Boy Names That End with L

Nouvel

French

"new"

Surname of French architect Jean Nouvel that became a given name when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used it as the middle name of their daughter Shiloh.

Gogol

Russian surname

The unlikely name of the hero of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake , named for an author his father revered.

Kool

Word name

Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.

Donegal

Donegal is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the County Donegal in Ireland. The name comes from the Irish 'Dún na nGall,' meaning 'fort of the foreigners.' As a given name, Donegal is…

Maillol

Artist name

Aristide Maillol was a French sculptor whose last name might be translated as a first.

Abimael

Hebrew

"my father is God"

Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?

Rigel

Astronomy, Arabic

"foot, leg"

This might sound and look like a blend of Ryan, Riley, and Nigel, but it is in fact the name of the seventh brightest star in the sky. Found in the constellation of Orion, its name comes from the…

Cristobal

Spanish variation of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

The first name of famed designer Balenciaga, was also the birth name of Christopher Columbus--aka Cristobal Colon. A name still well used in the Hispanic community.

Leal

Leal is a masculine name with Latin and Portuguese origins, primarily meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful.' In Portuguese and Spanish cultures, it has traditionally been used as a surname representing these…

Asahel

Hebrew

"created by God"

A biblical character who was one of David's most valiant warriors and was known for being fast. But in the modern English-speaking world, this name may be too close to an insulting anatomical word.

General

Word name

"general"

General as a name sounds more like a military rank than another word for "widespread". You may find your little General ruling the household.

Orval

Orval is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'gold' and 'ruler' or 'power.' This vintage name gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th…

Micheal

Spelling variation of Michael

A spelling variation of Michael—or sometimes simply a mistake. Whatever the case, this version has always ranked in the US Top 1000, though always much lower than the traditional spelling.

Merrill

English

"sea-bright; pleasant hill"

A once familiar name for boys in the US, Merrill ranked in the Top 1000 from the 1880s to the late 1960s, peaking in 1926 when it ranked at #331. Now, it is a rare choice, given to 7 girls and 6 boys…

Colonel

Colonel is an unusual masculine name derived directly from the military rank, which ultimately comes from the Italian word "colonnello," meaning the commander of a column of soldiers. As a given…

Stonewall

English word name

Is there any boys' name more loaded than Stonewall? It evokes, in two syllables, both the Stonewall riots of 1969, the foundational moment of the gay rights movement, and Stonewall Jackson, second in…

Mal

Diminutive of Malcolm, Scottish

"devotee of St. Colomba"

A nickname for Malcolm that at one point ranked independently on the US Top 1000. It still exists as an affectionate pet form, but you’re unlikely to hear a Malcolm introduce himself as Mal.

Harl

Harl is a concise masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived as a shortened form of names like Harley or Harlan, or from Old English 'hær' meaning 'army' or 'warrior.' This brief,…

Hartwell

English surname

"stag stream"

Lovers of Maxwell might like this more unusual – but no less distinguished – surname name, with its adorable nickname of Hart.

Roswell

Roswell is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname that combines 'rose' (the flower) and 'well' (a spring or water source). The name gained some recognition in the…