7 Letter Boy Names

This particular spelling was chosen by Will Ferrell for his son, brother to Magnus. These names are both popular in Sweden, birthplace of their mother, Viveca Paulin.


Mattias

Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of the increasingly popular Biblical prophet name Elijah, also found in forms Elias and Eli.  There were 100 boys given the name Eliyahu in the U.S. in 2012.  Its upside is that it's one of the most distinctive forms of the name, but that final yahoo may prove difficult.

Eliyahu

Oakland is a place name associated mainly with the city near San Francisco, pretty obviously meaning "oak land". Theoretically unisex but used mainly for boys, Oakland is one of a trending group of oak-related names, led by Oakley for both genders, with Oakland and Oaklen trending for boys while baby girls are more often given spellings Oaklynn and Oaklyn. 
 
Rarely given as a name until the mid-2010s, use of Oakland has tripled since then, and is now given to around 150 boys - and to 40 girls - each year.

Oakland

Brecken is a fresh, distinctively Irish alternative to similar-sounding (and much more popular) Beckett or Beckham. While Brecken is a spelling variation of the original Breccan, it's the most popular form of the name. By whatever spelling, it's a name we'll likely see rise in popularity.
 Spelled Breckin, it's the given name of actor Meyer, known for Road Trip and Rat Race.

Brecken

Deriving from the Sanskrit and Hindi words for courage, gallantry, and valiance, Shaurya is a strong, determined sounding name. Predominantly used for boys, though also used as a unisex option, it is also the name of an Indian military award, The Shaurya Chakra or the "wheel of gallantry".
 
A once obscure choice in the US, it is now given to around 90 boys each year.

Shaurya

Andreas is a beautiful name, with the patina of an Old Master painting, one that could make a dashing namesake for an Uncle Andrew. 
 In Europe, Andreas is currently in the Top 20 in Norway and is also popular in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Austria.
Some other international variations of Andrew you might want to consider — Andre, Andrei, Andres, Andrea, and Anders.
 Notable namesakes include photographer Andreas Feininger. One not-so-pleasant association: the San Andreas fault line in California.

Andreas

The most popular of the number names used by Hispanic parents, open to all. Octavia and Octavio are two <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/161/spanish-names">Spanish baby names</a> that are moving out into the wider world.

Octavio

Amarion is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a creative variation of names like Amari, Amarion, or Damarian. The prefix 'Amar-' may connect to roots meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal' in some languages, or 'to love' in Latin-based languages. Amarion gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s and saw increased usage through the early 2000s. The name has a rhythmic, melodious quality with its three syllables and ending '-on' sound that fits contemporary naming trends. Amarion offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a modern-sounding name with depth.

Amarion

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Cartier

Though Genesis is a Top 100 girls' name in the US, it's by all rights a unisex choice. 
Derived from Greek, it means "birth" or "origin", making it a word name and a Biblical name, 
Genesis also shares sounds with other unisex and masculine options, such as Alexis, Otis, Reese, Silas, and Ellis. It is therefore given to a not insubstantial 200 boys each year. 
Outside of US, where Genesis is far less popular and rarely heard, it could make a cool and untraditional option for those wanting to celebrate the Bible, those who like the rock band, or anyone hoping for a new beginning.

Genesis

The name of three hundred saints, a mustard, and your own baby boy. Coleman was off the US Top 1000 list for much of the 1960s and 1970s, but it was a mainstay before and has been for most years since. It could be an interesting way to honor a Colin or Cole.

Coleman

Giovanni is Italian for John, and Giovani is a not-really-correct spelling variation. Regardless, it has charted in the US for 16 of the past 17 years, peaking at Number 500 in 2011.

Giovani

Considered ultra debonair in the silent-movie era, Gilbert then went through a nerdy phase, a la Gilbert Gottfried. Now though, like Albert and Alfred and Walter and Frank, it could be in for a style revival. 
 Gilbert has always been on the US popularity list, reaching as high as Number 90 in 1930. The Normans introduced Gilbert to England, where it was common during the Middle Ages; it was the name of a 12th century English saint.
 Gilberts have appeared in such books as Henry James's Portrait of a Lady, Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, and Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, and on screen in The Incredibles and as embodied by the young Johnny Depp in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?. The most famous portrait painter of George Washington was Gilbert Stuart. 
 Nickname Gil could come back along with Hal, but even more appealing are Gib or Gibby.

Gilbert

The mononymous Brazilian footballer Endrick pushed his name into the spotlight in 2023, after he was signed by Real Madrid. A distinctive variation of Henrick, likely inspired by Enrique and Kendrick, Endrick feels both ancient and contemporary. 
 
It entered the US stats in 2016, but following the footballer's fame, it has become a fast rising choice. It trebled in use between 2022 and 2023, then increased fivefold between 2023 and 2024. Given to 160 babies in a recent count, it could be on to watch out for.
 
