English

Pronunciation: [ IHNGGL-ihsh ]

Boy Name #31,435 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

English is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHNGGL-ihsh.

Parents who love the name English often also consider Ena, Enoch, Enos .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,435
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Eng Eny Engie Englie

Also a Girl Name

English is also used as a girl name, ranked #63845.

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Similar Names

Ena Enoch Enos Ennis Enrique Enid Enola Enna

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Frequently Asked Questions About English

Is English a boy or girl name?

English is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31435. As a girl name, it is ranked #63845. English is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce English?

English is pronounced IHNGGL-ihsh.

How popular is the name English?

English is currently ranked #31435 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for English?

Common nicknames for English include Eng, Eny, Engie, and Englie.

Is English a common or rare name?

English is an uncommon name, ranked #31435 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name English

English is a boy name .

Is English a boy or girl name? English is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,435 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,845. English is more commonly used as a boy name.

English is currently ranked #31,435 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for English include Eng, Eny, Engie, and Englie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.