Names Ending in M for Boys

The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.

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.

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

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 name of two Mohammedan festivals, one that ends Ramadan and one that takes place 70 days later. Like Felix and Asher, Bayram is a name with a happy, uplifting meaning. It was in Turkey's Top 100 until 2003.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

An attractive and popular choice in the Netherlands, but not one we see making it to the Top 50 in the US anytime soon.

Familiar as the most common form of greeting in Hebrew, but also associated with top female model Shalom Harlow.