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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- BreshaPossibly a modern invented name, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- BreneeVariant of Renee, meaning 'reborn' or 'born again'French—
- BreunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BurchOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the English surname Birch, which referred to someone who lived near a birch tree or worked with birch woodEnglish—
- BengieDiminutive or variant of Benjamin, often used as a nickname or given nameEnglish—
- BevaPossibly a variant of Beulah, meaning 'married' in Hebrew, or a feminine form of Beb or BevanEnglish—
- Brinkleeof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of Bryn (Welsh for 'hill') or Brink (referencing a hillside) with the fashionable -lee suffixModern coinage—
- BarbyDiminutive of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'English—
- BerdiaProbably a variant of Bertha, meaning 'bright' or 'famous', or a feminine form of BerdEnglish—
- BianncaPossibly a respelling of Bianca, which traditionally means 'white' or 'pure'Italian—
- BreklynModern invented name, likely a blend of Breanna or Brooklyn with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage—
- BrendiaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BreanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrennOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BellagraceCombination of Bella (Italian for 'beautiful') and Grace (English virtue name)Modern coinage—
- Bootsof uncertain origin, likely a nickname or diminutive from the word 'boots' or a surnameEnglish—
- BrookesOne who dwells by the brook or streamEnglish—
- Beoncaof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage possibly influenced by Bianca or BonitaModern coinage—
- BrenynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BridgittAnglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'Irish—
- BrittanniFeminine form of BritonEnglish—
- BrysynA modern invented name with no established meaning, likely formed from popular soundsModern coinage—
- BrasonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BiannaProbably a modern respelling of Bianca or Anna, but definitive meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- BrylynA modern invented name, likely a blend of Bry- (as in Brynn or Bryan) and -lyn (a popular suffix for girls' names)Modern coinage—
- BrevenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrandolynModern coinage combining Brandon and the fashionable suffix -lyn, possibly interpreted as 'beacon hill' by elementModern coinage—
- BreeonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BaneenMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- Bevelyof uncertain originEnglish—
- BraylinnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BeniciaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BethannieCombination of Beth and Annie, likely created as a variant of Bethany or a blend of the two namesModern coinage—
- BraedinDerived from the surname Braden or given name Bradan, meaning "salmon" in IrishEnglish—
- BreoniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Brityna modern feminine name derived from the root name Britt or Brittany, with no established meaning before its coinageModern coinage—
- BerdaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BichDerived from Vietnamese bích, meaning 'jade' or 'precious gem'Modern coinage—
- BillalWetness, moistureArabic—
- BrytniVariant of Britney, a feminine form of the English surname Britney, originally denoting a person from Brittany, FranceEnglish—
- BeverlyannDerived from the two names Beverly and Ann, Beverly meaning 'beaver stream' or 'dweller at the beaver stream' and Ann meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English—
- BriseldaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BatinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BernesePossibly derived from the French city Bern or the Celtic element 'bear'French—
- BetzaydaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrunetteA person with brown or dark hairFrench—
- BubberOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive or nickname derived from 'brother' or a term of endearmentEnglish—
- BurylOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BraidanOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Braden or Brayden, which may be derived from an Irish surname meaning 'salmon' or 'descendant of Bradán'Modern coinage—
- BrannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrayenOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- BritlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrystenModern invented name, likely a blend of Bryson and Kristen or a feminine form of BrysonModern coinage—
- BettyleeCombination of the names Betty and LeeEnglish—
- BreaneAnglicized variant of the Irish name Bréanainn, meaning 'prince' or 'descendant of Braonán'Irish—
- BrithneyVariant spelling of Brittany, referring to the region of Brittany in FranceEnglish—
- BurnadetteBear-like, brave as a bearFrench—
- BravlioOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrinaeUncertainModern coinage—
- BreniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrettanyModern feminine name, likely a respelling of Brittany, which refers to the region of Brittany in FranceModern coinage—
- BertranBright raven or shining raven (from Old Germanic elements)German—
