Six Letter Boy Names

Zophar

Hebrew

"to leap"

Zophar is a friend of Job in the Bible, the most impassioned of the three who visit him during his trials.

Marron

Marron is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, 'marron' refers to chestnuts or the rich brown color associated with them. The name may also be connected to historical terms for…

Zafiro

Zafiro is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word for 'sapphire,' referring to the blue precious gemstone. The name carries connotations of luxury, beauty, and rarity. In various cultures,…

Vesper

Latin

"evening star"

While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.

Cyriac

Cyriac is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Kyriakos' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. This name has deep Christian roots, particularly associated with Saint Cyriac,…

Praxis

Greek

"practical"

In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.

Garren

Invented name

Though it's a new name, sounds almost as dated as GARY and DARREN.

Millet

Millet is an uncommon masculine name with origins as an occupational surname. Historically, it referred to someone who grew or worked with millet grain. The name derives from the Old French 'milet'…

Majora

Modern invented name

Majora's Mask was the title of a lauded Nintendo 64 game in the Legend of Zelda series, in which Majora was the main villain. The character's name was reportedly coined by the game's art director,…

Loriot

Loriot is an unusual masculine name with French origins. In French, 'loriot' refers to the golden oriole bird, known for its bright yellow plumage and melodious song. As a personal name, Loriot…

Macrae

Scottish

"son of grace"

MacRae -- or McRay or McCrae -- is a Scottish surname-name whose meaning is most often given as son of grace or sometimes son of luck. The hero of Lonesome Dove's last name was McCrae. A good honor…

Agassi

Iranian-Armenian surname

The last name of one of the great modern American tennis champs could conceivably be used as a hero name by tennis-loving parents. On second thought, maybe save it for a middle spot.

Lienzo

Lienzo is an uncommon masculine name with Spanish origins, literally meaning 'canvas' or 'linen cloth.' This artistic name evokes creativity, possibility, and the blank canvas of potential that a…

Simone

Simone as a masculine name originates from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard.' While Simone is primarily recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, it…

Bright

English word name

"bright"

Rare word name that works for either gender.

Auster

German surname

"oyster"

Fans of writer Paul Auster might consider this a worthy alternative to the trendy Austin.

Reason

English word name

"a statement offered in explanation or justification"

A provocative word name that may strike the right chord for an adventurous baby namer, Reason has begun to sound, well, more reasonable as a name in recent years. While it did first feature in the US…

Tunney

Tunney is a masculine name derived from an Irish surname, originating from the Gaelic 'Ó Tonnaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Tonnach' (a personal name possibly related to 'wave' or 'flood'). Most…

Duccio

Italian, meaning unknown

The first name of the influential pre-Renaissance Sienese painter (pronounced DOO-chee-o) is a simple but lively modern possibility.

Gaines

English

"trickery"

A fairly common surname, with little appeal but a profit motive as a first name.