Top Baby Names In UK For 2018

Names loved and approved by parents in the UK.

In the olden days, parents often chose baby names from the Bible, like David (beloved) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath). And even though these names are still popular today, the top UK baby names in 2018 indicate that parents are also considering options without religious significance. In 2018, Oliver (olive tree planter) topped the list as the most popular boy’s name, while Olivia (olive tree) was the favorite for girls in the UK. This indicated that parents are willing to explore new and fresh names.

Royal names like Harry (home ruler), George (farmer), Isabella (pledged to God), and Charlotte (free man) were also popular as these names indicated elegance and nobility. At the same time, simple names such as Max (the greatest), Eva (Mother of life), Finley (fair warrior), and Millie (gentle strength) also found a place on the popularity chart as parents were attracted to their deep meaning and innocent charm. The list below consists of the most popular baby names in the UK, compiled by the Office for National Statistics (1). Have a look to find a trendy and meaningful name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Yamin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Right hand; Beautiful young woman
Elden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Roderick-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Famous ruler
Cyprian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Cyprus; Of Cyprus
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Hans		Boy	God is gracious; Swan
Cullen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Colony; Whelp; Pup; Young hound; Holly; Handsome
Rahul-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Conqueror of all miseries; Able; Efficient
Glen-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	From the valley
Aadil		Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious
Dane		Boy	The one from Denmark; Valley dweller
Kaian		Unisex	Leader; Victory of peace
Kace-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Vigilant
Ragnar		Boy	Army; Counsel; Judgement
Cuba-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Great place; Where fertile land is abundant
Berat		Boy	Letters patent
Giles		Boy	Young goat
Dawoud		Boy	A beloved individual; Uncle
Anees-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	A friendly personality; Good companionship
Rubin		Girl	Behold, a son; Ruby
Klayton		Boy	Clay settlement
Harland-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Hare land
Aryeh		Boy	Lion; Lion of God; Greatest achievement
Lucan		Boy	From the city of Lucania; To close
Andres		Boy	Manly; Valiant
Mael		Boy	Chief; Prince
Mateus		Boy	God's gift
Kayhan		Unisex	Morning star; Ruler
Dudley		Boy	Dudda's clearing
Ehan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Full moon; Something expected
Tim		Unisex	One who honors God
Jaydan		Boy	God will judge; Thankful
Muzammil		Boy	Prophet Muhammad; The enshrouded one; Bundled
Advik-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Unique; Matchless
Xavi-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	The new house
Brett		Boy	A Breton or a person from Brittany
Ziah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Layne		Boy	Narrow lane; Country road; Path
Saifullah		Boy	Sword of Allah
Martyn		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Aleksandr		Boy	Defender of mankind
Bayley		Boy	Steward; Bailiff
Kerim		Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Adonai		Boy	My lord; My master
Braylon-Name-Full-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Broad valley; Hill; Salmon
Blaise		Girl	Stammerer; Lisping
Ely		Boy	Ascension; My god is Yahweh
Naksh		Boy	The moon; Facial features; Engraved; Imprinted
Harvir		Boy	Warrior of God; Brave Defendant for the Lord; One who is victorious over destruction; A variant of Harveer
Eesaa		Boy	Providing salvation; prophet's name
Tahmid		Boy	Praising
Trent		Unisex	One residing near the river Trent
Lionel		Boy	Young lion
Boston-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Botwulf's stone
Maleek		Boy	Sovereign
Abdulhadi		Boy	Servant of the guide
Evander		Boy	Good man; Warrior of the yew bow
Sukhraj		Boy	Pleasant king
Howie		Boy	Brave heart; High guardian
Aveer		Boy	Brave; Powerful; One who fights for peace
Linden-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Linden tree; Lime
Norbert		Boy	Bright North; Northern brightness
Dhyan		Boy	Meditation; Concentration; Reflection; Introspection
Everett-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Siraj		Boy	Lamp; Light; Lantern
Cavalli		Unisex	Horses; Cavalry
Zechariah		Boy	The Lord has remembered
Waseem		Boy	Handsome
Aayush		Boy	Long Life; Good destiny
Oban		Boy	The little bay
Manny-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Marcelo		Boy	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Leonel		Boy	Lion
Henrie		Boy	Home ruler
Marcin		Boy	A servant of Mars, Roman God of war
Nickolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Vaughan		Unisex	Little; Small
Oliwer		Boy	A look-alike of olive plan
Balthazar		Boy	Lord protect the King
Joachim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Jasraj		Boy	King of fame
Shaya		Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation; Worthy
Omarion		Boy	Populous; Flourishing
Zev		Boy	Wolf
Ayansh		Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Wilfrid		Boy	Desiring peace
Asim		Boy	Protector; Guardian; Savior; Boundless; Limitless; Infinite
Zaheer		Boy	Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; Booming
Anuar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Brighter; More luminous
Brax		Boy	Bracca's town
Jacoby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Jacob
Frederico		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Anakin		Boy	Warrior
Finlee		Unisex	White warrior; Blessed warrior
Aser		Unisex	Happy; Blessed
Adan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Man; Son of the red earth; Fire
Julien		Boy	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Alonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Sylvester		Unisex	Man from the forest; Wild
Ezrah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025-Key-Insights		Boy	Help

When you look at the list of top UK baby names in 2018, you might feel overwhelmed by the several options. To make the selection easy, start by determining the meaning you want your child’s name to convey. Then focus on the names that match the meaning. Shortlist your favorites, and then choose the one that feels right for your little one. No matter which name you pick, it will always hold a special place in your heart.

Infographic: Popular Nature-inspired Girl Names In The UK

Nature’s freshness can make a person feel calm and rejuvenated. The natural world can help lift your spirits and inspire creativity. That’s why many cultures choose baby names that are connected to nature, and the UK is no different. Take a look at the infographic below for a glimpse of the most popular nature-inspired baby girl names in the country.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team