Popular English Boys Names in 2018

When naming your baby it’s always a fun challenge trying to come up with the perfect name to call your little one. Some of the most popular English boys names in 2018 include Oliver, George, Harry, Noah and Jack.

  1. Oliver– This is a name that dates all the way back to biblical times. The name Oliver stands for prosperity, generous and kind with it’s origin being the olive tree.
  2. George– The name George has been around for a very long time and is also a very popular boy name in England. It comes from a Greek background and symbolizes a hard worker and a worker of the Earth.
  3. Harry– Harry is a popular royal name that fits a royal suitor. It actually comes from a German background but has since been popular in the English language.
  4. Noah– Noah is obviously a very biblical name coming from the man who saved the animals on the ark. Since it is so dominant in the Bible it is no surprise that this name is of Hebrew derivative.
  5. Jack– Jack is one of the most popular male names both today and in the past coming from a Celtic background. It means strong, healthy and full of ambition.

The top 10 boys’ names in 2018

The following names are the 10 most popular baby boys’ names in England according to latest goverment data in 2018.

  1. OLIVER
  2. GEORGE
  3. HARRY
  4. NOAH
  5. JACK
  6. LEO
  7. ARTHUR
  8. MUHAMMAD
  9. OSCAR
  10. CHARLIE

For more English boys’ names see our comprehensive list.

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