8 Letter Boy Names

This Cornish surname is rarely used as a given name but could make a great way to honor a Mary in your life.
 
Merivale is derived from the Old English components mere, meaning "lake," and vale, "valley."

Merivale

Benjámin

A surname-style name, Clemmons has its roots in the given name Clement, ultimately from the Latin clemens meaning "gentle, mild, merciful".

Clemmons

This was a common name in early Ireland, borne by numerous saints, but pronunciation problems would make it prohibitive here. 

Bearchán

Aputsiak

Napoléon is a masculine name of Italian origin, most famously associated with the French emperor Napoléon Bonaparte. The name likely derives from the Italian name Napoleone, which connects to 'Naples' or possibly 'new city.' Before Bonaparte's rise to power, the name was obscure, but afterward, it gained significant recognition worldwide. The name carries powerful historical associations with leadership, ambition, and military genius, though also with controversial historical legacy. Most common in French-speaking regions and countries with strong French cultural influences, Napoléon has never become widely popular as a given name due to its strong identification with the historical figure. It represents one of the most recognizable examples of a name whose usage is predominantly defined by a single historical personality.

Napoléon

Raushaid is an uncommon masculine name with likely Arabic or Persian origins. While specific etymology information is limited due to its rarity, it may be related to Arabic roots signifying qualities like 'guidance' or 'wisdom.' The name has a distinctive sound pattern that combines strength and sophistication. Raushaid remains extremely rare in Western countries but may have more presence in Middle Eastern and South Asian regions. The uniqueness of this name makes it stand out in multicultural contexts, offering parents seeking an uncommon name with non-Western origins an interesting option. The pronunciation typically emphasizes the first syllable with a soft 'sh' sound in the middle, creating a melodious quality.

Raushaid

Diodorus derives from the Greek elements Dios, meaning "of Zeus," and doron, "gift." Diodorus Siculus, a Greek historian from the first century BC, is the most notable bearer.

Diodorus

Guardian

In The Lord of the Rings, Eärendil is a half-Elven seafarer whose ship turns into a star. J.R.R. Tolkien based his name off of the Anglo-Saxon Ēarendel, a variation of Aurvandill, a Germanic mythological character.

Eärendil

Derived from the Baltic component vyti, meaning "to chase," and tauta, "people." Vytautas the Great was a medieval Lithuanian king, still revered to this day.
 
Vytautas was particularly popular for Lithuanian baby boys in the 1930s, following the 100th anniversary of Vytautas the Great's death. Many Lithuanians have a grandfather or great-grandfather called Vytautas.

Vytautas

Rashieda is primarily a feminine name, despite being categorized as masculine in some sources. It has Arabic origins, derived from 'Rashid' meaning 'rightly guided,' 'wise,' or 'having good judgment.' The feminine form typically adds the '-a' ending to create Rashida, with Rashieda being a variant spelling. This name appears across various Muslim communities worldwide, including in the Middle East, South Asia, and among Muslim populations in Africa and the West. While never extremely common in Western countries, it gained some recognition through public figures like Rashida Jones. The name carries positive connotations of wisdom, righteousness, and moral guidance in Islamic tradition. Rashieda offers a melodic sound with its flowing syllables while conveying strength of character.

Rashieda

In Greek mythology, Ganymede was Trojan youth who was so beautiful that he was carried off to be Zeus' cup-bearer, and made immortal. His name may derive from Greek ganymai "to be glad" plus medomai "to think, to plan".

 
In astronomy, Ganymede is also the name of the largest moon of Jupiter. And in Shakespeare's comic play As You Like It, Ganymede is the name the heroine Rosalind chooses for herself when she disguises herself as a shepherd boy.

Ganymede

Velocity

The ancient Latin name from which we get Remy.

Remigius

Casworon was derived from the Celtic elements cad, meaning "battle," and kawaro, hero. Caz is an enviably cool nickname.

Casworon

Sentinel

The English name pool is lacking a male equivalent to Seraphina, but this angelic boy name is occasionally used in France.

Séraphin

Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."
 
Today, Bagheera is a common name for cats.

Bagheera

Borrowed or coined by J K Rowling for a vain and selfish teacher in the Harry Potter books, this dramatic name may also be a rare variant of the surname Gilroy, meaning "son of the king's servant".

Gilderoy

Eight letter boy names are led by two perennially popular classics, Benjamin and Theodore. Both of those eight letter names have a lot of style value right now.

Along with Benjamin and Theodore, other popular eight letter boy names that make the US Top 1000 include Jonathan, Jeremiah, Nicholas, and Maverick.

Internationally, the most widely-used eight letter name for boys is undoubtedly Muhammad.

Unique eight letter names for boys on our recommended list include Alistair, Aurelius, Maxfield, and Robinson.

These are all the eight letter boy names in our database.

Eight letter boy names are led by two perennially popular classics, Benjamin and Theodore. Both of those eight letter names have a lot of style value right now. Along with Benjamin and Theodore, other popular eight letter boy names that make the US Top 1000 include Jonathan, Jeremiah, Nicholas, and Maverick. Internationally, the most widely-used eight letter name for boys is undoubtedly Muhammad. Unique eight letter names for boys on our recommended list include Alistair, Aurelius, Maxfield, and Robinson. These are all the eight letter boy names in our database. (Page 118)