6 Letter Boy Names

  1. Alexei
    • Origin:

      Russian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.
  2. Bayard
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "russet-haired"
    • Description:

      An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse.
  3. Breton
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "from Brittany"
    • Description:

      Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.
  4. Brooks
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "of the brook"
    • Description:

      A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image.
  5. Cashel
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "castle, stone fort"
    • Description:

      Cashel is one of the many appealing Irish names that have not yet emigrated to the US. Cashel was chosen by actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his writer-director wife Rebecca Miller for their son.
  6. Clarke
    • Origin:

      Variation of Clark
    • Meaning:

      "scribe, clerk"
    • Description:

      While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
  7. Conway
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "hound of the plain"
    • Description:

      Historically tied to country music legend Conway Twitty, it’s now gaining traction alongside names like Connor, Colton, and Corbin. Growing in usage along with other surnames as first names, Conway stands out as a fresh, yet familiar, choice.
  8. Curren
    • Gentry
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "aristocracy"
      • Description:

        A distinctive surname that, despite its meaning, has a cowboy swagger, a la Autry.
    • Henley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "high meadow"
      • Description:

        The name of a British town on the Thames that hosts a famous regatta, so it could be an appropriate middle name for the son of boat-lovers.
    • Hewitt
      • Origin:

        English, Scottish, and Irish surname
      • Meaning:

        "descendant of Hugh; one who lives near the wood clearing"
      • Description:

        Modern way to honor an ancestral Hugh.
    • Jensen
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
      • Meaning:

        "son of Jens"
      • Description:

        A variation of Jenson, which is actually more popular than the original in the United States. This spelling also holds the distinction of being the most common surname in Denmark.
    • Johann
      • Origin:

        Variation of Johan
      • Description:

        The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries.
    • Juhani
      • Origin:

        Finnish
      • Meaning:

        "god is gracious"
      • Description:

        Finnish form of John
    • Julius
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "youthful, downy-bearded"
      • Description:

        Immortal through its association with the ancient Caesar (it was his clan name), Julius may still lag behind Julian, but is definitely starting to make a comeback, and in fact feels more cutting edge, in line with the current trend for Latin -us endings.
    • Junius
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "born in June"
      • Description:

        Junius is one of those names that's growing on us, along with many of its Roman countrymen such as Julius and Atticus. We once thought it was a combination of the least attractive elements of Junior and Julius but now we think...well, we think it's okay. Not great, but okay.
    • Kaiser
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "Emperor"
      • Description:

        Kaiser, as in roll and Wilhelm, appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017. It fits the two-syllable -er ending style that's all the rage, and it lends itself to the short form Kai. But we hope this Germanic version of what is essentially a title rather than a name doesn't keep rising on the charts.
    • Lawson
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "son of Lawrence"
      • Description:

        Appealing way, à la Dawson, to honor an ancestral Lawrence. Lawson is also an English pop rock band. Lawson has history or use that dates far back, but it fell off of the charts in 1950. The name resurfaced in 2001 and has been climbing since. Lawson has that surname feel and -son suffix that parents are loving in recent years.
    • Layton
      • Origin:

        Old English
      • Meaning:

        "settlement with a leek garden"
      • Description:

        This first name was once a surname derived from Old English. Used quietly a century ago, the current fashion for two-syllable boy names ending in n makes this one a new hit.
    • Lorcan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little, fierce"
      • Description:

        Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence O'Toole, is the patron saint of Dublin, so it's not too surprising that Irish-born actor Peter O'Toole named his son Lorcan.