Names Ending in L for Boys

Axxel

Calel

Danial is a variant spelling of Daniel, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternate spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a slightly distinctive written form. The biblical Daniel was known for his wisdom and interpretation of dreams, particularly in the lion's den story, giving the name strong religious associations across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Danial has been consistently used throughout history but remains less common than the traditional spelling. While especially popular in Muslim communities as a form of the Arabic Danyal (دانيال), this spelling variant appears across various cultures. The name conveys qualities of wisdom, faith, and integrity, regardless of its spelling.

Danial

Danniel is a masculine name that represents a variation of the biblical name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. This alternative spelling with the doubled 'n' gives the traditional name a slightly distinctive flair while maintaining its familiar pronunciation. Daniel has been consistently popular across many cultures and time periods, and this variant allows parents to honor that tradition while adding a touch of uniqueness. While less common than the standard spelling, Danniel has appeared periodically throughout modern naming records, particularly during the late 20th century when alternative spellings gained popularity.

Danniel

The kind of name last found in northern Wisconsin in the 1950s, and even then it was probably a nickname for Delbert. 

Derrell is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the surname Darrell, which originated from Norman French 'd'Airelle,' referring to someone from Airelle in France. The name has been adapted with various spellings including Daryl, Darryl, and Derrell. While less common than some of its variants, Derrell has maintained a steady presence in the United States throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. The name conveys strength and distinction, often associated with reliability and determination. Derrell has gradually become less frequent in recent decades but continues to be chosen by parents seeking a traditional yet somewhat uncommon name for their sons.

Derrell

This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.

Imanol

Jahriel

Jaiel

Jerel is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Jerrell, which itself could be a variation of Darrell (from an English surname meaning "open land"). Some linguists suggest it could be a blend of Jerry (diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) and elements of names like Darrell. The name emerged in the United States primarily in the mid-20th century, with increased usage in the 1970s and 1980s. Jerel follows phonetic patterns common in contemporary American naming, with the popular "Jer-" beginning (as in Jerome, Jeremy) and a strong, single-syllable ending. The name has remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Usage patterns show it has been embraced across various communities in the United States, particularly from the 1970s onward.

Jerel

Jewel

Jowell

This unusual name might be a possibility for musical families: Jubal was credited in Genesis with the invention of the lyre, flute, harp, and organ. It also has a jubilant feel through its sound and meaning, and has had some southern popularity via Confederate general Jubal Anderson Early. George Eliot wrote a poem called The Legend of Jubal.

 There have been a few Jubals in contemporary culture as well: Jubal Harshaw in Robert A. Heinlein's sci-fi classic Stranger in a Strange Land and Jubal Early in Joss Whedon's TV cult favorite,Firefly.

Jubal

A 1st century Roman satirist whose name may be a little too close to "juvenile" for comfort.

Juvenal

Kamel

Liamgael

Liel

Effortlessly cool and sporty, but with a touch of ruggedness, McCall is a yet to be discovered last name choice. Unexpected, but enough like McKenzie, Callan, Callum, Mack, and Malcolm that it doesn't sound outlandish, it is currently a gender-neutral choice in the US, given to 15 girls and 13 boys in a recent year.
 
Borrowed from an Irish surname, McCall means "son of Cathal" or "son of Cathmhaol", two Irish given names meaning "battle rule" and "battle chief" respectively.
 
A celebrity and literary surname (Davina, Grayson, Alexander), McCall is the first name of influencers McCall Capozzi and McCall Mirabela and soccer player McCall Zerbon, while the Waldrops (of Sweet Home Sextuplets) chose it as one of their children's middle names.

Mccall

Mikell

Pol, pronounced as "pole," though a popular Breton name, would be an unusual form of a simple classic elsewhere.  The Breton Saint Pol Aurelian was known as a slayer of dragons and a founder of monasteries.

Boy names ending in the letter L L are plentiful and wonderful.

Michael is the 

 alone include Daniel, Samuel, Gabriel, Ezekiel, Axel, and Angel.

unique boy names that end with the letter L

 that we'd recommend include Abel, Ansel, Dashiell, Liionel, and Rafael.



Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter L, ordered by popularity on Nameberry.

Boy Names That End with L, including top L-ending male names and uncommon boy names ending in the letter L, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 27)