Boys Names K Through O

Kedric

English

"loved or royal power"

Also spelled Kedrick, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819…

Kedrick

English

"loved or royal power"

Also spelled Kedric, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819…

Keeshaune

Keeshaune is a masculine name that appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of several naming traditions. The "Kee-" prefix is found in various names across different cultures, while…

Keil

German

"wedge"

Probably intended as a variant spelling of Kyle, this German word (meaning "wedge") is not used as a name there.

Kelby

English

"dweller at the farm by the stream"

This British last-name-first-name could make a more masculine alternative to Shelby.

Keldan

Norse

"spring, well"

Cool-sounding name which may derive from Norse kildr "a spring".

Kellam

Modern invented name

Definite twenty-first- century possibilities, with its stylish K opening, strong first syllable, and softer second.

Keller

German occupational name

"cellar master"

Keller is a German surname that originated as an occupational name for a cellar or store master, which seems to be the background of several of the most stylish new German names for boys . One of the…

Kemari

Variation of Kamari, Swahili

"moonlight"

Kemari is a fast-rising spelling variation of Kamari, which ultimately comes from the Arabic name Qamar.

Kemper

German and Dutch surname

"serf; hemp farmer; person from Kempen"

As a given name, Kemper is a rare gender-neutral choice, given to fewer than 50 American babies at last count. It's much more familiar as a surname, as in that of Ellie Kemper, an actor from The…

Kenelm

English

"brave, bold helmet, keen protection"

A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a…

Kennedy

Irish

"misshapen head"

This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert…

Kent

English surname and place-name

"edge"

Kent is a no-nonsense, brief, brisk one-syllable name, almost as curt as Kurt.

Kermit

Irish, variant of Diarmaid/Dermot

"without injunction, without envy"

Kermit was a Top 500 name until the 1960s, not coincidentally the decade in which Kermit the Frog made it a one-person (well, one-frog) name. Derived from the Irish surname Mac Diamada, itself from…

Kevyn

Kevyn is a masculine name representing a stylistic variation of Kevin, which originates from Irish Gaelic and means 'handsome' or 'gentle birth.' This alternative spelling emerged in the late 20th…

Keylor

Spanish

This name was almost unknown until soccer player Keylor Navas brought it to the world's attention. You could consider it a twist on Caleb or Taylor.

Kier

Diminutive of Kieran, alternate spelling of Keir

See KEIR.

Kija

Chinese or Aboriginal, meaning unknown

Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC. Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people…

Kiko

Kiko is a versatile masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'happy child' or 'rare child,' while in Hawaiian culture, it's often a diminutive of Francisco or Federico. The…

Kilmer

German surname

"famous sacrifice; famous pledge; famous noble offspring"

Kilmer is best known as a surname — as in actor Val Kilmer — but actors Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella recently used it for their daughter Kilmer Dove, making it a viable first name. Kilmer is…