6 Letter Boy Names

A variation of Gray — which itself is trending in the forms Gray, Grey, Grayson, Greyson, Grayden, and more — that is surprisingly yet to be on parents' radars. Grayer is the name of a young boy in the novel and movie The Nanny Diaries.

Grayer

This Anglicized surname derived from Latin Gregorius was originally a pastoral occupational name associated with a herder of cattle or sheep. As a first name it would make a fresh alternative to fast-rising Briggs.

Griggs

Hailey

A unique celestial choice used for both sexes in Korean.

Haneul

Hasiel

Hassen

The surname Hatton has three primary origins — English, French, and Irish/Scottish Gaelic. The English variation is a combination of compounds meaning "heather" and "settlement," while the French is derived from Germanic given names beginning with Hadu-, meaning "battle." 
 
The Gaelic surname comes from McHatton, the Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Mac Giolla Chatáin or Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Chatain. These surnames translate to "servant of Saint Catan," who was revered in the Scottish Hebrides. Saint Catan (or Cathan) was an Irish missionary who came to the Isle of Bute in the 6th century.

Hatton

Hawkin

Blending the sounds of classic Henry, with contemporary, on trend choices like Hendrix, Hudson, and Landon, Hendon is a place name and a surname. A town in London, whose name derives from the fact its on a hill, it is notably borne as a first name by football player, Hendon Hooker (Hendon being his middle name). The name wasn't used until 2022, the same year Hooker made a name for himself in sport, and was given to 32 babies in 2023. 

Hendon

All varieties of Hob are antiquated nicknames for Robert, though this one has the "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon association too. It may also be linked to philosopher Thomas Hobbes, giving it a more refined feel. 

Hobbes

Part Hollis, part Colin, Hollin definitely has a cool factor. It's also the medieval English word for holly.

Hollin

Huxten

Hykeem

Iokepa is a masculine Hawaiian name that is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase.' The name reflects Hawaii's unique linguistic traditions and cultural heritage, demonstrating how Biblical names were adapted into the Hawaiian language following European contact. Pronounced 'yo-KEH-pa,' it features the melodic vowel patterns characteristic of Hawaiian names. Iokepa remains primarily used within Hawaiian families and communities, representing cultural pride and connection to heritage. For Hawaiian families, choosing this name often reflects a desire to honor both ancestral traditions and family connections while celebrating the distinct cultural identity of Hawaii.

Iokepa

Isaack

Isaiha

Ishank

The Japanese word for "weasel" was chosen as the name of Itachi Uchiha, a character in Naruto. In anime, name meanings often relate to a character's story. Weasels are bad luck in Japanese culture and are associated with death. In this case, Itachi killed his entire family besides his brother, so his name's meaning was appropriate.

Itachi

Izyaan

Jaaron

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 193)