Boy Names That Start With B

Ranked in the United Kingdom in 2025, with birth trends and peak years.

B is the 14th most common first initial for baby boys in the United Kingdom, with 12 B names in the top 300 for 2025, led by Benjamin (#63). Of those, Bodhi saw the largest increase in births, with 139 more babies receiving the name than in 2020. Beau (#113) and Barnaby (#204) reached their highest ranks on record in 2025.