Names for Boys That Begin With the Letter B

Naming a child is an extremely challenging task. With thousands of names to choose from, it's important to decide what type of name appeals to the parent. Some parents are looking for classic names, whereas others enjoy more modern and unusual alternatives. When looking for a name that begins with the letter B, consider monikers from the following list.

  1. Classic Boys Names that Begin with B

    • If traditional/classic is the personal style of the parents, consider the following names: Benjamin, Byron, Bradley, Brian, Bennett, Bernard, and Billy. These are names that have been around for years and are consistently used, according to babynames.org. Other options are Bartholomew, Barry, and Barnaby.

    Trendy Boys Names that Begin with B

    • In the last few years, many popular boys names have ended in -on, -en, or -an. Names that fit this category are Brandon, Bradon, Braydon, Brendan, Brennan, Bryson, and Braxton, said Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran, authors of "Beyond Ava and Aiden." Other parents have opted to name children after places. Boston, Brooklyn, and Bronx are all names that follow this trend.

    Unusual Boys Names that Begin with B

    • Some parents are looking for very distinctive names. Barber, Baker, Banner, Boyer, Bode, Briar, Boone, Burr, and Byatt are names that are uncommon and rarely used, said the authors of "Beyond Ava and Aiden."

    Names in the Top 100

    • Some parents are looking for a name that has made the top 100 most popular names, and others try to avoid those names at all costs. According to the Family Education Network, as of May 2010 the Social Security Administration recognized the following B names in the top 100. Benjamin was number 25, Brandon was 33, Braydon was 51, Brody was 70, Bryan was 82, Brian was 87, Blake was 90, and Brady was number 94.

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