Six Letter Boy Names

  1. Konrad
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Polish
    • Meaning:

      "brave counsel"
    • Description:

      German, Scandinavian and Polish spelling of Konrad, borne by several German and Polish rulers throughout history, as well as the German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
  2. Kaplan
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "tiger"
    • Description:

      A Turkish name with a cool animal meaning that would wear well in the English-speaking world too.
  3. Brahms
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Description:

      A melodic choice for lullaby-lovers.
  4. Brecon
    • Future
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "that is to be"
      • Description:

        A forward-looking word name.
    • Heller
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "bright, brilliant"
      • Description:

        A li'l hell-raiser name in the Ryder-Rogue-Rebel vein.
    • Nollie
      • Origin:

        Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver
      • Description:

        Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.
    • Wilton
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "place by a stream"
      • Description:

        As passé as Hilton and Milton.
    • Hamill
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "scarred"
      • Description:

        Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.
    • Enrico
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Henry
      • Description:

        One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.
    • Carlin
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little champion"
      • Description:

        While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.
    • Domino
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "lord, master"
      • Description:

        Swaggering, cutting-edge choice equally appropriate for both genders. It's also very rare, given in the US in 2015 to only seven baby girls....and no recorded baby boys. Do you want to be the first?
    • Agassi
      • Origin:

        Iranian-Armenian surname
      • Description:

        The last name of one of the great modern American tennis champs could conceivably be used as a hero name by tennis-loving parents. On second thought, maybe save it for a middle spot.
    • Kolter
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "colt herder"
      • Description:

        A variation on the more popular Colton and Colter, Kolter has the on-trend K initial, but still holds the same Wild West vibes as its counterparts and lends itself to familiar nickname Kole. Given to nearly 200 boys in 2023, it has tripled in use since 2020.
    • Jabari
      • Origin:

        Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "comforter, bringer of consolation"
      • Description:

        Coolly attractive African name, with distinguished representatives in sports and literature. Jabari has been on the rise recently, returning to the US Top 1000 in 2023.
    • Kenver
      • Origin:

        Cornish
      • Meaning:

        "great chief"
      • Description:

        Kenver is derived from the ancient British name Cunmorus, meaning "great chief." We much prefer this newer iteration.
    • Nasiah
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "miracle of God"
      • Description:

        An unusual member of the popular -iah ending clan.
    • Lachie
      • Origin:

        Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "land of the lochs"
      • Description:

        Sweet and jaunty Scottish short form of Lachlan.
    • Banyan
      • Origin:

        Indian
      • Meaning:

        "the God tree"
      • Description:

        This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.
    • Anchor
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability.