6 Letter Boy Names

Ridaan

Revaan

Canady is a masculine name that originated as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name. With likely Scottish and Irish roots, it may derive from the Gaelic 'O Ceannéidigh' (descendant of Ceannéidigh) or relate to the Kennedy surname. As a given name, Canady emerged primarily in the United States, particularly in southern regions. It follows the pattern of surname-to-first-name transitions common in American naming practices. While relatively rare as a first name, Canady offers a distinctive option that carries a strong, masculine sound without being overly common. The name has an approachable quality with its flowing syllables and friendly ending sound. Canady projects individuality while maintaining connections to Celtic heritage, appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with historical roots.

Canady

Arnell

Kastyn

Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design.  Makes a nice variation on Conrad.

Conran

Armeen

Longin

Voshon

Alexus

Verdis

Ramona

Deverl

Yadael is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, combining elements that roughly translate to 'hand of God' or 'God knows.' The 'Yad' component refers to 'hand' while 'El' is a reference to God, making this a profoundly spiritual name with deep biblical connections. Though relatively uncommon in mainstream Western naming practices, Yadael appeals to families seeking names with religious significance and ancient roots. The name carries a melodic quality despite its powerful meaning, with three distinct syllables that flow well together. Yadael shares linguistic connections with other Hebrew names like Yael, Nathanael, and Gabriel, but remains distinctive with its specific meaning that emphasizes divine guidance and protection.

Yadael

Arlynn

With Gabriel, Gage, Abel, and Gael in the US Top 1000, and the Anne of Green Gables a well-beloved book series and the inspiration for Anne with an E, Gables could make an off-beat but familiar choice. While Gable is given to a small handful of boys each year, Gables has yet to catch on.
 
Lovely in theory, though some might find the sounds difficult to pull off.

Gables

Carole

Hakeen

Zennie is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing 'zen' elements or possibly as a nickname for Lorenzo or similar names. It may also derive from the Greek 'Zenon' or 'Zeno,' connecting it to Zeus (the supreme deity in Greek mythology) or to the philosophical school of Stoicism founded by Zeno. Alternatively, it could relate to Zen Buddhism, appealing to parents drawn to Eastern philosophical traditions. The name has remained quite rare throughout recorded naming history, never appearing on most popularity charts. Zennie has a friendly, approachable quality despite its unusual nature, with the double 'n' creating a distinctive spelling. Its brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible despite its rarity.

Zennie

Niquan

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 334)