Boys Names Beginning With Y

Yael

Hebrew

"ibex"

A common unisex name in Israel, more properly written as Ya'el, Yael rose more than 200 places in 2023 to become one of the fastest-rising boys' names of the year in the US. Yael is among the -ael…

Yale

Welsh

"fertile upland"

An appellation that couldn't be more Ivy League or sound less Welsh. The name of the University is taken from the surname of college benefactor Elihu Yale. In the movie Manhattan , Yale Pollack is…

Yishai

Yishai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original form of what became 'Jesse' in English translations. In the Bible, Yishai was the father of King David, giving the name…

Yarrow

Botanical name, English

"rough stream"

Highly unusual as a baby name for either gender, Yarrow is an herb that grows wild and has long been used for its medicinal property. It's named for the mythical Achilles, who was said to carry…