Boy name · English
Sonny
Sonny is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "Son — cheerful boy". It carries a grandparent-generation charm that is back in fashion, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a modern name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Son — cheerful boy
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- vintage, modern
Names similar to Sonny
Sharing at least one style with Sonny — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Sonny's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Sonny
What does the name Sonny mean?
Sonny is of English origin and means "Son — cheerful boy".
Is Sonny a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Sonny" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Sonny?
Names with a similar style to Sonny include Archie, Otis, Albie, Frankie.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.