Six Letter Boy Names
- Arioch
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"lion-like"Description:
In the Book of Genesis, Arioch is the King of Ellasar.
- Akseli
Origin:
Finnish variation of Axel, ScandinavianMeaning:
"father of peace"Description:
A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.
- Morrie
Origin:
Latin, diminutive of MauriceDescription:
Soft and sensitive and elderly, associated with mega-best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie.
- Cianan
Origin:
Irish, diminutive of CianDescription:
This original spelling may present its challenges outside of Ireland, but it certainly has a more poetic look to it. Those daunted by the pronunciation obstacles may wish to consider Keenan.
- Sabino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wise"Description:
This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
- Jackie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A cute diminutive of Jack, already technically a nickname for John, famously borne by Hong Kong actor, director and martial artist Jackie Chan.
- Leonid
Origin:
Russian, variation of Leonidas "lion"Meaning:
"lion"Description:
This form got noticed as the first name of long-reigning Russian president Brezhnev; other bearers include playwright and short-story writer Andreyev, Leonid the Magnificent,a Russian performance artist on America's Got Talent, and Leonid McGill, the protagonist of a Walter Mosley private eye series. All in all, though, Leonid is not the most likely to join the pride of lion-related names here.
- Carden
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"wool carder"Description:
Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.
- Rayden
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.
- Elián
Origin:
Latin, based on Roman clan nameDescription:
Had a burst of popularity in 2000 when the controversial case of the Cuban boy Elián González was in the news; his name combined his parents': Elizabeth and Juan.
- Seeley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"blessed, happy"Description:
Seeley is a Medieval surname with a happy, fortunate meaning.
- Vallis
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"from Wales"Description:
Intriguing way to signal Welsh ancestry; more unusual than Wallace.
- Bakari
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"hopeful, promising"Description:
An upbeat and attractive Swahili name, also familiar as a surname. As names ending in -ari continue to rise, Bakari could be one to watch.
- Asaiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord hath made"Description:
Like Isaiah but looking for a name that's more unique? Asaiah is a name found several times in the Old Testament. Think of it as a blend of Asa and Josiah and a possible substitute for Isaiah. Asaiah entered the Top 1000 in the US for the first time in 2022, and is looking like one of the fresher Biblical choices today.
- Emmons
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Emonie"Description:
A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.
- Hopper
Origin:
English or DutchMeaning:
"leaper, dancer; hop grower"Description:
Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
- Renard
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"fox"
- Levent
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"naval soldier"Description:
Levent is a common name in Turkey, derived from Ottoman Turkish levend — a soldier in the Ottoman navy. The name also has connections to the Venetian navy in renaissance times.
- Aragon
Origin:
Spanish place nameDescription:
Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
- Harbin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"little bright warrior"Description:
A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.