Baby Boy Names That Start With K
Browse 157 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
157 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: 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.
#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: 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.
#56
Kyler
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.
#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
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#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: 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.
#70
Karson
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.
#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: 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.
#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: 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.
#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: 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.
#83
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.
#84
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.
#85
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.
#86
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.
#87
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.
#88
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.
#89
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.
#90
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.
#91
Klahan
Meaning: brave
Origin: Thai
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#92
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.
#93
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.
#94
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.
#95
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.
#96
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.
#97
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.
#98
Kash
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.
#99
Kasen
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.
#100
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.
#101
Kylan
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.
#102
Kaison
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.
#103
Kohen
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.
#104
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.
#105
Kaysen
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.
#106
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.
#107
Kannon
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.
#108
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.
#109
Kamryn
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.
#110
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.
#111
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.
#112
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.
#113
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.
#114
Kashton
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.
#115
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.
#116
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.
#117
Kaiser
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
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.
#119
Kylen
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
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.
#121
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.
#122
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.
#123
Kyren
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
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.
#125
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.
#126
Koen
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
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.
#128
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.
#129
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.
#130
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.
#131
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.
#132
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.
#133
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.
#134
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.
#135
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.
#136
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.
#137
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.
#138
Kaisen
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
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.
#140
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.
#141
Karsyn
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
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.
#143
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.
#144
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.
#145
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.
#146
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.
#147
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.
#148
Kallias
Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#149
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.
#150
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.
#151
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.
#152
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.
#153
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.
#154
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.
#155
Knut
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Scandinavian
Note: Boy name beginning with K. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#156
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.
#157
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 157 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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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, Kaito.
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, Kash, Kasen, Korbin, Kylan, Kaison, Kohen.
How To Use This List
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