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Six Letter Boy Names

  1. Chahta

    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American

    • Meaning:

      "Choctaw"

    • Description:

      The Choctaw name for their own tribe, occasionally bestowed as a given name.
  2. Zyaire

    • Origin:

      Variation of Zaire

    • Description:

      While we're definite fans of Zaire -- the former name of the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo -- the "Y" really isn't necessary. This spelling variation debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
  3. Sergei

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Sergius

    • Description:

      Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
  4. Calian

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "slender"

    • Description:

      A variant of Caelan, from a Gaelic name meaning "slender".
  5. Karsyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carson

    • Description:

      A surname-style name with a contemporary spelling, Karsyn is a unisex name that has been on and off the charts for boys since 2018. As of 2023, it's back in the US Top 1000 and given to more than 200 boys every year.
  6. Riyaan

    • Description:

      Riyaan is a modern masculine name with Arabic origins, growing in popularity among Muslim communities worldwide. The name means 'watered' or 'satisfied with water,' symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and contentment. In Islamic tradition, Ar-Riyaan is the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who fasted regularly will enter. The name carries connotations of being well-nourished, fulfilled, and thriving. Riyaan has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in South Asian Muslim communities and the Middle East. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowel sounds, making it appealing to contemporary parents seeking names that are both meaningful in their tradition and pleasant-sounding in diverse cultural contexts.

  7. Gnaeus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "birthmark"

    • Description:

      Gnaeus was one of the most common forenames used by the ancient Romans (there were only 40 or so to choose from). It is thought to have originated as a name for babies with birthmarks, although it was just as often used for family reasons. Many Roman names, like Titus and Caius, are back in fashion now, but Gnaeus just isn't so accessible to modern English speakers.
  8. Kyaire

    • Origin:

      Modern Invented; "unknown meaning"

    • Meaning:

      "unknown meaning"

    • Description:

      Kyaire was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2023, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000. Rising amongst African American parents, it is speculated that Kyaire was inspired by modern spiritual choice Kyrie, or West African place name Zaire and more directly, by its even higher ranking spelling, Zyaire.
  9. Amitai

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my truth"

    • Description:

      Popular in Israel but rare elsewhere, Amitai is a Hebrew name with a virtue-adjacent meaning. The name of the father of Jonah in the Old Testament, it has a a cool, energetic sound that feels in tune with Azariah, Amias, Levi, and Mattias. Nickname Tai is an added bonus. Sociologist Amitai Etzioni and actor Amitai Marmorstein are notable bearers.
  10. Wilton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "place by a stream"

    • Description:

      As passé as Hilton and Milton.
  11. Mojave

    • Origin:

      Native American tribal and place-name

    • Description:

      Resonant place-name of the beautiful Southern California desert.
  12. Llewyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Llewellyn

    • Description:

      A contraction of Llewellyn, recognizable as the name of the titular character in the movie Inside Llewyn Davis.
  13. Ramone

    • Origin:

      Musical name

    • Description:

      Ramon is a common Latin male name, but Ramone would clearly be in tribute to the early punk rock group--each of whose members took on the last name Ramone.
  14. Ichiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "firstborn son"

    • Description:

      Ichiro is a good classic choice for the first boy in a Japanese family.
  15. Dayton

    • Origin:

      English, variation of Deighton

    • Meaning:

      "place with a dike"

    • Description:

      If Dayton, like Trenton and Camden, is finding favor with parents, it's more because of its popular two-syllable surname feel and -on ending than the industrial city in Ohio.
  16. Sextus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sixth born"

    • Description:

      Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement.
  17. Jemuel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "day of God"

    • Description:

      The undiscovered Biblical Jemuel -- he was a son of Simeon -- was used for just a handful of boys last year but could be prime for rediscovery now that Old Testament names like Noah and Ethan dominate the Top Ten. And it comes with user-friendly modern nickname Jem.
  18. Hurley

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sea tide"

    • Description:

      Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur" sound is currently out of fashion (and the word "hurl" may put some off).
  19. Zafiro

    • Description:

      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, sapphires symbolize wisdom, nobility, and divine favor. Zafiro has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds and distinctive 'z' beginning. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, it enjoys occasional use in Spanish-speaking regions. The name offers a unique option for parents seeking something with both exotic flair and a recognizable meaning. Its gemstone association gives it a touch of natural elegance and splendor.

  20. Culver

    • Origin:

      English variation of Columba

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.