Names that start with B
1,014 different B-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Benjamin led them with 9,770 newborns. Compare all 3,716 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- BaelaOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- BrigidExalted oneIrish61
- BluA modern coinage derived from the color blue, often chosen for its cool, tranquil connotationModern coinage61
- BruinLittle brown oneDutch61
- BanxOf uncertain originModern coinage61
- BreeOften considered a short form of names like Brianna or Bridget, or an independent feminine name meaning 'power, strength'Irish60
- BlakleyFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'dark clearing' or 'black meadow'English60
- Brigitteexalted oneFrench59
- BrandyFrom the name of the alcoholic beverage, ultimately from Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine'Modern coinage58
- BlayneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Blaine, meaning 'yellow' or 'fair' from the Scottish Gaelic 'blàr' meaning 'plain' or 'fieldScottish58
- BerlinOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- BraysonSon of Bray or dweller near the hillModern coinage57
- BlimaBloom, blossomHebrew57
- BowmanServant, or young attendantEnglish57
- BleuFrom the French word for the color blueFrench57
- BramShort form of Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'exalted father'Dutch56
- BreezeA gentle wind, derived directly from the English vocabulary wordEnglish55
- BostynOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- BlimyOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- BauerA farmer or peasant, literally 'builder' or 'dweller' in GermanGerman54
- BloomFrom the English word for the flower of a plant, symbolizing freshness and new lifeModern coinage54
- BreaOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- BinyaminSon of the right hand or son of the southHebrew53
- Bayker53
- BroderickSon of the rulerWelsh51
- BethelHouse of GodHebrew51
- BerkleeOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- BaylaBeautiful or sweetHebrew51
- BeaumontBeautiful mountainFrench50
- BurkeDweller at the fortress or hill fortEnglish49
- BrendonOf uncertain originIrish48
- BraxtenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage48
- BellaroseBeautiful roseModern coinage48
- BrookA small stream or creekEnglish47
- BrayOf uncertain originEnglish46
- BraveOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- BethGod is my oathHebrew45
- BaltazarBaal protects the kingHebrew45
- Betsabedaughter of an oath, or possibly related to the Hebrew name Bathsheba, meaning 'daughter of the oath' or 'seventh daughter'Spanish45
- BraidenOf uncertain originIrish44
- Brynnehill, mountWelsh44
- BayronVariant of Baron, meaning 'nobleman' or 'young warrior'English44
- BasyaDaughter of God (Hebrew bat + Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh)Hebrew44
- BushraGood news, glad tidingsArabic44
- Brinleighof debated originModern coinage44
- BodeyOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- BrendenPrince or little raven, derived from the Irish bréanainnIrish43
- BruchyDiminutive of Brucha, meaning 'blessed' in YiddishHebrew43
- BriceSon of RicEnglish42
- BrystolA modern invented spelling of the place name Bristol, ultimately meaning 'place at the bridge'Modern coinage42
- BexleeOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- BreckOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Brock or a short form of BreckinridgeEnglish41
- BravenBrave, courageousModern coinage41
- BrenleeOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- Brixof uncertain originModern coinage41
- BellamiA modern coinage, possibly derived from Bella (Italian for 'beautiful') combined with the fashionable -mi suffixModern coinage41
- BrynnleyFrom an English surname meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' with the added popularity of the -ley suffixEnglish40
- BrierFrom the Scottish word for a thorny shrubScottish40
- BerkleighModern invented name, likely derived from Berkeley or Berkley and styled with the popular -leigh suffixModern coinage40
- BodinOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- BaaniOf uncertain originPersian40
- BroganDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'shoe' or 'descendant of Brógán'Irish39
- BartholomewSon of the furrowHebrew39
- BaileighOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- BaxterBakerEnglish38
- BrantleeOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- BeautifulOf uncertain meaningModern coinage38
- BriannyLittle noble one or strongModern coinage38
- BrixleeA modern invented name, likely combining the syllable 'Brix' with the fashionable suffix '-lee', with no established etymological meaningModern coinage38
- BlessenceOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- BorisFighter, warriorSlavic37
