9 Letter Boy Names

A poetic choice.

The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for famous artists.

A form of Alexander commonly used in Russia, Armenia, Estonia and Kazakhstan.

Even more daunting than Nicodemus.

Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.

Shikamaru Nara is one of the most popular characters from Naruto, although this has not translated to any American or many Japanese babies being given the name.

This was a common name in early Ireland, borne by numerous saints, but pronunciation problems would make it prohibitive here.

If you're looking for a Nicholas substitute or namesake, Nicholson would make a more distinctive path to the likable nickname Nick, fitting in with other newer patronymics like Anderson and Harrison. Unusual but not outlandish, it is associated with writer Nicholson Baker, library advocate and author of Vox. And as a surname, of course, with Jack.

Marvelous is a unique virtue name that could work for a boy or a girl, but would definitely make a statement. Marvel is a shorter version that has a history of use as a girls' name, but would work just as well for a boy.

Father Kingsmark was a monk, Scottish chieftain and saint to whom several churches in England and Wales are dedicated.

Originally a nickname, this has become a given name in Sweden, albeit rare. It's much more common as a middle, however.

Pembroke's brother.

A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.