Baby Boy Names That Start With K
Browse 170 baby boy names that start with K, with meanings and origins from the audited name pool. This page is the gender-specific companion to the broad K baby-name list, so it stays focused on boy names rather than mixing in every possible starting-letter match.
Browse Baby Boy Names Beginning With K
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Baby Boy Names That Start With K List
170 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Kai
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Hawaiian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#2
Kit
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Greek / English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#3
Kian
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#4
Koa
Meaning: Warrior or koa tree
Origin: Hawaiian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#5
Kairo
Meaning: Victorious or place-name form of Cairo
Origin: Arabic / Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#6
Kayden
Meaning: Modern name, possibly battle
Origin: Modern English / Celtic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#7
Kevin
Meaning: Handsome birth
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#8
Kobe
Meaning: Tortoise or from Kobe
Origin: Japanese / Hebrew
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#9
Khalil
Meaning: Friend or companion
Origin: Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#10
Kylo
Meaning: Modern invented name
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#11
Kaleb
Meaning: Faithful, devoted
Origin: Hebrew / English variant
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#12
Khalid
Meaning: Eternal or immortal
Origin: Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#13
Kingsley
Meaning: King's clearing
Origin: English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#14
Kyrie
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#15
Kaiden
Meaning: Modern form in the Caden family
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#16
Kobie
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#17
Kobi
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#18
Kiaan
Meaning: Grace of God or ancient
Origin: Sanskrit / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#19
Koby
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#20
Kayson
Meaning: Modern son-name form
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#21
Kareem
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#22
Kabir
Meaning: Great or powerful
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#23
Kenzo
Meaning: Healthy, wise, or third son depending on kanji
Origin: Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#24
Kyro
Meaning: Modern form inspired by Cairo or Kyros
Origin: Modern English / Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#25
Karim
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#26
Kasper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Scandinavian / Persian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#27
Kody
Meaning: Helpful one or cushion
Origin: English / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#28
Krishiv
Meaning: Associated with Krishna and Shiva
Origin: Sanskrit
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#29
Kade
Meaning: Round or barrel
Origin: English / Scottish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#30
Killian
Meaning: Little church
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#31
Kyle
Meaning: Narrow channel
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#32
Kieran
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#33
Kiyaan
Meaning: Grace of God or ancient
Origin: Sanskrit / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#34
Kane
Meaning: Warrior or tribute
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#35
Kiyan
Meaning: Kingly or ancient
Origin: Persian / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#36
Koda
Meaning: Friend or ally
Origin: Dakota / Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#37
Keanu
Meaning: Cool breeze
Origin: Hawaiian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#38
Kendrick
Meaning: Royal ruler or chief hero
Origin: Welsh / English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#39
Keon
Meaning: God is gracious or ancient
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#40
Krish
Meaning: Short form of Krishna
Origin: Sanskrit
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#41
Kylian
Meaning: Little church
Origin: Irish / French
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#42
Kayan
Meaning: Dynasty or existence
Origin: Persian / Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#43
Kenny
Meaning: Handsome or born of fire
Origin: Scottish / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#44
Kacper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Polish / Persian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#45
Karter
Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#46
Keegan
Meaning: Descendant of fire
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#47
Kamari
Meaning: Moonlight or noble
Origin: Swahili / Arabic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#48
Kyson
Meaning: Son of Ky or modern surname-style name
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#49
Kayce
Meaning: Vigilant or brave in battle
Origin: Irish / Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#50
Kenan
Meaning: Possession or ancient one
Origin: Hebrew / Turkish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#51
Kenneth
Meaning: Handsome or born of fire
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#52
Keith
Meaning: Wood or forest
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#53
Kaden
Meaning: Modern Caden variant; battle or spirit depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#54
Kristopher
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#55
Kameron
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#56
Kyler
Meaning: Archer or bowman, or modern Tyler-style form
Origin: Dutch / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#57
Kelvin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#58
Kingston
Meaning: King's town
Origin: English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#59
Kendall
Meaning: Valley of the River Kent
