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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- BabsOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of Barbara, from the Greek 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign', but used independently as a given nameEnglish—
- Benancioof uncertain originSpanish—
- BenjiminVariant spelling of Benjamin, traditionally meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south' in HebrewHebrew—
- BritneVariant spelling of Britney, from British or English, referring to someone from BritainEnglish—
- Birgitexalted, elevatedScandinavian—
- BrayonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ByankaVariant of Bianca, meaning 'white' or 'fair'Italian—
- BrennynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine variant of Brennan or Brendan, meaning 'prince' or 'teardrop'Modern coinage—
- BoleslawGreater glorySlavic—
- BryndenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BurgundyA person or thing associated with the Burgundy region of France, or the deep red wine produced thereFrench—
- BreunnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BritiniCoined as a feminine form of Britain, referencing the island of Great Britain, with the fashionable suffix -iniModern coinage—
- BrenettaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BirtUncertainEnglish—
- Basiliaroyal, kinglyGreek—
- BrokOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrooklenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BevelynUnknownModern coinage—
- BethenyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BreylinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Bertholdbright rulerGerman—
- BermaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrenonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrookelynneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Buefordof uncertain originEnglish—
- BrightenA modern coinage that evokes the concept of becoming brighter or more luminousModern coinage—
- BrittneOf uncertain meaning, likely a variant of Brittany, referring to the region of Brittany in FranceEnglish—
- BiddieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BriciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BranndonModern variant of Brandon, traditionally meaning 'hill covered with broom' from Old EnglishEnglish—
- BritaneyFrom BritainEnglish—
- Bivianaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BlongThe name Blong is of uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- BoleslausGreater glory or much glory, from the Slavic elements 'bole' (greater, more) and 'slava' (glory)Slavic—
- Biffof uncertain originEnglish—
- BraheemOne of the 99 names of God in Islam, meaning 'The Merciful' or 'The Compassionate'Arabic—
- BurhanuddinProof of the faith or evidence of religionArabic—
- BerkOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Turkish 'berk' meaning 'strong, solid'Modern coinage—
- BriellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BayleThe name Bayle is of uncertain originEnglish—
- BermanOf uncertain originGerman—
- BerwynOf uncertain originWelsh—
- BolivarLittle riverbank field, of uncertain origin, possibly from Spanish 'bola' (ball) and 'vár' (bank)Spanish—
- BryannahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage combining elements from names like Bryanna or Brianna with the fashionable -annah suffixModern coinage—
- BronislawOne who protects glory, or a defender of honorSlavic—
- BertrumBright ravenGerman—
- BrycinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Burkof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Burke or a short form of BurkhartEnglish—
- BerdellOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of names such as Bertha and Dell or a variant of BurdellModern coinage—
- BonnellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BranonOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Brandon or Brennan, or a diminutive of AbramEnglish—
- BurdettLittle shield, derived from the Old French word 'burdette', though the name may also be of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning 'birch hill'English—
- BennettaLittle blessed oneItalian—
- BethannyOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- BentlieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Brooklinnof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending Brooklyn (itself from a Dutch place name) with a feminine -n suffixModern coinage—
- BreighOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrentynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of BrentModern coinage—
- BryttanyFrom the country name BritainEnglish—
- BraniyaBraniya is a modern name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative coinage blending sounds from names like Brianna or TaniyaModern coinage—
- BryleaModern invented name, likely combining Bry- (from Bryn or Bryan) with -lea (from Lea or Lee), with no established meaningModern coinage—
- BernardetteBrave as a bear, feminine form of BernardFrench—
- BranOf uncertain originWelsh—
- BarbarajeanBarbarajean is a compound name formed from Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' (from Greek), and Jean, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew)English—
- BirdA bird or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a birdModern coinage—
