6 Letter Boy Names

St. Landry was a seventh century bishop of Paris, founder of the city's first hospital, though in the US, it may be better connected with legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, an association that makes this a sports hero name with a hint of ruggedness. Familiar in France between the 1970s and 2000s, it also featured at the latter end of the US Top 1000 during the 20210s.
 
Derived from the Germanic Landric, it has the bold meaning of "ruler of the land". Used as a masculine choice in France, in the US, 2025 saw it re-enter the Top 1000 as a gender neutral choice, given to 229 boys and 279 girls. It was a fast rising in general, meaning is has possibly been able to escape the concerns that it will be confused with laundry.

Landry

Benito is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Benedictus,' meaning 'blessed.' It's essentially the diminutive form of 'Benedicto' in Spanish. The name carries significant historical associations, most notably with Italian political figure Benito Mussolini and Mexican president Benito Juárez. Outside of Spanish and Italian-speaking countries, the name remains relatively uncommon but recognizable. Benito has a warm, friendly sound with its soft consonants and ending with an 'o,' typical of Italian and Spanish masculine names. The name conveys a sense of heritage and tradition while maintaining a certain musicality that makes it appealing across cultures.

Benito

Howard, once hugely popular in the Top 50 from the 1870s to early 1950s, hitting Number 24 in 1920 -- has been stuck in Dad-Grandad limbo for decades, but is showing some signs of stirring back to life. Along with such formerly-fusty names as George and Harold, Howard may soon feel baby-appropriate, perhaps with the short form Ward, or the clunky-cute Howie.
Howard was the surname of an early English noble family, gradually metamorphosing into a first name in the nineteenth century. Derived from either the Germanic Hughard meaning "high guardian", the Old Norse Hávarðr meaning "brave heart", or perhaps even the Middle English term for a sheep herder.
 
 Notable Howards include tycoon Howard Hughes, director Howard Hawks, politician Howard Dean, and media figure Howard Stern. In literature, there is Ayn Rand's iconic architect Howard Roark, protagonist of The Fountainhead.
 Strange trivia item: Vampire novelist Anne Rice's given name is Howard Allen. She has said her mother "had the idea that naming a woman Howard was going to give that woman an unusual advantage in the world." 
 
Given to 226 boys in a recent year, Howard might appeal to those looking for alternatives to Edward, an unexpected way to nickname Hal, or something similar in style to Stanley, Rufus, and Bernard.

Howard

Yeshua is often considered the "real" name of Jesus, via the Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English evolution of Yeshua to Iesous to Iesus to Jesus. It is also used as a common alternative of Yehoshua in the later parts of the Hebrew Bible, making it a variation of Joshuah.
 
Rarely used in the US as a given name until the 2000s, it has climbed considerably in recent years, and as of 2024, it entered the US Top 1000 for the first time, when it was given to 229 boys. Popular worship song, Yeshua (my beloved is most beautiful), might have inspired more parents to choose this option
 
With a slightly softer sound than Joshua, it could help avoid the (almost inevitable) nickname Josh.

Yeshua

Rayyan

What with the resurgence of W names like Weston and Walter, the prominence of high profile actress Emma and golfer Bubba, and even the attention paid to Watson, the IBM computer on "Jeopardy" (named for IBM's founder, Thomas Watson) this name could be in line for a revival of its own.
 Watson is the 20th most common surname in Scotland, meaning the son of Wat, an early nickname for Walter. Among the earliest emigrants to the Virginia Colony from England was John Watson in 1635. Later noted bearers of the surname include Alexander Graham Bell's telephone experiment partner Thomas A. Watson ("Mr. Watson--come here!"), James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA, and actress Emily.
Two well known Watsons in fiction are Sherlock Holmes's accomplice, Dr (John) Watson, and Spider-Man's love interest, Mary Jane.
All in all: a name with a varied and fascinating heritage.

Watson

Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x, y, or z whenever possible.

