Curated Boy K Names by Style
A handpicked selection of baby boy names starting with K, grouped by popular favorites, unique choices, modern picks, and timeless classics.
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47· Fresh, contemporary favoritesAll 95 Boy Names Starting With K
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- KaabHonour and high standing; also the ankle, a symbol of support
- KabanPure, sacred water, ancient Tamil poet
- KabeerGreat, grand, dignified, magnificent
- KabirGreat, Powerful
- KabiruGreat, powerful
- KaceBrave, Vigilant, Alert Warrior
- KadeRound; barrel; from an English byname
- KaderPowerful
- KairavWhite lotus; symbol of purity and beauty
- KaiserEmperor; ruler
- KaisonAn invented name, using the same sound found in names such as Bryson and Tyson
- KaleemOne who speaks; a title of Prophet Musa (Kaleemullah)
- KamalLotus
- KamdenFrom an English surname that was derived from a place name, perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English
- KamilPerfect, complete
- KamranSuccessful, lucky
- KanavThe ancient sage Kanva who raised Shakuntala; wise
- KaneWarrior; little battler; tribute
- KanishkAncient Kushan dynasty king; associated with gold
- KannonChurchman; clergy official (variant of Cannon)
- KapilSun, reddish-brown
- KaramGenerosity and nobility of character
- KaranClever, skillful
- KareemGenerous and noble; open-handed and honourable in giving
- KarimGenerous, noble
- KarsonFrom a Scottish surname of uncertain meaning
- KartavyaDuty and righteous responsibility
- KarterCart driver, transporter
- KarthikBestower of Courage
- KartikCourageous, month in Hindu calendar
- KasaiFire, ornament
- KasenFrom the English surname Cason. It enjoyed a modest level of use in the United States in the early 21st century, due to its similarity to other popular names such as Mason and Jason
- KashFrom an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case", from Latin capsa
- KashanPlace of beauty, elegant city
- KashifUncoverer, discoverer, and revealer
- KashtonProbably a combination of Kash and the popular name suffix ton, inspired by names such as Ashton
- KaushalSkill, Cleverness, Ability, Expertise
- KaustubhThe divine jewel worn by Lord Vishnu
- KavishLord of poets; a name of Lord Ganesha
- KaydenFighter, Warrior, Mighty Warrior
- KaysanWise, discerning, and strong
- KaysonSon of Kay, Rejoicing, Joyful
- KazimRestrainer of anger, patient, forbearing
- KeatonFrom an English surname that was derived from a few different place names (see the surname Keaton )
- KeeganFrom Old Irish Áed, which meant "fire"
- KeithFrom a Scottish surname that was originally derived from the name of an estate in East Lothian, itself possibly derived from the Celtic root * kaytos meaning "wood"
- KellanSlender; powerful; mighty warrior
- KendrickFrom a surname that has several different origins
- KenkaideModern invented name
- KennethAnglicized form of both Coinneach and Cináed
- KennyDiminutive of Kenneth, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic names Coinneach and Cináed
- Kerrrough ground, left-handed
- KeshavKrishna, One with Beautiful Hair
- KevinOf noble birth or handsome by birth
- KhabbabOne who presses forward with steady, unwavering resolve
- KhalidEternal
- KhalilClose friend; the intimate companion, a title of Prophet Ibrahim
- KhizrGreen, flourishing, and verdant; name of Al-Khidr, the righteous servant and wise guide associated with Surah Al-Kahf
- KhushamPleasant, welcoming, delight of heart
- KiaanGrace of God; ancient, royal essence
- KianAncient, Enduring
- KieranLittle Dark One, Dark-Haired, Dark & Bright
- KingRuler, monarch
- KingstonKing's town; royal settlement
- KishoreYouthful
- KiyanRoyal; of the Kayanian kings of Persian legend, also 'foundation and pride'
- KiyanshPerson having all qualities, or part of Lord Krishna/Vishnu
- KnoxRound hill
- KobeSupplanter (Flemish pet form of Jacob); also linked to the Japanese city
- KodaAt least in part inspired by the name of a character from the animated movie Brother Bear (2003)
- KodyVariant of Cody, from an Irish surname meaning "descendant of the helpful one"
- KohenFrom a common Jewish surname that was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest"
- KolterColt Herder, Horse Keeper, Young Horse Tender
- KoltonFrom an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning " Cola 's town"
- KrewEither from a surname that was derived from the English town of Crewe (from Old Welsh criu meaning "weir" ), or from the English vocabulary word for a group of people
- KrishShort Form of Krishna
- KrishavLord Krishna and Lord Shiva combined
- KrishivA blend of Krishna and Shiv; divine qualities
- KrishnaDark, Black
- KritayAccomplished, skilled, creative; one who achieves
- KritinSkilled, intelligent, wise; one who achieves
- KritvikAlways happy, or priest/performer of sacrifices
- KriyanshPart of Lord Krishna
- KumailComplete, perfect, mature
- KunalLotus, a bird with beautiful eyes
- KushThe sacred kusha grass; the valiant twin son of Lord Rama
- KuvamSun, producer of light, lotus
- KyairePure, Clear, Bright
- KylanInvented name based on the sounds found in other names such as Kyle and Rylan
- KylerChurch, narrow strait
- KylianProbably from Old Irish cell meaning "church" combined with a diminutive suffix
- KyrieO Lord; Lord have mercy
- KyroFrom the name of the city of Cairo in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qāhira) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious"
- KyronDerived from Irish ciar meaning "black". In Irish legend Ciar was a son of Fergus mac Róich and Medb, and the ancestor of the tribe of the Ciarraige (after whom County Kerry is named)
- KysonAn invented name, using the same sound found in names such as Bryson and Tyson
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