- Belfordof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Belfort, a locational name meaning 'beautiful fort' in French, or a habitational name from English place names like Belford in Northumberland, meaning 'ford by a bell (of a church)' or 'ford belonging to a man named Bele'English—
- BethaniaHouse of the poor or house of affliction (Aramaic)Hebrew—
- BriceydaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrevanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BaileaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BambieDerived from the English word for a young deer, or possibly a variant of BambiEnglish—
- BrandonleeCombination of Brandon, meaning 'broom hill' or 'hill covered with broom', and Lee, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'English—
- BartoszSon of Talmai, meaning furrowed or plowmanSlavic—
- BlindaThe meaning of Blinda is uncertainModern coinage—
- BrittaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BynumOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Brinlyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarnetA diminutive of Barnaby, ultimately meaning 'son of consolation' (from Aramaic bar nēbu'ā)English—
- BetheneVariant of Bethany or Elizabeth, both of Hebrew origin, typically understood as "house of figs" or "God is my oathHebrew—
- BerticeBright ruler or of uncertain origin (feminine form of Bert)English—
- Beufordof uncertain originEnglish—
- BardIn Welsh, it means 'poet' or 'minstrel', referring to a professional poet in medieval Celtic cultureWelsh—
- Brevynof uncertain origin or meaning, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BreanahLikely a feminine variant of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, and honorable', though the exact derivation is uncertainModern coinage—
- BriettaPossibly a feminine diminutive of Brian, meaning 'high' or 'noble,' though debatedEnglish—
- BordenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BekahA diminutive or variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind' in HebrewHebrew—
- BricesonThe name Briceson does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- BrittonyFrom Britain, likely a feminine variant of BrittonModern coinage—
- BetsieGod is my oath (diminutive of Elizabeth)English—
- BhavinOne who brings joy or delightSanskrit—
- BianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BenayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrandeyVariant spelling of Brandy, from the name of the alcoholic drinkModern coinage—
- BrasenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarbaOf uncertain originItalian—
- BrendtVariant of Brent, derived from a place name meaning 'steep hill' or 'burnt land' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- BrenninPossibly a variant of Brennan, meaning 'little raven' or 'sorrow'Irish—
- BraxdenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BryttaniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BryssaModern invented name, possibly a variant of Brissa (derived from Bryn or Brice) or a feminization of Bryce with the popular -ssa suffixModern coinage—
- BreandaVariant of Brenda, meaning 'sword' or 'blade' (Old Norse)Scottish—
- Bleaseof uncertain originEnglish—
- BlondineLittle blonde oneFrench—
- BrizeydaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Bernadettastrong as a bear, brave as a bearItalian—
- Bannonof uncertain origin, possibly an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Banán', a diminutive of 'bán' meaning 'white, fair'Irish—
- BreawnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ByrantOf uncertain origin, likely a variant spelling of the surname Bryant or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BlannieProbably a variant or diminutive of Blanche, meaning 'white' or 'fair'English—
- BryndonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending Bryan or Bryson with the popular -don suffixModern coinage—
- BrenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreytonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BriyonnaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining Bri- with the popular -yonna suffixModern coinage—
- BurgandyFrom the wine color burgundy, derived from the Burgundy region of FranceModern coinage—
- BentliOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Brailenof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BrandiiInvented variant of Brandy, a name derived from the brandy wine or as a feminine form of BrandonModern coinage—
- Buffia feminine given name of uncertain origin, likely a variant or diminutive of BuffyModern coinage—
- BeraBear (Old English) or possibly a short form of names beginning with Ber-English—
- BraniyahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Brianna or Janiyah with the fashionable -iyah suffixModern coinage—
- BraynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BeautifullOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BlossieLittle blossom, a term of endearment derived from the English word for a flowerEnglish—
- BonaOriginally a nickname from the Latin word 'bona' meaning 'good', or a short form of BonaventureItalian—
- BraelynneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BernalStrong as a bearGerman—
- BrytenMost likely a modern invented name, possibly blending sounds from names like Bryn, Britton, or BraydenModern coinage—
- BethaneeA modern spelling variant of Bethany, which is derived from a biblical place name meaning 'house of figs'English—
- BirlOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Burl or a nickname from Middle English 'birlen' meaning 'to drink heavily'English—
