6 Letter Boy Names

Axeton

The exact meaning of Aybars is unknown, but it appears to be derived from ay, known to mean "moon," and a Proto-Turkic root bār, "there exists."

Aybars

Ayceon

Aydens and soundalike Aidens made their debut in the US stats in 2024 when they were given to eleven boys collectively, with Aydens proving to be the slightly more popular choice, given to six babies. Surname-y in style but fitting in with the "plural" name trend (see Brooks and Banks), Aydens gives the popular Irish Aidan a modern twist, though it may very well still be heard as its more popular, singular origin.




Aydens

Ayinde

Almost a cross between Azriel and Kai, Azakai feels bang on-trend among today's baby names yet is exceedingly rare.
 
Azakai is featured in Naruto manga and the Amazon Prime mini-series Dragamonz.

Azakai

Azarya

Azriah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely a variation of Azariah, meaning 'helped by God' or 'God has helped.' The name appears in the Old Testament as several different figures, including one of Daniel's companions who was thrown into the fiery furnace. Azriah has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek biblical names with distinctive sounds and spellings. The name's 'z' sound gives it a contemporary edge while maintaining its ancient spiritual heritage. While still uncommon, Azriah fits with modern naming trends favoring unique, multicultural names with religious significance. The name carries positive connotations of divine assistance and protection, making it meaningful for families with strong faith traditions.

Azriah

Bacari

Baelin

Bahati

Bakary

The name Barney is hot among hip Londoners and it has been above the Top 500 in the UK since 2012. You can see why - it's got a friendly happy sound and a lovely meaning and is more easily worn than Barnabas. However, Barney is a more difficult sell in America, due to Barney the Dinosaur and Barney Gumble, the loveable lout from The Simpsons. In the positive column for Barney are jazz clarinetist Barney Bigard and guitarist Barney Kessel. For those who love the name but can't get past the dinosaur, may we suggest the related names Bernard or Barnaby?

Barney

Bassel

Benjie is a masculine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This friendly, approachable nickname has a casual charm that makes it popular in informal settings, though some bearers adopt it as their formal name as well. Particularly common in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom, Benjie has a warm, unpretentious quality that conveys boyish likeability. While it doesn't typically rank on most popular name charts as a given name, Benjie remains a steadfast nickname choice for Benjamins seeking a more playful alternative to Ben or Benji (with an 'i' ending).

Benjie

Bivaan

While the spelling Bobby is far more popular for boys, ranking in the England and Wales Top 100 in a recent year, Bobbie is also perfectly familiar, in line with Albie, Reggie, and Ronnie. Currently appearing at the latter end of the England and Wales Top 1000, it was a favorite for girls in the 1930s. 

Bobbie

This upbeat, friendly surname name has appeared on television's Battlestar Galactica a handful of cartoons, and on a literary note, a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Sports fans might think of Boomer Esiason, the NFL quarterback turned color commentator. He's not the only athlete to answer to the upbeat nickname.
 
But the reason the name makes the Nameberry database is Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, who chose the name for his son in 2016.
 
Boomer may have had a chance at mainstream baby name success, but it became a popular term for people of the Baby Boomer generation in the late 2010s. If you use the name for your child, expect a lot of "OK Boomer" jokes.

Boomer

Bradon is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the more common Brandon. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'hill covered with broom' or simply 'broom hill,' it refers to a place where the yellow flowering broom plant grows abundantly. This streamlined spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought subtle variations on popular classics. While less common than Brandon (which peaked in popularity during the 1980s-90s), Bradon offers a slightly fresher take on the familiar name. The single-d spelling creates a more phonetic representation of how the name is typically pronounced. Bradon maintains the strong, approachable quality of its predecessor while offering a touch of distinction.

Bradon

Brandy

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 186)