Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Bilal
“Moistening, water”
Bilal derives from the Arabic root meaning 'moistening' or 'water', evoking freshness and life-giving sustenance. It carries connotations of renewal and vitality, deeply valued across Arabic-speaking cultures.
Bilel
“Moisture, freshness of water”
Bilel is a North African variant of Bilal, derived from the Arabic root meaning 'moisture' or 'freshness of water.' It can also mean 'one who refreshes' and carries associations with vitality and life.
Billy
“Resolute protector, determined guardian”
Billy is a spirited and friendly name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian,' reflecting its origins as a diminutive of William. It carries connotations of approachability, strength, and a down-to-earth character. The name has a long history of association with adventurous and charismatic personalities throughout English-speaking culture.
Bin
“Refined, elegant”
Bin uses the Chinese character meaning refined, courteous, and elegant, suggesting a person who combines intelligence with social grace. The character implies both literary skill and propriety, painting a picture of someone who is cultured and well-mannered. It is a name that values inner cultivation as much as outward accomplishment.
Bingwen
“Bright and refined”
Bingwen is a Chinese masculine name composed of two characters: "bing" (炳), meaning "bright" or "luminous," and "wen" (文), meaning "refined," "cultured," or "literary." Together, the name describes someone who is both intellectually brilliant and culturally accomplished, a person whose inner light shines through their learning and grace. The combination reflects traditional Chinese values that prize scholarship, cultivation of character, and the harmonious blending of intelligence with elegance.
Birger
“Helper or rescuer”
Birger derives from the Old Norse 'bjarg' or 'bjarga,' meaning to help, save, or rescue, combined with the common Germanic agent suffix that denotes a doer. The name thus means one who helps or rescues, a powerful and virtuous meaning rooted in the Norse concept of protective assistance. Birger was borne by medieval Scandinavian nobility and spread into northern German naming tradition through centuries of cultural and political contact between German and Norse peoples.
Bishop
“Church overseer, dignified leader”
Bishop is a strong, authoritative name derived from the ecclesiastical title, suggesting leadership, wisdom, and moral guidance. It carries connotations of dignity, responsibility, and a commanding presence that has made it attractive as a given name. The name implies a person of principle and spiritual depth, well-suited to someone expected to make an impact.
Bjarki
“Little bear”
Bjarki is a diminutive form of 'bjorn' meaning bear, with the diminutive suffix '-ki' giving it an affectionate, youthful quality. The name means little bear, conveying the playful strength of a young bear cub with the promise of the great bear's power to come.
Bjarne
“Bear”
Bjarne is the Scandinavian form of Bjorn, derived from Old Norse 'bjorn' meaning bear. The name has been in continuous use throughout the Norse-speaking world for over a thousand years and carries all the traditional associations of the bear: strength, courage, and commanding presence.
Bjarni
“Bear”
Bjarni is the Icelandic form of Bjarne, derived from Old Norse 'bjorn' meaning bear. It is the standard Icelandic spelling that preserves the original Norse phonology more faithfully than the mainland Scandinavian variants, and has been in continuous use in Iceland since the settlement era.
Bjorgolf
“Salvation wolf”
Bjorgolf combines 'bjorg' meaning salvation or protection with 'ulf' meaning wolf. The name presents a paradox of sorts: the wolf, associated with ferocity and wildness, paired with salvation and rescue, suggesting a protector who uses fierce strength in the service of those he defends.
Bjorgvin
“Salvation meadow or rescue meadow”
Bjorgvin pairs 'bjorg' meaning salvation or protection with 'vin' meaning meadow or pasture, an Old Norse word for a fertile, settled place. The name evokes a place of safety and abundance, a sheltered meadow that offers rescue and sustenance to those who find it.
Bjorn
“Bear”
Bjorn comes directly from the Old Norse word for bear, one of the most revered animals in Norse mythology. It conveys strength, courage, and a deep connection to nature.
Bjornolf
“Bear wolf”
Bjornolf combines 'bjorn' meaning bear with 'ulf' meaning wolf, uniting the two most powerful predatory symbols of the Norse animal world. The name projects an image of absolute ferocity and animal power, ideal for a warrior in the Viking Age tradition.
Blackwell
“Dark spring, earthy English heritage”
Blackwell originally described someone who lived near a dark or black spring or well, referencing a landmark of the local landscape. As a given name it carries associations with strength, groundedness, and an earthy, historic English character. It suggests a person of depth and quiet resilience.
Blaine
“Bright, confident English distinction”
Blaine derives from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname O'Blain, a patronymic based on the Old Irish personal name 'Blan', from 'bla' meaning thin or slender. It entered use as a given name in the United States in the 19th century, partly through the fame of the American politician James G. Blaine. The name has a sleek, modern sound despite its Gaelic origins, and its unisex quality has given it sustained appeal. It is used more commonly for boys but is well established as a girl's name too, particularly in North America.
