100+ Boy Names That Start With B With Meanings

Popular Male Names That Start With B

1. Barrett

The first name starting from B on this list is Barrett, an Irish surname. It means horse strength. 

2. Beau

Beau, in French, means “beautiful” and has been used since the mid-twentieth century.

3. Benjamin

Benjamin (often shortened to Ben, Benny, Benji, or Benj) is common in many cultures, including Hawaiian, Arabic, and European. It is Hebrew and means son of the south.

4. Bennett

Bennett has been popular since the early 2000s. It is derived from Benedict, which means blessed in Latin. 

5. Bentley

Bentley was the name given to people from eponymous towns. 

7. Brandon

A variation of Brendan, Brandon means “hill covered with broom” in Old English.

8. Brayden

Brayden is one of the oldest names starting B. It comes from the Ancient Irish last name Bradán, which means “salmon.”

9. Braxton

Another historical last name from Old English, Braxton comes from a physical place meaning “Bracca’s town.” In the United States, the name had a short-lived moment in 1885, then returned exactly 100 years later with a popularity peak in 2017.

10. Brooks

Brooks was a name used to describe someone who lived near a brook. 

11. Brody

This baby name originates from old Gaelic and means ditch or mire.

12. Bryson

If you say this name aloud, it sounds like Brice’s son, and Brice is derived from the Latin word Bricius, which means speckled.

13. Baxter

Baxter means baker in Old English and is considered a manly name.

14. Benedict

Benedict is one of the most popular male names that starts with and means blessed

15. Bruno

Thanks to Bruno Mars, the name is once again popular. The name comes from German and means protection.

16. Billy

Billy is a nickname for William in German. 

17. Blaine

Blaine means slender in Celtic.

18. Blake

If you have a dark-haired baby boy, you can name him Blake for it means dark-haired in Scottish.

19. Bob

Bob is a nickname for Robert, which means fame and glory.

20. Blythe

A baby named Blythe, meaning cheerful could become the personification of his name. 

Strong Male Names Starting With B

21. Balen

Of Latin origins, Balen means brave.

22. Barrett

Barrett is an Irish surname meaning warlike people.

23. Basil

If you want your boy to grow up to be chivalrous, you can name him Basil.

24. Bayani

Bayani means hero in Filipino and with a name like that, he will surely become one of his own life. 

25. Braylen

Braylen is a blend of the Irish name Bray, which means hill, and the German name Len, meaning lion. It is a perfect name for someone who will grow up to become powerful.

26. Bernard

Bernard is derived from the German name Bernhard, which combines ber meaning bear, and nard, which means brave. So Bernard is perfect for someone who is as brave as a bear. 

27. Bernardo

Bernardo is the Spanish variation of Bernard.

28. Bernie

Bernie also means strong as a bear but in Scandinavian.

29. Bertrand

Bertrand is the French version of Bertram and means as intelligent as a raven.

30. Bishop

This churchly tile is no longer reserved only for the ordained. It is an increasingly popular name meaning overseer.

31. Blaze

In Latin, Blaze means fire which symbolizes power. 

32.  Brenton

Brenton means Bryni's settlement in Old English and Bryni, translates to flame in Anglo-Saxon personal name.

33. Boleslaw

If your baby has Polish or Slavic roots, Boleslaw is a great name with a noble heritage. Bolesław the Great was the first king of Poland.

34. Boyd

Boyd is fitting for a baby boy who would grow up to be brave. 

35. Brady

If you want to raise a courageous and confident boy, you can start by naming him Brady.

36. Braeden

Braeden means brave and wise in Irish.

37. Brant

Brant is not a name for a sweet one. It means fiery and is an apt name for someone who feels strongly about everything. 

38. Braulio

Derived from the Old High German word Brahuila, Braulio means bright and vibrant/ 

39. Boaz 

Of Hebrew origin, Boaz is a boy's name translating to strength.

40. Brice

Brice is used to describe someone who is freckled. 

Unique Males Names With B

41. Broderick

Broderick is believed to have derived from Bruadar, a common Norse forename and the name of an Irish prince of the Heremon line.

42. Brysen

Bryson is a name that means son of Brice/Bryce. It is also a diminutive of Rhys, which means ardor or passion. 

43. Bryant

If you want your son to grow up to be a noble, you can make him Bryant, meaning strong and virtuous.

44. Bai

Bai is a Chinese word that means white and symbolizes purity.

45. Bakari

With Egyptian and Swahili roots, Bakari means hopeful or promising. A name like this will bless your son with an optimistic outlook. 

46. Balu

Of Sanskrit, Tamil, and Hindi origin, Balu means young, an apt name and meaning for someone who will posses a youthful spirit no matter what age. 

47. Banksy

Banksy refers to American street artists and could encourage your baby to pursue their artistic side. 

48. Banner

Banner is a popular baby boy name but without profound meaning. It means a flag bearer and seems like people like the sound of it. 

49. Baz

Derived from the Irish word Barra, Baz translates to fair-haired. 

50. Bodhi

 Rooted in Buddhist traditions, Bodhi means enlightenment, the final goal of Buddhism. A name like this will encourage your son toward a path of spirituality. 

51. Berlin

Berlin is the capital city of Germany and a popular boy name starting from b. It is a perfect tribute to a city where you conceived your baby if you did.  

52. Binh

Binh is a name you do not hear often unless you are in Vietnam. It means peaceful in Vietnamese.

