Ancient boy names

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler

Fair-Skinned Fair-Haired, Fair-skinned, Descendant of the Fair One, Light Skinned

Noble Wolf, Honorable

English in origin and meaning “royal settlement,” Kenton pairs vintage charm with dignified presence.

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Form of Larissa, Cheerful One, Lassy

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Wild Garlic Island, Rams Isl

Black, Pale Meadow, Dark, Pale-skinned

Ruddy Complexioned, Red-headed, Red Haired

Gift, Gift of Isis

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

The Lord is Salvation, To Heal, A Healer, Greek Hero

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Bent Grass Settlement, Town, Homestead, Moor Dweller

From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing

Son of Brandon, Son of Brand

Seller, Surname

Park with Deer, Freeman

People's Ruler, Form of Derek

Brave, Industrious Ruler

Ruler, Folk

Surname, Form the Church Town

Fuller, Cloth Washer, Roll Up, Cloth-walker

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

From the Island

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

From the Broad Valley, Descendant of Bradan Salmon

King Lear

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Guardian of the Mill, Guard, Miller, One who Grinds Grain

The Marquis

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

An English occupational name, Sherman means “shearer of wool” and carries a retro charm.

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere

Redhead, Russet

Sword, Firebrand

Courteous, Courtly

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Hunter, Huntsman

Masculine, Abbreviation of Andrew, Brave, Wise

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

Son of Jens

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

Roof Maker, Roof Thatcher

Old Friend, Defender

Famous Day, Joy of the Danes, Maid, Dorogo

Lyein, Hippos

Surname, From the Broad Ridge, Brother, Form of Roderick

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Settlement by the Cliff

Glory and Wolf, Fame

Settlement with Leek-Field, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Leah, Hreod, Reed Clearing, From the Red Meadow

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles

Fierce, Watchful, Vigilant, To Watch

Love Child, Sword Tip

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

The Dark Farmstead

Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name

One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule

Descendant of Bran, Mac Branain, Broom Covered Hill

Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

Beraht, Filu

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Ash Tree Enclosure

Honorable, Wolf

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Ennions Mound

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Beacon, Sword, Fiery Torch, Firebrand

Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear

Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army

Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior

The Elements Derne Meaning Hidden Secret

To Watch, The Watchful

Immerse, The Baptist

Hardy, Spear Brave, Mighty Spearman

Son of Jens

Dyer, One who, Dexterous, Right Handed

Stone

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

Power, Home, Powerful, Homeland

Gift of God

Erasmios

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan

Guard of His Wealth, Wealth and Keep

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

River Ford, To Go, Moving

Well-born, Well Born, Form of Eugene, Noble

Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name

Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala

House and King, Powerful, Homeland, Rich

Spear Hard, Hardy, Brave

Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke

Ditch

Brook

Meadow of Grass, Wood

Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller

Hwit Meaning White, A Small Field

Tanner, Leather-worker

One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider

Disciple of Saint Columba

Brave, Bold, People

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Gift of God

Monarch, Royal, Kingly

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Bright Head, Lives at the Barrier, Marksman, White

From the Raven Farm

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Bold, Princely Friend, Brave

The God of Thunder, Pull, Stubborn, Powerful

Assembly Place By the Bridge

Son of Grádaigh

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Short Tunic, War Cry, Roar

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Sorrowful

The Watchful

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

God the Honourable, Name of a Saint

Pull, Stubborn, Thunder Ruler, Puller

Village the Manor House, Willow Settlement

Introduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Brilliant and Raven, Shiny Shield, Wise Person

Angel, Messenger of God

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

Son of Grave

Victory of the People

This English name means “king’s meadow.”

A Mountain, Sapphire, Treasure, Lord Shiva (Blue Throat)

Everard

Treasurer, Whoever Comes to See

Domain of Curtis, Short, From Courtenay

The Marquis

At the Cross

He who Holds Christ in his Heart

From the Western Stream, Water, Modeled on An English Place Names, Bach

Treasurer, Whoever Comes to See

Wish, Wend, Wendish

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

King

Virile, People's Ruler

Composition Wolf, Armed

Crowning, The Crowned

The Pure, Wise

Heaven, Sky

Epistle, Aigis, Shield, Aigilops

Mistress of All, Ruler, Rich, Mighty

Army, Warrior, Advice, Frog

Fertility, Subdue, Conqueror, Tame

Powerful, Power, Bright, Rich

High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty

Shiny, Hostage, Pledge, Bright

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain