Names Ending in Y for Boys

  1. Albany
    • Origin:

      Scottish place name
    • Description:

      A capital place-name possibility.
  2. Jermajesty
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.
  3. Franky
    • Origin:

      Variation of Frankie
    • Meaning:

      "from France; free man"
    • Description:

      As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
  4. Greeley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "pock-marked face, scarred"
    • Description:

      English surname that's very rarely found as a first name. The Colorado city was named after Horace Greeley, the nineteenth-century congressman and founder of the New-York Tribune.
  5. Parry
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "son of Harry"
    • Description:

      Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
  6. Bixby
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      The name of Samsung's virtual assistant, which puts Bixby in a category with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana.
  7. Aleksy
    • Origin:

      Polish, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      An intriguing Polish form of Alexander that's both unique and familiar-sounding.
  8. Saveliy
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Sabellius, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "Sabine"
    • Description:

      Saveliy comes from Sabellius, used to refer to the Sabine people of ancient Italy. It is currently a Top 100 name for baby boys in Moscow.
  9. Galaxy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      An out-of-this-world choice, literally.
  10. Corby
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Corbin
    • Description:

      A casual take on Corbin.
  11. Ignacy
    • Description:

      Ignacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Ignatius, deriving from the Roman family name Egnatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' The name gained popularity among Christians through St. Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century founder of the Jesuit order. In Poland, Ignacy has remained consistently popular throughout the centuries, experiencing a revival in recent decades as parents return to traditional names. The diminutive forms include Ignaś and Ignuś. While primarily used in Poland and other Slavic countries, it has international variants such as Ignatius (English), Ignazio (Italian), and Ignace (French).
  12. Rémy
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "oarsman"
    • Description:

      Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.
  13. Testimony
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      If Lawyer and Judge are not for you, Testimony makes another interesting legal name.
  14. Sergey
    • Description:

      Sergey is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. It derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly meant 'servant' or originated from an ancient Roman family name. The name has been carried by numerous saints, including Saint Sergius of Radonezh, a revered figure in Russian Orthodox tradition. Sergey gained international recognition through notable figures like Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, and various accomplished athletes, scientists, and artists. While maintaining its traditional popularity in Eastern European countries, it has become increasingly familiar worldwide. The name combines strength and sophistication with a distinctive Slavic character. Pronunciation varies slightly across cultures, typically as 'SEHR-gay' or 'ser-GAY', adding to its multicultural appeal.
  15. Antony
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "priceless"
    • Description:

      Variation of Anthony, and more true to the original Latin spelling. The Roman statesman Marcus Antonius is usually known as Mark Antony in English.
  16. Sorley
    • Origin:

      Irish from Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "a summer sailor"
    • Description:

      Sorley is an anglicization of the Irish name Somhairle, itself derived from the Old Norse Sumarliði, a nickname for a summer traveler (perhaps meaning a viking raider!). It is sometimes used as a boy name in Britain, but very rarely in the US. The similarity to the word "sorely" may put some off, but we still think it makes a jaunty, unusual surname-style option.
  17. Jammy
    • Description:

      Jammy is a masculine name with English origins that developed as a diminutive nickname form of James. Its playful, informal quality gives it a cheerful and friendly character. While not commonly used as a formal given name on birth certificates, it serves as an affectionate nickname in English-speaking countries. In contemporary usage, the name might evoke associations with the British slang term 'jammy,' meaning lucky or fortunate. As a standalone name, Jammy remains uncommon but can be encountered occasionally. Its informal, sweet quality makes it distinctive while maintaining a connection to the widely popular and historically significant name James.
  18. Bromley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "broom meadow"
    • Description:

      Bromley is an English surname-name that's more possible as a first name now than ever before. The -ley suffix has been adopted for many names, and surnames such as Bromley are fashionable.
  19. Conroy
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "hound (or wolf) of the plain"
    • Description:

      Conroy is one Con name that feels a bit dated, though perhaps it's so far out it's coming in? Worth consideration if you like Connor but feel it's too widely used.
  20. Corky
    • Description:

      A bouncy midcentury TV nickname name.