Looking for unique and modern names for your baby boy that start with K?
I’ve got you covered with this list of over 80 cute names! Included are the name meanings, spelling variations, cute nicknames, and famous people with the same name.
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3 Letter Boy Names That Start With K
This list of names is short, but sweet! Here are 3-letter, trendy K names for Baby Boy.
With only one syllable, they’re perfect for a middle name or a unique first name.
Kai
Meaning: Ocean
Variations: Ky
Ken
Meaning: Handsome
Famous People Named Ken: Ken Howard (actor), Ken (doll)
Kip
Meaning: Diminution of Christopher
Variations: Kipp
Famous People Named Kip: Kip Thorne (scientist), Kip Christian Moore (singer)
Koa
Meaning: Warrior, Brave One
Variations: Koah
Famous People Named
4 Letter Boy Names That Start With K
Here is a list of 20 names that are just slightly longer, but still only have two syllables. (They have a really unique K-spin on them!) These pair really well with a long last name!
Kade
Meaning: Stout, Sturdy
Famous People Named Kade: Kade Weston (athlete), Kade Speiser (photographer)
Kane
Meaning: Battlefield, Golden, Man
Variations:
Nicknames:
Famous People Named Kane: Kane Brown (singer), Kane (wrestler), Citizen Kane (film)
Kari
Meaning: Pure
Karl
Meaning: Free Man
Famous People Named Karl: Karl Marx (founder of Marxism), Karl Malone (athlete), Karl Lagerfeld (fashion designer)
Kase
Meaning: Variation of Case (Case-Maker)
Kash
Meaning: Universe, Sky
Famous People Named Kash: Kid Kash (wrestler)
Kato
Meaning: Second of Twins
Variations: Kaito
Kavi
Meaning: Wise Poet
Keon
Meaning: God is Gracious
Variations: Keyon
Kian
Meaning: Old, Ancient
Variations: Kiano
Klay
Meaning: Variation of Clay
Famous People Named Klay: Klay Thompson (athlete)
Knox
Meaning: From The Small Hill
Famous People Named Knox: James Knox Polk (US President), Knox Martin (artist), Knox Leon Jolie
Kobe
Meaning: Supplanter
Variations: Koby
Famous People Named Kobe: Kobe Bryant (athlete)
Koda
Meaning: Friend, Ally
Variations: Kodah, Kota
Kory
Meaning: Hollow
Krew
Meaning: Variation of Crew
Kruz
Meaning: Variation of Cruz (The Cross Of Christ)
Kyle
Meaning: Narrow Strait, Channel
Variations: Khyal
Famous People Named Kyle: Kyle MacLachlan (actor), Kyle Broslofski (fictional character)
Kylo
Meaning: Sky, Combination of Kyle and Milo
Famous People Named Kylo: Kylo Ren (fictional character)
Kyng
Meaning: Variation of King (Ruler)
5 Letter Boy Names That Start With K
This list of 24 names all have 5 letters, start with K, and are a super unique choice for Baby Boy!
Kabir
Meaning: Great
Kahlo
Meaning: Bald
Famous People Named Kahlo: Frida Kahlo (artist)
Kairo
Meaning: Variation of Cairo (Victorious One)
Variations: Kyro, Kairos
Nicknames: Kai
Kaito
Meaning: Sea, Ocean, Soar, Fly
Variations: Kato
Kaius
Meaning: Rejoice, Variation of Caius
Kaleb
Meaning: Whole Hearted, Variation of Caleb
Nicknames: Kal, Kale, Kay
Famous People Named Kaleb: Kaleb Cowart, Kaleb Cnales, and Kaleb Toth (athletes)
Karam
Meaning: Generosity
Karlo
Meaning: Man, Variation of Carl
Kasim
Meaning: Controller of Anger
Famous People Named Kasim: Kasim Reed (actor)
Keanu
Meaning: Cool Mountain Breeze
Famous People Named Keanu: Keanu Reeves (actor)
Kenan
Meaning: To Take Posession
Famous People Named Kenan: Kenan Thompson (actor)
Kenji
Meaning: Wise, Peace, Healing, Second Son
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Kenny
Meaning: Handsome
Nicknames: Ken
Famous People Named Kenny: Kenny G. (musician)
Kenzo
Meaning: Wise One
Nicknames: Kenz, Enzo
Famous People Named Kenzo: Kenzo Tanaka (architect), Kenzo (fashion designer)
Kevin
Meaning: Handsome, Beautiful
Variations: Kevyn, Kevan, Keven
Nicknames: Kev
Famous People Named Kevin: Kevin Bacon, Kevin Costner, and Kevin Kline (actors)
Kezra
Meaning: Variation of Ezra (Help)
Khari
Meaning: Kingly
Kolby
Meaning: Variation of Colby
Variations: Kolbie
Famous People Named Kolby: Kolby Smith, Kolby Listenbee, and Kolby Allard (athletes)
Kyden
Meaning: Narrow Little Fire, Combination of Kyle and Aiden
Kylan
Meaning: Combination of Kyle and Ryan
Variations: Kylen
Kyler
Meaning: Church, Monk’s Cell
Variations: Kylor
Kyrie
Meaning: Lord
Variations: Kyree
Kyrin
Meaning: Unknown
Kyson
Meaning: Son of Ky
Variations: Kayson
Long Boy Names That Start With K
Looking for a longer first name for your baby? I LOVE some of the options on this list of 6+ letter names. There are plenty of popular C names with a modern K twist!
