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Baby Boy Names That Start With K
From Kyle and Kingston to Kieran and Kevin, boy names that start with K never go out of style—and, year after year, parents across The Bump community call dibs on their favorites: “We’re doing Kasen Michael for our son,” says beechbaybie05, “We picked it because we wanted him to have the same initials as my husband.”
But what really takes the cake is that tons of cool, modern boy names starting with K are breaking out too (looking at you, Koa!), giving you so much to choose from, whether you prefer the trendy or the traditional.
So if you’re ready for a real knockout of a name for baby, read on! Our k-urated list awaits!
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Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With K
The great “C” swap: Over the last 20 years, K-alternatives for C-names (like Karter and Kash) have made major strides in the Social Security Administration (SSA) charts. Meanwhile, Kaleb and Kameron continue to hold steady in the top 400 names.
Kenneth and Kevin are the K-names of the century: According to the SSA, Kenneth and Kevin were the two most popular K-names in the US over the last century, peaking in the ’50s and ’60s.
“Surfer-chic” is coming in hot: Data from The Bump reveals an emerging trend in tropical K-names for boys, with Koah surging by almost 2,000 places in 2025, and Koa and Koda inching toward the top 300.
A not-so-silent letter: Nowadays, the letter K in names like Knight and Knox (and every instance where K and N are side-by-side) is silent—but up until the 17th century, it was fully pronounced.
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Popular Boy Names That Start With K
Unique Boy Names That Start With K
The search for baby’s perfect name isn’t over until you’ve dug through some hidden gems first. Here are our most unique boy names that start with K.
Cute Boy Names That Start With K
Some names just can’t help but feel like summer. Love the sound of something easy, breezy and beachy? Find cute, flowy K-names for boys below.
Cool Boy Names That Start With K
Short Boy Names That Start With K
There are many ways to capture a heart, but nothing does it like short, cute K-names for boys. Scroll down, and pick your favorite!
Long Boy Names That Start With K
Sometimes the longest boy names are the ones that really strike a chord. Find meaning and inspiration in Konstantyn, Kahakuokahale and other K-boy names from our comprehensive selection.
More Boy Names That Start With K
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