British boy names starting with K

A classic from Scottish and Irish roots, it means “born of fire.”

A long-standing Scottish name meaning “wood,” once cool in the ‘60s.

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

A Scottish name linked to the River Kelvin and a famed physicist

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.

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

Boomerang

Church

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

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

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

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

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

An English name meaning “valley of the River Kent,” once propelled by soap operas and celebrity culture.

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

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

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

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

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

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

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.”

Follower of Christ, Christian, Anointed, Christ-bearer

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

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

Keel Town

A name of Germanic and Polish origin meaning “brave counsel.”

County in Ireland, Black Haired Men, Dark, Ruler

Diminutive of Christopher, He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn, Raven

Sharp, Distant, Fighter, Eye

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh

Love

Treasurer, Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

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

An Arabic name meaning “friend,” made famous in the U.S. by poet Kahlil Gibran.

Crystal

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly

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

A German surname meaning “cellar master.”

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Great joy, Favorite

Ancient, Coolness

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

Originally a British place name meaning “king’s town.”

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

Village with a Church, Surname

Greek in origin, this alternative to Christian means “follower of Christ.”

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

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

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.

Arabic for “generous,” this name honors a giving spirit.

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.

Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One, Christian

Grace, Lovely and Graceful, Brotherly Love, Kindness

Lord Krishna, Universe

Swarthy, Dark-skinned, Marsh Land, Fort

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

Robust Hearty One

Descendant of Caollaidhe

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

The Heavens, The Elements Ka Meaning The

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

A New Beginning

One who is Gleaming

Moon, Fair complexion

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

This Irish name means “slender and fair” and is a gender-neutral favorite.

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

First-Born

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

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

Pure, Name of a Sage

Irish and Persian by heritage, Kian means either “ancient” or “king.”

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.”

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

Fortune, Destiny, Fate

Smells Like a Beautiful Flower, Aroma, Perfume, Fragrance

Son of Finley, Fair Haired

Born on Wednesday

Beautiful, Maple Leaf

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

Arisen

This Latin-rooted name means “with rhythm.”

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

Fair, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Slender, Pure

Red Moon, Ember Moon

Silent warrior

A poetic Japanese name, Kaito have meanings like “ocean” and “soar.”

Irish in origin and related to Ciarán, this moody name means “little dark-haired one.”

Often short for Calvin, Kal is simple and strong, with Latin origins meaning “bald.”

Born on a Tuesday

Parrot

Something Special

Irish in origin and meaning “little dark one,” this name is gradually gaining gender-neutral popularity.

A modern invention, this American name combines boldness with healing.

Of Arabic origin, Kiyan means “existence” or “king.”

This Irish-rooted name mixes meanings like “spirit of war” and “gentle youth.”

Derived from the German word for “emperor.”

An American favorite, Kayson is a modern invention often interpreted as meaning “healer.”

Companion, Little Battle, Friend

Scottish in origin, it means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Perhaps, Boiled or Baked Buckwheat

Rooted in Arabic and Hawaiian, this gentle name means “benevolence” or “sea,” and was chosen by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik for their daughter.

Cassia tree, Chubby baby

Rising Irish variant of Kian meaning "guide" or "leading."

Irish in root, this fresh update on Ryan means “ancient” and has steadily grown in appeal.

With Gaelic and Hebrew roots, Kaine means “little warrior” or “acquired.”

A bold variant of Colt, this English name suggests strength.

This strong Hawaiian name means “warrior” and also refers to a native tree prized for its strength and grace.