Six Letter Boy Names

Rishad is a masculine name with Arabic and Persian origins, derived from the root 'rashada' meaning 'righteous guidance' or 'following the right path.' It's related to the more common name Rashid but with a slightly different phonetic quality. The name carries positive connotations of wisdom, integrity, and moral direction in Islamic tradition. Rishad is used in various Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, as well as among Muslim families in Western countries. While not among the most common Arabic names globally, it strikes a balance between being recognizable within Muslim communities and distinctive in multicultural settings.

This shortened form of Zephaniah makes an original Old Testament choice. It might plausibly make an honor name for Stephen or Stephan, and comes with the appealing short form Zeph.

A respelling of Giovanni which makes the Italian pronunciation – three syllables, rather than four – more clear. Jovani and its variant Jovanni were both Top 1000 picks for the first decade and a half of the 20th century. They are particularly popular in the US's Latino community.

For Grandpa Vincent.

Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices such as Cooper and Parker to au courant ones like Archer to occupational hotties of the future, including Booker and Sayer.

The spelling Pearce softens the name's sharper edges, though we prefer the original Piers. That "pear" snippet could confuse pronunciation, which is just like Pierce.

Kellin is a modern masculine name with possible Irish or Scottish Gaelic influences. It may be related to the more common Kelly (meaning 'warrior' or 'bright-headed') or could be a variant of Kellen (from the Gaelic 'ceallach' meaning 'strife'). The name has gained some recognition through Kellin Quinn, vocalist for the band Sleeping with Sirens. With its strong consonants and crisp ending, Kellin has a contemporary, energetic quality while maintaining Celtic connections. This relatively uncommon name appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice that still feels familiar and pronounceable. Kellin bridges traditional Celtic naming heritage with modern preferences for names that are both unique and accessible.

World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.

Mattie ranked among the Top 1000 for boys a century ago, in the heyday of the nickname-name. Today, few parents would dream of putting it on the birth certificate, preferring it as a short form for the perennially-popular Matthew. Mattie is in the Top 1000 in the U.S. for girls.

David plus Damian (or David plus Ian or David plus Darrian) equals this hybrid name. It has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since 2004, though both this spelling and alternative Davion were out of favor in 2023. Davian Clarke is a Jamaican Olympic athlete.

An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes an attractive and unusual addition to the -ley name family.

The Choctaw name for their own tribe, occasionally bestowed as a given name.

Resembling Orion, a current favorite, Kirion is a Russian name ready for import.

Samael is an archangel in Talmudic lore — a figure who is the accuser, seducer, and destroyer. He is often made to resemble Satan, although his jobs are not all necessarily evil (such as destroying sins).

For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.

Raider is one of the new genre of badass word names, which also includes Rogue, Rebel, Danger, Wilder, and so on. Choose it at your own peril.

As a Spanish and Portuguese name, Brayan is a variant of the Celtic Brian, familiar in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy and France. As a modern invention, it blends Brayden with Bryan, tying it the to the strong meaning of Brian and the fish-related meaning of Braden.

Kalevi is a variant form of Kaleva, the name of a character from Finnish legend — the ancestor of all Finns. Although both are masculine names, Kalevi may be better suited for non-Finnish boys, since an A ending is often viewed as feminine.