American boy names starting with K

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name

This bold English name means “monarch.”

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Boomerang

Church

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

An English word name meaning “mounted warrior.”

Defender, King

The Black One, Goddess Kali, A Form of Durga, Blacknes

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

English in origin and meaning “royal settlement,” Kenton pairs vintage charm with dignified presence.

Surname, Form the Church Town

Small and Ancient, Sharp

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Ennions Mound

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Noble, Righteous, Unique, Secret

Audience, Ruler, With Raising Tone, Leader

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

One from the Pointed Hill, From the Pointed Hill

Sharp, Ancient, Learned, Wise

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Female Version of Kyle, Boomerang

This English name means “king’s meadow.”

Domain of Curtis, Short, From Courtenay

He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Church Land

King is One of Several Titles Occasionally Used as Given Names, Kingsley, King's Meadow

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Near the Chapel, Fair and Handsome, Victory, A Wood

God is Gracious, Hair, Immense Joy

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert, Vigorous

English Meaning Sharp, Little Ancient One, Surname, Learned

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Keel Town

Warrior Chief, Bold War-leader

County in Ireland, Black Haired Men, Dark, Ruler

Diminutive of Christopher, He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Castles on the Survivors, Little and Womanly, The Dark One, Man

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh

Treasurer, Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Ciar's People, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Marsh Land, Queen

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Handsome, Sprung from Fire, Good Looking

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly

Sugar Treat, Whiteness, Modern Variant of Candace, Glowing

Little But Wise, Flower, Everyone Love her, Korean Kingdom

A German surname meaning “cellar master.”

Kid, Young Goat

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Great joy, Favorite

Ancient, Coolness

Strong and Manly, Man, Feminine Variant of Charles, Husband

Good-looking, Fair, Too: the Fire from Infants, Royal Oath

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

Bold, Strong, Guard, Royal

Village with a Church, Surname

Also meaning “noble” and “generous,” this Arabic variant is rising globally.

Surname, Born on Fire, Abbreviation of Kenneth

This Irish-rooted name meaning “watchful” surged in popularity after the TV series Yellowstone.

Pure, Form of Catherine

The Gentle, The Beautiful

Shed Town, Settlement on the Bank, Where Hawks Fly

Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.

his name suggests grace with meanings like “slender” and “swamp.”

Vigorous, Watchful, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert

Barrel Maker, Seller, Warrior, Germane

Biblical and timeless, this Hebrew name means “possession” and also connects to ancient Irish roots.

One who Makes Hats

Royal Meadow, Son of Finley

Christian Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.

Darling, Dear

Little Dark One, Black Man, The Raven, Swamp Friend

Grace, Lovely and Graceful, Brotherly Love, Kindness

Free Man, Full-grown, Vigorous, Army

Swarthy, Dark-skinned, Marsh Land, Fort

Beloved One

Christian, Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One

This name of German and English origin refers to someone who transports goods by cart.

Bold Counselor

Bold War-leader

Robust Hearty One

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Dog, Dog-like Devotion to God, Keeper of the Keys, Pure

A globally-inspired name with Welsh roots meaning “keeper of the keys” and Hawaiian ties to the sea.

A New Beginning

Blending Kendrick and Hendrix, Kendrix means “champion” and hits all the right modern notes.

One who is Gleaming

Vigorous, Army, A Man, Manly

Moon, Fair complexion

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

Cured Salmon

Raven

Arabic for “immortal,” it has been lifted by figures in music and media.

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

Derived from Irish, Korey means “from the hollow.”

To Carry, Bearing the Christ, Christ-bearer

Man, Beloved, Husband, Dear

Powerful

First-Born

Hawaiian for “cool breeze,” this name gained fame through actor Keanu Reeves.

Cliff, Hillock, Wisdom, Learning, One who is Merciful and Foreseeing

Free One

From the Garden Island

Pure, Name of a Sage

Latin in origin and meaning “rejoice,” it's a stylish take on Caius with the cool nickname Kai.

Brought to fame by soccer star Kylian Mbappé, this Irish-rooted name means “war strife.”

A Man of Small Stature

A Japanese name meaning “strong and healthy.”

Shopkeeper

Warrior, Fighter, Athlete, Champion

Ke, Shawn

The Black, Fight

This Japanese name means “second son”

Japanese for “good change,” it has roots in business philosophies of improvement.

Native American in origin, it means “flat lands.”

This modern variant of Kyle, popularized by Star Wars, is linked to the meaning “narrow strait.”

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Boy born on Friday

A twist on Kaden, this Arabic-rooted name means “warrior.”

Supplanter, One who Supplants, Heel Grabber, Yahweh May Protect

Corner of a Room, Woman, Wife, Edged, Angle

A Character in Shahnameh, Ancient Hero

Sunday Babies, Born on Saturday

Ocean Village

From the Church Village, Church Settlement

Honored

Too: the Latest Developed, Little Hearts, Cornelia, Maiden

Fortune, Destiny, Fate

Smells Like a Beautiful Flower, Aroma, Perfume, Fragrance

Son of Finley, Fair Haired

Born on Wednesday

Whole Hearted, Faith, Messenger, Devotion

A rising modern name that fuses Kai and Jason, with a fresh sound.

Arisen

This Latin-rooted name means “with rhythm.”

Animal Horn, Kenya

Vast, Strong

Jewel, Gemstone

Healthy, Peaceful, Happy

A variant spelling of Caleb, this Biblical name means “devotion to God.”

A modern English-American name meaning “son of Kyle.”

Gods Helper

Fire

Beaver

To Destroy

Small Boat, Lord Krishna

Fair, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Slender, Pure

Red Moon, Ember Moon

Silent warrior