Baby Boy Names by Letter

It's a boy! Now comes the fun part...choosing your baby boy's name! Whether you want a boy's name based on tradition, popularity, or geography, we have thousands of baby boy names in easy to use single page lists to help you choose the perfect name.

Boy Names by Letter

Baby Boy Names beginning with A

From Aaron to Azzan and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter A along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - When you pick baby boy names, combine name you're considering with your last name. Avoid names that are too similar to your last name, either in the spelling of most of it (example...Travis Davis) or rhyming names (like Mary Contrary).

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Baby Boy Names that start with B

From Babul to Byron and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter B along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Listen to how the name you've chosen sounds when you say it out loud. Does it sound good with your last name? Consider baby boy names with different numbers of syllables between the first and last name to create rhythm when the names are spoken together.

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Baby Boy Names that begin with C

From Cadul to Cyrus and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter C along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - If you have a last name that's only one or two syllables, try to pick a first name from among the different baby boy names with three or more syllables. The same goes for long last names and short first names.

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Baby Boy Names Beginning with D

From Dade to Dylan and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter D along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - A first name that ends in a vowel does not sound as smooth when paired with a last name that starts with a vowel. Try to use baby boy names that end in a consonant if your last name begins with a vowel.

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Baby Boy Names Beginning with E

From Eamon to Ezra and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter E along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - When choosing baby boy names, write the complete name (including the middle name) and check the initials. Don't choose names that end up creating less than desirable initials, for example: Daria Ophelia Gomez (D.O.G.)

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Baby Boy Names - F

From Fabian to Fyodor and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter F along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Take a minute to go through some of the nicknames or variations for any baby boy names you may be considering. The name you like may not be one you'd be happy with if it were shortened or used as its most common nickname.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter G

From Gable to Gyles and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter G along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Check out how popular baby boy names you're thinking about choosing is. You may want a trendy, popular name but keep in mind that trends change, often from year to year.

On the plus side, there's always common ground for your child with another child they share a name with.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter H

From Hadley to Hyram and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter H along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - If you're looking for a more unusual name, a good place to start is with names of brands, especially luxury brands. Car brands are often used as names (Mercedes, Lexus, Porsche) through the same or different spellings. These types of baby boy names can evoke images of wealth and success.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter I

From Iagan to Izaak and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter I along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - If you want your child to have a unique name, it's easy to create one. Just add a syllable to the end of a name you like (like Vin Diesel did when naming his daughter Pauline after Paul Walker). Add ina, anna, anne, ine or another one syllable ending to create different baby boy names.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with J

We have baby boy names from every nationality that start with the letter J, it's one of the most popular letters that parents choose as the beginning of their baby boy's name. Many names have the same meaning because they're different versions of a main name (like James, Jim, Jimmy, etc.), while some have deep, even legendary, meanings attached to that specific name.

Whichever name you choose, you're on the right track just by choosing baby boy names starting with J. They're well loved names!

Baby Boy Names J

Baby Boy Names that Start with K

From Kada to Kushan and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter K along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Create your own special version of a baby boy name you like by adding a prefix before a name. La+Lisa = Lalisa, De+Markus = Demarkus, Se+Leena = Saleena.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter L

From Lachlan to Lyton and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter L along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - If you have a last name that's difficult to pronounce or spell, you may want to consider a more common first name (or a more unusual first name of you have a common last name like Smith) as you choose among different baby boy names.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter M

From Macarius to Mylo and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter M along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Cute nicknames are adorable for a toddler but can be a source of embarrassment for a teenager or adult.Consider how well various baby boy names and commonly used nicknames will carry your child through all the different stages of their lives.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter N

From Nabendu to Nym and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter N along with the meanings and origin of each name.

A difficult or confusing spelling of a common name may be a source of frustration to a school-aged child whose name is often mispronounced. This carries into adulthood when it becomes necessary to fill out forms, go on job interviews, and make introductions as part of their normal everyday life.

Consider an easier spelling for baby boy names you like if the sound is the same when it's pronounced to others.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter O

From Oakes to Ozor and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter O along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Consider how long your child's first name will be and the number of syllables it has. Very long first names when paired with long last names can be difficult to write and fit in forms, and very short ones may sound or look odd when written out. Baby boy names flow best when the number of syllables is different in the first name and last name.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter P

From Pablo to Putnam and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter P along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Think about the meaning of a baby boy name and how it relates to family history (crazy Uncle Bob?), your own experiences (that boss you hated?), and your personal style (Moonflower or Elizabeth?). How different names make you feel in relation to your style, your heritage, and combining those between you and your partner can help make the decision for you when choosing baby boy names.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter Q

Including Top Baby Boy Names and Unique Baby Boy Names Beginning with Q

From Qadir to Quirino and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter Q along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - The meaning of a name is definitely something to consider when choosing your baby's name.

You can add special significance to your name choice if it means something that matters deeply to you. Whether spiritual, literary, or symbolic, a name's meaning can be a guiding factor when deciding on baby boy names.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter R

From Rab to Ryton and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter R along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - When choosing baby boy names, you can use a middle name as a way to honor relatives if you don't want to name your child directly after someone in your family. Using a middle name to name your child after a relative also avoids the "big" and "little" descriptions at family gatherings.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter S

From Saben to Sylus and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter S along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Ancestry based names are a way to honor your family's culture through your baby boy's name. If a cultural first name is too far off from your current way of life, you may want to consider selecting a middle name as a way to honor your heritage.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter T

From Tabari to Tytus and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter T along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Naming a baby after relatives or friends can be a wonderful tribute. It can also be a source of embarrassment later on down the road. Make sure the person whose name will be with your child for the rest of their lives is worthy of the honor. Choose baby boy names from among those you know, love, and trust the most.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter U

U is the name of the game with these baby boy names. From Uba to Uzziah and everything in between, hundreds of boy names starting with the letter U along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Different types of personalities are often associated with specific names. This is especially true if there is a celebrity associated with that name. Many names carry positive emotions when comparing the name with a person, but sometimes they evoke the negative traits of scariness, laziness, or troublemakers. Think about who or what you associate different names with when choosing your baby boy names.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter V

From Vachel to Volf and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter V along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - If you're looking for unusual baby boy names, look into names from other countries such as India, China or the Philippines. Also consider names that come from mythology, the bible, literary, and film inspiration.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter W

From Wade to William and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter W along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Often when searching baby boy names, you will find yourself leaning towards names that mean something of importance to you. If you are hoping that your son will be independent and full of character, then why not look for names with meanings that are associated to such traits? You can also choose baby boy names based on literary figures or people with those traits.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter X

From Xan to Xylon and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter X along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - When you are choosing a baby name it is important that the one you choose is one that both you and your partner like, and you may want to include other close family and friends in the process. Overall, a great question to ask yourselves when looking for baby boy names is "Would I like this name if it was mine?"

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter Y

From Yadon to Yves and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter Y along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - When you're looking for a baby boy name, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming, as are the number of sources to get them from. Keep a separate list of the names you like, either on your phone or handwritten on a notepad. You'll have all your favorites in one easily accessible place to narrow down as time goes on.

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Baby Boy Names that Start with the Letter Z

From Zabulon to Zurl and everything in between, hundreds of baby boy names starting with the letter Z along with the meanings and origin of each name.

Baby Naming Tip - Keep your eyes open and inspiration will find you. From names of authors in the paperback romance section to the credits at the end of movies and tv shows, there are plenty of wonderful baby boy names out there waiting to be discovered.

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