Baby boy names: The 21 most popular baby names in Edinburgh for boys born in 2022

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Published 2nd Apr 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 13th Jul 2023, 13:00 BST

The most popular names given to newborn boys in Edinburgh last year

Figures from National Records of Scotland have revealed the most used names for newborns in Edinburgh. In 2022, Noah was the most popular name chosen by parents for their newborn boy in Scotland, replacing Jack which held top spot for 14 years. Noah was also top in Edinburgh, for the second year running. These are the 21 most popular Edinburgh boys names, according to the latest data.

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Noah was again the most popular boys' name in Edinburgh, with 25 babies named Noah in the capital last year. Noah is also now the most popular boys name in Scotland with 373 newborn babies given that name last year across the country.

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Noah was again the most popular boys' name in Edinburgh, with 25 babies named Noah in the capital last year. Noah is also now the most popular boys name in Scotland with 373 newborn babies given that name last year across the country. Photo: Image by Stephanie Pratt from Pixabay

Leo came second on the list, with 30 newborn babies given this name in Edinburgh last year. The name was third on the national list with 310 Leos born in Scotland in 2022.

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Leo came second on the list, with 30 newborn babies given this name in Edinburgh last year. The name was third on the national list with 310 Leos born in Scotland in 2022. Photo: Unsplash

There were 26 newborn babies named Thomas in Edinburgh last year. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word “ta'om,” meaning “twin.”

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There were 26 newborn babies named Thomas in Edinburgh last year. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word “ta'om,” meaning “twin.” Photo: Pixabay

Alexander was fourth on the list in Edinburgh with 25 newborn baby boys given this name last year. The name is less popular across the country with 230 Alexanders born in Scotland in 2022, placing the name 14th in the list.

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Alexander was fourth on the list in Edinburgh with 25 newborn baby boys given this name last year. The name is less popular across the country with 230 Alexanders born in Scotland in 2022, placing the name 14th in the list. Photo: Pixabay

There were 25 Olivers born in Edinburgh last year. Oliver comes from Old Norse meaning “ancestor's descendants.” It also stems from the Latin and French words for “olive” or “olive tree”, respectively.

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There were 25 Olivers born in Edinburgh last year. Oliver comes from Old Norse meaning “ancestor's descendants.” It also stems from the Latin and French words for “olive” or “olive tree”, respectively. Photo: Pixabay

Finlay was sixth on the list, with 23 newborn Edinburgh babies given this name in 2022. Finlay is a masculine name with both Irish and Scottish origins, meaning “fair-haired hero”.

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Finlay was sixth on the list, with 23 newborn Edinburgh babies given this name in 2022. Finlay is a masculine name with both Irish and Scottish origins, meaning “fair-haired hero”. Photo: Pixabay

There were also 23 newborn baby boys called Lewis in Edinburgh last year. Among 234 born across Scotland in 2022.

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There were also 23 newborn baby boys called Lewis in Edinburgh last year. Among 234 born across Scotland in 2022. Photo: Pixabay

And 23 newborn babies were called Muhammad in Edinburgh last year. Among the 160 baby boys given that name in Scotland last year.

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And 23 newborn babies were called Muhammad in Edinburgh last year. Among the 160 baby boys given that name in Scotland last year. Photo: Colin Maynary/ Unsplash

There were 22 newborn boys called Finn in Edinburgh in 2022. Finn is a boy's name of Irish origin, meaning “fair”.

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There were 22 newborn boys called Finn in Edinburgh in 2022. Finn is a boy's name of Irish origin, meaning “fair”. Photo: Pixabay

Noah was again the most popular boys' name in Edinburgh, with 25 babies named Noah in the capital last year. Noah is also now the most popular boys name in Scotland with 373 newborn babies given that name last year across the country.

1. Noah

Noah was again the most popular boys' name in Edinburgh, with 25 babies named Noah in the capital last year. Noah is also now the most popular boys name in Scotland with 373 newborn babies given that name last year across the country. Photo: Image by Stephanie Pratt from Pixabay

Leo came second on the list, with 30 newborn babies given this name in Edinburgh last year. The name was third on the national list with 310 Leos born in Scotland in 2022.

2. Leo

Leo came second on the list, with 30 newborn babies given this name in Edinburgh last year. The name was third on the national list with 310 Leos born in Scotland in 2022. Photo: Unsplash

There were 26 newborn babies named Thomas in Edinburgh last year. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word “ta'om,” meaning “twin.”

3. Thomas

There were 26 newborn babies named Thomas in Edinburgh last year. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word “ta'om,” meaning “twin.” Photo: Pixabay

Alexander was fourth on the list in Edinburgh with 25 newborn baby boys given this name last year. The name is less popular across the country with 230 Alexanders born in Scotland in 2022, placing the name 14th in the list.

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Alexander was fourth on the list in Edinburgh with 25 newborn baby boys given this name last year. The name is less popular across the country with 230 Alexanders born in Scotland in 2022, placing the name 14th in the list. Photo: Pixabay

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