Baby Names That Start With B
B-names sound sturdy and warm — the plosive first beat anchors names like Benjamin, Beatrice, and Brooks. Long-standing Hebrew classics share the letter with English surname-style picks such as Bennett and Blake, and place-name favourites like Brooklyn. The list below holds 312 researched B names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Irish the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Brooklyn (No. 118 for girls) and Benjamin (No. 11 for boys) lead the B names.
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Baby Names That Start With B List
312 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Benjamin
Meaning: Son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew
#2
Bobby
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: English / Germanic
#3
Bodhi
Meaning: Awakening, enlightenment
Origin: Sanskrit
#4
Brody
Meaning: Muddy place or ditch
Origin: Scottish / Irish
#5
Blake
Meaning: Dark or pale
Origin: English
#6
Beau
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: French
#7
Billy
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: English / Germanic
#8
Brodie
Meaning: Ditch or muddy place
Origin: Scottish
#9
Barnaby
Meaning: Son of encouragement
Origin: Aramaic / English
#10
Bailey
Meaning: Bailiff or fortification
Origin: English
#11
Bertie
Meaning: Bright or famous
Origin: Germanic / English
#12
Barney
Meaning: Son of encouragement or brave as a bear
Origin: Aramaic / Germanic
#13
Bowen
Meaning: Son of Owen
Origin: Welsh
#14
Bradley
Meaning: Broad meadow
Origin: English
#15
Bilal
Meaning: Moistening or fresh water
Origin: Arabic
#16
Bowie
Meaning: Yellow or fair-haired
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#17
Beauden
Meaning: Modern Beau name meaning handsome
Origin: Modern English / French
#18
Bodie
Meaning: Shelter or modern Bodhi-style form
Origin: English / Sanskrit-inspired
#19
Bruno
Meaning: Brown or armour
Origin: Spanish
#20
Bryan
Meaning: High or noble
Origin: Irish
#21
Ben
Meaning: Son or son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew / English
#22
Bear
Meaning: Bear
Origin: English
#23
Brian
Meaning: High or noble
Origin: Irish
#24
Brooklyn
Meaning: Brook land or place-name from Brooklyn
Origin: English / Dutch place name
#25
Bernard
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: French
#26
Buddy
Meaning: Friend, companion
Origin: English
#27
Brandon
Meaning: Broom-covered hill
Origin: English
#28
Brooks
Meaning: Of the brook
Origin: English
#29
Benedict
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Latin
#30
Bentley
Meaning: Bent grass clearing
Origin: English
#31
Benny
Meaning: Blessed or son of the right hand
Origin: English / Hebrew
#32
Bjorn
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#33
Brady
Meaning: Broad or spirited
Origin: Irish / English
#34
Bleu
Meaning: Blue
Origin: French
#35
Boden
Meaning: Shelter or hill-shaped place name
Origin: English / Germanic
#36
Bohdi
Meaning: Awakening, enlightenment
Origin: Modern English / Sanskrit variant
#37
Bruce
Meaning: From Brix or brushwood place
Origin: Scottish
#38
Bobbie
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: English / Germanic
#39
Baby
Meaning: Infant, little one
Origin: English word name
#40
Bryson
Meaning: Son of Brice
Origin: English / Welsh
#41
Benji
Meaning: Son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew / English
#42
Blue
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Blakely
Meaning: Dark woodland clearing
Origin: English surname
#44
Boaz
Meaning: Swiftness or strength
Origin: Hebrew
#45
Banks
Meaning: Riverbank dweller
Origin: English surname
#46
Brayden
Meaning: Broad valley or descendant of Bradan
Origin: Irish / English
#47
Basil
Meaning: Kingly
Origin: Greek
#48
Bernie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Burhan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Baran
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Bonnie
Meaning: Pretty or attractive
Origin: Scottish
#52
Bella
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Italian
#53
Beatrice
Meaning: Bringer of joy
Origin: Latin
#54
Billie
Meaning: Resolute protector; William or Wilhelmina diminutive
Origin: English / Germanic nickname
#55
Beatrix
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#56
Betsy
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#57
Belle
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#58
Brooke
Meaning: Small stream
Origin: English
#59
Blossom
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#60
Betty
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#61
Bella-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Bronte
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#63
Bethany
Meaning: House of figs
Origin: Aramaic
#64
Brianna
Meaning: High, noble
Origin: Irish
#65
Bianca
Meaning: White, fair
Origin: Italian
#66
Bobbi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#67
Blair
Meaning: Plain or field
Origin: Scottish
#68
Birdie
Meaning: Little bird, or cheerful nickname form
Origin: English nickname / nature name
#69
Brielle
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew
#70
Barkat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#71
Baani
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#72
Bonnie-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#73
Bonnie-Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Blessing
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#75
Bridget
Meaning: Exalted one
Origin: Irish
#76
Bea
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#77
Bibi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Bryony
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Blaire
Meaning: Plain, field, or battlefield
Origin: Scottish surname
#80
Bronwyn
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#81
