Names Ending in K for Boys
- Erlik
Origin:
Hungarian mythological nameDescription:
In Hungarian mythology, Erlik is the god of death and the underworld.
- Hattak
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"man"Description:
The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."
- Aurik
- Aurick
- Danek
- Hancock
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"shellfish-gatherer"Description:
Surname of Declaration signer sure to present playground complications.
- Meek
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"submissive"Description:
This distinctly Puritan choice debuted on the charts in 2019. Historically, it was given as a name in reference to the biblical quote "blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
- Bartek
- Zakk
Origin:
Hebrew, Short form of ZacharyMeaning:
"the Lord has remembered"Description:
Zakk is an ekstra-kinetic spelling of a short form that's more and more often standing on its own, also as Zac, Zak, Zach, and Zack. This version is largely associated with musician Zakk Wylde.
- Rodrick
- Ulick
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little William"Description:
You lick. You like. We didn't think so.
- Benedick
Origin:
Variation of Benedict, LatinMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Stick with the original.
- Arek
- Dedrick
Origin:
German, variation of DerekDescription:
This name is related to Derek and Dietrich, either of which would be preferable.
- Tarek
- Henryk
- Lock
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination"Description:
Interestingly, Locke is a gender-neutral name used only for boys, while word name Lock is so rare it was given to fewer than five children of either gender in the US last year.
- Narek
Origin:
Armenian, meaning unknownDescription:
Narek became a given name in Armenia in the first century, inspired by Saint Gregory of Narek, also know as Grigor Narekatsi. He wrote the Book of Lamentations, an exemplar of mythical literature.
- Yannik
Origin:
Extension of Jann or YannMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A simplified spelling of the French name Yannick. It's almost unknown to English speakers, but could be an interesting Euro-chic alternative to the more popular Henrik.
- Black
Origin:
Color nameDescription:
Unlike Rose and Blue, this color name is Not Ready for Prime Time.