Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "B" .
4202 names found
Benjamin
Hebrew name that means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".
Brooks
English-origin name meaning "brook" or "stream," often associated with bodies of water. It was traditionally used as a surname but has become increasingly popular as a boy's given name in the United States since the 1980s.
Bennett
English name derived from the Middle English word 'benet', meaning 'blessed'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone considered blessed or fortunate, with ties to Christian tradition.
Beau
French-derived given name that means "handsome" or "beautiful," traditionally used for boys but also sometimes for girls. Its popularity has grown in recent years in English-speaking countries.
Brooklyn
English origin unisex given name meaning "from the brook", associated with New York City's vibrant borough of the same name and popularized by celebrities in recent decades.
Bella
Italian feminine given name that means "beautiful.
Bryson
Scottish unisex name derived from Brus/Bruce, meaning 'broad' or 'thickset', reflecting a strong physique and popularized by celebrities like Alyson Hannigan and Kylie Minogue.
Brayden
Irish name of recent popularity, derived from the old Irish surname O'Bradáin, meaning 'descendant of Bradaí'.
Braxton
Modern American given name derived from the English occupational surname 'Braxley,' meaning 'one who works with rope' or 'from the broad meadow.'
Brielle
Feminine given name of French origin, derived from 'brioche', meaning 'roll' or 'bread'.
Bentley
English given name that originated from the Old English word "benthalm," meaning "from the bent grass land." It was first used as a surname for landowners in Lincolnshire, before becoming popular as a given name in the 19th century. Today, Bentley is associated with luxury and craftsmanship due to figures like Sir Henry Ralph Bentley, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.
Brianna
Irish feminine given name meaning "strong, noble," derived from the Old Irish word "Brian.
Beckett
Beckett, of Irish origin, means "small" and was originally a nickname for someone short. Popularized by playwright Samuel Beckett, it's now increasingly used as a given name while remaining uncommon.
Blakely
American given name created as a feminine form of Blackley, derived from Old English 'blæc' meaning black and 'leah' referring to a clearing or wood, thus translating to "from the dark wooded clearing.
Beckham
English given name of Old Norse origin, meaning "home of Becket" and derived from the Kentish village by the River Beck. It has been used since the 13th century and gained widespread popularity due to footballer David Beckham, though it remains primarily male.
Brody
Irish surname turned given name, derived from 'Ó Bróithe', meaning "from the badgers' hole". It was originally borne by the ancient Brodies clan in County Cavan, Ireland.
Barrett
English name of Irish origin derived from the Norman French word "barret," meaning "brit.
Bailey
English surname turned given name that originally referred to someone in a position of authority or a fortified place.
Brandon
English name derived from "brand", meaning "sword" or "fire". It originally referred to people living near burning flames or sword blades, later evolving to associate with locations rather than elements.
Blake
Blake, of English origin, means 'black' and was traditionally given to dark-haired children.
Blake
English given name of Old English origin that means 'black' or 'dark', though it can also refer to an occupational surname related to wool work.
Bryce
Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning "strength" or "power".
Blair
Scottish name derived from Gaelic 'blàr', meaning 'field' or 'plain'.
Brynlee
Captivating Welsh name derived from "bryncelyn," meaning "hillside meadow.
Bodhi
Indian-origin unisex name derived from the Sanskrit 'bodhi', meaning 'enlightenment'.
Bryan
Irish name meaning "high, noble", derived from the ancient Celtic name "Brían".
Brian
Irish male given name derived from the old Celtic word "brigh", meaning "strength" or "honor".
Brooke
English feminine given name derived from Old English, originally used as a surname before becoming popular in the late 20th century. It means 'small stream' or 'brook'.
Brady
Irish surname derived from 'Ó Brádaigh', meaning 'descendant of Bradaigh'. The first name Brady means 'broad or expansive' and has been popularized as a given name in recent times, associated with historical figures and celebrities like Tom Brady.
Briggs
English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old Norse word "briggja," meaning "strong" or "vigorous." It may also be linked to the Lincolnshire town Brigg. Today, Briggs is both a common surname and increasingly used as a given name for boys.
Banks
The surname Banks is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bank" meaning "ridge" or "hill", and was originally an occupational name given to a banker or money lender in medieval times.
Bowen
Welsh given name and surname that means "son of Owen," with Owen derived from Old Welsh for "noble" or "young warrior.
Bradley
English given name derived from the Old English occupational surname Bradlegh, meaning 'broad clearing in the woods'.
Brantley
English given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German word "brand", meaning "sword" or "fire". It was traditionally associated with strength and power, reflecting its ancient Germanic roots.
Bodie
Irish-origin name derived from "buideach," meaning "yellow-haired.
Brooklynn
American girl's name derived from Brooklyn, New York, originally named after the Dutch village Breukelen. It's popular for its connection to urban culture and NYC energy, with no specific meaning beyond its geographical origin.
Baylor
Unique American given name derived from the surname Baylor, which originated from the Old French word "bailer," meaning "to deliver" or "to convey." It may also have origins tied to the French personal name Baillol or an occupational name for a messenger. The first recorded use of the surname in America was in the 17th century, and notable figures like Confederate General Thomas S. Baylor and the founding of Baylor University in Texas contribute to its rich history. Today, it is popular as a boy's name, often associated with the university's athletic teams, the Baylor Bears.
Baker
English given name derived from the surname given to bread bakers or bakery workers during the Middle Ages. It means 'bread maker' or 'flour preparer.'
Briella
Italian name derived from "bellissimo," meaning "very beautiful." It translates to "very beautiful woman" and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries for its unique sound and positive connotation of beauty.
Brynn
Welsh origin name meaning "from the hill", popularized worldwide after historical use in Wales and Scotland.