Bonnie-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Bani
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Bluebell
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Briella
Meaning: God is my strength; Gabriella short form
Origin: Hebrew / Italian-influenced
#85
Beatriz
Meaning: Voyager or blessed
Origin: Spanish
#86
Betsi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Bronwen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Bareera
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Bernadette
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#90
Beti
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Bridie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Bambi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#93
Bryce
Meaning: Speckled
Origin: Celtic
#94
Brett
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#95
Brendan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#96
Brent
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#97
Braden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#98
Braxton
Meaning: Bracca's town
Origin: English surname / place name
#99
Brock
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#100
Bryant
Meaning: From Brian, high or noble
Origin: English / Irish
#101
Brennan
Meaning: Descendant of Braonan
Origin: Irish / English
#102
Bennett
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: English / Latin
#103
Byron
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Branden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Brenden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Brad
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Brantley
Meaning: Firebrand clearing or broom clearing
Origin: English surname / place name
#108
Brendon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Barry
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Blaine
Meaning: Yellow or slender
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#111
Braylon
Meaning: Modern Brayden and Waylon-style form; meaning varies by root
Origin: Modern English / Irish-influenced
#112
Brayan
Meaning: High, noble; Bryan variant
Origin: Irish / Spanish usage
#113
Braeden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Barrett
Meaning: Bear strength
Origin: Germanic
#115
Braydon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Beckett
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Bret
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Brenton
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Brice
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Brycen
Meaning: Speckled; Bryson or Bryce variant
Origin: Celtic / modern English
#121
Bo
Meaning: To live or wave-like
Origin: Scandinavian / Chinese
#122
Bradford
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Brennen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Brittany
Meaning: From Brittany
Origin: French place name
#125
Briana
Meaning: High, noble
Origin: Irish / English
#126
Brittney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Breanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Brandi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Brenda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Brandy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Barbara
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Britney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Brooklynn
Meaning: Brook or stream, plus Lynn; Brooklyn variant
Origin: English place name / modern English
#134
Brenna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Brynn
Meaning: Hill, mound
Origin: Welsh
#136
Beth
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Bryanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Baylee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Brianne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Blanca
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Bria
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Bailee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Bridgette
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Belinda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Brittani
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Beverly
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Breana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Brandie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Breanne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Brynlee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Becky
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Brylee
Meaning: Briar meadow or modern Bry and Lee compound
Origin: Modern English
#153
Brook
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Braelyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Beckham
Meaning: Becca's homestead or homestead by the stream
Origin: English surname / place name
#156
Bellamy
Meaning: Beautiful friend
Origin: French surname
#157
Brewer
Meaning: Beer brewer or ale maker
Origin: English occupational surname
#158
Bit-na
Meaning: shine or be bright in Korean
Origin: Korean
#159
Bo-ram
Meaning: worth, reward, or fulfilment in Korean
Origin: Korean
#160
Bom
Meaning: spring in Korean
Origin: Korean
#161
Bo-young
Meaning: treasure or protection Bo plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#162
Bo-mi
Meaning: treasure or protection Bo plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#163
Beom-seok
Meaning: model, tiger, or rule Beom plus stone, jewel, or clear Seok depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#164
Bada
Meaning: sea in native Korean
Origin: Korean
#165
Bao
Meaning: Treasure, jewel, or protection
Origin: Vietnamese
#166
Bich
Meaning: Jade or bluish green
Origin: Vietnamese
#167
Binh
Meaning: Peaceful, level, or calm
Origin: Vietnamese
#168
Bao An
