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
Dilshan		Unisex	Ruler of hearts
Dima		Boy	Downpour; Earth mother
Dio		Boy	Of Zeus; Dionysos; God
Dishan		Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Diyaan		Unisex	Deed; Action; To do
Dmitry		Boy	Earth-lover; Follower of Demeter; Devoted
Domenico-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Belonging to God
Dominion		Unisex	Supreme authority; Sovereignty
Doug		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Dru		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Strong
Drystan		Boy	Full of sorrow; Sad
Duleep		Boy	Protector or Guardian of Delhi
Dusty		Boy	Thor's stone
Dyllan		Boy	To tide; To flow
Ebubechukwu		Boy	The glory and greatness of God
Edris		Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Edson		Boy	Fortunate warrior; Isthmus
Edvard		Boy	Wealthy protector who is ardent speaker
Ekampreet		Boy	One who loves God
Ekkam		Girl	The one who is united
Eknoor		Unisex	Enlightenment or one who embodies divine light
El		Unisex	God; Strength; Power
Elai		Unisex	Evil; Malevolence; To come; Swallow
Elbie-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Numerology:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Noble; Famous
Elgan		Boy	Bright
Eliam		Boy	God's people
Eliazar		Boy	My God has helped
Elion		Unisex	Supreme; Highest
Elison		Girl	Nobility; My God is an oath
Elvan		Girl	Colors
Elya		Boy	My God is Yahweh; Eagle; Sky; Heaven
Eman		Unisex	Faith; Belief
Emanuele		Boy	God is with us
Emeka-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God has done so much; God did a greater deed
Emmerson		Boy	Son of Emery; Whole; Great; Ruler
Emory		Boy	Faith and sweet; Home strength; Industrious
En-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Favor; Grace; Garden; Albanian fire God
Eneko		Boy	My little/dear
Ennio		Boy	Destined
Enric		Boy	Home ruler
Ephrem		Boy	Fruitful
Erez		Boy	A tall and strong tree; Cedar
Erin		Boy	Ireland; Green water; From the island
Erwin-Name-Meaning:-9-Key-Facts-About-Its-Origin-&-History		Boy	Army friend; Boar friend
Esah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Living; Alive
Escher		Unisex	Person from Esch or Esche
Essey-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Star
Eston		Boy	East town; From the Eastern town
Evaan		Unisex	God is gracious
Even		Boy	God is gracious; Victor with good fortune
Evin		Boy	Love; Fortunate victor; Swift; Lively
Excel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	To be superior; To surpass
Eyas		Unisex	Baby falcon, fledgling
Eyob-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Persecuted; Hated
Faaiz		Boy	Victorious
Fadel		Boy	Honorable; Generous; Superior; Grace
Faelan-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Little wolf
Faran		Boy	Happy; Iron; Peace; Courage; Bold
Fariz		Boy	Grouping; Separation
Farouk-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who knows the difference between right and wrong
Farris		Boy	One with vigor
Fazil		Boy	Grace; Excellence; Generosity; Praiseworthy; Righteous; Superior; Virtuous
Ferdinando		Boy	Bold and peaceful
Feroz-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know-In-2025		Boy	Victorious
Ferran		Boy	Peaceful venture; Adventurous
Ferris-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Man of vigor
Fin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peace; Sámi people from Finland
Finlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Traits		Boy	White brightness; Blessed light; Fair Lugh; Warrior
Finnan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Fair; White; Blessed
Foy		Unisex	Faith; Belief; Trust; Foundation; Raven
Franck		Boy	Frank; Frenchman; Spear
Franki		Boy	Frenchman
Frantisek		Boy	A free individual
Fredi		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fuad		Boy	Heart; Soul
Furkan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Criterion between right and wrong; Proof
Gagan		Girl	The sky
Gagandeep		Boy	Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky; Heavenly lamp
Gaston		Boy	Visitor; Stranger
Giaan		Boy	Knowledge; One having exalted divine knowledge; Spiritual wisdom
Giovani		Boy	God is gracious
Glory-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Renown; Honor; Magnificence
Godfrey		Boy	Peace of God
Golden-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Made of gold
Goran-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Mountain; Highlander; Woodsman; Music
Govind:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Numerology,-Popularity-And-More		Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Grae-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Gray-haired man
Graeme		Boy	Gravelly homestead; Gray home
Gursewak		Boy	One who Serves Guru; Servant of Spiritual Teacher; One who is at service of Guru
Gurshan		Boy	Guru's blessings
Gwydion		Boy	Born of trees
Gwyn		Boy	Blessed; Fair; White; Bright; Pure; Holy; Phantom; Magical being
Haarith		Boy	Plowman; Tiller; Farmer
Haaroon		Boy	Hope; Optimism; Positive expectation
Haatim		Boy	Decisive by nature; Determined; Strong-minded
Habeeb		Boy	Sweetheart; Beloved; Dearest
Habil		Boy	Breath
Hadeed		Unisex	Iron; Sharp
Hades-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Boy	Unseen; God of the underworld
Hadriel		Unisex	The flock of God

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