Top Baby Names In UK For 2020

From royalty to commoners, explore the UK’s most popular names.

Names are like stories that tell you about an individual’s family, religion, and history. When you look at the top UK baby names in 2020, you get a peek into the traditions and beliefs of the people. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter) and George (farmer) and girl names like Olivia (olive tree) and Amelia (work) are the most popular in the country as parents associate these names with their history and culture. Similarly, names like Henry (home ruler), William (protector), Harry (home ruler), and Charlotte (free man) have been popular for years perhaps because they are linked to the royal family, which adds a sense of history and prestige.

Amidst these traditional favorites, some unconventional choices also won the hearts of parents. For boys, names like Noah (to rest) and Leo (lion) stood out, while for girls, Isabella (God is my oath) and Lily (oath to God) attracted parents with their natural charm and simplicity. Most parents may prefer traditional names that feel cozy and warm; however, with time, more parents are considering modern names that sound fresh and interesting. Below are the most popular names in the UK, as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Have a look to find the best name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Oden		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Obadiah		Boy	Serving Yahweh; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh
Adrians		Boy	From Adria
Ranvir-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Benson		Boy	Son of Benedict; Blessed
Nooh-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Rest; Repose
Cedric		Boy	An invented name
Cesar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Long-haired; Head of hair; Emperor
Charly		Boy	Free man; Army
Nirvaan		Boy	Reached state of Nirvana
Nilan		Boy	Victory of the people
Wayne		Boy	Wagon builders
Chay		Unisex	Man; Army; Fairy tale
Waris		Boy	Successor; Heir; Desert flower
Nigel		Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Wael		Boy	Rescue; Refuge; Shelter
Yiannis		Boy	God is gracious
Nickolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Coben		Unisex	Supplanter or one who follows
Viyan		Girl	Desire; Full of life
Reeve		Boy	Sheriff; Prefect; Local official
Rei-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Bell; The tinkling of jade
Beck		Boy	Stream; To tie
Virat		Boy	Huge; Grand; Magnificent; Pure; Clean
Renly-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Man; Warrior; Field; Clearing
Nahum-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Comforter; To comfort
Reuel-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	God's friend
Zinedine-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Beauty of the religion; Grace of the religion
Cove		Boy	Bay; Inlet; Shelter
Rhylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Cullen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Colony; Whelp; Pup; Young hound; Holly; Handsome
Daley		Girl	An assembly
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Miley		Girl	Gracious; Soldier
Mike		Boy	Who is like God
Adelin:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Daniels		Boy	God is my judge; Son of Daniel
Mendel		Boy	Comforter; Person; Man
Menashe		Boy	Reason to forget; Cause for forgetfulness
Mehran		Boy	A kind and affectionate person; Sun
Roberto		Boy	Bright fame; Bright in counsel; Shining glory
Vasile		Boy	King
Mateen		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Dashiell		Boy	Lad; Heaven; Sky
Dastan-Meaning,-Origin-And-Pronunciation:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Story; Legend; Epic poem
Ziad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Adamas-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Unconquerable; Invincible; Diamond
Romario		Boy	Famous wedge; Famous law
Alexei		Boy	Defender of mankind
Alijah		Boy	The Lord is my God
Mahmud		Boy	He who is praised; Commendable; Laudable; Worthy of reverence
Mahmood		Boy	A man who is worth the praise; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Mael		Boy	Chief; Prince
Zev		Boy	Wolf
Demir		Boy	Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
Lysander		Boy	A man who releases others
Lyndon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Trends		Boy	From the linden tree hill
Uriel		Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Devin		Unisex	Poet; Fawn; Divine; Seer; Fortune teller
Ludovic		Boy	Famous warrior
Allan		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Tzvi		Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Dilraj		Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Lorik:-Comprehensive-2025-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Trends		Boy	Brave; Warrior
Royal		Unisex	A king
Dre-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Complete-Guide		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Eitan		Boy	Enduring; Firm
Donny		Boy	One who rules the world
Don-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Avyan		Boy	One who has no imperfections; Beginning
Laken		Unisex	One who's from the lake; Water
Zeus		Unisex	Sky father
Ruban		Girl	A very bright woman; Behold, a son
Ellery-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Cheerful; Alder tree
Ryszard		Boy	One who is powerful as a ruler
Sachin-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	True; Real
Tye		Boy	Enclosed piece of land; Large area of pasture; People
Layne		Boy	Narrow lane; Country road; Path
Leonas		Unisex	Brave lion
Eissa		Unisex	God is salvation; To save or to deliver
Zephan		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Ruhaan		Boy	Spiritual; Holy; Kindhearted; Compassionate
Dumitru		Boy	A silversmith; in a creative field
Tobey		Boy	Yahweh is good
Krishna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Kyon		Boy	Dog; The homeland
Tommi		Unisex	Twin
Sage		Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Lleyton-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Town with a leek garden
Tobin		Unisex	Yahweh is good
Llewellyn-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Duarte		Boy	Rich guard
Kyler		Boy	Archer; Narrows; Channel; Strait; Victory of the people; Hole
Knox-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Key-Insights		Boy	Round hill; A hillock; Hump
Koen		Boy	Brave counsel; Brave advisor
Kishan		Boy	Black; Dark
Eiden		Unisex	Little fire
Larson		Boy	Son of Lars; From Laurentum; Crowned with Laurel
Venus		Unisex	Love; Sexual desire

Your child’s name will be with them forever, so choose wisely. This list of top UK baby names in 2020 can help you see the names parents have favored in recent years. You may consider names rooted in tradition or can go for a contemporary option. Whatever you decide, ensure the name is meaningful and one your child will take pride in. If you’re still unsure, think of a name you would choose for yourself.

Infographic: Royal Baby Names Popular In 2020

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