Six Letter Boy Names

Interesting name with affable meaning.

Though the Fabian or Fabio versions are more often heard today, Fabius is the Roman family name they originated from. The general Quintus Fabius Maximum was famous for his strategic delaying tactics, so this might be a good choice for a child who is born late!

Associated with the Philadelphia Eagles footballer Asante Samuel, the Asante (or Ashanti) are a people living in Ghana. Asante is also the name of the language they speak, a close relative of Akan and Twi.

This French surname — stemming from Dupré, meaning "from the meadow" — was given to 20 baby boys as first name in 2022.

A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.

Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used more often among baby girls in the US.

A term occurring in the Old Testament and Hebrew Bible that later became personified as the devil in the New Testament.

Vedant is a name used in the Hindu religion, meaning "One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas" or "a master of Hindu philosophy". The name Vedant was given to 65 baby boys in 2022.

In Greek mythology, Perses was a Titan and the father of Hecate, goddess of magic and the Underworld. His name derives from Ancient Greek pertho ("to destroy").

The kind of nickname name you wouldn't want your own child to get stuck with.

French variant of Isaiah