- BronwynOne meaning is 'white-breasted' or 'fair-breasted', from Welsh 'bron' (breast) and 'gwyn' (white, fair)Welsh37
- BergenOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- BoscoOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Italian names ending in -bosco or from the Italian word 'bosco' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'Italian37
- BerenOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements meaning 'bear' or related to the Old English word 'bera' (bear) or a short form of names like BerengarEnglish37
- BexleighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage37
- BreeceOf uncertain originIrish37
- Barkat37
- BeckyShort form of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'English36
- BradynVariant of Braden, meaning 'salmon' in Irish, but often considered a modern invented formModern coinage36
- BlayzeA modern coinage similar to the English word 'blaze', evoking the idea of fire or brightnessModern coinage36
- BraylynOf uncertain meaningModern coinage36
- BoruchBlessedHebrew36
- BaylerOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- BrenleighOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- BerniceShe who brings victoryGreek35
- BrandenFrom an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'hill covered with broom'English35
- BraedenBroad valley, or descendant of Bradán (salmon)Irish35
- BrantOf uncertain originEnglish35
- BeccaOf uncertain originEnglish35
- BrissaOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- BriseydaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage35
- BreckynOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- BoeOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- BellamieOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- BogdanGiven by GodSlavic34
- BenyaminSon of the right hand or son of the southHebrew34
- BatyaDaughter of GodHebrew34
- BrazilRefers to the country Brazil, but as a given name it may symbolize strength or vibrancy associated with the nationModern coinage34
- BrolyA masculine name of modern invention, widely associated with a character from the 'Dragon Ball' franchiseModern coinage34
- BindiFrom the decorative dot worn on the forehead in South Asian culturesModern coinage34
- BearettOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- BarbieDiminutive of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'English33
- BradleeOf uncertain originEnglish33
- BrieOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Brianna or a respelling of the French cheese name used as a given nameModern coinage33
- BrylieOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Brylee or BrileyModern coinage33
- BladeBlade, referring to the cutting edge of a knife or sword, used as a modern given nameEnglish33
- BranchA branch of a tree, or a person who lived near a branch of a streamEnglish33
- BreindyOf uncertain originEnglish33
- BeniOf uncertain origin, often considered a short form of Benjamin (Hebrew: "son of the right hand") or a separate Hungarian name meaning "good"English33
- BradfordBroad ford, referring to a wide river crossingEnglish32
- BreonPossibly a variant of Brian, traditionally meaning 'strong' or 'noble', or a modern coinage based on the soundIrish32
- BrailynOf uncertain origin: possibly a modern variant of Brayden or a blend of Bray and LynnModern coinage32
- BrelynnModern invented name, likely combining elements from popular names like Brianna and Lynn, with no established meaning beyond the componentsModern coinage32
- BeauregardBeautiful gaze or good-looking, from French 'beau' (beautiful) and 'regard' (look, gaze)French32
- BraelonOf debated originModern coinage32
- BowynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage32
- BryanaPossibly a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, and honorable,' though the exact meaning is uncertainIrish31
- BayleyOf uncertain originEnglish31
- Brydenof uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of a Scottish surname or a variant of BradenScottish31
- BeckamA modern respelling of Beckham, from an English surname meaning 'Beck's homestead' or 'dweller by the streamEnglish31
- BentoBlessed, short form of Benedito, Portuguese form of BenedictPortuguese31
- BerthaBright, famousGerman30
- BrandtDerived from the German surname Brandt, meaning 'sword' or 'fiery torch', often used as a given nameGerman30
- BarretOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the German name Bernhard meaning 'bear-brave' or an English surname derived from that nameEnglish30
- BenzionSon of ZionHebrew30
- BaneOf uncertain meaningEnglish30
- BenuelSon of God (a variant of the Hebrew name Benuel, from ben 'son' and El 'God')Hebrew30
- BohdanGiven by GodSlavic30
- BryelleOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- BaharSpring or springtime in Persian and related languagesPersian30