- BilboOf uncertain originLiterary—
- BithaProbably a nickname or variant of Elizabeth or names ending in -beth, though its exact meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- Bralonof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BrienaPossibly a variant of Brianna, often interpreted as 'strong' or 'virtuous,' but the precise meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- BrodinUncertainModern coinage—
- BunyanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BerleyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BriannonOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- BettymaeCompound name combining Betty (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my abundance") and Mae (a variant of May, derived from the month or from the name Mary)English—
- Burnhamone who lives at a homestead by a streamEnglish—
- BrainardOf uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of the English surname Brainard, which may be derived from the Old English personal name Brūnheard, meaning 'dark brown' and 'brave'English—
- Britaneeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BijalAdorned, brilliantSanskrit—
- BrenlynnModern invented name, likely a combination of Bren- (from names like Brennan or Brenda) and the popular suffix -lynn, often interpreted as 'princess' due to the lynn elementModern coinage—
- BrittanyaA modern coinage combining the name Brittany with an elaborated endingModern coinage—
- BrittneiFrom the name Brittany, referring to the region in FranceEnglish—
- BrandalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreeonnaVariant of Breanna, which likely combines the Irish name Bree with the suffix -anna, or is a respelling of BriannaModern coinage—
- BabbettePet form of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'French—
- BilaalOf uncertain origin, but traditionally associated with the Arabic word for 'moist' or 'fresh'Arabic—
- BlaidenModern coinage, likely a variant of Blayden or a blend of Blake and Aidan, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- BroghanPossibly a variant of Brogan, a name of Irish origin meaning 'shoe' or 'stout person'Irish—
- BalenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BelinaUncertainModern coinage—
- BreniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Bretaof uncertain originEnglish—
- BritaniaUncertain, perhaps a modern coinage based on the name Britannia, the Latin name for BritainModern coinage—
- BeatryceShe who brings happinessLatin—
- BecciPet form of Rebecca, which is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind' in Hebrew, or derived from a place nameEnglish—
- Benjermanson of the right hand or son of the southHebrew—
- BobakDerived from the Persian name Babak, meaning 'little father' or 'father-like'Persian—
- BraeleyModern invented name, possibly derived from combining elements of names like Braelyn or BrayleeModern coinage—
- BrandonnVariant spelling of Brandon, traditionally meaning 'broom-covered hill' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- BurnaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Benzof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BraceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BranstonProbably a transferred use of the English surname, itself from a place name meaning 'Brant's settlement' or 'Bram's settlement' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- BrettneyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrextenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BelendaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Belinda, which may derive from Germanic roots meaning 'bright serpent' or from Italian 'bella' meaning 'beautifulEnglish—
- BellamiaBeautiful belovedItalian—
- BellaraeA modern coinage combining Bella (beautiful) and Rae (grace), together suggesting beautiful graceModern coinage—
- Bionof uncertain originGreek—
- BrigittExalted one or strengthIrish—
- BritnayModern variant of Brittany, a name taken from the region of Brittany in FranceModern coinage—
- BurmanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BeonkaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinageModern coinage—
- BetteyVariant of Betty, a pet form of Elizabeth, traditionally meaning 'God is my oath'English—
- BliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BelannaUncertain originModern coinage—
- BetulOne who is intelligent and perceptiveModern coinage—
- BeyonkaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrendiVariant spelling of Brandi, which is a feminine form of Brandon, itself from a surname derived from a place name meaning 'hill covered with broom' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- BristynModern invented name, likely a respelling of Briston or Bristol, or a blend of Bree with a trendy suffixModern coinage—
- BrittanyannCombination of Brittany and Ann, thus 'from Britain' plus 'grace'English—
- BrittlynUncertain originModern coinage—
- BryanahDerived from the masculine name Brian, often interpreted as 'strong' or 'noble,' though the exact meaning is debatedIrish—
- BayaniHero, patriotModern coinage—
- BoykinLittle boy, or possibly derived from a surname meaning 'son of Boy'English—
- BradeeOf uncertain originIrish—
- BrodeOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Brody or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- BelvieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BenedictaBlessed, from the Latin word 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'Latin—
