What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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675 English Boy Names Meaning, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Caleb	Boy	Faithful as a dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Cameron	Boy	One with the crooked nose
Colton	Boy	From a coal town
Calvin	Boy	Bald
Camden	Boy	One from the winding valley
Colt	Boy	Residing from a dark town with no source of light
Cash	Boy	Money box
Clayton	Boy	A settlement that is built on clay
Cody	Boy	Helpful person; Decent
Colson	Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy

Chance	Boy	The one who has good fortune
Cyrus	Boy	Sun; Lord
Clark	Boy	Clerk; Priest
Caiden	Boy	Strength; Battle
Collin	Boy	Whelp; Young one
Casey	Boy	Vigilant
Cassius	Boy	Empty; Vain
Camilo	Boy	Religious attendant; Priest's helper; Born free; Noble; Honorable; Nuptial
Clay	Boy	Boundary with clover; Clay worker; Mortal
Colter	Boy	The owner and care taker of young, frisky horses

Colby	Boy	From a coal town
Chris	Boy	Follower of Jesus Christ
Creed	Boy	To believe
Cason	Boy	Son of the marsh dwellers
Curtis	Boy	Courteous; Polite; Well bred
Castiel	Boy	God's shield
Calum	Boy	Dove
Colten	Boy	From a coal town
Carl	Boy	Free man
Coleson	Boy	Son of Cole

Cain	Boy	Acquired; Spear; Clear water
Coen	Boy	Brave counsel; Advice
Cashton	Boy	One who is from the hollow town
Clifford	Boy	Ford near a slope
Carver	Boy	A wood carver
Clarence	Boy	Bright; Clear; A person residing near River Clare
Clinton	Boy	Derived from the name of an English place
Cree	Boy	Someone who trades fur; Hunstman
Channing	Boy	Member of the Church
Clint	Boy	Settlement or residence on a hill; People residing on a hill

Carsyn	Boy	A son of the man who lives in the forth
Clifton	Boy	Residence on a cliff; Houses and settlements on a cliff
Cai	Boy	Victory of the people; Hard spear; Horn; To rejoice
Cordell	Boy	Maker and seller of strings and chords
Calder	Boy	One who comes from the river of stone
Cross	Boy	Cross or the Crucifix
Cove	Boy	Bay; Inlet; Shelter; Hut; Cofa
Clive	Boy	Cliff; One who resides near a cliff
Chester	Boy	A fortified place
Colsen	Boy	Coal; A form of carbon that is black in color

Clement	Boy	Gentle; Merciful; Warm hearted
Champion	Boy	A winner and a savior
Colston	Boy	A town from where coal is obtained or collected; a coal town
Carlton	Boy	A free men's town
Crawford	Boy	Ford where crows gather; From the Crow's Ford
Chet	Boy	A fortress
Chayse	Boy	A hunter
Chancellor	Boy	A gamble; Fortunate
Carlisle	Boy	A man who comes from the protected, walled city
Collier	Boy	A charcoal burner; One who works with charcoal

Cutter	Boy	To cut gem
Chip	Boy	Chipping off
Clarke	Boy	Clerk; One who does small time work
Carsten	Boy	He is a follower of Christ
Claude	Boy	Differently abled; Strong willed
Cloud	Boy	A condensed form of water vapors that is present in the atmosphere; State of worry or unease
Cassiel	Boy	God's speed
Creighton	Boy	Town near rocks or the Creek town
Cale	Boy	A bold man
Cliff	Boy	A ridge located at the edge of the sea

Coltin	Boy	A coal town; A town where coal is obtained
Copper	Boy	A reddish brown mineral, metal used for making tools and objects
Caston	Boy	Leadership; Determination; Assertiveness
Callaghan	Boy	A son of a content man
Cainan	Boy	Possessor; Purchaser
Chapman	Boy	Name of a merchant
Christofer	Boy	One who has Christ in his heart
Christ	Boy	The anointed; Blessed by God himself
Cleveland	Boy	A land that is hilly; A land covered by hills; A hilly land
Corben	Boy	One whose hair is as black as the raven bird

Cornell	Boy	The name of a town in Britain
Cortland	Boy	A short, small piece of land
Captain	Boy	One who is a chief
Codi	Boy	Cushion; a cloth stuffed with cotton; used for comfort
Coleton	Boy	A town from where coal is obtained
Coryell	Boy	One who wears a protection for his head; one who wears a helmet
Cypher	Boy	Message; Peaceful one
Canton	Boy	One who comes from Canton
Colvin	Boy	The black color; The darkest of all colours
Corbett	Boy	Raven; A black bird that resembles a crow

Carden	Boy	He who cards wood
Caedyn	Boy	Round man
Camillo	Boy	A noble-born person
Castin	Boy	A good natured, energetic, sensitive, emotional and able person
Charlton	Boy	English settlement
Cort	Boy	A man who works at the court; A courtier; Short; Stunted; Courageous
Crispin	Boy	Derived from the Roman family name Crispinus; Curly haired
Colonel	Boy	A rank in military given to a high post, usually given to an experienced soldier
Clayson	Boy	Derived from Nicholas, meaning victory of the people
Cotton	Boy	Cottages or huts

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