53. Binyamen

Binayamin is the Arabic version of Benjamin which means son of my right hand. It was also the name given to the youngest of Jacob's sons, from the Bible.

54. Blakeleigh

Blakeleigh is an Old English word and means means dark or pale meadow. It is an apt name to encourage your little boy to appreciate the beauty of nature. 

55. Blue

Although blue is a color used to represent sadness, it can mean many other things like peace, wisdom, and sensitivity.

56. Bellamy

Bellamy is a gender-neutral name that means beautiful friend in French.

57. Brando

Brando comes from the Old Norse name Brand, which means sword or fiery torch. This powerful name ensures that your little warrior will have no difficulty standing up for his beliefs and defending himself.

58. Bray

Bray is a boy's name with French roots and means to cry out, which is exactly what your little one would be doing a lot of until he is a little older. 

59. Britton

Britton is used to refer to people from Britain and as a name, it is patriotic.

60. Bronco

Bronco is a boy's name of Spanish origin which means rough, wild horse. As a name it used to connote masculinity. 

Funny And Cute Boy Names Starting With B

61. Bronx

The Bronx is the name of a city and was named after Jonas Bronck, the first European settler in the Bronx area. Hopefully, the name will inspire your son to discover amazing things.

62. Baker

Baker refers to someone who bakes and evokes images of someone skilled in the kitchen.

63. Bao

Boa is a Chinese word that means precious treasure. It is an apt name for your little bundle of joy that means the world to you.

64. Barker

Barker is an occupational surname given to leather tanners. 

65. Basim

Basim is a popular Arabic boy name that means one who smiles. It is the personification of someone happy-go-lucky.  

66. Baxter

Although Baxter was an occupational surname for bakers, it is a popular name because thanks to pop culture, people associate it with mischief, masculinity, and adventure.

67. Baylor

Baylor refers to one who delivers goods and is associated with hard work and reliability.

68. Benicio

In the mid-2010s, the name Benicio rose to popularity. It means the benevolent one in Spanish.

69. Benjiro

In Japanese, Benjiro means peaceful or one who enjoys peace. 

70. Bhoja

Bhoja is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning liberal. With a name like this, your son could get along with anyone easily.

71. Bly

Bly comes from the Norse name Bligr which means having no worries or troubles.. 

72. Booker

Booker is another one of those occupation-turned-personal names. It was used to describe someone concerned with books. 

73. Boone

If you have been blessed with a baby boy, Boone meaning blessing is an apt name. 

74. Boston

Boston is the name of a town and means a town by the woods.

75. Bowie

Bowie is a Scottish name that means yellow, and fair-haired. It is often used to describe blonde boys. 

76. Bass

Bass is an occupational name for a maker or player of bass viols.

77. Bastian

Of Greek origins, Bastian means revered. Your baby could grow up to be a notable person, earning the respect of many with a name like that.

78. Belarmino

Bellarmino as a boy's name is of Italian origin and used to describe a combative man. 

79. Boden

In Scandinavia, the meaning of Boden is a shelter, symbolizing protection and safety.

80. Bodie

Dervied from the German word bode or boden, Bodie means messenger. 

Non-English Boy Names That Start With B

81. Baishan

Baishan pronounced BYE-shaun, means knife in the Apache language. A knife symbolizes, power and honor. 

82. Baran

A common Turkish and Kurdish boy name, Baran stands for power and strength.

83. Bence

Bence pronounced BEN-tseh, comes from the Latin word vincere, meaning to conquer.

84. Benito

Benito is a popular name in many cultures even though it has a definitive meaning of blessed in Italian.

85. Beren

A unisex name, Beren means strong and smart in Turkish. 

84. Berk

Another Turkish name, Berk means strong. As a name for an English boy, it stands out.

85. Bertil

As the Scandinavian form of Bertilo or Berthold, Bertil means famous.

86. Berto

Berto, the short form of Italian Roberto or Alberto, means bright.

87. Bevan

As a Welsh name, Bevan means son of Evan, and Evan is the Welsh form of John. a classic boy name meaning to be gracious in Hebrew.

88. Bo

Bo, which sounds like beau, feels like a term of endearment but in Chinese it means waves.

89. Bogdan

Bogdan is a common name Slavic name. It means “given by God.”

90. Boris

Although Boris is popular in Germany, it comes from the Turkish name bori which translates to wolf. 

91. Borja

Pronounced BOR-khaA, Borja means “tower” in Arabic. It was also the name of priest Saint Francis Borja, who was born in Valencia, Spain.

92. Bryn

Bryn is a short name with a nice ring to it. It means hill or mound in Welsh.

93. Bariki 

In Swahili, Bariki means lightning.

94. Boone

An English-Chinese baby could be named Boone which means prosperous in Chinese.

95. Babar

Babar has Persian roots and means tiger.

96. Bahjat 

This name means “happiness” in Arabic.

97. Bashir

In Arabic, Bashir is someone who brings good news. 

98. Benoit

Benoit means blessed in French and Latin.

99. Barlett

Barlett is an apt name for someone who might one day become famous for it means to be famous in French.

100. Beale

Beale means handsome in French.

101. Birk 

Your son might grow up to be a strong protector with a name like Birk.  

102. Boudin

Everyone should have a bold friend or a Boudin in their life.

103. Boromir

Boromir means faithful jewel in the Sindarin language.