Names Ending in M for Boys

Gentle and southern-inflected, redolent of the North Carolina landscape.

Possible middle name inspiration. Has been used as a first by musical couple Sole and Ginuwine, and basketball star Allen Iverson.

A popular choice in France, although Noam is more user-friendly for Americans.

Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.

Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.

Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

A forgotten nickname for Columbus, which itself is becoming ever rarer. Radio comedy program Lum and Abner, which ran for over two decades beginning in 1931, featured a character named Columbus "Lum" Edwards.

A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.

A modern name likely inspired by the Latin phrase carpe diem meaning "seize the day".

Balaam is a character mentioned in the Torah, said to have told King Balak how to get the Israelites to commit sin by enticing them with sexual immorality and food sacrificed to idols. He is described as a "wicked man".

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

Like Justice and Peace, this word name makes a very strong statement. Ving Rhames chose it for his boy.

Rising Muslim boy name.

Name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad, with a particularly positive meaning.

A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.

Transferred use of the geographical name Jerusalem, which is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year in the US.

Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.