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