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Names Ending in K for Boys

  1. Kendrick

    • Origin:

      English, Welsh, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "royal ruler, champion; home ruler"

    • Description:

      This punchy surname has some favor in the last couple of decades—potentially due to rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was one of the quickest rising boy names in 2013 when it reached its high point at #318. It has since declined in popularity, but as of 2024, it remains in the US Top 500 and in the UK Top 1000.
  2. Dick

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Richard

    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler"

    • Description:

      Dick was a once-common short form of Richard; replaced by Rick or Richie, and finally by the full name itself. Rude meaning -- make that two rude meanings -- pretty much knocks this one out of consideration.
  3. Hawk

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "hawk, a bird"

    • Description:

      Animal names are on the rise, especially more of the aggressive Hawk-Fox-Wolf variety than cute little Bunnys or Robins, and Hawk is a prime example.
  4. Roderick

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "famous ruler"

    • Description:

      The aristocratic--if not haughty--Roderick was nevertheless consistently in the Top 1000, reaching as high as Number 221 in 1967, when it was not uncommon to run into a Rod or a Roddy. It's at a low point right now, but we can envision it being revived as a neglected, dignified grandpa name, perhaps when Rod is no longer a potentially embarrassing nickname..
  5. Huck

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Huckleberry, word name

    • Description:

      Though forever tied to Huck, short for Huckleberry, Finn, this is an undeniably cute short form that may have some life as part of the hipster taste for names like Duke and Bix.
  6. Nick

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nicholas and Dominick

    • Description:

      The classic strong-yet-friendly nickname name, much used for charming movie characters.
  7. Rock

    • Origin:

      Word name or diminutive of Rocco

    • Meaning:

      "rock or rest"

    • Description:

      Rock definitely has a macho image, if a somewhat caricatured one, ala The Rock. But with the rise of word names and also of tough guy names, Rock feels more plausible than it did a generation ago.
  8. Sherlock

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "fair-haired"

    • Description:

      If ever there was a one-person name, it's probably Sherlock. But Sherlock Holmes the character has arguably never been hotter: he's been played by Robert Downey Jr., Ian McKellen, Jonny Lee Miller and, most memorably, Benedict Cumberbatch, in various film and TV adaptations over the last few years. So you never know.
  9. York

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the yew estate"

    • Description:

      Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.
  10. Hemlock

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "poisonous plant"

    • Description:

      A rare and bewitching nature name, belonging to a poisonous plant also known as devil's bread or poison parsley.
  11. Dominick

    • Origin:

      Variation of Latin Dominic

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Lord"

    • Description:

      This is the second-to-the-original spelling of a name that's part Jersey Shore, part upper-crust British. Dominick gets you more directly to nickname Nick.
  12. Barack

    • Origin:

      Hebrew; also Swahili from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "thunderbolt, lightning; or blessing"

    • Description:

      The name of the 44th president, which he inherited from his Kenyan father, is related to the Swahili word "baraka," meaning "blessing," derived from the Arabic "baracka." It is linked, through the Semitic root, to the Hebrew name Baruch. Barack is also sometimes an alternate spelling of the Hebrew name Barak, which stems from the Semitic word for "lightning." Barack Obama may have found it a difficult name to grow up with, but the same won't be true for the many babies starting to be given that name. Other parents are being inspired to use Obama, which is a common surname among the Luo people of East Africa meaning "to lean or bend."
  13. Kirk

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "church"

    • Description:

      Far more friendly and open than similar one-syllable names like Kent, Kurt, and Karl, it's been associated for more than half a century with actor Kirk Douglas, whose birth name was Issur Danielovitch Demsky.
  14. Pepek

    • Description:

      Pepek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech and Polish communities. It often functions as a diminutive or nickname for Josef (Joseph) in some Eastern European traditions. The name has a playful, endearing quality with its repetitive consonant sound. While uncommon in Western countries, Pepek may have regional popularity in parts of Eastern Europe. The name carries a friendly, approachable character that reflects its origins as an affectionate nickname. In some contexts, it might be associated with folk characters or traditional stories, giving it cultural resonance for families with Slavic heritage seeking to honor their ancestry.

  15. Oak

    • Origin:

      English tree name

    • Meaning:

      "tree from the genus Quercus"

    • Description:

      Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle.
  16. Garrick

    • Origin:

      Teutonic

    • Meaning:

      "mighty warrior"

    • Description:

      A rarely used last-name-first-name, never as popular as cousins Garrett or Derek.
  17. Hendrick

    • Origin:

      Variation of Hendrik, Dutch and Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"

    • Description:

      Unless you're a gin aficionado, we prefer Hendrik. Or better yet, Henrik.
  18. Zack

    • Origin:

      Short form of Zachary or Zachariah

    • Description:

      As the common short form of Zachary or, more unusually, Zachariah, Zack is less intuitive than Zach or Zac in terms of spelling but clearer in terms of pronunciations. Maybe because it rhymes with Jack and Mack, it also feels more complete as a name. Some people also use Zack and brothers as a short form of Isaac.
  19. Roark

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "illustrious and mighty"

    • Description:

      This distinguished surname belonged to one of Ireland's great princely families. Its many variations include Rourke (as in actor Mickey), and O'Rourke. The family surname is thought to be one of the oldest in the world, originating in the tenth century, following the death of a young prince named Ruarc. It has literary cred via Howard Roark, the protagonist of Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.
  20. Tarik

    • Origin:

      Turkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the one who knocks at the door"

    • Description:

      This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries.