Boys Names Beginning With K

Kingston

English

"king's town"

Chosen for their first son by musical couple Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, this Jamaican place and elegant British surname also boasts the more regal yet user-friendly short form, King. Kingston…

King

English

"monarch"

King is a name that sends a mixed message. While some might think of it as more fitting for a canine, others see it as a strong name with offbeat style and a full court of rich associations, from Dr.…

Kane

Celtic

"warrior"

A name of multiple identities: a somewhat soap-operatic single-syllable surname, a homonym for the biblical bad boy Cain, and, when found in Japan and Hawaii, it transforms into the two syllable…

Kannon

English, Hindi

Kannon, the name of actor Kevin James' son born in 2011, seems at first glance to be a kre8if spelling of bad boy name Cannon. But Kannon is also the name of the Buddhist god (and sometime goddess)…

Kingsley

English

"king's meadow"

Kingsley is a sophisticated Harry Potter name that entered the US Top 1000 in 2013. Writer Kingsley Amis is its most famous bearer. Cousin Kingston is also rising in popularity, thanks to Gwen…

Kit

English, diminutive of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

Actor Kit Harington, aka the dreamy Jon Snow on Game of Thrones , has given this nickname-name new style and appeal for boys. Actress Jodie Foster used it for her son back in the 2000s, while actor…

Khari

West African

"kingly"

Though used quite often for babies of both sexes, Khari, meaning "kingly," was traditionally a boys' name. Musical couple Fetty Wop and Masika Kalysha, however, named their daughter Khari.

Kenton

English

"the royal settlement"

Although Kenton has the trendy K beginning and on ending, and a jazz reference to Stan Kenton, it still manages to sound stiff and old-fashioned.

Kota

Japanese, Indian, Native American

"happiness; good fortune; fort; allies, friends"

Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well. As a Japanese name, Kota, also spelled Kōta and Kouta, is associated with good luck, joy,…

Kasper

Polish variation of Casper, form of Jasper, Persian

"bringer of treasure"

Jasper and its many international variations, from Kasper to Casper to Gaspard, is finding new popularity.

Kayne

Kayne is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a modern variation of Kane or Cain, derived from Celtic languages meaning 'warrior' or from Hebrew meaning…

Konstantin

Slavic; Estonian; Finnish; Hungarian; German, from Latin

"steadfast"

This sleek form of Constantine is traditional in many European countries, and most popular in German-speaking nations and Russia.

Kay

Kay as a masculine name has diverse origins. It can be a short form of names like Kenneth or Kai, or derive from the Middle English word 'key.' In Arthurian legend, Sir Kay was King Arthur's foster…

Knute

Norse

"knot"

A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of…

Kaspar

Kaspar is a masculine name with ancient Persian origins, traditionally believed to mean 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure.' It gained prominence in Christian tradition as one of the Three Wise…

Kostas

Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine

"steadfast"

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Kanye

African place-name, Nigeria

"honor, tribute"

Kanye West propelled his name into the Top 900 in the early 2000s, at the height of his popularity, though now it has dropped off the baby-naming map. In addition to its African derivation, it is a…

Kafka

Czech

"jackdaw"

Murakami's Kafka on the Shore features a character named after the famous Czech author of The Metamorphoses .

Kanagagota

Cherokee

"standing turkey"

The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Kende

Hungarian

"king"

Kende is derived from the Hungarian title kende , referring to the king of Magyar, the nation that predated Hungary. Kende has a modern, internationally-appealing sound and is a Top 100 name in…