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.
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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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