Names Ending in Y for Boys

An international variation of Theodosius, a rare alternative to the popular Theodore / Fyodor / Fedir. Ukrainian artist Feodosiy Humeniuk is a notable bearer. 

Feodosiy

Ferdy

Ferney

Fernley

Ferry

Finch has been given to a small number of boys each year since the 2010s, likely inspired by the rise of Robin, Wren, and Birdie, and because it appears in Harper Lee's novel, <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em>, as the surname of the central family. This longer form, however, has yet to catch on, but it may appeal to those who want a stand-out choice with the familiar sounds of Finley, Wrenley, and Fletcher. 
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Finchley may also be used as a last name and is given to a large district north of London, UK. 



Finchley

Finly

Finnlay

Flay

Also used as a surname, this floral choice was the name of an 11th century French prince, and a familiar choice in France during the early 20th century. While it faded out of style in the '40s, could those looking for gentler boys names and nature connections revive Fleury?

Fleury

Flory

Flournoy

Foday

Forney

A surname-style choice, Foxley has a similar feel to the popular Wrenley, that is, it blends that popular -ley suffix with an animal name. Given to 4 boys in 2025 in England and Wales having made its debut back in 2017, Foxley may sound too much like foxy for some, but not too wordy for others. 

Foxley

Francky

Frankey

Frantzley

Frantzy

Fray

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 91)

1330+ Boy Names That End in Y