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
Deshaun		Boy	God is gracious
Deshawn-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Destan		Boy	Saga; Destiny; Epic poem
Devaansh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Part of God
Devante-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Fighter of wrongs; To fight for justice
Dhiren		Boy	Strong one; One who is strong; Powerful; One who is strong and mighty
Dhrish		Boy	Sight; Vision; Imaginative
Dhyey		Boy	Target; Mission; Objective; Goal
Didier		Boy	Desire or longing
Dino		Boy	A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower
Divit		Boy	To shine; Heaven; Reaching for the sky; Immortal
Diyon		Boy	Of Zeus
Dmitriy		Boy	Follower of Demeter
Dumitru		Boy	A silversmith; in a creative field
Dylon-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	To flow; Toward; Tide
Easa-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Jesus; Yahweh is salvation
Eathan		Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Edvin		Boy	Rich friend
Egor		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Eiden		Unisex	Little fire
Einar		Boy	One army; One warrior
Eithan		Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Eleazar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	My God has helped; God helps
Eliah		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Elwyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Emad		Boy	Support; Pillar; Firmness; Steadiness; Strength
Emiliano		Boy	Rival; Industrious
Enda		Boy	Bird or bird-like
Erwan:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Yew
Esben		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Esteban-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame
Everest-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Expert-Guide		Boy	The tallest mountain in the world; One who resides along the Eure river
Ezan		Girl	Call to worship
Fabricio		Boy	Craftsman
Fadi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Savior
Fahd		Boy	Panther
Faraz		Boy	Height; Elevation; Ascent
Farrell		Boy	Descendant Of Fearghal
Farren-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	Iron grey
Farzan-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Favour		Unisex	To favour
Fawzan		Boy	A victorious and one of success
Fayyaz-Name-Ultimate-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Nicknames		Boy	A charitable and generous man
Finan		Unisex	Descendant of Fionnán; Fair; White; Blessed
Finch		Boy	Name of a bird; Songbird
Findley		Boy	Fair warrior; White Warrior
Finian		Girl	White; Blessed
Foster		Boy	Foster parent; Nurse; Forester; Maker of scissors
Francie		Girl	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Fryderyk		Boy	A peace-loving king or ruler
Garv-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior
Gaurav		Boy	Honor; Pride; Respect; Dignity
Gautham-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Georg		Boy	Farmer; Land worker
Georgio		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Georgy		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Gerrard		Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Giancarlo:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious; Man; Army
Gil		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Giuliano		Boy	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Glyn		Girl	Valley
Gobind		Boy	Cow finder
Gonzalo-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Battle; Battle soul; Saved from battle; Battle elf
Greg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Greysen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of steward; Son of the bailiff
Gulliver		Boy	Glutton
Gurjeevan		Boy	One who Lives a Life as Ordained by Guru; One who is dearmost and beloved to Guru
Gurtej		Boy	The radiance of guru
Habibullah		Boy	Friend of Allah
Hafiz		Boy	Custodian; Protector; Guardian
Hakan		Boy	Emperor; Ruler; Great king
Halil-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intimate friend; Bosom friend
Hamdaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The praised one; To praise
Hanan		Boy	Gracious, Mercy
Haniel-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	God's grace; God answers
Hargun		Girl	One having Godly merits
Harkirat-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Haroldas		Boy	Army ruler
Haron		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted
Harrington		Boy	Stony town; Haefer's town
Harshvardhan		Boy	Bringer of happiness; Enhancer of happiness
Hartaj		Boy	The crown of God
Hashem		Boy	Crusher; Breaker; The name
Hassaan		Boy	The beauty; Beautiful
Hendrick-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rules his household
Henok-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dedicated
Hillel		Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Hope-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Girl	Expectation; The virtue of Hope
Hosea		Boy	Salvation
Houston		Boy	Hugh's town
Hudhaifah		Boy	An ancient Arabic name
Hurairah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	Kitten
Hurley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	From a corner clearing; Sea tide
Ibad		Unisex	Servants of God
Idrissa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ardent lord; Interpreter
Ifeanyichukwu		Boy	God is the most powerful; We can do anything with God
Lgnacio		Boy	Fire
Ikram		Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Ilian		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Iman-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	To be faithful

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