- BarnabasSon of consolation or son of prophecy, but the exact meaning is debatedGreek30
- BankstonOf uncertain originEnglish30
- BrytonVariant of Bryson or Brighton, likely a modern invented name combining the popular 'Bry-' sound with the suffix '-ton'Modern coinage29
- BoraOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- BecketDweller by the beehive or beekeeperEnglish29
- BellatrixOf debated originLatin29
- BrandiDerived from the English word for a type of distilled wine, used as a given nameModern coinage28
- BereniceShe who brings victoryGreek28
- BaylieModern variant of Bailey, originally an English surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'enclosure'English28
- BrithanyVariant of Brittany, meaning 'from Britain'Modern coinage28
- ByrdieFeminine diminutive of Byrd, a surname or given name derived from the bird, suggesting a free-spirited or nature-inspired connotationEnglish28
- BlessinVariant spelling of Blessing, referring to a divine gift or benedictionEnglish28
- BaylinOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- BentzionSon of ZionHebrew28
- BelladonnaBeautiful ladyItalian28
- BenniShort form of Benedikt or BenjaminGerman28
- BlaneOf uncertain originIrish27
- BraytonDerived from an English surname meaning 'Bray's town' or 'broad town'English27
- BrecklynPossibly a modern invented name, combining elements of Breck and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage27
- BrightBright meaning bright, shining, or intelligentEnglish27
- BexShort form of Rebecca, often used independentlyEnglish26
- BrittneyFrom Brittany, a region of FranceEnglish25
- BintaDaughter, or a girl born after the mother has had two previous daughtersArabic25
- BeckerBread baker or from a place named Becker, often a German occupational surnameGerman25
- BlessedConsecrated or favored by GodEnglish25
- BrahimFather of many, father of multitudesArabic25
- BradShort form of Bradley or Bradford, meaning 'broad meadow' or 'broad ford'English24
- BrianneHigh, noble, or strongIrish24
- BritanyFrom the name Brittany, referring to the region in FranceEnglish24
- BrinkleyOf uncertain originEnglish24
- BrenleyPossibly a modern invented name combining Bren (a short form of Brennan or Brenda) and the popular -ley suffixModern coinage24
- BashirBringer of good news, or one who gives glad tidingsArabic24
- BrexleyOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- BrylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- BarakaBlessing, divine favor, spiritual graceArabic24
- BaylonThe meaning of Baylon is uncertainModern coinage24
- BaranOf uncertain originPersian24
- BaniOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- BailynnModern feminine name, likely a blend of Bailey or Bailie with the fashionable -ynn suffix, meaning uncertainModern coinage24
- BaylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- BohdenOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- BriggitteBriggitte is a spelling variant of Brigitte, the French form of Bridget, meaning "exalted one" or "strengthFrench24
- Bryaire24
- BuddyFriend, companionEnglish23
- Burtonfortress townEnglish23
- BabyA term of endearment or affectionate nickname, used as a given nameModern coinage23
- BrookelynnCombination of Brooke and Lynn, suggesting a place name meaning 'dweller by the brook' plus 'lake'Modern coinage23
- BriseisPossibly 'daughter of Briseus' or 'of Brise', a place in ancient GreeceGreek23
- BinaOf uncertain originHebrew23
- Breydenof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining Brayden or Braden with a fashionable -den suffixModern coinage23
- BrilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- BlessA word name directly taken from the English word 'bless', meaning to confer divine favor uponEnglish23
- BibiDerived from the Persian word for 'lady' or 'woman of rank'Persian23
- BrayaOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- BenelliOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- BreyerOccupational surname referring to a brewer of beer or aleEnglish23
- BrennerBurned clearing or burnt landGerman22
- BrunaBrown, dark-hairedItalian22
- BrentleeA modern combination of Brent and Lee, suggesting a blend of those names rather than a traditional meaningModern coinage22
- BrixtynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage22
- Balam22
- Barin22
- BelaOf debated origin, possibly derived from a Slavic element meaning 'white' or a diminutive of names like Isabella or AnnabellaSlavic21
- BrylenOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- BoubacarFather of the young camel, an epithet of a companion of the Prophet MuhammadArabic21
- BlumaOf uncertain meaningHebrew21
- BraxOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- BetzalelIn the shadow of God, or under the protection of GodHebrew21
- BextonOf uncertain originModern coinage21