Six Letter Boy Names

This cousin to Colton, a very widely used name, never matched its popularity and is now losing ground.

Djimon has become a familiar African name via powerful Benin-born, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.

A newly coined unisex name that, for boys, feels like a cross between Talon and Taylor. One of the many unique unisex names invented from elements popular in other names.

Following the birth of Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's daughter Khai in 2020, Kh- names have been getting more attention. Khairi is a powerful possibility with an on-trend sound.

A cool-soungin ancient Armenian name which has belonged to several historical kings.

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Sasuke Uchiha is a popular character from Naruto, a ninja rival of the titular character.

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

Cygnus is a northern constellation of the Milky Way, derived from the Latin word for "swan".

A very rare Cas name with that cool and cozy -wyn ending.

Probably derived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord". As a first name, it's predominantly found in French-speaking African countries. As a surname, it famously belonged to former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin (in office 1997-2002).

A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.

This name from the ancient Gilgamesh Epic would be a challenging choice; Hamish makes a more user-friendly option.

Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis.

Emmitt is a new spelling spin borne of the popularity of Emmett.

Riggan found fame as the first name of the hero of the Oscar-winning film Birdman, played by Michael Keaton. Riggan has the two-syllable n-ending surname feel so trendy for boys' names today. It may be a variation of Reagan or Regan or it may be a play on the word rigging. Whatever its origin, we bet this is one fictional name that will find wider use in real life.