Boy

Boy Meaning & Origin

About Boy
The name "Boy" is a given name that originated as a nickname or a term of endearment. It is derived from the Middle English word "boi" or "boy," which referred to a young male child or servant. The name "Boy" symbolizes youthfulness, innocence, and a sense of playfulness. It can also represent a sense of familiarity or affection between individuals.

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📏 Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Boy are male.

Boy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -24.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boy in Braille

Here's how to represent Boy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Boy in braille

How to Spell the Name Boy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Boy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boy in sign language

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