50 Boy Names Starting With “K” (2024)

When it comes to adding a cool twist on a conventional spelling, the letter K is perfect. Why settle for a boring C when you could opt for a funky K instead? It’s just one way to put a modern spin on a classic name, and also something that’ll distinguish your kid on any classroom roster.

Take Kristopher, for example, which is a nice update on its C-starting counterpart Christopher; this Greek and Scandinavian hybrid means “Christ-bearing,” and has been a popular boy name in the West for centuries thanks to Christian cultural dominance here.

However, there are plenty of K-starting names that are lovely in their own right. An understated name that we love is Kendall, an Old English name which means “the Kent river valley.” Kendall is especially nice since it’s a unisex name, making it great for any baby. Speaking of unisex names, we also love Keegan. This Irish name means “son of Aodhagán,” but thankfully the spelling has been simplified for our convenience.

If you’re looking for a more modern name, try Kai. Yet another unisex variety, this Hawaiian name has myriad meanings, including shell, ocean, restoration, and recovery.

For more kool and krazy boy names starting with K, check out our list below.

Kabir

Meaning: The great
Origin: Arabic

Kace

Meaning: Courage
Origin: Irish

Kade

Meaning: Stout, sturdy
Origin: American

Kaden

Meaning: Companion
Origin: Arabic

Kai

Meaning: Sea
Origin: Hawaiian

Kaiden

Meaning: Companion
Origin: Arabic

Kairo

Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Arabic

Kaiser

Meaning: Emperor
Origin: German

Kaison

Meaning: Son of fighter or rebel
Origin: American

Kaleb

Meaning: Devotion to God
Origin: Hebrew

Kalel

Meaning: Voice of God
Origin: Hebrew

Kamden

Meaning: Winding valley
Origin: English

Kamdyn

Meaning: Winding valley
Origin: English

Kameron

Meaning: Crooked or bent nose
Origin: English

Kamryn

Meaning: Crooked or bent nose
Origin: English

Kane

Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Celtic

Kannon

Meaning: Clergyman
Origin: English

Kareem

Meaning: Noble, generous
Origin: Arabic

Karson

Meaning: Son of Carr
Origin: English

Karter

Meaning: Transporter of goods by cart
Origin: English

Kase

Meaning: Cheese
Origin: German

Kasen

Meaning: Pure
Origin: English

Kash

Meaning: Sky or universe
Origin: Sanskrit

Kashton

Meaning: Money
Origin: American

Kason

Meaning: Precious child
Origin: Jamaican

Kayden

Meaning: Son of Cadan
Origin: Irish

Kaysen

Meaning: Precious
Origin: American

Kayson

Meaning: Rejoice
Origin: English

Keanu

Meaning: Cool breeze over the mountains
Origin: Hawaiian

Keaton

Meaning: Shed town
Origin: English

Keegan

Meaning: Son of Egan
Origin: Irish

Keenan

Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish

Keith

Meaning: Wood
Origin: Scottish

Kellan

Meaning: Swamp, slender
Origin: German/Irish

Kellen

Meaning: Swamp, slender
Origin: German/Irish

Kelvin

Meaning: Narrow or wooded river
Origin: Scottish

Kendrick

Meaning: Royal ruler, champion
Origin: English/Scottish

Kenneth

Meaning: Born of fire, handsome
Origin: Scottish/Irish

Kenny

Meaning: Love or affection
Origin: Scottish/Irish

Kenzo

Meaning: Strong and healthy
Origin: Japanese

Kevin

Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Iris

Khalid

Meaning: Immortal, everlasting
Origin: Arabic

Khalil

Meaning: Friend
Origin: Arabic

Khari

Meaning: Kingly
Origin: West African

Kiaan

Meaning: Grace of God
Origin: Hindi

Kian

Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish

Kieran

Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish

Killian

Meaning: Church
Origin: Irish

King

Meaning: Monarch
Origin: English

Kinsley

Meaning: King`s meadow
Origin: English

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