Blaise
“Lisping, stammering”
Blaise derives from the Latin name Blaesus, meaning one who lisps or stammers, a reference to a speech characteristic rather than a moral quality. Despite its modest literal meaning, the name has been elevated by two towering figures: Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop and martyr venerated as the patron saint of throat ailments, and Blaise Pascal, one of history's greatest mathematical and philosophical minds. The name carries intellectual distinction and quiet depth.
Bleddri
“Wolf-king”
Bleddri is formed from the Welsh elements 'blaidd' (wolf) and 'ri' (king), combining two of the most powerful symbols in Celtic tradition into a single striking name. The wolf in Welsh culture represented fierce loyalty, sharp instinct, and untamed strength, while 'ri' elevated those qualities to a regal level. Together they create a name that is both primal and majestic, full of ancient authority.
Bleddyn
“Wolf cub”
Bleddyn derives from the Welsh word 'blaidd' meaning wolf, combined with a diminutive suffix, giving the affectionate sense of wolf cub or little wolf. In Welsh tradition the wolf was a symbol of fierce loyalty and warrior strength. The name was borne by Bleddyn ap Cynfyn, an 11th-century king of Gwynedd and Powys who is celebrated in Welsh poetry. It balances ferocity with tenderness, the cub suggesting potential rather than threat.
Bo
“Wave, abundant, precious”
Bo is a Chinese name that can carry several meanings depending on the character used, most commonly 'wave' (波), 'abundant' or 'learned' (博), and 'precious' (寶). Its single-syllable form gives it a confident, modern sound, and it has long been cherished in Chinese naming tradition for its brevity and depth.
Boaz
“Swiftness, strength”
Boaz is a Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as meaning 'swiftness' or 'strength'. Some scholars connect it to the Hebrew roots 'bo' (in him) and 'az' (strength), suggesting 'in him is strength'.
Bobby
“Bright fame, cheerful warmth”
Bobby is a warm, friendly, and approachable name with a long history as the beloved diminutive of Robert. It suggests cheerfulness, reliability, and an easy-going nature, calling to mind both the classic British bobby on the beat and generations of beloved entertainers and sportsmen. The name carries a strong sense of familiarity and unpretentious charm.
Boden
“Shelter”
Boden derives from Old English and Old Germanic roots relating to ground, earth, or shelter. The name conveys a sense of solidity, protection, and being well-grounded. It carries the imagery of a firm foundation and a safe haven. In its Germanic origins the related word 'Boden' refers to the ground or floor itself, giving the name a rootedness and stability that many parents find appealing in a world of more elaborate choices.
Bolney
“Ancient Sussex place, English heritage”
Bolney is a rare and distinguished English name rooted in a specific locality in the county of West Sussex, carrying the quiet dignity of an ancient English place name. It evokes the rolling English countryside, rural heritage, and a sense of belonging to a particular piece of land. As a given name it is highly unusual, lending the bearer a sense of unique historical identity.
Bonaventura
“Good fortune”
Bonaventura is a richly optimistic Italian name composed of 'bona' (good) and 'ventura' (fortune, luck, adventure). It expresses the hope for a blessed and fortunate life, and has been carried by one of the most important theologians in Western Christian thought.
Bongani
“be thankful”
Bongani is a Zulu name derived from the verb 'bonga,' meaning to thank, praise, or give thanks, and carries a spirit of deep gratitude and reverence. Traditionally given to a child whose birth is received with particular thankfulness, often after a period of hardship or longing, it serves as a living expression of a family's gratitude to God or the ancestors. The name instills in its bearer a lifelong orientation toward appreciation, humility, and the recognition of blessings.
Bonifacio
“Of good fate or doer of good”
Bonifacio is the Spanish form of the Latin Bonifacius, composed of bonus (good) and facere (to do, to make) or fatum (fate, destiny), giving the meaning 'doer of good' or 'of good fate.' The name was borne by several popes and important saints, most notably Saint Boniface of Mainz, the eighth-century missionary known as the Apostle to the Germans. The name was widely used across Catholic Europe and the Spanish-speaking world through the influence of these venerable figures.
Boris
“Glory in battle, bold distinction”
Boris is a strong, resonant name that in its English usage carries connotations of individuality, intellectual vigour, and a certain eccentric distinction. It suggests a person of substance and originality, unafraid to stand apart from the crowd. The name has a weighty, memorable quality that commands attention.
Borja
“From the town of Borja”
Borja is a Spanish masculine name derived from the town of Borja in the province of Zaragoza, in the region of Aragon. The town's name may come from the Iberian or pre-Roman root meaning 'tower' or 'fortified place.' The name gained wider recognition through the noble Borja family, whose Italian branch became the infamous Borgia dynasty of Renaissance Italy. In Spain, Borja carries associations with Aragonese nobility and Catholic heritage through the Jesuit saint Francis Borja.
Boston
“Fortified town, civic heritage”
Boston carries the meaning of a fortified town or settlement near a woodland, reflecting its geographic roots in the English landscape. As a given name, it evokes strength, civic pride, and a sense of established heritage. It has become increasingly popular as a bold, place-inspired name with a distinctly American resonance.
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