Names Ending in M for Boys

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.

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

Perhaps if there's a Putnam in your background.

In the US, best known as the name of Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff under President Obama.

A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.

Were boys really named Wm at the turn of the last century, or was the old-timey abbreviation of William simply what was noted on the official records? We're guessing the latter, but as the Social Security Administration counts each spelling of a name in its tally and doesn't presume to change Wm into William (or Bryleigh into Briley, or is it Brylee?), this name stands as is through the ages.

This unusual, in the US at least, Turkish name has an attractive sound and a modern meaning. We can imagine it becoming much more widely known and used, the way the Irish Declan has over the past generation.

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.

Though Bayram is not well known in the US, it's a name that easily crosses cultures because it sounds exactly like the English name Byram, a variation of Byron. Bayram is the Turkish word for “holiday” or “festival”. Like Felix and Asher, Bayram is a name with a happy, uplifting meaning. It was in Turkey's Top 100 until 2003.

Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.

In demonology, Raum is a Great Earl of Hell, depicted as a crow, who rules over thirty legions of demons.

Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.

Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.

A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.

This familiar surname with a surprising meaning could be added to your list of undiscovered 'last names first' names.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.