Boys Names Beginning With K

Knut

Old Norse; Norwegian; Swedish; Danish

"knot"

This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. While Rockne's name was commonly pronounced like newt, the correct…

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.

Kostas

Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine

"steadfast"

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Kostya

Russian, diminutive of Konstantin

An accessible Russian nickname...but could "cost ya".

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,…

Kuro

Japanese

"ninth son; black"

Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.

Kuwiskuwi

Cherokee

"large white water bird; egret"

Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.