6 Letter Boy Names

Andrez

Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river".
 Anduin is also a character name in the popular World of Warcraft video game franchise.

Anduin

A musical word name with a lot of strength behind it, Anthem is used to describe both an uplifting song connected to a particular belief or group, or a form of a religious text, performed by a church choir. As such, the name may be considered spiritual, motivational, patriotic, or simply musical.
 
Anthem entered the US stats for boys back in 2008 and is now given to a small handful of babies each year, with 15 boys and 5 girls receiving the name in a recent year. It was chosen by YouTubers Savannah Jean and Josh Alexander (Sav&Josh) for their son born in 2026, which may encourage others to use it.

Anthem

Arafat is primarily an Arabic masculine name that gained international recognition through Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The name derives from the Mount Arafat near Mecca, a significant location in Islamic tradition where pilgrims gather during Hajj. In Arabic, the term 'Arafat' relates to 'recognition' or 'understanding.' While not extremely common globally, the name carries political and religious significance in Muslim communities. Its usage outside Arabic-speaking regions typically reflects cultural or religious connections, though its popularity has fluctuated based on geopolitical events and the legacy of its famous namesake.

Arafat

Arlind

Arthas

Ashlan

English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
 
Usually said to derive from the Gothic word atta meaning "father", other sources suggest Attila might also have Turkic etymology. Theories include that it comes from the Turkic elements as and til meaning "the oceanic ruler"; that it derives from the word atli meaning "cavalry" or " horseman"; or, that it is borrowed from an old name for the Volga River in Russia, once known as Atil or Itil.
 
Other name sakes include tennis player Attila Balázs, ice dancer Attila Elek, and the metal band Attila.

Attila

Bashar

Behren

Benett is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Bennett, which originated as a medieval form of the name Benedict, meaning 'blessed' in Latin. This slightly simplified spelling removes one 't' while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name has aristocratic connections in British history as both a given name and surname. While less common than the traditional spelling, Benett offers a streamlined, modern look to the classic name. It shares the friendly, approachable quality of Bennett while being distinctive. The name projects strength and reliability, qualities that have contributed to the increasing popularity of Bennett and its variants in recent years.

Benett

Braxon

Brodee is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variant of Brody or Brodie. The original name has Scottish origins, derived from place names meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place,' though its modern usage has little connection to this etymology. The double 'e' ending gives Brodee a contemporary, stylized feel while maintaining the strong, approachable sound of the original. This spelling variation emerged in popularity during the early 21st century as part of the trend toward unique spellings of familiar names. Brodee has a casual, friendly quality while still working effectively in professional contexts. The name conveys a sense of youthful energy and modern masculinity, appealing to parents seeking something recognizable but with a distinctive twist.

Brodee

An old-fashioned nickname in the Bud/Buzz/Biff mold; this one's kind of belligerent. Michelle Hicks and Jonny Lee Miller moved outside the box when they used it for their son--given the safer middle name of Timothy.

Buster

Buxton

Carder may well be used as a rarer form of popular Carter, though it was traditionally used as an occupational name in its own right, associated with the old occupation of carding, the combing on wool fibres. Appearing in the US charts for boys since the 1990s, it was given to around 20 boys in a recent year. 

Carder

Cordae

Daelan

Daelin

Dairon

Six letter names for boys are led by some 

: Oliver, Elijah, Daniel, Samuel, and Joseph.

. Boy names with six letters make up a full third of the Top 1000.

 to be explored too. Our favorites include Booker, Harbor, and Laszlo.



Here, the full list of Nameberry's six letter names for boys, ordered by their current popularity among our visitors.

Six Letter Boy Names with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top six letter male names and unique boy names with 6 letters. (Page 106)