6 Letter Boy Names

Vester is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from the Latin 'vestis' meaning 'clothing' or as a variant of Sylvester, meaning 'from the forest.' In American usage, particularly in rural southern communities, it emerged as both a given name and surname during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name has a distinctive rustic quality that evokes imagery of the American heartland. Vester reached its peak popularity in the early 1900s but has since become quite rare. Some may recognize it from musician Vester Presley, the uncle of Elvis Presley, which gives the name a subtle connection to American musical heritage.

Vester

Gérald is the French form of Gerald, a masculine name with Germanic origins combining elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power.' The accent mark over the 'e' creates the distinctive French pronunciation with emphasis on the first syllable. While Gerald has declined in popularity in English-speaking countries since its peak in the mid-20th century, Gérald maintains usage in French-speaking regions including France, Quebec, and parts of Switzerland and Belgium. The name carries associations of strength and leadership from its martial origins while the French spelling adds a touch of sophistication and continental flair. Gérald offers the friendly nickname options of Gerry or Gé, balancing formality with approachability.

Gérald

Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname. 

Nollie

Schley

Appealing word name that could be ideal for the child of an artist or a chef.

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Ziayre

Amiyus

Dunbar

Davydd is a masculine name representing the Welsh variant of David, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved'. This distinctive spelling reflects Welsh phonetic traditions, where 'dd' is pronounced as a soft 'th' sound (as in 'the'). The name connects deeply to Welsh heritage and culture, where David is particularly significant as the patron saint of Wales. While less common than the standard David spelling, Davydd offers a direct link to Welsh linguistic traditions and has been used throughout Welsh history. Parents choosing this spelling often have Welsh ancestry or simply appreciate its unique character. Though it might require occasional spelling clarification outside Wales, Davydd provides a distinctive alternative that honors Celtic heritage while maintaining the familiar essence of the beloved classic name.

Davydd

Doctor is an honorific used as a name, somewhat like names such as Bishop, King, and Princess.  Banned in New Zealand, Doctor can lead to the kind of confusion you may feel would be only positive for your child -- a bona fide Doctor before he even gets to kindergarten.

At its zenith in 1884, Doctor was used for 12 boys, but last year it didn't even clear the five-baby minimum to make it onto the Social Security extended list.

Doctor

A name scattered throughout Irish mythology with an intriguing sound, Carbry is one of the rare <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/328/irish-baby-names-for-boys">Irish names for boys</a> virtually unknown in the US. Bry is the obvious, but lovely nickname option.

Carbry

In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.

Praxis

The name of the young hero of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, who was raised by wolves (really) and becomes a genius hunter and trapper, was chosen as a middle name for their son Bronx (really, again) by rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. Kipling invented the name, whose first syllable rhymes with cow.

Mowgli

Ancient nickname that sounds cuter than its modern alternatives -- but be aware that in the days of the horse and buggy, it was most often used for the horse. 

Dobbin

A literary name coined by the French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for the central character in his plays The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother. It is thought that he based the name on his own nickname. In modern French, the word has come to mean "barber", due to the famous character's profession.

Figaro

One of the less common names that came over on the Mayflower, albeit, one with modern potential.

Degory

Sinjon

Majora's Mask was the title of a lauded Nintendo 64 game in the Legend of Zelda series, in which Majora was the main villain. The character's name was reportedly coined by the game's art director, Takaya Imamura, using Japanese characters from his own name and the title of the movie Jumanji.

Majora

Terren is a contemporary masculine name that evolved as a variant of Terrence, which has Latin origins meaning 'smooth' or 'tender.' It may also be related to the word 'terra,' meaning 'earth' or 'land.' This streamlined version offers a modern feel while maintaining the strong, grounded essence of its root name. Though not among the most common names in the United States, Terren has maintained steady if modest popularity, appealing to parents seeking a recognizable but not overused name. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling, combined with its subtle nature associations, give it an approachable yet distinctive quality.

Terren

Tomás is one of the most popular names in Portugal, also used in Spanish-speaking countries and recently gaining popularity in Ireland, where it's the traditional spelling of Thomas. 

Tomás

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 805)