Baby Boy Names That Start With Y

Been searching for a solid boy name for some time now? There’s a good chance you’ve already seen some pretty out-there suggestions. But Y has a special “wildcard” charm you may noth ave considered yet… and here’s why!

For starters, it’s the ultimate alphabetical “chameleon,” and can be used as a vowel or consonant. What’s more, a letter as cool as Y can take even the most traditional monikers (say, Michael or Alison, for example) and turn them into something totally fresh and new (Mykael, Alyson.

And because Y plays such an important role across different languages, Y-boy names are international heavy-hitters—bringing cultural wonder and diverse origins (from Hebrew and Japanese all the way to Russian and Korean) to your growing list.

So here it is—your guide to The Bump’s gorgeous selection of boy names that start with Y (aka, your easiest “yes” yet!)

Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With Y

• The Y-to-J shift: Many J-names (like Jacob, John and Jonathan) were actually spelled with a Y first (Yakov, Yochanan, Yonatan)). It wasn’t until they were translated from Hebrew to Latin and, eventually, English that the Y became a J.

• Short and punchy are popping off: The Bump’s most recent stats reveal that short, zippy Y-names may just be the next big trend for male births. Among these rising star monikers are Yash and Yves.

• A cosmic cross-over: Turns out, Yuri, meaning “farmer,” isn’t just your average nature-inspired name. Over the years, it’s risen to stardom for its cosmic connections to Yuri Gagarin—the first person to journey to space.

• The rarest initial in US history: Y is currently the least popular initial for first names, per data from the Social Security Administration’s (SSA). Out of the top 1,000 most popular names in the US, only 15 start with Y.