6 Letter Boy Names

Kartar

Kaydyn

Kaylum

Kazeem

Keaire

Keigan is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic roots, likely derived from the surname Keegan (from the Gaelic 'Mac Aodhagáin' meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire'). The distinctive spelling with 'i' instead of 'e' gives it a modern twist while maintaining its Celtic heritage. Keigan emerged in popularity primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought unique variations of traditional names. It fits well with the trend of strong-sounding boy names ending in '-an' or '-en.' While not among the most common names, Keigan has steady usage in English-speaking countries, particularly in communities with Scottish or Irish connections. The name suggests strength, vigor, and a fiery spirit.

Keigan

Kelley is primarily an Irish surname that evolved into a masculine given name. It derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Ceallaigh' meaning 'descendant of Ceallach,' an ancient personal name potentially meaning 'bright-headed' or 'troublesome.' While traditionally used as a boy's name, Kelley has become increasingly gender-neutral in modern usage, though it remains more common for males. The spelling with the extra 'e' distinguishes it slightly from the more feminine-leaning 'Kelly.' As a first name, Kelley gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has gradually declined since the 1980s. The name carries connotations of Irish heritage and is often associated with strength and resilience.

Kelley

Kemond

Keyari

Khadir

Khaliq

Khizer

Knolan

Kriday

Kwadwo is a name given to men born on Monday in Western Africa, particularly Ghana and some parts of Togo and Ivory Coast. The female variant is Adwoa.
Kwadwo would be familiar to sports fanatics, due to the fame and skill of Ghanaian footballer Kwadwo Asamoah, who plays in the Italian A league.
 Kwadwo is often shortened to the very cute Kojo.

Kwadwo

Kycion

Laakea

Lamarr combines the prefix 'La-' (commonly used in modern naming for its melodic quality, originally meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with 'marr,' possibly derived from the French 'mar' (sea) or as a variant of Lamar (which itself may come from Old French 'de la mare' meaning 'of the pool'). The name gained prominence partly through actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, though as a surname in her case. As a given name, Lamarr saw modest popularity in the United States from the 1960s through the 1990s. The doubled 'r' spelling distinguishes it from the more common Lamar. The name exemplifies the trend of adopting surnames or place names as personal names, with modified spellings to create distinctive variations.

Lamarr

Lannon

Layson is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a contemporary creation rather than having deep historical roots. It may have developed as a variant of names like Layton (meaning 'settlement with a leek garden') or Jason, or simply from the popular 'Lay-' prefix combined with the '-son' suffix common in many English names. The name has a crisp, modern sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. Layson remains uncommon in usage statistics but fits well with current naming trends favoring two-syllable names for boys ending in '-n'. The name conveys a contemporary, slightly preppy image while being straightforward to spell and pronounce.

Layson

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 133)