It makes sense that plenty of boys’ names start with the letter C, as it’s a strong, tough sound that lends any name an air of dignified masculinity. This is why we’ve compiled a long list of cool boy names starting with C, as they’re definitely worth looking into when trying to choose a name for your baby boy.
For parents who like to think outside of the box, consider Caius. This Roman name of antiquity means ‘to rejoice’ in Latin, making it an auspicious choice for your little one. However, it’s yet to nab a spot on the top 1,000 baby names list here in the U.S., so perhaps you can be the one to start the trend.
Ciaran (pr. KEER-en) is a lovely Irish name that means ‘little dark-haired one.’ Like plenty of other Gaelic names, it’s beautifully understated and a little mysterious to boot, making it a great choice for any little boy. However, it hasn’t really caught on in the U.S. yet, despite its longtime popularity in the U.K.
But perhaps you want to go a more traditional route, though. In that case, go with Christopher. This name has been popular in Europe since the 10th century, most likely because of its meaning of ‘Christ’ or ‘anointed one.’ It peaked in popularity here around the early 1970s, but hundreds of baby boys still receive the name every year.
Stick around for more awesome boy names starting with C; they’re all on our long list below.
Cabott
Meaning: A man who is a sailor
Origin: French
Cadal
Meaning: He is a warrior at heart
Origin: Irish
Caius
Meaning: To rejoice
Origin: Roman
Calen
Meaning: People’s victory
Origin: Scottish
Calvin
Meaning: A hairless
Origin: English
Casper
Meaning: One who is a treasurer
Origin: Persian
Cayden
Meaning: He is a fighter and a warrior
Origin: United States
Cearl
Meaning: Clear
Origin: English
Cedric
Meaning: One with a bounty
Origin: Irish
Celdtun
Meaning: A farm which is fed in spring
Origin: English
Cem
Meaning: A born leader and a ruler
Origin: Persian
Cenk
Meaning: The one who wins war
Origin: Turkish
Cestmir
Meaning: A strong fortress
Origin: Czech
Chacha
Meaning: A strong man
Origin: African
Charlyn
Meaning: A free individual
Origin: Old German
Chedomir
Meaning: Peaceful child
Origin: Norman
Checo
Meaning: A small child
Origin: English, Slavic
Chemmal
Meaning: Premier, best
Origin: Indian
Chidi
Meaning: Strongest God
Origin: African
Christopher
Meaning: Christ
Origin: English, Greek
Ciaba
Meaning: The seller of coal
Origin: English
Ciaran
Meaning: Little dark-haired one
Origin: Irish
Cid
Meaning: God
Origin: Spanish
Cifa
Meaning: The one who sells coal for a living
Origin: English
Claec
Meaning:Dark
Origin: English
Clark
Meaning: A recordist
Origin: English
Clem
Meaning: Soft and merciful
Origin: English
Clint
Meaning: Settlement or residence on a hill
Origin: English
Clotuali
Meaning: A cold one
Origin: Norse
Clyce
Meaning: An era, a phase
Origin: English
Colby
Meaning: A dark town
Origin: English
Cnebba
Meaning: An expressive, talented and intellectual human
Origin: English
Cnut
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Spanish
Codey
Meaning: A helpful person
Origin: Irish
Colum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Irish
Conan
Meaning: Little hound
Origin: Irish
Conrad
Meaning: Brave
Origin: German
Corey
Meaning: A boiling
Origin: Gaelic
Craig
Meaning: The rock
Origin: Gaelic
Crevan
Meaning: Fox
Origin: Irish
Criddi
Meaning: A respectful and cool headed individual
Origin: English
Csaba
Meaning: A gift sent fom heaven
Origin: Hungarian
Ctibor
Meaning: Battle of honor
Origin: Slovak
Cuallea
Meaning: Good
Origin: Aztec
Cupid
Meaning: Desire and passion
Origin: Latin
Curt
Meaning: Courteous
Origin: German, Latin
Cymbeline
Meaning: English King
Origin: English, Greek
Cyngur
Meaning: Good-tempered
Origin: English
Cyrus
Meaning: The sun or the throne
Origin: Persian
Czeslaw
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Polish
