Names Ending in D for Boys

Roar! This popular name in the Arab world was once almost unused by English speakers, but is now given to a few boys in the States each year. It can also be spelled Fahad and Fahed.

An alternate spelling of Leland, Leeland may appeal to sports-loving parents due to former NFL player Leeland McElroy.

This country name has come into steady use for girls in recent decades, and it's occasionally given to boys too. With interest in other -land names like Leland and Roland, we can see this patriotic heritage choice becoming more gender-balanced.

Neyland has been used as a first name for a handful of boys each year since 2002. It's most popular in Tennessee, where it's associated with The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The stadium was named after Robert Neyland, head football coach and athletic director at the university from the '20s to the '50s.

A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.

The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.

A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.

The name of a semi-legendary 5th century Frankish king. Handel's opera Faramondo is based on his life. Spelling variations include Faramond and Faramund.

Upper-crusty hotelish surname.

An uncommon variant of the classic name David that was brought to the fore by actor and rapper Daveed Diggs, one of the original stars of "Hamilton" on Broadway. He has said that his parents chose that spelling because his dad "liked the look of it."

At one time associated with the fictional detective Bulldog Drummond, this formal surname name does boast the cute nickname Drum.

Quintessentially, stylelessly preppy.

Creative surname choice, associated with the great French postimpressionist Edouard Villard.

An archaic French form of the name Ingram, itself a rare, attractive last name option.