English Baby Names
Names with English roots, from the traditional favorites to the modern picks, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 1,000+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
- #1887
Sybil
English · Girl
A prophetess of ancient wisdom and vision.
- #1892
Sheldon
English · Boy
A child from the steep-sided valley town.
- #1896
Vernon
English · Boy
A flourishing spirit from the alder grove.
- #1905
Kelton
English · Boy
A child from the town where ships are built.
- #1908
Quest
English · Unisex
A journey of discovery, adventurous and purposeful.
- #1922
Calista
English · Girl
The most beautiful one, radiant and lovely.
- #1932
Millicent
English · Girl
A strong worker with gentle determination.
- #1975
Mildred
English · Girl
A gentle strength and counsel, wise and true.
- #1979
Penn
English · Boy
A child from the enclosure on the hillside.
- #1988
Flint
English · Unisex
Hard stone that sparks fire, a name of determination.
- #1988
Flint
English · Boy
A child as sharp and enduring as stone.
- #1996
Honor
English · Girl
A virtue name of integrity and respect.
- #2013
Floyd
English · Boy
A gray-haired child wise beyond his tender years.
- #2022
Hermione
English · Girl
A messenger name of literary magic and wit.
- #2033
Cove
English · Boy
A sheltered child, calm as a hidden inlet.
- #2033
Cove
English · Unisex
A sheltered inlet, calm and secluded.
- #2035
Janet
English · Girl
A gift of God, sensible and kind.
- #2058
Earl
English · Boy
A nobleman's child with dignity and poise.
- #2073
Theron
English · Boy
A hunter child with keen eyes and swift feet.
- #2087
Blythe
English · Girl
A carefree and joyful spirit, happy and bright.
- #2091
Navy
English · Unisex
Deep and boundless as the midnight sea.
- #2096
Wendell
English · Boy
A wanderer who travels with purpose and joy.
- #2099
Burke
English · Boy
A child from the fortified hillside settlement.
- #2109
Philomena
English · Girl
A lover of strength with saintly devotion.
- #2111
Kirk
English · Boy
A child who lives near the old stone church.
- #2115
Ripley
English · Boy
A child from the strip-shaped clearing.
- #2118
Greer
English · Girl
A watchful guardian, alert and strong.
- #2129
Cypress
English · Unisex
A tall evergreen tree, graceful and enduring.
- #2152
Primrose
English · Girl
A first rose of spring, delicate and fresh.
- #2184
Wynn
English · Unisex
A blessed friend, joyful and fair.
- #2209
Stockton
English · Boy
A child from the tree-stump settlement.
- #2213
Willis
English · Boy
A resolute protector with a helmet of will.
- #2221
Edmond
English · Boy
A prosperous guardian blessed with wealth.
- #2236
Prudence
English · Girl
A virtue name of wisdom and careful thought.
- #2249
Carlton
English · Boy
A free-born child of the countryside settlement.
- #2281
Crawford
English · Boy
A child from the ford where the crows gather.
- #2286
Herbert
English · Boy
A bright army leader, brilliant in strategy.
- #2329
Cosmo
English · Boy
A child of the ordered and beautiful universe.
- #2366
Marion
English · Unisex
A little star of the sea, luminous and brave.
- #2369
Stratton
English · Boy
A child from the settlement on the Roman road.
- #2381
Clive
English · Boy
A child who dwells by the steep cliff face.
- #2383
Henderson
English · Boy
A strong son of the home ruler.
- #2393
Rain
English · Unisex
Life-giving rain, refreshing and renewing the earth.
- #2403
Herman
English · Boy
A warrior child of the army, brave and true.
- #2408
Mace
English · Boy
A medieval weapon and a fragrant spice, strong in every sense.
- #2412
Rebel
English · Unisex
One who challenges the status quo, fearless and original.
- #2423
Glen
English · Boy
A peaceful child of the sheltered valley.
- #2439
Marguerite
English · Girl
A daisy flower name of French garden beauty.
- #2440
Marlena
English · Girl
A tower of strength from the sea of bitterness.