- BettyanneBettyanne is a compound of Betty, a diminutive of Elizabeth (meaning 'God is my abundance'), and Anne (from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor')English—
- BrandilynnA combination of the names Brandi and Lynn, meaning "sword" (from Brandi) and "lake" or "waterfall" (from Lynn)Modern coinage—
- BarttVariant spelling of Bart, a short form of Bartholomew, meaning 'son of the furrow' or 'son of Talma', but as a standalone name its meaning mirrors that of BartholomewEnglish—
- BertelBright, famous, or illustriousGerman—
- BriawnaOf debated originModern coinage—
- BrittleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BriunnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BryneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Byrne, which is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Broin meaning 'descendant of Bran' (bran meaning 'raven')Irish—
- BartowOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Bartholomew meaning 'son of the furrow' or a transferred surnameEnglish—
- BaxleyPossibly a transferred use of an English surname, itself from a place name meaning 'bark clearing' or 'woodland clearing'English—
- BeatricShe who brings happinessLatin—
- BreelyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrookleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarbeeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BelkysOf uncertain originArabic—
- BhavikaOne with divine qualitiesSanskrit—
- Briyanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BertineBright or famous (feminine diminutive of Albert or Bert)French—
- BralinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BraxdonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreeanA modern respelling of Brian or Brien, of uncertain meaning but possibly derived from an Old Celtic word for 'hill'Modern coinage—
- BrenishaA modern invented name, likely combining elements from names like Brenda or Brenna with the fashionable suffix -ishaModern coinage—
- BrittianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BhavanaMeditation, cultivation, or pure love (from Sanskrit bhāvanā)Sanskrit—
- BitaUnique, excellent, or distinctive in PersianPersian—
- BrexModern invented name, likely a blend of Brett and Rex or a sound-based coinageModern coinage—
- BryaunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Byardof uncertain originEnglish—
- ByfordFrom the farmstead by the fordEnglish—
- BenneyDiminutive of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'English—
- BraydeeFeminine form of Brayden, of uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrendolynOf uncertain origin, likely a blend of Brenda and the suffix -lynModern coinage—
- BrentneyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BishoyDerived from the Coptic name ⲡⲓϣⲟⲓ (pishoi), meaning 'the one belonging to the desert' or 'the monk'Arabic—
- BraddenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrieleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BessyeOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Bessie, a diminutive of Elizabeth meaning "God is my oath"English—
- BhaveshLord of the universe, one who possesses divine qualitiesSanskrit—
- BrandolOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BrolinOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of the name elements 'Bro-' (as in Brody, Brock) and '-lin' (a fashionable suffix)Modern coinage—
- BennetteLittle blessed one or little blessed, a feminine form of BennettEnglish—
- BeolaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Breshayof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarnellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BeilaVariant spelling of Bella, meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair', or a Yiddish name meaning 'a woman'Modern coinage—
- BostenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BraileighOf uncertain origin, often considered a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BraylnModern invented name, likely a blend of Brayden or Braxton with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage—
- BrytneyOf debated originEnglish—
- BesnikFaithful, loyal, or trustworthySlavic—
- BirdenaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of Byrd or a variant of BirdieEnglish—
- BonhamProbably a variant of Bonham, an English surname meaning 'homestead of a man named Bōna'English—
- Brindleyof uncertain originEnglish—
- BobettaFeminine diminutive of Bob, a pet form of RobertEnglish—
- BocephusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreeleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BritainyModern variant of Brittany, referring to the region of Brittany in FranceModern coinage—
- Brodricof uncertain originWelsh—
- BrycelynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Bryce or Bryn with the fashionable suffix -lynModern coinage—
- BekkaDiminutive of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating' in Hebrew, though the connection is debatedHebrew—
- BijonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- BrandyceModern coinage, probably a respelling of Brandy (from the alcoholic beverage brandy) influenced by names like CandiceModern coinage—
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- Brach—
- Brandun—
- Brindy—
- Babetta—
- Burlon—
- Byrne—
- Bernd—
- Betrice—
- Brandell—
- Braylea—
- Brinden—