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
Balen		Boy	Mill
Bara		Girl	Foreign; Rose
Baron		Boy	Man; Warrior; Wealthy male landowner; Son of strength
Barron-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A title of nobility; Son of strength; Servant; Warrior
Basile		Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Basim		Boy	Smiling
Bautista		Boy	To dip; Baptist
Baye		Unisex	A buoy; Lord; Ruler; Bow; Boy
Benedetto		Boy	Blessed
Bennie		Boy	Son; Son of the south; Son of the right hand; Blessed
Benoit		Boy	Blessed
Beorn		Boy	Warrior; Man; Hero
Berk		Boy	Solid; Firm; Strong
Bertrand		Boy	Bright rim of a shield
Berty		Unisex	Noble; Bright; Famous
Berwyn		Boy	White mound; Friend of the harvest; A variant of Berwin
Bethel		Girl	God's home
Bhavesh		Boy	Existence; Lord; Ruler; Lord Shiva
Bhavya-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Large and elegant; Magnificent
Birch		Boy	Birch tree
Blane		Boy	Little yellow one
Blessing-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Consecration
Bode		Boy	Order; Command
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Bohen		Unisex	A person from Bohan in Namur, Belgium; Victorious
Bora		Boy	Snow; Purple; Storm
Bowe-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Victorious; Bow; Bowman; To bend; Arch
Bozhidar		Boy	Bulgarian form of Bozidar; Meaning divine gift
Braedyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Descendant of Bradain; Salmon; Broad valley; Broad hillside; King; Prince
Brannon		Boy	Descendant of Braonán; Rain; Moisture; Drop
Brent		Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Brixton-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A district in South London; Stone of the Saxon lord Brixi
Brodee		Boy	Spirited; Ditch; Mire
Broghan		Unisex	Shoe; Sandal; Greave
Brooke		Boy	One who lived near a brook; Small stream
Bryant		Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Honorable; Virtuous
Brynmor		Boy	From the great hill
Buckley		Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Bukhari		Unisex	Place of good fortune
Cadel-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Great battle; Battler
Caedan-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Unisex	Brook; Stream; Battle place; Strength; Companion; Son of Cadán
Caelum		Boy	Heaven; Sky; Atmosphere
Cailean		Boy	Whelp; Pup; Victorious
Cailen-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Slender; Girl
Cainan		Boy	Possession
Cairon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	From Cairo
Caison		Unisex	Calf
Carlson		Boy	Son of Carl; Free man; Army
Carmine		Boy	Song; Garden; Crimson
Carsen		Boy	Son of marsh-dwellers; Descendant of Ciaran
Cartier-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	One who transports goods
Cashel		Boy	Stone fort; Chest maker
Castor-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	To excel; To shine; Beaver; Name of a star
Cemal		Boy	Beautiful and smart
Chael-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-History-And-Popularity		Boy	The one who resembles God
Chaplin		Boy	A clergyman; Heron; Stork
Charbel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Narration of story of God; Charbel of Edessa (A saint and a Christian martyr)
Charly		Boy	Free man; Army
Chey		Unisex	Victory
Chi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Branch; God; Spiritual being; Will
Chibuike:-The-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	God is strength
Chukwuebuka		Boy	God is great
Clinton		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Codrin		Boy	Of the forest
Colbie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	From a coal town; From a dark town
Colm		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Connell		Boy	Rule of a wolf
Cordell-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Maker and seller of strings and cords
Corran-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Boy	Little spear; Spear-bearer
Daiyan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	A mighty judge
Dalibor		Boy	Distance to fight
Damir-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Danil		Boy	God is my judge
Danut		Boy	Beloved
Dany		Boy	God is my judge
Danyar-Name-Guide:-Complete-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Variations		Boy	Wise
Danyl		Boy	God is my judge
Dareen:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Girl	One who has wisdom; This life and afterlife; Darling; Compassion
Darlington		Unisex	The settlement of Deornoth's people
Darran		Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Darryl-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Person from Airelle in France
Daulton		Boy	One who is from the valley town
Davy		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Daxson		Boy	A person from French town of Dax
Dayaal		Boy	A kind hearted and affectionate person
Deaglan		Boy	Full of goodness; Man of prayer
Denby		Boy	One who is from a Danish settlement
Deni-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Morning star; Venus
Denton		Boy	From Denton; Valley town
Deo-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-|-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord; Deity; Love of God
Deontay-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Deren:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-Origin-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Bird; Edge; Oak tree
Destin		Unisex	Fate; Destiny; Fortune
Devam-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Devontae-Name-Insights:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Tribe of Dumnonii
Dhairya		Boy	Patience; Endurance; Perseverance; Firmness; Durability; Strength; Constancy; Steadiness; Stability; Fortitude; Courage; Calmness; Composure
Dhani		Unisex	Wealthy person; A master; An owner; A creditor; A young woman; A seat; A receptacle; A granary
Diamond		Girl	Of high value; Brilliance; Unconquerable; Unbreakable
Dias		Unisex	Splendor; Light; Glow; Son of Diogo
Diggory		Boy	Lost one

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