Boy Names Starting with I
Boy names that begin with I — 13 of them, well-loved picks and quiet surprises, each with its meaning and origin.
13 names
Ian
Scottish Gaelic / Hebrew
God is gracious
BoyHistorical
Ibrahim
Arabic / Hebrew
Father of many nations
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Idris
Arabic / Welsh
Ardent lord, studious
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Ignacio
Latin / Spanish
Fiery
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Ilyas
Arabic
Arabic form of Elijah
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Imari
Japanese / African American
Originally a Japanese porcelain town
UnisexVirtue
Indra
Sanskrit
King of the gods
BoyMythologicalCelestial
Inigo
Spanish / English
Fiery
BoyLiterary
Isaac
Hebrew / Biblical
He laughs
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Isaiah
Hebrew / Biblical
Salvation of the Lord
BoyBiblicalLiterary
Ishaan
Sanskrit
Sun, Shiva
BoyMythological
Itsuki
Japanese
Tree, timber
UnisexNatureBotanical
Ivor
Welsh / Old Norse
Yew archer
Boy
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