Discover the most popular English baby boys’ names in 2021

There was a turn in the most popular boys’ names in Wales and England in 2021. Oliver was the most popular boy’s name as of 2021. Noah snatched the title in 2021 and remained top throughout the year.

Other popular English Baby boy names of 2021 are George and Henry. The three names have ranked in the top ten popular names list since 2016. The most used name has climbed three positions since 2020 and overtaken other traditional names like Oscar and Harry.

The office for National Statistics ranks other names like Harry, Oscar, and Archie in the bottom five of the top 10 baby names for boys at all times. Otherwise, new names like Brody and Tobias entered England and Wales’ top 100 boys’ names. It is the first time the mentioned names entered England and Wales in the most popular 100 boys’ names list.

A list of the most popular English names is shown below:

1. Noah
2. George
3. Oliver
4. Muhammad
5. Arthur
6. Leo
7. Harry
8. Oscar
9. Henry
10. Theodore

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Meaning and Origins of the Name Marlon

If you are looking forward to naming your baby name Marlon, there certain things that you need to know beforehand:

• First, you need to know that this name is commonly used for boys, although it is a unisex name.
• Secondly, you’ll need to know how to prounce Marlon. Marlon is pronounced as ‘Maarlaan’ or ‘MaarLon’.
• The name Marlon is popular in England. The third thing that you need to know is the meaning of Marlon. The name means little hawk. It may also mean little warrior.

Marlon’s popularity

In the year 2015, over two hundred boys in the US were given this name. Also, in this year, less than 5 girls were given this name. The name Marlon gained its popularity in England after actor Marlon Brando rose to fame  (however in 2014 it was not in the top 100 baby boys’ names).  He was in the first line advocating for the rights of Native Americans. Other popular people bearing Marlon include;

• Marlon Wayans is a very popular actor, very popular for his roles in the TV series the Wayans Bros and Living Color. He also took a role in Little Man and Scary Movie. His filming career began in the year 1988 where he was feature in the film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
• Marlon Dingle is a popular character in the television series Emmerdale, which is set in the Yorkshire dales.

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The English boys’ name Stephen- Origin

The English and Biblical boys’ name Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos. The literal meaning of Stephen is “crown” or “garland”. Variations of the name include Stephan, Stevan, Stefan, Stevon, and Esteban.

Steve is the common short form, and has dimutuives of Stevie and Ste. The feminine forms of the name are Estefany, Stephanie, and Stefanie. The New Testament tells the story of Saint Stephen, a deacon who was eventually stoned to death. He is known at the first Christian martyr.

Popularity

The name Stephen was popularized in England by the Normans. Ten popes have shared the name, as well as the first Christian king of Hungary. Stephen is also a popular last name.

In 1951, the name Stephen reached its peak in popularity, ranking number 19 on the most popular boys name list. The popularity of Stephen has since declined and now comes in at number 195 of the most popular boys’ names of 2015.

In England in 2013, Stephen didn’t make the top 100 baby boys’ names according to official government statistics.

Famous People Called Stephen

Modern namesakes include the famous British physicist Stephen Hawking, the American author Stephen King, and actors Steve Martin, Steve McQueen and filmmaker Steven Spielberg who directed the film ET.

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History and Meaning of the English Name Percy

The meaning of Percy comes from the forms of Percival and Perseus. Percy can be used as a given name or a short name. Percy has been used as many first names and also many surnames.

Percy is used in four locations in the world. The first place is Percy-en-Auge, Calvados, France. This territory is located in northwestern France. This territory is also an “ancestral home to the House of Percy.” The House of Percy was founded in 1067 by William de Percy and is located in the England Kingdom. Percy, Isere, France is another territory located in southeastern France. The last territory in France is Percy, Manche. This territory is also a village that is located in northwestern France. The last location is a village in Percy, Illinois. This is a small village located in Randolph county.

Popularity

In 2012, the name Percy was not in the 100 most popular baby boys names in England.

Famous People Called Percy

One famous person is Percy Sledge. He has produced nine records and is known for the 1966 hit song “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Percy Jackson was a fictional character on a TV show. In the show he was made out to be a demigod, meaning a mortal mother and an immortal father. He was the main character that had supernatural abilities along with a magic sword. Percy Bysshe Shelley was known as a “major English Romantic poet” of his time. Critics saw him as “one of the finest lyric poets in the English language.” Percy is also a popular character in the children’s TV series Thomas the tank engine.

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Charlie is a popular boy’s name in Britain at the moment. This page you will read about the meaning of the Charlie, its popularity and famous people called Charlie.

Meaning and Origin

Charlie is an English pet form of the boy’s name Charles which means ‘free man’.

Popularity

Charlie is the 5^th most popular baby boy’s name in England according to the ONS English baby names figures in 2011. It has been a popular baby name for the Royal family.

Famous People with the First Name Charlie

Here’s the list:

• Charlie Sheen – is an American a-list actor who has starred in films like Platoon and Hot Shots
• Charlie Chaplin – was an English comedy actor who rose to fame as ‘the Tramp’.
• Charlie Brown – is a famous cartoon character.
• Prince Charles – is often referred to as Charlie.

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