6 Letter Boy Names

Thaden

The glamorous French city of San Tropez gets its name from Saint Torpes, a martyr from Pisa whose headless body was set afloat in a boat with a dog and a rooster, according to legend. When the boat washed up in southern France, the saint's body was still intact.

Saint Tropes is the patron saint of sailors.

Torpes

Thuong

Quasim

Reznor

Minhaj

Busbie is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be derived from a surname that originally referred to someone from a place called Busby in Scotland or northern England. Historically, Busby was a place name meaning 'farmstead or village where bushes grow,' combining Old Norse 'buskr' (bush) and Old English 'by' (settlement). As a first name, Busbie remains exceptionally rare, appealing to parents looking for distinctive options with historical roots. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its ending sound similar to more familiar names like Colby or Toby. Its rarity ensures a unique identity while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce.

Busbie

Tyreik

Sattam

Aymaan

Jycere

Blazek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Czech and Slovak cultures. It derives from the name Blaise (Blažej in Czech), ultimately from the Latin name Blasius, which may have meant 'lisping' or 'stuttering' in its original form. In Slavic languages, the element 'blaz' is associated with 'blessing' or 'well-being.' Blazek functions both as a given name and surname throughout Eastern Europe. The name carries a strong, distinctive sound and projects qualities of strength and individuality. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it remains a traditional choice in Slavic regions. For parents with Czech, Slovak or Polish heritage, Blazek offers a way to honor cultural roots while giving their son a name that stands out in Western contexts.

Blazek

Jahzel

Jocqun is a distinctive modern masculine name with possible French influences, appearing to be a creative variation of names like Jacques, Jackson, or Joaquin. The unconventional spelling with 'cq' gives it a unique visual identity while maintaining a familiar sound. As a contemporary creation, Jocqun doesn't have deep historical roots but represents the modern trend of creating distinctive names with personalized spellings. The name carries a strong, confident quality with its crisp consonants and definitive ending. While relatively rare in most naming databases, Jocqun appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name that still feels somewhat familiar phonetically. Its uniqueness means a child named Jocqun is unlikely to share his name with classmates.

Jocqun

Jahmon

Chales

Perine is an uncommon masculine name with French origins, likely derived from Pierre, the French form of Peter, which means 'rock' or 'stone.' Historically, Perine, sometimes spelled Perrine, has also appeared as a surname and occasionally as a feminine name in some cultures. 

The name has a certain delicate quality with its soft consonants and flowing sound, giving it a sophisticated, almost poetic character. Despite its French roots providing a connection to traditional naming, Perine remains extremely rare in contemporary usage: no babies were given the name in the US last year, though Perrin was used for 26 boys and six baby girls.

The name's refined sound and European heritage might appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet with historical precedent. The -ine ending creates a gentle quality that contrasts with more abrupt masculine names, offering a subtle elegance while maintaining the connection to the strong, foundational meaning of its root.

Perine

Galvan is a masculine name with strong historic roots, primarily derived from medieval Gaelic origins. The name comes from the Old Irish word 'gal', meaning 'valor' or 'fierce', combined with 'bán' meaning 'white' or 'fair'. As a surname, Galván is particularly common in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Mexico, where it evolved from the medieval name Galván, the Spanish form of Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. As a first name, Galvan remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of bravery, nobility, and chivalry, inspired by its knightly associations. Its strong sound and historic depth appeal to parents seeking a masculine name with character.

Galvan

Keydem

Jervin

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 413)