Six Letter Boy Names
Updated Wed Nov 22 2023
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Six letter names for boys are led by some longtime international name stars: Oliver, Elijah, Daniel, Samuel, and Joseph.
Six letters is one of the most popular lengths for boys' names. Boy names with six letters make up a full third of the Top 1000.
There are hundreds of intriguing and unique six letter boy names to be explored too. Our favorites include Booker, Harbor, and Laszlo.
Here, the full list of Nameberry's six letter names for boys, ordered by their current popularity among our visitors.
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- Diarra
Origin:
West AfricanMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
- Amedee
Origin:
French form of AmadeusDescription:
This variation of Amadeus may not be as familiar in the United States, but it has potential for French speaker and those with a French lineage.
- Ismail
Origin:
Arabic variation of Ishmael, HebrewMeaning:
"God will hear"Description:
This classic, handsome Arabic name — cognate of the Hebrew Ishmael — was chosen by Tan and Rob France for their son born in 2021. Ismail is the preferred spelling in England, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkey, while Ismael ranks higher in countries with native Spanish speakers, including the US.
- Daryle
- Parvan
Origin:
Bulgarian and RomanianMeaning:
"first"Description:
An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.
- Giosia
- Thomas
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"twin"Description:
A solid classic with plenty of history, Thomas strikes the balance between strength and gentleness. A favorite in the UK, a staple in France, and Australia, and never absent from the US Top 100, Thomas feels like a safe bet and a name that fits into any era.
- Marion
Origin:
French derivative of MaryMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
Fun fact: Marion was the birth name of movie star John Wayne. Although commonly thought of as a female name today, it was actually more popular for boys until the late 19th century, and was given to roughly equal numbers of boys and girls throughout the 1970s-2000s.
- Josiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God supports, heals"Description:
Josiah—a biblical name with lots of quaint, old-fashioned charm—makes a much fresher sounding alternative to either Joseph or Joshua, combining the best of both. Josiah is among the several Biblical boys' names that have been on the rise this decade.
- Dalton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the settlement in the valley"Description:
Dalton is a name with multi-faceted appeal. Many are attracted to the name's resemblance to other two-syllable n-ending favorites: Colton, Holden, and cousins. Others see it as a trendy Western name, recalling the legendary Dalton Brothers gang. It also has something of an upscale, preppy feel connected to the exclusive New York private school.
- Denzel
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"from the high stronghold"Description:
This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who delivered him.
- Domino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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?
- Andrew
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
During its Top 10 heyday in the late 90s and early oughts, Andrew was one of the "cooler" classic boy names, an update on the old guard Roberts and Richards.
- Junius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"born in June"Description:
Junius is one of those names that's growing on us, along with many of its Roman countrymen such as Julius and Atticus. We once thought it was a combination of the least attractive elements of Junior and Julius but now we think...well, we think it's okay. Not great, but okay.
- Kadeem
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"servant"Description:
Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
- Brooks
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"of the brook"Description:
A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image.
- Conrad
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave counsel"Description:
Conrad has a somewhat intellectual masculine image, a solid name that has been consistently on the popularity lists, especially well used in the 1920s and 30s, and given a pop of rock energy by the Elvis-like character of Conrad Birdie in Bye, Bye, Birdie--("We love you Conrad, oh yes we do!").
- Django
Origin:
RomaniMeaning:
"I awake"Description:
Django — the D is silent as most everyone now knows — the nickname of the great Belgian-born jazz guitarist Django (originally Jean Baptiste) Reinhardt, makes a dynamic musical choice for any jazz aficionado. Reinhardt's nickname "Django" is Romani for "I awake." The name has become more familiar with the release of and acclaim for the Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained.
- Dougal
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"dark stranger"Description:
Heard in the Scottish highlands, and much more in tune with the present times than the dated Douglas — for which it could make a perfect tribute name. Dougal was the Scottish nickname for invading dark-haired Danish Vikings, just as Fingal was given to the blonder Norwegians.
- Edwald