Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Abeodan
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Anglo-Saxon
Abrecan
Storm
Anglo-Saxon
Aethelbald
A king of Mercia
Anglo-Saxon
Agiefan
Gives
Anglo-Saxon
Agilberht
Name of a bishop
Anglo-Saxon
Aglaeca
Fighter
Anglo-Saxon
Agyfen
Anglo-Saxon
Aldfrith
Name of a king
Anglo-Saxon
Altun
“The man from the old part of town,” based on the Anglo-Saxon eald (old) and tun (a town).
Anglo-Saxon
Arlys
Honorable
Anglo-Saxon
Arram
High
Ancient
Astyrian
Remove
Anglo-Saxon
Balthazar
Baal protect the king
Ancient
Balto
Baal protect the king
Ancient
Bartholomew
Son of Talmai (the farmer)
Aramaic
Bartlett
Son of Talmai (the farmer)
Aramaic
Bawdewyn
Bold friend
Anglo-Saxon
Bayen
From Ban
Anglo-Saxon
Bellinus
Name of a king
Anglo-Saxon
Benwick
From Ban
Anglo-Saxon
Beorn
Warrior
Anglo-Saxon
Beowulf
Intelligent wolf
Anglo-Saxon
Bertwin
“The illustrious friend,” from the Ger manic beraht (bright) and the Anglo-Saxon wine (a friend).
Anglo-Saxon
Bordan
From the boar valley
Anglo-Saxon
Boyden
Messenger
Anglo-Saxon
Brecc
Name of a king
Anglo-Saxon
Brian
High and noble
English
Bruce
“The man from the brushwood,” ultimately from the Latin bruscia, brush wood.
Ancient
Cadman
Battle man
Anglo-Saxon
Caxton
Lump settlement
Ancient
Corbett
Young crow
Ancient
Daegal
Dweller by the dark stream
Anglo-Saxon
Dalston
From Dougal’s place
Anglo-Saxon
Denys
Follower of Dionysius
Greek
Derian
Harm
Anglo-Saxon
Drogo
Carry
English
Ealdian
Live long
Anglo-Saxon
Faran
Advances
Anglo-Saxon
Farmon
Traveler
Anglo-Saxon
Grimm
Fierce
Anglo-Saxon
Iason Iuwine
Friend
Anglo-Saxon
Jeremiah
God will exalt
Hebrew
Jeremy
God will exalt
English
Kenric
Fearless leader
Anglo-Saxon
Leax
Salmon
Anglo-Saxon
Lidmann
Sailor
Anglo-Saxon
Luce
Light
Latin
Lufian
Love
Anglo-Saxon
Lunden
From London
Anglo-Saxon
Marco
Warlike
Italian
Meccus
Son of Gus
Anglo-Saxon
Milo
Soldier
German
Nathan
He gave
Hebrew
Nerian
Protects
Anglo-Saxon
Odel
Wealthy
Anglo-Saxon
Orvyn
Brave friend
Anglo-Saxon
Quintinus Raedan
Advises
Anglo-Saxon
Raziel
The Lord is my secret
Aramaic
Reginalt
Ruler’s advisor
Latin
Rex
King
Latin
Rinan
Rain
Anglo-Saxon
Rinus
Of the sea
Latin
Rodor
Sky
Anglo-Saxon
Romanos
Citizen of Rome
Latin
Rowson
Rowe’s son
Anglo-Saxon
Ruffus
Red-haired
Latin
Scott
From Scotland, a Scotsman
English
Sesto
Sixth
Latin
Sinley
Friendly
Anglo-Saxon
Swift
Swift
Anglo-Saxon
Sylvio
Woods
Latin
Tadio
Heart
Aramaic
Thaddeus
Heart
Aramaic
Theomund
Wealthy defender
Anglo-Saxon
Thomas
Twin
Greek
Tolan
From the taxed land
Anglo-Saxon
Trymian
Encourages
Anglo-Saxon
Ulysses
“One who hates.” The Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, from the Greek odyssomai, I hate.
Latin
Urban
From the city
Latin
Valentin
Strong, healthy
Latin
Valerius
Strong, healthy
Latin
Virgil
“A man of authority,” based on the Latin ver ger e (to bend), but ultimately on virgo, a staff of authority.
Vittorio
Champion
Latin
Weir
“(The dweller in the cottage near) the river dam,” based on the Anglo-Saxon wer, a dam in a river
Anglo-Saxon
Woden
King of the gods
Anglo-Saxon
Wynchell
Drawer of water
Anglo-Saxon
Many medieval names for boys are still popular today. Thomas is likely one you’ve seen a time or two, and his origins date back hundreds of years. There’s also Nathan, a pick who’s held onto popularity with his handsome styling. Milo has seen a sudden resurgence on the charts, and we couldn’t be happier to see this pint-sized prince appearing more often. Marco is another, and he’s a name that easily crosses language and border barriers. As you scroll through our list, you’ll see plenty of familiar faces.
Despite this, there are many other medieval boy names that have lost their popularity. Rowson is interesting, and we can totally see this rare find on a little scholar. There’s also Tolan, a serious name with a powerful sound. Woden, another name that is almost gone, has also disappeared. These unique names are perfect for someone looking for something to stand out. If you’re definitely looking for something this rare, pay attention to the popularity column listed on each name.
While a lot of medieval names for boys are rare, many still fit today’s top trends. Dalston seems at home toward the top of the baby names charts, and we’re surprised to not see him there. His buttoned up style makes him a good alternative to Preston. The rhyming buddies Nerian and Derian also appear to be destined to shine on the right little guy. Rinan is another, and we can see him working well beside Rylan and Ryan.
There are many other amazing medieval names for boys waiting for you on our list.
