10 Letter Boy Names

Alessandro

Italian variation of Alexander

"defending men"

For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner. Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlatti and the influential physicist Alessandro Volta,…

Maximilian

Latin

"greatest"

This name once seemed a bit grand and pompous for an American baby boy, but a significant number of parents are now preferring it as a substantial platform for the nickname Max, among them Jennifer…

Cornelious

Spelling variation of Cornelius

"horn"

Cornelious is an elaborated spelling variant of Cornelius, a masculine name with ancient Roman roots. The name derives from the Roman clan name Cornelius, possibly stemming from the Latin word…

Alexzander

Spelling variation of Alexander

Traditional Alexander meets spunky Zander, and confuses everyone it encounters. Just stick with the timeless classic to avoid a lifetime of irritations.

Christoper

Christoper is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Christopher, which comes from the Greek 'Christophoros' meaning 'Christ-bearer.' This alternative spelling, missing the 'h'…

Washington

English

"home of the Wassa people"

Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.

Rutherford

English

"cattle ford"

Stuffy presidential choice: consider Hayes instead.

Victoriano

Victoriano is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing an elaborated form of Victor, meaning "conqueror" or "winner." Popular in Spanish-speaking countries and communities, the name carries…

Kristopher

Variation of Christopher

Not as familiar and easy as Christopher, not as unusual and interesting as Christoph or Krzysztof.

Stanislaus

Slavic

"someone who achieves glory or fame"

Stanislaus is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish culture where it's spelled Stanisław or Stanislav. The name combines two elements meaning 'to become' and 'glory,'…

Cristopher

Spelling variation of Christopher

Much, much less popular variation of the ever popular Christopher.

Montgomery

Norman

"man power"

This image of this distinguished Anglo-Scottish surname, drawn from the French place name of the ancient castle of Saint Foi de Montgomery, is rapidly shifting from fusty and formal to cool. And…

Fitzgerald

Irish and Scottish

"son of Gerald"

Made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald Kennedy; still works best as a middle name.

Florentino

Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin

"flowering"

An elaborate floral boy name, most popular in early 20th century Spain.

Wellington

English surname from place name

"people living in the hamlet in the cleared area near the temple"

Wellington is a tony-sounding English surname turned baby name by pregnancy guru Rosie Pope, who calls her son Wells for short. It's also the middle name of one of the Sweet Home sextuplets, Blu…

Kristoffer

Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…

Bainbridge

British

"bridge over the river Bain"

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

Batchellor

Batchellor is an English surname that evolved into an occasional masculine given name. It originated from the Middle English word 'bachelor,' referring to a young knight, junior member of a trade…

Alecsander

Alecsander is a masculine name that offers an alternative spelling to the classic Alexander. This variant maintains the name's strong historical connections while providing a distinctive twist. The…

Batcheller

Batcheller is an unusual male name with English origins, derived from an occupational surname that historically referred to a bachelor or young knight, or alternatively to someone who processed…