelopeGirlweaver; duck · Greek5,747
  77. EllaGirlall, completely · Germanic5,685
  78. AngelUnisexmessenger · Greek5,577
  79. AbigailGirlmy father is joy · Hebrew5,499
  80. RomanBoyRoman, from Rome · Latin5,500
  81. CameronBoycrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic5,445
  82. JoshuaBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,252
  83. JosiahBoyYahweh supports · Hebrew5,466
  84. ChristopherBoybearer of Christ · Greek5,054
  85. LucyGirllight · Latin5,396
  86. EzekielBoyGod strengthens · Hebrew5,390
  87. IslaGirlisland · Scottish5,367
  88. IvyGirlivy plant · English5,347
  89. BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
  90. IsaiahBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,262
  91. JaydenBoymodern blend of Jay and Aidan · American (modern coinage)5,229
  92. WesleyBoywestern meadow · Old English5,231
  93. NovaGirlnew · Latin5,220
  94. LaineyGirlbright shining one · English5,147
  95. NathanBoyhe has given · Hebrew5,018
  96. GraceGirlgrace; favor · Latin5,009
  97. AndrewBoymanly, brave · Greek4,781
  98. WaylonBoyland by the road · English4,905
  99. BrooksBoyof the brook · English4,854
  100. BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
  101. RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
  102. AdrianBoyfrom Hadria · Latin4,675
  103. WillowGirlwillow tree · English4,683
  104. WestonBoywestern settlement · Old English4,673
  105. MadisonGirlson of Maud · English4,599
  106. LincolnBoylake colony · English4,644
  107. EmiliaGirlrival · Latin4,641
  108. NaomiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew4,605
  109. RiverUnisexriver · English4,572
  110. RyanBoylittle king · Irish4,291
  111. VictoriaGirlvictory · Latin4,276
  112. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  113. AaronBoyuncertain; possibly exalted · Hebrew4,232
  114. StellaGirlstar · Latin4,264
  115. MicahBoywho is like God? · Hebrew4,229
  116. DelilahGirldelicate · Hebrew4,240
  117. MayaGirluncertain; often illusion or water · Unknown4,220
  118. CharlieBoyfree man · English4,193
  119. JonathanBoygift of God · Hebrew4,018
  120. AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).