English names for boys popular in Nigeria
If you are going to have a baby soon or you already have a newborn, but can’t choose the name, we can help you! Learn these English names for boys popular in Nigeria and choose the best one! Check up the meaning carefully.
English names for boys and meaning
- Jett
Its meaning is derived from black semi precious stone.
- Jasper
It is a name of Persian origin and means ‘bringer of treasure’.
- Jax
It means ‘God is gracious’.
- Jagger
This word is an English occupational name. Its meaning is ‘carter’.
- Wyatt
It means white.
- Jaap
It is a Hebrew name and stands for the word supplanter.
- Ingram
‘Angel-raven’ is the meaning depicted by this name.
- Idris
It is a Welsh name and is a synonym of Lord.
- Ian
This word has Hebrew roots and is appropriate for your little baby because it means gift from God.
- Irving
In English it means friend from the sea whereas in Irish its meaning is handsome. In Welsh, it stands for a white river.
- Ignatius
It is well-suited for a person with smoldering personality as it means, ‘fiery’.
- Ibon
It stands for the word, archer.
- Harley
This name traditionally is an English surname but nowadays it is being used as rare first name too.
- Holden
It means ‘gracious’ in Teutonic language, whereas in English it refers to hollow valley.
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- Hadwyn
It represents a ‘friend in war’.
- Hector
It means ‘holding fast’.
- Hesperos
This word represents personification of evening star, Venus.
- Gordon
It is a Scottish name which means great hill.
- Gus
‘Worthy of respect’ is what this word represents.
- Gunner
This name stands for battle or warrior.
- Garrett
It means spear brave and was also name of some famous saints. Its other meaning could be spear ruler.
- Rocco
It means rest or to be stable.
- Finn
An Irish baby name which represents enormous energy and power.
- Falcon
Falcon is a powerful bird and belongs to English language.
- Frasier
It is a variation of the word ‘Fraser’.
- Fitzgerald
In English, this word means Mighty spearholder’s son.
- Fabert
It means a bean farmer.
- Elijah
It is pronounced as ee-LYE-jah. It has Hebrew roots and means Jehovah of God. This name has various forms, one of them is Elias.
Common English names for boy baby
- Eugene
This word means wellborn and noble.
- Ezra
It is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning depicts help.
- Ellis
Its meaning is God is salvation.
- Rowan
Its meaning is in reference to the Rowan trees.
- Deniz
It means sea or waves. It represents the power and beauty of water.
- Duane
It was originated in Ireland and it means swarthy.
- Denver
It means ‘from Anvers’ , a place name.
- Declan
It stands for the man of prayers.
- Duke
This word is used for a nobleman or a male ruler. It was derived from Latin dux ‘leader’.
- Cajetan
Its meaning is ‘rejoiced’.
- Crispin
This name means curly haired. Babies with curly hair are super adorable and so is this name.
- Constantine
It is derived form a Latin word, Constantinus. Constantine the great was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity.
- Caspian
The meaning of the name is quite clear, the sea.
- Cassius
This word means ‘vain’, but don’t get me wrong it stands for the notion, that people entitled with this name are optimistic and never worry in vain.
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- Crosby
This word is peculiar as it has different meanings in different languages. In English it means ‘by the cross’
- Reynard
It stands for ‘powerful advice’.
- Brio
Its meaning is vivacity. This name is as zesty as your little bud.
- Bramwell
It is a name of old English origin and means ‘raven well’.
- Bailey
It is derived form the word bailif and means an officer of justice.
- Blaze
It is and English baby name and it refers to a person who is as fierce as fire and is strong enough to handle obstructions in life.
- Phoenix
Phoenix, a bird that rose from ashes is a symbol of inspiration and hope.
- Leighton
It is an English word which means a herb garden.
- Kane
It is a ‘battle’.
- Aldrich
It an English name, which represents a ruler. The one who is wise, brainy, old and rich.
- Axel
It stands for ‘father of peace’. It ranked at no.167 in the list of baby boy’s names. Its short variant is Axl.
- Atticus
It depicts a strong and fierce personality. Its trendy Roman feel combined with noble image of Atticus finch is a real winner.
- Asher
Blessed, happy and fortunate one is the image portrayed by this name. This name has a Hebrew origin. Although, its popularity is on rise, it’s not considered a common name.
Which English names for baby boy with meaning do you like most? It’s very important to give your baby a name that will help him in life.
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