- BrodericBrother's son or son of BroderScottish—
- BhavikOne who is sublime or excellentSanskrit—
- BlasaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- BennaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BreylenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BerdellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BertheBright, famousFrench—
- BraianVariant of Brian, possibly meaning 'high' or 'noble' in Old CelticEnglish—
- BraytenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BriggetteVariant of Bridget, possibly meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'Modern coinage—
- BacilioOf uncertain originSpanish—
- BearlPossibly a variant of Earl influenced by the word bear, or a transferred use of the surname Bearl, of uncertain originEnglish—
- BillijoA modern compound name combining Billie and Jo, both originally diminutives of William and Josephine, respectivelyModern coinage—
- Burelof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrenttonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BridneyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarabaraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant or misspelling of Barbara, which means 'foreign woman' in GreekGreek—
- BernadettBrave as a bearGerman—
- BeyoncaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrentinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreyahA modern invented name, often considered a variant of Brea or Breanna, or a combination of the sound of Bri- with the popular -yah suffixModern coinage—
- BryonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BenjerminThe name is a misspelling of Benjamin, which traditionally means 'son of the right hand' in HebrewModern coinage—
- BritianyVariant spelling of Brittany, a modern coinage from the name of the French regionModern coinage—
- BurlieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BarettOf debated originEnglish—
- BerleneOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Bertha and the suffix -lene, or a variant of BerylEnglish—
- BharatOne who is cherished or sustainedSanskrit—
- BomaniWarrior, or great warrior, in SwahiliAfrican—
- BriahnnaDerived from Brianna, which is the feminine form of Brian, a name of debated origin possibly meaning 'strong' or 'noble'Irish—
- BrandelynDerived from the surname Brandon, itself from a place name meaning 'hill covered with broom' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- BradrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrehannaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Brogenof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BritleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BriggPossibly a variant of the surname Briggs, which may refer to a dweller near a bridgeEnglish—
- BrondaThe meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- BernedetteOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BirdellaLittle bird (diminutive of Bird combined with the suffix -ella)English—
- BrekenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BelkyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BryndaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BonnettaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or variant of Bonita or BonnieModern coinage—
- BronsenSon of Brone or BrownModern coinage—
- BrezlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BurwellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BernardinaBernardina is the feminine form of Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear'Italian—
- BreckanPossibly a modern Irish or Scottish-influenced coinage, perhaps a variant of Breccan or Breckin, but the meaning is uncertain and debatedModern coinage—
- BrynnanOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine variant of Bryn or Brennan, or a blend of Brynn and AnnModern coinage—
- BryseModern invented name, likely a variant of Bryce, which itself is derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled'Modern coinage—
- BahjaGladness, delight, or beauty, also interpreted as 'splendor'Arabic—
- BarberaFeminine form of Barber, referring to a barber or one who trims beardEnglish—
- BekkiVariant of Becky, a diminutive of Rebecca, which means 'to tie, to bind' in HebrewEnglish—
- BiranOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BreandanPrince, but the exact meaning is debatedIrish—
- BrendalizA combination of Brenda and Lizabeth (from Elizabeth), meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- Brieaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarbaritaForeign woman, strangerSpanish—
- BetsiGod is my oath, or a diminutive of ElizabethEnglish—
- Brigettaexalted one, strength, or powerIrish—
- BurrisDweller at the manor house or fortificationEnglish—
- BekimUncertainSlavic—
- BennyeBlessed or fair one, a variant of BonnieScottish—
- BerenisUncertainGreek—
- BobbyjoOf uncertain origin, likely a combination of the names Bobby and JoModern coinage—
- BrandaceOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from Brandy and Candace or a similar soundModern coinage—
- BrieonnaThe name Brieonna is a modern coinage, combining the element 'Bri-' (as in Brianna) with the popular '-onna' suffix, possibly influenced by names like Donna or LeonnaModern coinage—
- BonetaOrigin uncertain, possibly a variant of Bonita (Spanish for 'pretty') or a feminine form of the surname BonnetEnglish—