Boy Names Starting with K
Boy names that begin with K — 36 of them, from timeless classics to rare finds, each with its meaning and origin.
36 names
Kabir
Arabic / Sanskrit
Great, vast
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Kaito
Japanese
Ocean, soar
BoyNature
Kang
Mandarin Chinese
Well-being, prosperity
BoyVirtue
Karan
Sanskrit
Skilled, instrument
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kareem
Arabic
Generous, noble
BoyVirtue
Karim
Arabic
Generous, noble
BoyVirtue
Karthik
Sanskrit
Of the Krittika stars
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kaveh
Persian
The legendary blacksmith who raised his leather apron as a banner and overthrew a tyrant.
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kazuki
Japanese
Harmony, hope
BoyVirtue
Keith
Scottish
Battle place
Boy
Kelechi
Igbo (Nigerian)
Thank God
UnisexVirtueBiblical
Kendrick
Old English / African American
Royal power
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Kenji
Japanese
Intelligent second son
BoyHistorical
Kenta
Japanese
Health, strength, largeness
BoyVirtue
Kenzo
Japanese
Wise or strong third son
BoyHistorical
Kester
Scottish / Greek
Bearer of Christ
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Khalil
Arabic / African American
Beloved friend
BoyVirtueLiterary
Khari
Swahili
Kingly
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Kiaan
Sanskrit / Hindi
Grace, blessing
BoyVirtue
Kieran
Irish Gaelic
Dark one
Unisex
Kiran
Sanskrit
Ray of light, beam
Unisex
Kiro
Japanese
Sparkle, glistening
BoyCelestial
Kit
English
Diminutive of Christopher
UnisexLiterary
Klaus
German / Greek
Victory of the people
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Knight
Old English
Knight
UnisexHistorical
Knox
Scottish / American
From the round hill
BoyHistorical
Kofi
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Friday
Boy
Kojo
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Monday
BoyVirtue
Konrad
Old German
Bold counsel
BoyHistorical
Kourosh
Persian
The modern Iranian form of Cyrus — same sun, fresh hands.
BoyHistorical
Krish
Sanskrit
Krishna
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Krishan
Sanskrit
Dark, all-attractive
BoyMythological
Kunal
Sanskrit
Lotus
BoyNature
Kunle
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Filled with honour
BoyVirtue
Kwame
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Saturday
BoyHistorical
Kyung
Korean
Respect, honour, scenery
UnisexVirtue
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