Boys Names Beginning With K

  1. Knute
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "knot"
    • Description:

      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 Jessica Simpson's son Ace, in honor of his paternal great-grandfather. Note that pronunciation is two syllables, with the K sounded.
  2. Kostya
    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Konstantin
    • Description:

      An accessible Russian nickname...but could "cost ya".
  3. Kihêw
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "eagle"
  4. Kanagagota
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "standing turkey"
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Kuwiskuwi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "large white water bird; egret"
    • Description:

      Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
  6. Kostas
    • Origin:

      Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine
    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"
    • Description:

      Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.
  7. Kende
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "king"
    • Description:

      Kende is derived from the Hungarian title kende, referring to the king of Magyar, the nation that predated Hungary.
  8. Kahn
    • Kew
      • Komo