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By Isolde Quirante Assistant Editor
Updated July 30, 2026

Baby boy names that start with B are total perfection.

What can we say? Soft in sound but strong in meaning, you can’t help but perk up when you hear monikers like Benjamin, Bennett or Beau. Just ask parents across The Bump (FYI, they’re totally on board!): “We’ve gone through tons of B-boy names, but Brady is our favorite,” says JillAly, “Others we love are Bret, Bryan, Brent and Brody.”

The good news? We’ve got a whole list of bold, beautiful B-names for boys ready for you to browse. Just keep scrolling!

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Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With B

  • Benjamin—an evergreen icon:Benjamin, meaning “son of the right hand,” has been a top 100 boy name on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) popularity list every year since 1968.

  • B-names are bringing the vibes: While the classics continue to capture hearts, edgy B-names like Banks, Blaze and Bear are also making a breakthrough, climbing more than 100 spots respectively on The Bump charts since 2024.

  • Say goodbye to Bob and Bill: SSA findings from over the last century reveal that Bob and Bill are practically extinct. They peaked in the ’30s and ’40s, but after the ‘90s, they fell out of favor almost entirely.

  • Some boy names starting with B were actually jobs: According to The Bump, many B-boy names are borrowed from occupational names, or names given to people based on their jobs. Baxter, for example, came from a name used by bakers, while Bailey was a name for stewards and officials.

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Popular Boy Names That Start With B

From poets to prophets, there’s no way you won’t recognize these popular boy names with B at the start. And for plenty of parents in The Bump community, the fame is what seals the deal: “I like Beckett,” says epona3, “It makes me think of Saint Thomas Becket and writer Samuel Beckett, who I love.” In the mood for a little pop-culture moment? Take a look at our trendy B-list below.

More Boy Names That Start With B

Got room for more ideas? Here are some additional male names beginning with B we think you’ll love.

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