50 Charming Baby Boy Names That Start with B
Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby boy! Maybe you just found out or maybe you’ve known about it for a while (or perhaps you don’t know and just want to prep names for both genders). Whatever the reason may be, we’re here to help you find the ideal name for your son.
And if you're fond of baby boy names that start with “B," there is certainly no shortage of options. This list has been compiled from a variety of resources(such as the Social Security Administration’s list of the most popular monikers for boys) and includes a few personal picks. Read on for 50 of our faves.
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1. Benjamin
Landing the #6 spot on the popularity list, it means “son of the right hand.”
2. Brayden
Not quite as common as Benjamin, this name still made it in the top 100. It also has several different spellings—Braydan and Braydon included.
3. Bryson
This unisex name is a fancy version of Bryce, which is thought to come from a Celtic word meaning “speckled” (freckles).
4. Bennett
It means “little blessed one” and is of Latin origin. We like Ben or Bennie for short.
5. Betserai
“Born to assist.” What more can new parents ask for?
6. Brandon
This name—which is of English origin—means “from the broom hill.”
7. Braxton
Fun fact: There were 2,991 Braxtons born in 2018.
8. Beau
Also spelled Bo, this French name means “beautiful” or “handsome.”
9. Brody
Courtesy of Scotland, the name literally means “second son.”
10. Blake
This Old English name means “pale blond one” and is unisex. It’s also a popular version of the longer name, Blakely.
11. Brooks
Similar to the female version (Brooke), this name means “water” or “small stream.”
12. Bomani
Of African origin, Bomani means “warrior.”
13. Brantley
This combo name (Brant + Leigh/Lee) means “fire” or “field.”
14. Barrett
Pronounced like Garrett with a “B,” this one is originally an English surname. It also means “trader.”
15. Beckett
Used for both boys and girls, Beckett means “dweller by the brook.” Might we suggest Beck for a nickname?
16. Bryan
This one actually beat out the other spelling of the name (Brian) in terms of popularity in 2018.
17. Bradley
The official meaning is “from the broad meadow.”
18. Brady
If you’re more of a Miranda than a Carrie, Samantha or Charlotte, you can’t go wrong with this one, which means “spirited.”
19. Beckham
Further popularized by David Beckham and his crew, the nickname Beck also works for this one.
20. Bodhi
Of Indian origin, it means “understanding of true nature” and is pronounced bohd-hee.
21. Bowen
The name made its U.S. Top 1000 debut in 2011 and is of Welsh origin.
22. Benson
The English name speaks for itself—it literally means “son of Ben.”
23. Braylen
Another combo of two names, Braylen is an American invention (coming from the names Bray and Lin) and has no specific cultural meaning.
24. Bruce
The name Bruce is a boy's name of French, Scottish and English origin meaning "from the thick brush.”
25. Babu
With a name that literally means “gentleman," your son is destined to have great manners.
26. Brenden
Although very similar to Brandon, Brenden (or Brendan if you prefer) means “prince.”
27. Braden
Popular in both the U.S. and Canada, this moniker originated from the British Isles. It means "broad valley" or "broad hillside."
28. Boston
Looking for a geographic name? We recommend this one (Bo for short.)
29. Briggs
Meaning “dweller by the bridge,” the name is commonly used for boys and girls.
30. Barack
Of African origin, the name Barack means “blessed.” Oh, and there’s also a chance he grows up to become president.
31. Bruno
Derived from German origins, Bruno means “brown.”
32. Boone
The name simply means “a blessing,” which is exactly what your new son will be.
33. Babafemi
It means “my father loves me,” so he’ll never forget.
34. Bronson
Bronson (not to be confused with Pierce Brosnan’s surname) landed the 703rd spot for most popular moniker.
35. Baker
Of Anglo-Saxon descent and later spreading to the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Baker is an occupational name meaning “baker of bread.”
36. Brecken
Meaning "freckled” or “speckled," Brecken is a fresh, Irish alternative to the similar-sounding (and super-popular) Beckett.
37. Byron
Byron is an English name for boys that means “from the barns.”
38. Bodie
From the German surname, Bode, this longer version means “messenger.”
39. Bronx
One of the very first European settlers of the Bronx area of New York was Jonas Bronck. The area was called “Bronck’s land,” which is where the name comes from.
40. Briar
It's one of the newly popular nature-word names, charting in the U.S. for the first time in 2015 for both genders. Meaning “shrub” or “small tree,” this name symbolizes growth.
41. Blaze
This one means “flame,” so chances are he’ll be a little feisty.
42. Bjorn
The Scandinavian moniker means “bear.” We guess that’s where Baby Bjorn got its name.
43. Benicio
If you’re looking for something that symbolizes kindness, look no further than this Spanish name, which means “benevolent one.”
44. Blaine
The Scottish name began gaining wider recognition in the 19th century. It also means “yellow,” most likely referring to someone with blonde or light hair.
45. Benedict
Refer to #4 for nickname ideas.
46. Bishop
Bishop means “overseer” or “guardian.” Makes sense.
47. Basim
It means “smile” aka what your happy baby will be doing a lot of.
48. Bart
Usually short for Bartholomew, Bart does well all on its own. It’s also been made popular by a certain cartoon character.
49. Bongani
This African name means “grateful” or “he sings with joy” (fingers crossed your son turns out to have impressive vocal cords).
50. Baylor
Like Taylor with a twist. This moniker means "one who delivers goods."