- #2465
Merlin
English · Boy
A sea fortress wizard of ancient legend.
- #2467
Morrison
English · Boy
A dark-skinned son with soulful depth.
- #2500
Minerva
English · Girl
A goddess of wisdom, learned and powerful.
- #2515
Winter
English · Unisex
The quiet season of stillness and fresh beginnings.
- #2521
Berkley
English · Boy
A child from the birch tree woodland meadow.
- #2550
Olympia
English · Girl
A mountain of the gods, grand and majestic.
- #2553
Sabine
English · Girl
An ancient people's name, strong and proud.
- #2565
Cloud
English · Unisex
Light and ever-changing, a name full of wonder and imagination.
- #2585
Jeanette
English · Girl
God is gracious, a name of French elegance.
- #2591
Whitaker
English · Boy
A child from the white field of grain.
- #2598
Bradford
English · Boy
A child from the broad river ford.
- #2599
Clement
English · Boy
A mild and merciful child, kind to everyone.
- #2606
Dream
English · Unisex
A vision of hope, inspiring and wonderfully imaginative.
- #2613
Hawk
English · Boy
A keen-eyed child soaring above the ordinary.
- #2623
Leonora
English · Girl
A shining light with noble strength.
- #2652
Cliff
English · Unisex
A steep rock face, representing boldness and solid ground.
- #2652
Cliff
English · Boy
A steadfast soul standing tall like the cliffs.
- #2669
Ward
English · Boy
A guardian child who watches over all.
- #2673
Baxter
English · Boy
A baker's child who fills the home with warmth.
- #2682
Geoffrey
English · Boy
A peaceful pledge of territory and goodwill.
- #2693
Larkin
English · Boy
A fierce and victorious child of laurel.
- #2704
Percival
English · Boy
A child who pierces the valley with his light.
- #2717
Buck
English · Boy
A strong deer child, leaping and vibrant.
- #2778
Willard
English · Boy
A resolutely brave child with unwavering spirit.
- #2779
Lark
English · Girl
Songbird — joyful, free, and musical
- #2789
Philippa
English · Girl
A lover of horses, noble and spirited.
- #2799
Lawton
English · Boy
A child from the hillside town estate.
- #2815
Wellington
English · Boy
A child from the wealthy estate by the temple.
- #2833
Dorothea
English · Girl
A gift of God with vintage grandeur.
- #2857
Quill
English · Boy
A child who writes his story with bold strokes.
- #2860
Thane
English · Boy
A nobleman and landholder with gentle pride.
- #2908
Eulalia
English · Girl
A sweetly speaking name of gentle words.
- #2938
Oak
English · Unisex
The mighty oak tree, an enduring symbol of wisdom and strength.
- #2947
Slate
English · Boy
A solid and dependable child, smooth and cool.
- #2977
Emerick
English · Boy
A powerful home ruler, steady and sure.
- #3007
Calloway
English · Boy
A child from the pebbly riverside clearing.
- #3011
Hardy
English · Boy
A brave and enduring child who never gives up.
- #3013
Hubert
English · Boy
A bright-hearted child with a shining mind.
- #3037
Raven
English · Unisex
A dark and intelligent bird, mysterious and wise.
- #3064
Hart
English · Unisex
A brave deer of the forest, noble and swift.
- #3081
Camelia
English · Girl
A flowering tea plant of delicate beauty.
- #3088
Oswald
English · Boy
A child wielding divine power with humility.
- #3125
Eugenia
English · Girl
A well-born name of noble heritage.
- #3140
Rowena
English · Girl
A fame and joy name from medieval legend.
- #3164
Sirius
English · Boy
A scorching child, bright as the dog star.
- #3171
Idalia
English · Girl
A behold the sun name, radiant and warm.
- #3226
Junia
English · Girl
A youthful name praised in early scripture.
- #3234
Tennyson
English · Boy
A child named for the great poet laureate.
- #3267
Drayton
English · Boy
A child from the settlement near the portage.
- #3298
Pace
English · Boy
A peaceful child who moves through life gently.
- #3303
Rosetta
English · Girl
A little rose, delicate and historical.
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