Names Ending in Y for Boys

Abhijay

Abhinay

Abhyuday

Abiy

Abney

Abubakary

Achary

Ackley

Adderly

Broddy is a charming masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Brody or Brady. The name has Scottish and Irish roots, with Brody originally being an anglicized form of several Gaelic surnames meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place,' while Brady derives from the Irish 'Ó Brádaigh' meaning 'spirited' or 'broad-chested.' The distinctive double-d spelling gives Broddy a playful, contemporary edge while maintaining connections to its traditional counterparts. While not among the most common names, its similarity to the more popular Brody has helped it gain some recognition. Broddy conveys a friendly, approachable quality with youthful energy, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds both familiar and slightly unique.

Broddy

Adhvay

Adly

Arkady is a rhythmic Russian saint's name from the Greek meaning "from Arcadia." As a literary name, it belongs to a genteel character in Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and a much less benign one in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, and is also a key figure in Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith.

Arkady

Algy is a masculine name primarily known as a diminutive of Algernon, a name with Norman French origins meaning 'wearing a mustache' or 'bearded.' Popular in upper-class British society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Algy evokes a distinctly vintage, aristocratic character. The name appeared in literature and early films, often representing privileged young English gentlemen. While Algy has never been widely used in the United States, it maintains recognition through literary characters like Algy Longworth in Patricia Wentworth's detective novels. Today, the name has a quaint, nostalgic quality that might appeal to parents drawn to highly distinctive vintage names. Though extremely rare in contemporary use, Algy exemplifies the category of abbreviated names that once functioned as affectionate nicknames but occasionally stood as formal names in their own right.

Algy

Advaithreddy

McCarthy is one of a wave of new Irish surname-names, one of the most popular last names of Irish origin now translated to a first name. Mac is an attractive nickname.

Mccarthy

Camby is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from a surname of Norse-Viking origin that evolved through Old English, possibly meaning "warrior's valley" or "crooked valley." Alternatively, it could be a modern variant of Camden or Campbell. The name has a contemporary feel with its trendy -by ending, similar to popular names like Colby or Rigby. Camby possesses a sporty association for some Americans through former NBA basketball player Marcus Camby. As a first name, Camby remains quite uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking something modern yet not completely invented. The name has a friendly, approachable sound while maintaining a certain strength and versatility that works well from childhood into adulthood.

Camby

Tomaszy is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing an uncommon variant of the widely used name Tomasz (the Polish form of Thomas). The distinctive 'y' ending creates a unique spin on the traditional name. Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma', meaning 'twin,' and has been popular across Christian countries for centuries. Tomaszy maintains this connection while establishing its own identity. The name is quite rare, even within Poland, making it an exceptionally distinctive choice. The pronunciation would typically follow Polish phonetics (roughly toh-MAH-shee), though this might vary in non-Polish settings. For parents with Polish heritage seeking a name that honors tradition while standing apart from common variants, Tomaszy offers an intriguing option.

Tomaszy

Tomey is a rare masculine name with possible origins as a surname derived from the given name Thomas, which means 'twin' in Aramaic. It may also be a variation of Tommy or Tomi. As a first name, Tomey remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality for those who bear it. The name has a friendly, approachable sound with its soft ending, similar to more common names like Jamie or Casey. While not frequently found in popularity charts, Tomey offers parents seeking a unique yet accessible name an interesting option with historical connections to the widely recognized Thomas family of names.

Tomey

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 77)

1330+ Boy Names That End in Y