Names Ending in Y for Boys

Velocity

Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with the patron saint of all priests within the Catholic Church, it is generally used as a masculine name in France, Belgium, Canada, and French-speaking Africa, but in Latin America, it is mainly feminine. 
 
Also appearing as a place name in Quebec, the traditional French pronunciation is VYA-neh, but bya-NAY and vya-NAY may alternatively be heard in Spanish speaker areas. Notable bearers of the name include the philosopher Vianney Décarie, the singer Vianney (Bureau), footballer Vianney Mabidé, and watchmaker Vianney Halter.

Vianney

Wealthy was used for girls in the late 19th and early 20th century, with a meaning that implied a wealth of blessings. Today, it's difficult to see Wealthy and not think cash, but luckily <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/661/rich-names-that-mean-wealth">names that mean wealth</a> are currently en vogue. We see it as a new unisex possibility that's likely to reemerge on the charts.

Wealthy

Brandy's son, Sherry's grandson.
 
The word whiskey was derived from the Gaelic uisce beatha, meaning "water of life."

Whiskey

An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes an attractive and unusual addition to the -ley name family.

Winley

Zétény

An upbeat and unusual name featuring the fashionable V sound and striking initial Z.

Zinovy

Ayaanreddy

Ayanshreddy

Aythamy or Aythami is a name native to Spain's Canary Islands. Dating from at least the Middle Ages, the name has some modern bearers but is virtually unknown outside Spain.

Aythamy

Bandy

Bangaly

Associated with the secretive artist, this name has an edgy, arty air. Quietly used for girls, it briefly appeared in stats for boys in 2020.

Banksy

French version of the oft-overlooked biblical name Bartholomew.

Barthélémy

Bartly

Barty

Bary

Bassey

Bavly

Beasley

Boy names that end in Y are a popular bunch. Over 1300 names for baby boys in our database end with the letter Y.

 in the US right now, ranking in the Top 10.  Along with Henry, other boy names that end in Y in the US Top 1000 include Wesley, Zachary, Remy, and Anthony. 

 and make our recommended list include the Irish Flannery, the presidential McKinley, and the bluesy Ray (bet you didn't see that one coming).

 became popular in the post-WWII US. At this time, the rhyming set Larry, Gary, Jerry, and Terry were among the most common baby boy names.



Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter Y, ordered by their popularity on Nameberry. If you're looking for a top boy name ending in Y, you'll find that toward the beginning of the list, while the rarest names are at the end.

Baby boy names that end in the letter Y, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top Y-ending boy names such as Henry and Zachary as well as unique, uncommon boy names that end with the letter Y. (Page 153)

1330+ Boy Names That End in Y