Meaning: Protected peace or precious peace
Origin: Vietnamese
#169
Bao Long
Meaning: Precious dragon
Origin: Vietnamese
#170
Buu
Meaning: Precious
Origin: Vietnamese
#171
Busaba
Meaning: flower
Origin: Thai
#172
Boonmee
Meaning: has merit
Origin: Thai
#173
Boonchai
Meaning: merit and victory
Origin: Thai
#174
Bayani
Meaning: Hero
Origin: Tagalog
#175
Baptiste
Meaning: Baptizer
Origin: French / Greek
#176
Blaise
Meaning: Lisping or stammering
Origin: French / Latin
#177
Benson
Meaning: Son of Benedict
Origin: English surname
#178
Braylen
Meaning: Modern Brayden and Jaylen-style form; meaning varies by root
Origin: Modern English / Irish-influenced
#179
Boston
Meaning: Botwulf's stone, or from Boston
Origin: English place name / surname
#180
Briggs
Meaning: Bridges or dweller by bridges
Origin: English surname
#181
Branson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#182
Bronson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#183
Baylor
Meaning: One who delivers goods, or bailiff-related surname
Origin: English surname
#184
Brecken
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#185
Brentley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#186
Boone
Meaning: Good, blessing
Origin: French / English surname
#187
Bentlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#188
Benton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#189
Blaze
Meaning: Flame or bright fire
Origin: English word name / Latin root
#190
Bridger
Meaning: Bridge builder or dweller by a bridge
Origin: English occupational surname
#191
Brysen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#192
Brixton
Meaning: Brihtsige's stone; from the London place name
Origin: English place name
#193
Braiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#194
Brantlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Brayson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#196
Benicio
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#197
Bode
Meaning: Messenger or command; Germanic surname and given-name use
Origin: Germanic / Dutch
#198
Briar
Meaning: Thorny shrub
Origin: English
#199
Bishop
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#200
Bastian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#201
Braylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#202
Beck
Meaning: Stream, brook, or baker by surname roots
Origin: English / German surname
#203
Baker
Meaning: Baker
Origin: English occupational surname
#204
Broderick
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Bernardo
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: Italian
#206
Brogan
Meaning: Little shoe
Origin: Irish
#207
Baron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Bronx
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Benaiah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Brighton
Meaning: Bright town
Origin: English
#211
Brigham
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#212
Beaux
Meaning: Handsome; Beau plural-style variant
Origin: French / modern English
#213
Bently
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Braxtyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Britton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Boyd
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Braxten
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#218
Barron
Meaning: Young warrior, nobleman, or baron variant
Origin: English surname / title
#219
Braulio
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#220
Bryer
Meaning: Briar patch or thorny shrub; Bryar variant
Origin: English nature name
#221
Brandt
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Breck
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Bryden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Bradyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Brinley
Meaning: Burnt meadow or hill clearing
Origin: English surname / modern English
#226
Braelynn
Meaning: Modern Bray and Lynn compound; meaning varies by root
Origin: Modern English
#227
Bristol
Meaning: Bridge place; from the English city name
Origin: English place name
#228
Braylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Belen
Meaning: Bethlehem or house of bread
Origin: Spanish
#230
Bryleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Bexley
Meaning: Box tree clearing
Origin: English
#232
Briley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Berkley
Meaning: Birch clearing or meadow; Berkeley variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#234
Bayleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Brynleigh
Meaning: Hill meadow or clearing; Bryn and Leigh compound
Origin: Welsh / English
#236
Bree
Meaning: Power or high one
Origin: Irish
#237
Brynley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Bryn
Meaning: Hill
Origin: Welsh
#239
Brisa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Brinlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Blythe
Meaning: Cheerful or carefree
Origin: English
#242
Brayleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Brynnlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Berkeley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Blayke
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Baila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Braylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Berklee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Brea
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Brigitte
Meaning: Exalted one
Origin: French
#251
Brookelynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Baileigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Brystol
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Berenice
Meaning: Bringing victory
Origin: Greek
#255
Brissa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Bethel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Brigid
