Six Letter Boy Names
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Akeeva
Akeeva is a masculine name with possible roots in various cultures. It may be a variation of Akiva, a Hebrew name meaning 'to protect' or 'shelter,' associated with a renowned Jewish scholar.…
Canute
Scandinavian
"knot"
More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.
Canton
Place name, word name, French
"corner, district, township"
More accessible than some of the more distant names in the atlas, Canton fits into the category of the no-nonsense, new-sounding boys' names many parents are looking at. There are multiple places…
Barret
Barret is a masculine name with Germanic and French origins, traditionally a surname that evolved into a given name. It derives from elements meaning 'bear strength' or 'bear hardy,' reflecting…
Cannan
Cannan is a masculine name that may have multiple origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant spelling of Canaan, the biblical land 'flowing with milk and honey,' derived from Hebrew meaning…
Kanaan
Kanaan is a masculine name with ancient origins, most directly connected to Canaan, the biblical land promised to the Israelites. The name derives from Semitic languages and may mean 'lowland,'…
Barrat
Barrat is a masculine name with roots in both Germanic and Old French origins. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to use as a given name. The name may derive from the Germanic…
Canaan
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"The Promised Land; humble, low"
Pronounced KAY-nan, this Old Testament place name has a strong modern feel that blends in with on-trend choices like Carter, Colton, and Kayson, but also with Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Tobias.…
Cannen
Cannen is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of the more common Canon or Carmen. With no clear historical roots, Cannen likely emerged as a contemporary creation, possibly…
Barrey
Barrey is a variant spelling of Barry, which originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Báire' meaning 'descendant of Báire' (spear-point). This particular spelling with the double 'e'…
Camron
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
With the increasing popularity of Cameron, we've seen more and more creative spellings—including this one, which may be influenced by rapper Cam'ron. It rose up the US charts during the 90s, however…
Finbar
Irish
"fair-haired"
This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of…
Anchor
Word name
"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
Akavya
Akavya is an uncommon masculine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially derived from the name of the Talmudic sage Akavya ben Mahalalel. In this context, it carries connotations of wisdom and…
Acteon
Acteon comes from Greek mythology, where Actaeon was a famous hunter who accidentally stumbled upon the goddess Artemis bathing. As punishment for seeing her naked, she transformed him into a stag,…
Camryn
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
Cameron is starting to fall slightly since its peak in the early 2000s, but is still comfortably in the Top 100. The Camryn spelling has historically been more popular on the girls' side, though it…
Camren
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This variation of the popular Cameron last ranked in the US Top 1000 in 2015. It is currently out of favor, given to around 50 boys each year, making it around 100 times less popular than the classic…
Kamryn
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
With the rise of Cameron, we've seen more and more spellings join the Top 1000—Kamryn, Camryn, and Kameron are just a few, with Kamron, Camron, Kamren, and Camren also seeing reasonable use. While…
Kamron
Spelling variation of Cameron
"crooked nose"
This Cameron variation entered the US Top 1000 in 1998 and remained there for more 17 years. While it did fall out of favor in 2016, it is still given to more than 100 boys each year. Deriving from a…
Barnum
English contraction of "baron's home"
"baron's home"
Inevitable circus association.