8 Letter Boy Names

A common surname in Scotland, but a starchy first name choice. 

Crawford

Mordecai, although it has a noble heritage, has never caught on in this country, because of its rather weighty image. Nevertheless, with parents searching for rarer Biblical names that work as alternatives to Malachi and Matthew, Mordecai has seen increased interest in recent years and was given to 74 boys in the US in 2024. 

 Mordecai is a symbolic name for boys born on the holiday of Purim, because this cousin of Queen Esther helped her save the Jews from destruction at the hands of Haman.
 Mordecai Richler was a Canadian author and screenwriter whose best known work is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.

Mordecai

A modern blend of to familiar choices, Leovanni mixes Giovanni and Leo into one, making two classics feel contemporary. Leovani is another spelling. 

Leovanni

A Hindi boy name, Rudransh combines the element ansh meaning "part of" with the deity name, Rudra, associated with wind, storms, hunting, and medicine, and is sometimes used as an epithet or alternative name for Shiva. Also spelled as Rudraansh, it may be more figuratively interpreted as "part of the roar, part of the howling" from the meaning of Rudra.

Rudransh

To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.

Alastair

This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.

Muhammed

Binyomin is a variant transliteration of Benjamin, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This specific spelling reflects the Yiddish or modern Hebrew pronunciation used primarily in Jewish communities, particularly among Orthodox or Hasidic families. The name carries significant biblical importance as Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel in the Torah/Old Testament. Binyomin preserves the traditional pronunciation more accurately than the anglicized 'Benjamin.' While not common in mainstream American naming, it remains meaningful within Jewish communities where traditional religious naming practices are observed. The name connects a child to rich religious heritage and history spanning thousands of years.

Binyomin

Popular in the African American community, the De- prefix makes this a choice for sons of Marcuses.

Demarcus

Whitaker is a masculine name originating as an English surname meaning 'white field' or 'wheat field.' Derived from Old English elements 'hwit' (white) and 'aecer' (field), it was traditionally a toponymic surname for someone living near a wheat field. Following the trend of surnames becoming given names, Whitaker has gained modest popularity as a first name with a distinguished, scholarly sound. It offers the friendly nickname options of 'Whit' or 'Taker.' The name suggests a connection to nature and agricultural traditions while maintaining a sophisticated, somewhat aristocratic quality. Though uncommon as a first name, it appeals to parents seeking something distinctive with Anglo-Saxon roots and professional gravitas.

Whitaker

Damarion is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Damian, Damario, or Damar, possibly influenced by the popular suffix '-arion' found in names like Demarion and Jamarion. The name has a rhythmic, contemporary sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. While it doesn't have ancient historical roots, Damarion has established itself as part of the trend toward melodic, multi-syllabic boys' names. It carries a strong, confident quality while remaining approachable, often associated with attributes like strength and individuality.

Damarion

Abdallah

Most likely used as a spelling variant of the popular Everett, you might also consider this name as a blend of Rhett and Ever or even of Eve and Rhett. 
 Most straightforwardly, it comes from the Germanic Eberhard, meaning "brave as a wild boar", though as a compound name, you could interpret it as meaning "forever advice" or "life counsel, life advice". 
 
While the more familiar Everett was used 70 times more often in a recent year, given as it was to 4287 boys (and 79 girls) in the US, Everhett was still chosen for to 62 boys, meaning it ranked alongside Kurt, Nakai, and Corbyn. 
 
But why bother with the H in the first place? One simple reason is that it makes nickname Rhett more seamless and obvious.

Everhett

Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (Bridget Jones) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
 For those still confused about the pronunciation, it's kind of similar to castle or bashful. And anyone can pronounce Dash, which is such a dashing nickname.

Dashiell

Sulayman is the Arabic form of Solomon, a name with deep historical and religious significance. Derived from the Hebrew 'Shelomoh' meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful,' Sulayman appears in Islamic tradition as a prophet and wise king. The name is particularly popular in Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Sulayman carries connotations of wisdom, justice, and diplomatic leadership, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical and Quranic King Solomon. The name has a melodious quality with its flowing syllables and maintains its traditional charm while being recognized internationally. The spelling variant Suleiman is also common in some regions.

Sulayman

Part of the name nobility that includes Prince, Earl, and Duke -- though none of these guys are very classy.

Marquise

More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory. 

Gregorio

The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia. 

Patricio

Thompson is not as popular as Jackson or Harrison, but a novel way to circumvent Junior for the son of a Thomas. 

Thompson

Substituting a y for an i is becoming an increasingly common way to make a name "unique". Kyngston, a variation of the place-name Kingston which means "king's town," is one such y-ification that has become increasingly popular over the past decade. But when turning a word or a place into a first name, the classiest route is always to stick with the original spelling.

Kyngston

Romantic and artistic Domenico is ripe for the picking as a relatively rare name that fits in with current favorites such as Leonardo and Emiliano.
 
Domenico is the name of many great creatives throughout history, including many painters, composers, and sculptors. In modern times, Domenico has been associated with designer Domenico Dolce, cofounder of fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.

Domenico

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 7)