Names Ending in M for Boys

Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it relates to the hero’s great size and strength, possibly from Avestan raodha "to grow" and takhma "strong, brave, valiant".

One of Noah's biblical grandsons, making it a natural to honor a relative with the name of the ark builder.

A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.

This Arabic name is rare in English-speaking countries, but with its accessible pronunciation and majestic bird meaning, it's worth consideration.

A forgotten nickname for Columbus, which itself is becoming ever rarer. Radio comedy program Lum and Abner, which ran for over two decades beginning in 1931, featured a character named Columbus "Lum" Edwards.

An addition to the trend for royal names, Kingdom could also have religious significance for those who want it.

A distinguished sounding place and surname borne by religious leader Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.

Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.

A less common, Biblical alternative to Liam, Elliott, Elias, and Eli. Eliam joined the Top 1000 for the first time in 2021 and was given to around 430 babies in a recent year. In Puerto Rico, it's a Top 50 choice.

Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year in the US.

This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.

Another traditional Indian name, best known here via novelist Vikram Seth.

In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car.

Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.

The sacred syllable of Buddhism, used when meditating. This short, sweet and spiritual choice has taken off in the last twenty years, and is in regular, though not highly popular, use in the US.

Perhaps if there's a Putnam in your background.

A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.