Joziah

Chosen is one of the hottest word names in recent years, entering the Top 1000 in 2022. Naturally, creative spelling variations such as this one have begun to rise as well, with Chozen entering the Top 1000 in 2023, and both Chozyn and Chosyn gaining more attention. 

Chozyn

Jadiel and Yadiel are Spanish versions of the Hebrew Yehudiel, the name of one of the archangels. It's been in the US Top 1000 since 2008, but still hovers towards the bottom.

Jadiel

A stylish sounding choice with a similar feel to Kamari, Amari, and Kyzer, Kamazi was a fast rising choice in 2024, when it for given to 113 boys, nearly ten times the number it was given to the previous year. Also appearing as Khamazi, the name could have a variety of origins.
 
On one hand, it might be a Swahili name meaning "silent solider", however, other sources suggest it is a Swahili name borrowed from various Arabic sources, including Khamza meaning "lion", Khamez meaning "Thursday" or from kuhamazisha, ultimately associated with zeal and motivation.
 
Alternatively, it might be a name derived from Igbo, from the longer form Kamsiyochukwu, which "I am with God, good God", while another possibility is that it is a modern creation based on Amazi, meaning "gifted, beloved" in Zulu or "water, ocean" from Bantu. 
 
None of this may be the case however, and it may simply be a cotemporary creation, inspired by other similar names and the trendiness of the letters K and Z.

Kamazi

An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with all the other variations of the classic Stephen.

Stefan

This spelling of the popular surname ranks just inside the Top 1000.

Kooper

The original Hebrew form of Jacob is resurfacing in the US charts after a several-decade-long hiatus. The Old Testament figure is considered the founding father of the Jewish nation, whose twelve sons descended into the twelve tribes of Israel.

Yaakov

Gatlin has risen into the Top 1000 in recent years on the strength of its association with the Olympic champion sprinter Justin Galtin as well as the Gatlin Brothers of Nashville fame. The name has the same root as gadabout, thus the meaning related to wandering.

Gatlin

Kellan Lutz is the attractive young actor who plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.

Kellan

Yaseen is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'Ya Sin,' which is the 36th chapter of the Quran. The name carries deep spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, as this chapter is often referred to as the 'heart of the Quran.' While the exact meaning is debated by scholars, some interpret it as referring to 'O human being' or consider the letters to have mystical significance. Yaseen has gained popularity among Muslim communities worldwide as a meaningful spiritual choice. The name offers a balance of religious significance with a contemporary sound. Its pronunciation (yah-SEEN) flows easily across cultural boundaries, making it both accessible and distinctive in multicultural settings.

Yaseen

A tributary of the River Clyde in Scotland, called in Scottish Gaelic Abhainn Cheilbhinn: caol ("narrow") or coille ("wooded") + abhainn ("river"). As a surname, it derives from the name of the river.

 As a given name, it first entered usage in the 1920s in the UK, inspired by renowned British physicist, mathematician and engineer William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who worked at the University of Glasgow for over fifty years. When he was ennobled by Queen Victoria in 1892, he chose the honorary title Kelvin, after the river which flows past his laboratory. The unit of absolute temperature kelvin (K) is also named in his honor.

 In the US, Kelvin caught on as a first name in the 1950s – no doubt influenced by Kevin, which was really taking off in popularity around the same time, as well as Calvin and Melvin, which were falling out of use. It peaked in the early 1960s and has been dropping steadily since, but remains in the Top 1000 today.

Kelvin

This phonetic version is occasionally used and removes any confusion about whether the X is fully pronounced or not.

Zavier

As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a fiery feel. Amanda Beard named her baby boy Blaise Ray.
 Saint Blaise, an Armenian bishop, is the patron saint of wild animals and those with sore throats. Blaise Pascal was the seventeenth century French mathematician-physicist-inventor-writer-philosopher among whose many accomplishments was the invention of the calculator. And in the modern world, Blaise Zambini is a minor character in the Harry Potter franchise.

Blaise

This geographic Scottish surname is more often spelled Brody in the US. Both forms have seen decreasing popularity, which may be linked to its association with club-hopping Hills star Brody Jenner.

Brodie

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 16)