Six Letter Boy Names

Vivaan is a life-related name from India that has made its way onto the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2014. While unusual, it has a familiar and appealing lively sound and feel. However, be aware that people unfamiliar with the name may misread and mispronounce it as Vivian.

A traditional masculine Choctaw name.

High-collared and straightlaced, with the deadly "Ox" nickname.

See WYNTON.

Elegant and worldly.

One of those Old World nicknames -- think Sally and Patsy -- that long ago crossed over to the girls' side.

Peyami is of Turkish origin stemming from the Persian word peyam, and as an upbeat meaning.

Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a, a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos, meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used the Latin spelling of the name, was a bishop of Alexandria and known for his opposition to Arianism.

An attractive surname, but also the name of a popular cookie.

Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.

If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.

Enitan's origins are in the Yoruba language of Southwestern Nigeria. It has a lovely meaning, referring to a person of notoriety.

Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.

If you can't decide between Ethan or the original Hebrew form, Eitan, you may arrive at Eithan.

Kal-El is Superman's Kryptonian name, invented by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 as the birth name of the superhero. Some theorize that it relates to Hebrew characters with the meaning "voice of God", while others give the meaning as "son" or "Earth one".

The line should end with Junior Soprano. While most would expect this to be a nickname rather than an actual given name, Junior has always ranked in the US Top 1000, hitting its peak in 1925 at Number 116.

Strong and attractive form of Cyril.