Six Letter Boy Names

Ambrus

Hungarian

"immortal"

Hungarian form of Ambrose

Akello

Ugandan

"I have brought forth"

Energetic but mellow.

Acklea

Acklea is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Old English elements relating to 'oak clearing' or 'oak meadow.' This distinctive name combines nature…

Abdull

Abdull is a masculine name primarily found in Muslim communities. It is a variant spelling of Abdul, which derives from Arabic and means 'servant of' or 'slave of.' Traditionally, Abdul is used as a…

Aahron

Aahron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, one of the most enduring biblical names. The original Hebrew name (אַהֲרֹן) refers to Moses's brother, the first High…

Caelen

Caelen is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, considered a variant spelling of Caelan or Kaelan. The name derives from Celtic roots meaning "slender" or "powerful in battle." Some sources also connect…

Kaelen

Kaelen is a modern masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots. It's likely a variant spelling of Caelan or Kaelan, derived from the Gaelic name 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow.' The spelling…

Barlow

English

"bare hillside"

A friendly sounding surname name reminiscent of the increasingly popular Marlow and Harlow. British musician Gary Barlow is a notable namesake.

Calder

English

"rocky water"

A cool, rugged sounding name, Calder is connected to an ancient Scottish clan, an English village, and a Scottish River, along with the sculptor Alexander Calder, who invented the mobile (as in,…

Barley

English

"grower or seller of barley"

A bit too bad-boy (think bars, beer, Harley) for us, as well as being the name of a grain.

Brogio

Brogio is a rare masculine name with Italian origins, most likely derived as a diminutive or variant of Ambrogio, the Italian form of Ambrose. The root name Ambrose comes from the Greek word…

Cairne

Cairne is a masculine name with Celtic influences, likely derived from the Scottish and Irish word 'carn' or 'cairn,' referring to a stack of stones used as a memorial or landmark. The name evokes…

Durham

English

"hill peninsula"

Gentle and southern-inflected, redolent of the North Carolina landscape.

Cainen

Cainen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Canaan, the biblical land of milk and honey, or a creative variation of the more common Cain or Kenan.…

Barker

English occupational name

"tanner"

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making…

Durand

French surname

"enduring"

Durant

English and French from Latin

"enduring"

Durant's meaning signifies staying power, a good quality to impart to your child. Notables with the surname Durant include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Will and Ariel Durant, most famous for their…

Cailen

Cailen is a modern masculine name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic influences. It may be a variation of Caelan (from 'caol' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'), or related to Colin (a diminutive of…

Dunham

Scottish

"brown hill homestead"

Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.

Dundee

Scottish place-name

A city and river in Scotland; this is upbeat and cheery, but doesn't seem that appropriate as a name.