Meaning: Exalted one
Origin: Irish
#258
Brylie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#259
Batsheva
Meaning: Daughter of the oath
Origin: Hebrew
#260
Blakelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Brie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Berlin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Brelynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#264
Blakelee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#265
Baylie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Bei
Meaning: North, shell, or treasure depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#267
Bin
Meaning: Refined, bright, or guest depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#268
Bing
Meaning: Bright, ice, or soldier depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#269
Badr
Meaning: Full moon
Origin: Arabic
#270
Basma
Meaning: Smile
Origin: Arabic
#271
Bancroft
Meaning: Bean field or hillside enclosure
Origin: English
#272
Barden
Meaning: Barley valley
Origin: English
#273
Barclay
Meaning: Birch tree meadow
Origin: English
#274
Bardon
Meaning: Barley hill
Origin: English
#275
Baxter
Meaning: Baker
Origin: English
#276
Bliss
Meaning: Joy or happiness
Origin: English
#277
Booker
Meaning: Bookmaker or scribe
Origin: English
#278
Burton
Meaning: Fortified town
Origin: English
#279
Benito
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Spanish
#280
Basile
Meaning: Kingly
Origin: French
#281
Benoit
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: French
#282
Baldwin
Meaning: Bold friend
Origin: Germanic
#283
Bernhard
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: Germanic
#284
Bertha
Meaning: Bright or famous
Origin: Germanic
#285
Berthold
Meaning: Bright ruler
Origin: Germanic
#286
Brunhild
Meaning: Armour battle
Origin: Germanic
#287
Basileios
Meaning: Kingly
Origin: Greek
#288
Barak
Meaning: Lightning
Origin: Hebrew
#289
Bebhinn
Meaning: Fair lady
Origin: Irish
#290
Blaithin
Meaning: Little flower
Origin: Irish
#291
Bran
Meaning: Raven
Origin: Irish
#292
Bleddyn
Meaning: Wolf hero or little wolf
Origin: Welsh
#293
Blodwen
Meaning: White flower
Origin: Welsh
#294
Bledri
Meaning: Wolf ruler or wolf strength
Origin: Welsh
#295
Branwen
Meaning: Blessed raven or fair raven
Origin: Welsh
#296
Brynmor
Meaning: Great hill
Origin: Welsh
#297
Balbina
Meaning: Stammerer
Origin: Latin
#298
Balbinus
Meaning: Stammerer
Origin: Latin
#299
Blandina
Meaning: Charming or flattering
Origin: Latin
#300
Blandinus
Meaning: Charming or flattering
Origin: Latin
#301
Bente
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Scandinavian
#302
Birger
Meaning: Helper or rescuer
Origin: Scandinavian
#303
Birgit
Meaning: Exalted one
Origin: Scandinavian
#304
Bjarke
Meaning: Little bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#305
Bjarne
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#306
Bodil
Meaning: Remedy battle
Origin: Scandinavian
#307
Baldassare
Meaning: Baal protect the king
Origin: Italian
#308
Bartolomeo
Meaning: Son of Talmai
Origin: Italian
#309
Benedetta
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Italian
#310
Benedetto
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Italian
#311
Benvenuto
Meaning: Welcome
Origin: Italian
#312
Bruna
Meaning: Brown or armour
Origin: Italian
How To Use This B Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of B names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 138 girl names, 169 boy names, and 5 unisex names beginning with B.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with B and baby boy names that start with B.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short B names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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B Name Snapshot
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Length Mix
Short names
35
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Beau, Ben, Bear, Bleu, Baby, Blue.
Medium names
222
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Bobby, Bodhi, Brody, Blake, Billy, Brodie.
Long names
55
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Benjamin, Brooklyn, Benedict, Beatrice, Bella-Rose, Bonnie-Mae.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
71
Examples: Benjamin, Bowen, Beauden, Bryan, Ben, Brian.
Ends in E
61
Examples: Blake, Brodie, Bertie, Bowie, Bodie, Bruce.
Ends in Y
35
Examples: Bobby, Brody, Billy, Barnaby, Bailey, Barney.
Ends in A
30
Examples: Bella, Brianna, Bianca, Bea, Briella, Bareera.
Popular B Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count B names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Brooklyn rank #118 - 2,300 births
- Bella rank #136 - 2,129 births
- Brielle rank #143 - 2,071 births
- Blair rank #169 - 1,806 births
- Blakely rank #191 - 1,638 births
Boy names
View list- Benjamin rank #11 - 9,762 births
- Bennett rank #40 - 6,268 births
- Beau rank #60 - 5,165 births
- Brooks rank #64 - 4,877 births
- Beckett rank #141 - 2,518 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Benjamin, Bobby, Bodhi, Brody, Blake, Beau, Billy, Brodie.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Benjamin, Bobby, Billy, Barnaby, Bertie, Barney, Bradley, Bruno.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Bodhi, Brody, Blake, Beau, Bailey, Bowie, Beauden, Bodie.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Brodie, Bradley, Bilal, Bear, Brandon, Brooks, Bentley, Bjorn.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Benjamin, Bodhi, Bodie, Ben, Benedict, Bohdi, Benji, Bethany.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Benson, Braylen, Boston, Briggs, Branson, Bronson, Baylor, Brecken.
How To Use This List
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