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10 Letter Boy Names

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Sep 24 2019
  1. Maximilian

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      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 Lopez and Marc Anthony, who chose it for their twin son.
  2. Montgomery

    • Origin:

      Norman

    • Meaning:

      "man power"

    • Description:

      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 dashing short form Monty (or Monte) nudges it to cute.
  3. Beauregard

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful gaze"

    • Description:

      In the past this was seen as a jokey Southern colonel name, but we have heard of some parents considering it as a path to the likeable Beau.
  4. Ozymandias

    • Origin:

      Greek variant of Ramses, Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "begotten by Ra, the Sun God"

    • Description:

      Percy Bysshe Shelley got the name for one of his most famous poems -- a sonnet about the insignificance of man's labors in the vastness of time -- from the Greek name for Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II.
  5. Thelonious

    • Origin:

      Latinized variation of German Tillman, “one who plows the earth”

    • Description:

      One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited this Latin-sounding German name from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960's, with just a sprinkling of baby boys receiving the name each year, though it's one of the unique baby names we predict will get much less unique as more parents embrace its quirky charms.
  6. Theophilus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "friend of God"

    • Description:

      This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus.
  7. Willoughby

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "farm near the willows"

    • Description:

      Willoughby is an energetic last-name-first route to the popular short form Will, livelier than any of the two-syllable options. It could be picked up by parents attracted to the Willow sound for girls.
  8. Heathcliff

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "cliff near a heath"

    • Description:

      Heathcliff is the name of the original passionate macho hero of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, and also of the cartoon cat. It was chosen by fashionista Lucy Sykes for her son, and inspired the late Heath Ledger's name. But otherwise it's barely used, and perhaps a bit much of a namesake. For a modern boy we'd recommend Heath....or Cliff.
  9. Alessandro

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
  10. Archimedes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "master planner"

    • Description:

      Archimedes of Syracuse was a famous Ancient Greek thinker, especially in the fields of mathematics and sciences. He made important contributions to geometry and calculus. His name was a perfect choice, meaning "master planner" or "master thinker".
  11. Fitzgerald

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Gerald"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Literary name, compound of Oliver and Alexander, Latin and Greek

    • Meaning:

      "olive tree and defending men"

    • Description:

      A rare twist on modern favorites like Oliver and Alexander, this elaborate option is nevertheless familiar to most people as the surname of the eminent wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, from the Harry Potter books.
  13. Constantin

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"

    • Description:

      More likely to be spelled Constantine, this was the name of the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire, as well as three Scottish kings. Previously thought of as too bulky and unwieldy a name for a modern child, these days it would be perfectly acceptable.
  14. Liam david

    • Description:

      Liam David combines two classic names from different cultural traditions. Liam, the Irish short form of William, means "resolute protection" or "strong-willed warrior" and has surged in popularity worldwide in recent decades, reaching the top spot in the US. David, from Hebrew origins, means "beloved" and has been consistently popular across centuries and cultures, appearing prominently in the Bible as the famous king. This combination name blends Celtic and Hebrew heritage, offering both contemporary style and timeless significance. The pairing creates a name with strong masculine qualities that works well cross-culturally. Parents often choose this combination to honor family traditions while giving their child a name that balances current trends with enduring appeal.

  15. Aleksander

    • Origin:

      Polish, Slovene, Estonian, Norwegian, and Danish form Alexander, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending man"

    • Description:

      An international variation of classic Alexander, this form has slightly softer sounds, yet feels just as strong. Popular in Poland, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia, but familiar in the UK too, short forms include Aleks, Sander, Sandi, and Sašo (Sasho).
  16. Telemachus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fighting from afar"

    • Description:

      Famously the name of Odysseus and Penelope's son in "The Odyssey" by Homer, Telemachus derives from the Greek elements tele meaning "far off" and mache meaning "battle".
  17. Tamerlaine

    • Origin:

      Turkic, Mongol

    • Meaning:

      "iron"

    • Description:

      Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.
  18. Anastasios

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"

    • Description:

      A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable bearer, Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas, a Greek film and television artist and former pole vaulter.
  19. Meriwether

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "happy weather"

    • Description:

      This eminent surname name belonged to one of the two leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the western part of the USA. The surname was originally given to someone with a sunny temperament.
  20. Wellington

    • Origin:

      English surname from place name

    • Meaning:

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

    • Description:

      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 Wellington.