Kaiser
Meaning: Leader
Kaison
Meaning: Combination of Kase and Jason
Variations: Kayson, Kaison
Nicknames: Kase
Kallum
Meaning: Variation of Callum (Dove)
Kalvin
Meaning: Variation of Calvin (Bald)
Kamari
Meaning: Moon
Variations: Khamari
Kamber
Meaning: From Cambria (Wales)
Kamdyn
Meaning: Variation of Camden (From The Valley Of The Camps)
Variations: Kamden
Kameron
Meaning: Crooked Nose
Variations: Kameryn, Kamron, Kamren
Famous People Named Kameron: Kameron Canaday and Kameron Chatman (athletes)
Kannon
Meaning: Variation of Cannon (Clergyman), Buddhist god of mercy and compassion
Famous People Named Kannon: Kannon Shanmugam (attorney)
Karson
Meaning: Variation of Carson (Son of Carr)
Variations: Karsyn
Famous People Named
Karsten
Meaning: Christian
Variations: Karstyn
Famous People Named Karsten: Karsten Johansson
Karter
Meaning: Variation of Carter
Kashton
Meaning: Money, Cash
Kaspian
Meaning: Variation of Caspian (White)
Kassian
Meaning: Variation of Cassian (Empty, Hollow)
Kassius
Meaning: Variation of Cassius (Vain)
Kayden
Meaning: Fighter
Variations: Kaden, Kaiden, Kaeden, Kaidyn
Keaton
Meaning: Hawk’s Town
Famous People Named Keaton: Diane Keaton (actress), Buster Keaton and Michael Keaton (actors)
Keegan
Meaning: Descendant of the Fiery One
Variations: Keagan, Kegan
Famous People Named Keegan: Keegan-Michael Key (actor)
Keeley
Meaning: Slender
Variations: Kealey
Famous People Named Keeley: Keeley Hawes (actress)
Kelvin
Meaning: A River of Scotland
Kendrick
Meaning: Bold Ruler
Variations: Kendrix
Famous People Named Kendrick: Kendrick Lamar (rapper)
Kendrew
Meaning: Variation of Andrew (Manly)
Kenneth
Meaning: Handsome
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Famous People Named Kenneth: Kenneth Branagh (actor)
Kennon
Meaning: Ancient
Nicknames: Ken
Famous People Named Kennon: Matt Kennon (singer), Kennon Kepper (actor)
Kenver
Meaning: Great Chief
Kenyon
Meaning: From The Mound of Einion, White Haired, Blond
Kepler
Meaning: Unknown
Famous People Named Kepler: Johannes Kepler (scientist)
Kiefer
Meaning: Barrel Maker
Variations: Keifer, Keefer, Kieffen
Nicknames: Kief
Kingston
Meaning: King’s Town
Famous People Named Kingston: Sean Kingston (singer), Kingston Rossdale
Kolson
Meaning: Variation of Colson
Kolton
Meaning: Cole’s Town
Variations: Kolten, Koltyn
Kooper
Meaning: Variation of Cooper (Barrel Maker)
Variations: Kuiper
Nicknames: Koop
Korbin
Meaning: Raven
Kortez
Meaning: Variation of Cortez (Courteous, Well-Mannered)
Variations: Kortes
Baby K Name Checklist
Here are a few quick tips so you make the best decision for your baby boy’s name:
- Say the full name out loud to make sure it has a nice “ring” to it.
- Make sure it’s easy to pronounce.
- Think about the possible nicknames that people will call your baby boy.
- Take a look at your baby’s initials.
- Consider the celebrities and dual meanings to your baby’s name. (Run a quick Google search!)
- Consider the meaning of the name. (BabyNames.com and NameBerry.com each have a great index.)
- Make it sentimental. Maybe you could find a variation on a family name!
Congratulations!
Which name was your favorite from this list? I’d love to hear in the comments below!
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Best of luck to you Mama,
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