Names Ending in M for Boys

Definite twenty-first- century possibilities, with its stylish K opening, strong first syllable, and softer second.

In Latin, quantum literally means "amount," but these days it is a physics term used to describe the smallest units of energy and matter. As of 2020, Quantum is also a baby name. That year it was given to five baby boys, the minimum required to make it onto the American baby name charts.

Pelham, a place-name surname, could work well as a first, despite its slightly arrogant air. It's what the P in P.G. Wodehouse stands for.

One of these forgotten Victorian surname names, like Spurgeon and Elwood, that almost feels so far out it could come back in. The key word there being "almost."

This phonetic spelling of the Kardashian baby name Dream surprised many by being one of the fastest-rising girl names of 2022. Both Dream and Jream were still only given to under 100 boys the same year.

Bheem, the name of the second of the five sons of Pandu in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, was renowned as a strong warrior. Bheem is the name of one of the two heroes of the Bollywood film RRR.

This may be a phonetic variation of Malcolm, but it just looks...wrong. Be prepared for spelling corrections.

Ephrem is a spelling variation of the Biblical Ephraim, most often used for an early saint, Ephrem the Syrian, who was a 4th century theologian. This makes a cool, religiously appropriate choice.

This short and simple but sturdy boy name is used in Punjabi regions of India.

As handsome as its meaning suggests. Variant spelling Wassim is a Top 100 name in France.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.

An alternate Hebrew form of Abraham that could lead to the nickname Avi.

Interesting name with affable meaning.

Streamlined form eases pronunciation and spelling, but somehow adds a weighty element to this British favorite. It became familiar in the U.S. via musician Gram Parsons.

Ikram is an Arabic name used for both girls and boys, though in the US it was given to no babies of any gender last year. The male version is sometimes spelled Ikraam.

To Muslims, an auspicious name.