Curated Boy M Names by Style
A handpicked selection of baby boy names starting with M, grouped by popular favorites, unique choices, modern picks, and timeless classics.
Popular M names for boys
19· Trending and widely lovedUnique M names for boys
8· Distinctive and less commonModern M names for boys
18· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic M names for boys
28· Timeless names that endureAll 130 Boy Names Starting With M
130 names
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- MaahidOne who smooths the way and brings ease (root m-h-d)
- MaazRefuge, shelter, or brave man
- MaazinRain clouds; clouds that bring life-giving rain
- Macsengreatest
- MaddenFrom an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Madaidhín, derived from madadh meaning "dog, hound"
- MaddoxSon of Madoc, fortunate
- MadhavSweet like honey
- Magnusgreatest
- MahadGreat, cradle, birthplace, nurturing foundation
- MahbeerBrave, courageous
- MahdiThe rightly guided one; guided to the true path
- MaherSkilled, proficient, expert, clever
- MaheshGreat ruler, Lord Shiva
- MahirSkilled and expert; masterful in his work
- MahmoudPraised
- MajeedGlorious
- MajidGlorious and noble; magnificent in honour
- MajorFrom an English surname that was originally derived from the given name Mauger, a Norman French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear"
- MajorianGreater, senior, or elder leader
- MalachiMy Messenger, My Angel, Messenger of God
- MalcolmLatin name meaning "dove". The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity
- MalharThe classical raga that invokes the rain
- MalikKing; a sovereign and master
- MamoonTrustworthy and secure; one who can be relied upon
- MananThinking, Meditation
- ManasMind, intellect, and soul
- ManavHuman, mankind; connected to Manu
- ManeNoble, great
- ManishLord of the mind
- ManliusMorning-born or early dawn child
- ManojBorn of the mind
- MansoorVictorious
- MansurVictorious and divinely aided
- ManuelFrom the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel) meaning "God is with us", from the roots עִם ( ʿim ) meaning "with" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- ManvikOne who is intelligent, conscious, or kind-hearted
- ManvitHuman, one who embodies humanity; content and satisfied
- MarcellinusLittle warrior or devoted to Mars
- MarcellusLittle warrior or dedicated to Mars
- MarceloRoman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god Mars
- MarcosRoman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god Mars
- MarcusDedicated to Mars, warlike, defender
- MarinusOf the sea or marine voyager
- MariusMale, virile, or dedicated to Mars
- MarlonMeaning unknown
- MarshallFrom an English surname that originally denoted a person who was a marshal
- MartialisDedicated to Mars, warlike, or brave
- MartinusWarrior of Mars or dedicated to war
- MarvinFrom an English surname that was derived from the Welsh given name Merfyn or the Old English name Mærwine
- MarwanNamed for the hard flint stone of Marwa; enduring and firm
- MasabStrong and unyielding; borne by Mus'ab ibn Umayr, first envoy of Islam to Medina
- MasoodFortunate, lucky and happy; blessed with good fortune
- MateenStrong, firm, and of resolute strength
- MateoGift Of God
- MathewMeans "gift of Yahweh " in Hebrew, derived from the roots מַתָּת ( mattaṯ ) meaning "gift" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God
- MatiasGift of God
- MatteoGift of God (Italian form of Matthew)
- MatthewGift of God, God's blessing
- MatthiasFrom Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew )
- MauriceFrom the Latin name Mauritius or Mauricius, a derivative of Maurus
- MaverickIndependent, Nonconformist
- MavishNoble, attractive, moonlight
- MaxGreatest
- MaxentiusGreatest ruler or supreme power
- MaximianusGreatest, supreme, or magnificent
- MaximilianoFrom the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from diminutive form of Latin maximus "greatest"
- MaximilianusThe greatest or most supreme
- MaximinusLittle greatest one or formidable child
- MaximusGreatest, largest
- MaxwellGreat stream
- MayanPure one, water source; a name for Lord Shiva
- MayankMoon
- MayurPeacock; splendid and graceful
- MazharA place of appearance; the outward manifestation of something hidden
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- MehranKind and loving (Persian mehr); also the old name of the Indus River
- Mekayl'Who is like God'; the archangel Mika'il (Michael)
- MelvinFrom a Scots surname that was originally from a Norman French place name Malleville meaning "bad town"
- MemphisEnduring and beautiful; established place
- MessiahAnointed one; deliverer; the saviour
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- MichaelWho Is Like God?
- MiguelFrom the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?", derived from the interrogative pronoun מִי ( mi ) combined with ךְּ ( ke ) meaning "like" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- MihirSun, Sunbeam, Radiance, Bright
- MikaalName of an Angel
- MikaeelArchangel of sustenance, rain, and divine mercy (Michael) in Islamic tradition
- MilesSoldier, Merciful
- MilhanGenerous, honorable, and pure white
- MillerGrain Grinder, Mill Worker
- MiloSoldier, merciful
- MinhajClear path, method, way
- MiqdadOne of great strength and firm resolve
- MirajAscent; the Prophet's ascension to the heavens (Al-Miraj)
- MisamA mark of beauty and grace; also honours Maytham al-Tammar
- MitchellFrom an English surname, itself derived from the given name Michael or in some cases from Middle English michel meaning "big, large"
- MiteshLord of friends; one who has good friendships
- MivaanSunrays of God; the first ray of sunlight
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- MoazzamSpelling variant of Muazzam; exalted, highly respected, and honored in dignity
- MoeedRestorer, seeker of refuge; attribute of God (Al-Mu'id)
- MohitAttracted, enchanted
- MohsinA benefactor; one who does good and is charitable
- MokshLiberation, salvation; freedom from rebirth
- MominA believer; one who is faithful and devout
- MonteMountain
- MontyFrom the steep hill (pet form of Montgomery)
- MosesDelivered from the water
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- MuawiyahA young fox cub; borne by the first Umayyad caliph
- MuazProtected, guarded, sheltered by God
- MuazzamExalted, respected, glorified, and honored; historically borne by Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I (Mu'azzam)
- MubarakBlessed
- MubashirBringer of good news, herald of glad tidings
- MudassirOne who wraps himself in a cloak; from Surah Al-Muddaththir
- MuditDelighted; filled with happiness
- MuhaiminThe Guardian and Protector; one who watches over and keeps safe
- MuhammadPraised, Praiseworthy
- MujahidOne who strives earnestly in the path of God
- MujtabaThe chosen one (epithet of Prophet Muhammad)
- MukeshLord of the unspoken
- MukhtarThe chosen one; also one free to choose
- MukundThe giver of liberation; a name of Lord Krishna
- MunawarLuminous and illuminated; filled with light
- MuneebOne who turns to God in repentance; devout
- MunirBright, shining, and luminous
- MuradDesire, wish, goal, intended purpose
- MurphySea Warrior, Sea Defender
- Murrayseaboard settlement
- MurtasimEngraved and clearly drawn; linked to writing and inscribing (root r-s-m)
- MurtazaThe chosen and well-pleasing one; a title of Imam Ali
- MusaSaved from the water
- MusabStrong, able, and capable; borne by the companion Mus'ab ibn Umayr
- MustafaChosen One, Selected
- MuzammilEnwrapped, enfolded in garments; title of honor bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad in Surah Al-Muzzammil (Chapter 73)
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