Names Ending in G for Boys

Sterling

English

"of the highest quality"

A name with some sterling qualities, most associated with the British currency and silver markets, though it could easily be seen as a virtue-adjacent choice, like Merit, Chosen, or Hero. It has been…

King

English

"monarch"

King is a name that sends a mixed message. While some might think of it as more fitting for a canine, others see it as a strong name with offbeat style and a full court of rich associations, from Dr.…

Beag

Beag is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, pronounced similar to 'bayg' or 'byug.' The name literally means 'small' or 'little one' in Gaelic and was traditionally used as a…

Benning

German

"son of Bernhard"

Conjures up the military image of Fort Benning in Georgia — or the surname of actress Annette.

Berg

German

"mountain, hill"

Earthbound surname that few would make as first choice.

Burg

Burg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word meaning 'fortress,' 'castle,' or 'fortified settlement.' Historically, it functioned primarily as a surname for people who lived…

Brigg

Brigg is a masculine name with strong Germanic and Norse roots. It may have originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a bridge, derived from the Old Norse 'bryggja' or the Old…

Ludwig

German

"famous warrior"

As heavy as a marble bust of Beethoven.

Cadog

Welsh

"battle"

Variant of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.

Caradog

Caradog is a masculine name of Welsh origin with deep historical roots, derived from the ancient Celtic name 'Caratacus.' This name belonged to a famous 1st-century British chieftain who led…

Caradawg

Caradawg is an ancient Welsh masculine name derived from the Celtic word 'caradog,' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' This powerful name has deep roots in Welsh mythology and history, notably borne by…

Carling

Carling is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English origins. Historically, it derived from the term 'carling' referring to an old woman or a type of pea, but evolved as a surname before…

Chang

Chinese

"smooth, free, unhindered"

An Asian favorite.

Channing

English or Irish

"people of Cana or wolf cub"

Channing is a sophisticated surname name whose use is probably linked to actor Channing Tatum and Channing Crowder, former linebacker for the Miami Dolphins.

Canning

Canning is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname before occasionally transitioning to first name usage. Derived from Old English, it likely referred to someone from a place…

Bing

German

"kettle-shaped hollow"

When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…

Craig

Scottish

"from the rocks"

Craig is a single-syllable baby-boomer name, still common in its native Scotland, but most modern Americans would prefer something like Kyle.

Kraig

Kraig is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Craig, which has Scottish Gaelic origins. The original name comes from the Gaelic word 'creag,' meaning 'rock' or 'rocky hill.' This…

Dag

Scandinavian

"daylight"

Norse god who's the son of light plus historic diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld and author Dag Solstad combine to boost this Nordic name's appeal, but this could be difficult in English-speaking countries…

Beng

Beng is a masculine name with origins in several Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in the Philippines and parts of Malaysia. In Filipino contexts, it often serves as a nickname for names like…