Origin: English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#60
Karl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#61
Kurt
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#62
Keaton
Meaning: Hawk settlement
Origin: English
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#63
Kelly
Meaning: Bright-headed or warrior
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#64
Kristian
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#65
King
Meaning: King or leader
Origin: English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#66
Kellen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#67
Keenan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#68
Kirk
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#69
Kolton
Meaning: Coal town or colt town; Colton variant
Origin: English surname / place name
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#70
Karson
Meaning: Son of Carr or marsh dweller; Carson variant
Origin: Scottish / English surname
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#71
Kurtis
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#72
Kent
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#73
Kory
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#74
Kolby
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#75
Kasey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#76
Korey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#77
Kason
Meaning: Modern Cason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#78
Kerry
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#79
Knox
Meaning: Round hill
Origin: Scottish surname
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#80
Kellan
Meaning: Slender or powerful
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#81
Kole
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#82
Kamden
Meaning: Winding valley; Camden variant
Origin: English surname / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#83
Kaizen
Meaning: Change for the better, improvement
Origin: Japanese word name
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#84
Kyaire
Meaning: Modern American name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#85
Kolter
Meaning: Colter or coulter; plough blade, modern Colter variant
Origin: English occupational surname / modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#86
Krew
Meaning: Modern Crew variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#87
Kasai
Meaning: Fire in Japanese word use; also a surname and place-name form
Origin: Japanese / modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#88
Kenai
Meaning: From Kenai, Alaska; place-name meaning is uncertain
Origin: Alaska place name / modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#89
Kolson
Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant
Origin: English surname / modern spelling
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#90
Kaleo
Meaning: The voice or sound
Origin: Hawaiian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#91
Kael
Meaning: Slender, fair, or modern Cale variant depending on root
Origin: Irish / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#92
Koah
Meaning: Modern Noah or Koa-influenced form; warrior or rest by related roots
Origin: Hawaiian / Hebrew-influenced modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#93
Kreed
Meaning: Modern Creed variant; belief or guiding faith
Origin: Modern English virtue word variant
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#94
Krue
Meaning: Modern Crew or Crue variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#95
Kaycen
Meaning: Modern Kason or Cason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#96
Kyree
Meaning: Lord or modern form linked with Kyrios
Origin: Greek / American modern
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#97
Kyu-hyun
Meaning: standard, jewel, or rule Gyu plus worthy or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#98
Kyung-min
Meaning: respect, brightness, or capital Kyung plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#99
Kyung-ho
Meaning: respect or brightness Kyung plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#100
Ki-ho
Meaning: foundation, energy, or rise Ki plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#101
Khang
Meaning: Peaceful, quiet, or healthy
Origin: Vietnamese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#102
Khanh
Meaning: Celebrate or congratulate
Origin: Vietnamese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#103
Khoa
Meaning: Science, discipline, or branch of study
Origin: Vietnamese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#104
Klahan
Meaning: brave
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#105
Kittisak
Meaning: fame and honour
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#106
Kriangsak
Meaning: great honour or renowned power
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#107
Kamon
Meaning: heart or mind; lotus-rooted
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#108
Kittichai
Meaning: famous victory
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#109
Kenji
Meaning: Strong and vigorous second son
Origin: Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#110
Kaito
Meaning: Ocean, soar, or sea flight
Origin: Japanese
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#111
Kash
Meaning: Modern Cash variant, linked to money or treasurer imagery
Origin: Modern English / American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#112
Kasen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#113
Korbin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#114
Kylan
Meaning: Narrow strait or modern Kyle-family form
Origin: Irish / Scottish / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#115
Kaison
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#116
Kohen
Meaning: Priest
Origin: Hebrew surname variant
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#117
Kye
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#118
Kaysen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#119
Kase
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#120
Kannon
Meaning: Canon, rule, or clergy title; Cannon variant by sound
Origin: English word name / Japanese Buddhist name
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#121
Kamdyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#122
Kamryn
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#123
Kolten
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#124
Keagan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#125
Kalel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#126
Konnor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#127
Kashton
Meaning: Modern Kash and Ashton blend; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#128
Kymani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#129
Konner
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#130
Kaiser
Meaning: Emperor
Origin: German title / Latin root
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#131
Kamron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#132
Kylen
Meaning: Narrow strait or modern Kyle-family form
Origin: Irish / Scottish / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#133
Kaeden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#134
Kyng
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#135
Kooper
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#136
Kyren
Meaning: Modern Ky- name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#137
Kamren
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#138
Kain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#139
Koen
Meaning: Bold counsel; short form of Koenraad
Origin: Dutch / Germanic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#140
Korbyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#141
Karsen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#142
Kennedy
Meaning: Helmeted chief
Origin: Irish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#143
Khari
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#144
Kilian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#145
Kace
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#146
Kenton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#147
Kaine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#148
Kalvin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#149
Kyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#150
Kaidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#151
Kaisen
Meaning: Modern Kayson or Kaizen-influenced form; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Japanese-influenced
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#152
Keller
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#153
Kallen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#154
Karsyn
Meaning: Son of marsh-dwellers; Carson variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#155
Kyron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#156
Kyran
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#157
Khai
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#158
Kanon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#159
Klaus
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Germanic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#160
Konrad
Meaning: Brave counsel
Origin: Germanic
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#161
Kallias
Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#162
Konstantinos
Meaning: Constant or steadfast
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#163
Kyriakos
Meaning: Of the Lord
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#164
Kaj
Meaning: Earth or rejoicing depending on origin
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#165
Kalle
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#166
Karsten
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#167
Kjell
Meaning: Kettle or helmet
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#168
Knut
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#169
Kerr
Meaning: Rough wet ground
Origin: Scottish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#170
Kester
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Scottish
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
How To Use This K Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of K names.
Gender Mix
This focused page currently includes 170 baby boy names beginning with K. For a wider comparison, browse the full baby names that start with K list.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short K names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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K Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual K shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
41
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Kai, Kit, Kian, Koa, Kobe, Kylo.
Medium names
118
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Kairo, Kayden, Kevin, Khalil, Kaleb, Khalid.
Long names
11
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Kingsley, Kendrick, Kristopher, Kingston, Kristian, Kyung-min.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
63
Examples: Kian, Kayden, Kevin, Kaiden, Kiaan, Killian.
Ends in E
16
Examples: Kobe, Kyrie, Kobie, Kade, Kyle, Kane.
Ends in R
14
Examples: Kabir, Kasper, Kacper, Karter, Kristopher, Kyler.
Ends in Y
11
Examples: Kingsley, Koby, Kody, Kenny, Kelly, Kory.
Popular K Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count K names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Boy names
- Kai rank #93 - 3,768 births
- Kayden rank #135 - 2,678 births
- Knox rank #196 - 1,836 births
- Kingston rank #204 - 1,725 births
- Kevin rank #221 - 1,628 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Kai, Kit, Kian, Koa, Kairo, Kayden, Kevin, Kobe.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Kit, Kian, Kevin, Khalil, Kaleb, Kingsley, Kareem, Kabir.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Kai, Kairo, Kayden, Kobe, Kylo, Kyrie, Kaiden, Kobie.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Kai, Koa, Kyle, Keanu, Keith, Kendall, Keaton, Kamden.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Kaleb, Kyrie, Kiaan, Karim, Krishiv, Kiyaan, Krish, Kacper.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Kylo, Kyro, Kyaire, Kash, Kasen, Korbin, Kylan, Kaison.
How To Use This List
Use the entries as a starting point for characters, projects, profiles, quizzes, team names, stories, or naming research. The short explanations help the joke land without turning the page into a dictionary.
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