Endrick is also the name of a Scottish river, also known a Eunarag, which may link it to the Scottish form of Henry, Eanraig, to Euna (a form of Una), or to euna, the Scots Gaelic word for "bird".

Endrick

A mix of Santiago with the popular ending of Gabriel, Ezekiel, and Eliel, Santiel is a modern choice, which could be interpreted as "saint of God", a meaning that may appeal to spiritual parents. Given to 141 boys in a recent year, compared to 91 the year prior, Santiel might appeal to those who want something fresh but familiar. 

Santiel

Bernard is obviously a saint's name, but how did it get to the big, benevolent dog? The eleventh century monk, patron saint of mountain climbers, who lived in the Alps, was famed for setting up safe houses for pilgrims on their way to Rome over the treacherous St. Bernard Pass, and the canine breed, also used to rescue people in treacherous conditions, was named for him.
 Over the years, though, the name has taken on a highly intellectual image, losing most of that old Alpine energy. There were lots of little Bernies in the early decades of the twentieth century; Bernard reached as high as Number 45 in 1921.
 And the name does have some cultural cred, via playwright (George) Bernard Shaw, seminal art historian Bernard Berenson, and novelist Bernard Malamud. And let's not forget that 2016 and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders's first name is Bernard as well.

Bernard

Holland, like most place names, is intrinsically gender neutral, but in practice today it's mostly female. There's about one boy Holland born in the US these days for every five girl Hollands. That's a reversal of the last century, when Holland peaked as a boys' name in 1893, falling off the Top 1000 completely in 1913. 
A hundred years later, Holland entered the Top 1000 for girls, now ranking in the top 600 for baby girls in the US. Last year, about 500 baby girls were named Holland in the US versus only a little more than 100 baby boys.

Holland

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

Rolando

Kashmir is a masculine name derived from the famous region that spans parts of India, Pakistan, and China. The geographical name Kashmir itself may come from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'desiccated land' or 'land of Kashyapa,' a sage in Hindu tradition. The name gained some recognition in Western culture through Led Zeppelin's 1975 song 'Kashmir.' As a given name, Kashmir carries exotic appeal and evokes images of the region's renowned natural beauty, distinctive culture, and luxurious textiles. While uncommon as a personal name worldwide, it has seen occasional use among parents seeking a distinctive name with geographic significance and musical associations. The name carries a mystical quality while remaining relatively straightforward to pronounce in many languages.

Kashmir

An obscure Biblical choice that is gradually growing more popular in the US, Zabdiel could fit in well with other trending choices such as Adriel, Gabriel, Aziel, Uriel, and Castiel. 
 
In the Bible, Zabdiel is the name of two minor figures: the father of Jashobeam, one of David's warriors, and an overseer of captives returned from Babylon. Zabdiel has also been borne by two significant American physicians, Zabdiel Boylston who introduced smallpox inoculation into American colonies, and his son of the same name, a Civil War surgeon. 
 
A popular choice in Puerto Rico, Zabdiel has nearly triple in use in the US since 2020. Given to around 170 boys each year, some of its recent popularity might be attributed to music artist, Zabdiel de Jesús.

Zabdiel

Seven letter boy names are led by one of the all-time most popular names for boys, William.

Along with William, classic boys' names with seven letters in the US Top 100 include Michael, Matthew, Anthony, Charles, and Vincent.

The Biblical Gabriel is another top boy name with seven letters, as are Abraham and Zachary.

Stylish seven letter boy names include the super-popular Jackson, which has some variations such as Jaxon that do not contain seven letters. Along with Jackson, other fashionable seven letter boy names in the US Top 500 include Grayson (and Greyson), Lincoln, Cameron, Brayden, and Bentley.

Unique boy names with seven letters on our recommended list include Acacius, Auberon, Fielder, Joaquin, Lazarus, Malcolm, Quinton, and Zebulon.

For our full list of boy names with seven letters, take a look below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Seven letter boy names are led by one of the all-time most popular names for boys, William. Along with William, classic boys' names with seven letters in the US Top 100 include Michael, Matthew, Anthony, Charles, and Vincent. The Biblical Gabriel is another top boy name with seven letters, as are Abraham and Zachary. Stylish seven letter boy names include the super-popular Jackson, which has some variations such as Jaxon that do not contain seven letters. Along with Jackson, other fashionable seven letter boy names in the US Top 500 include Grayson (and Greyson), Lincoln, Cameron, Brayden, and Bentley. Unique boy names with seven letters on our recommended list include Acacius, Auberon, Fielder, Joaquin, Lazarus, Malcolm, Quinton, and Zebulon. For our full list of boy names with seven letters, take a look below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. (Page 10)