If nothing but a traditional, classic or old-fashioned baby name will do, you’re bound to find the right one for your baby boy in this list below. “ I loooove Macsen! Mac is such a cute nickname” - Mumsnet user, stellarfox Classic baby boy names What Mumsnetters say about popular baby boy names Meaning: Olive tree or symbolically peace In addition to classic favourites like Noah, Oliver, Harry, Oscar and Archie in the top 10, some unusual names like Myles, Jackson and Tobias have also made it into the top 100. The baby boy names featured here (ranked in order of the most popular) are part of the roster of England and Wales’ most sought-after baby names in 2021, as per the official records of the ONS. Happy name-picking! Most popular baby boy names Of course, we also headed to our own Baby Names forum for parents’ opinions and best picks across various categories too, including cute names, cool names and those inspired by different continents including Africa, Asia and Europe.Īs a bonus, you’ll also find the origin and unique meaning of each name on our list to help you choose the perfect one for your baby boy. We also scoured our list of unique baby names, modern baby names and gender-neutral baby names you might not have come across before.

In addition to ONS’s top 100 list, we’ve also picked some of our favourite baby boy names from our other baby name lists, including the most popular Irish baby names, beautiful Welsh baby names as well as Scottish baby names we love the sound of. But no fret, we have plenty of great baby boy names to choose from right now. How the ONS compiles their list of baby namesĮvery year, the ONS goes through the process of collecting birth registration data then analyses the name frequency, ranks names based on popularity, categorises by gender, and releases the official list for insights into naming trends.īecause collating these names takes a full year, we’ll have to wait for the 2022 list, which is set to be released towards the end of 2023. We started our comprehensive search with the most popular boys’ names registered in England and Wales in 2021, as recorded by Office for National Statistics (ONS). How we chose the top baby boy names in the UK The good news is that we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a comprehensive list of 1,000 baby boy names, including the most popular baby names in the UK right now as well as timeless classics, celebrity favourites and strong, ancient biblical names that’ll undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. Picking a name for your baby boy that you’ll love for a lifetime can be time-consuming and a little daunting, right? After all, your baby’s name carries the power to shape his identity and leave a lasting impression throughout his life.

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