Is starting a baby boy names with the letter K a trendy choice? Well, yes and no,. According to the U.S. Social Security Baby Name Index, only three male names ranked on the top 100 list in 2006-- Kevin, Kyle, and Kaden-- and none of these names were in the top 20. However, what's trendy about K names is actually the letter C. That is, baby boy names that begin with C are hot, and parents in search of alternative spellings frequently spell these names with K instead.
If you're looking for a popular, classic, or unusual baby boy name that starts with K, here are some choices.
Popular and Trendy Baby Boy Names That Start With K
- Kevin. At #37, Kevin was the highest ranked K name in U.S. in 2006. A top 20 name between 1957 and 1979, Kevin's slipping in the charts a bit, but still remains a long term favorite. Kevin comes from an Irish Gaelic name that means "handsome beloved."
- Kyle. Kyle peaked at #18 in 1990, and now has fallen all the way down to #80. Kyle comes from a Gaelic name that means "narrow and straight." An up-and-coming trendy choice is Kyler, which ranked at #265 in 2006. Kyle is occasionally used as a girl's name as well.
- Keegan. At #225, Keegan isn't hot-- yet. But it's moving up the charts quickly and seems like a likely contender for the next name trend. Keegan comes from a Gaelic name that means "small flame."
Trendy C Names That are Spelled With K
Think it's creative and unique to spell a popular C name with a K? Well, not really. Check out all of these trendy C-turned-K names in the top 1000, along with their rankings.
- Kaden (92). The C variation, Caden, is only one notch higher at #91! Kayden is #232, and Kaiden is #242.
- Kaleb (115)
- Kameron (284)
- Kristopher (392)
- Kristian (466)
- Kade (435)
- Kody (494)
- Karson (566)
- Kolton (632)
- Kole (650)
- Kolby (665)
- Kamden (795)
- Konnor (829)
- Karter (847)
- Korey (981)
Classic Baby Boy Names That Start With K
- Kenneth. A top 20 from the 1930s to the 1960s, Kenneth remains fairly popular. If you like this classic name, don't worry: Kenny won't be dying anytime soon. Kenneth comes from a Gaelic name that means "fire born." For a modern twist, try Kendrick or Kendall.
- Keith. Fairly trendy during the 1960s and 1970s, Keith was all the way down at #277 in 2007. if you're looking for an alternative to all those trendy K and C names, dust off Keith. The name comes from a Celtic expression that means "forest."
- Kirk & Kirt. These names were more commonly used during the Baby Boom, but never were trendy, and are rarely used today. Like Keith, these might make good alternatives to trendier K and C choices. Kirk is from an ancient Germanic name that means "church," and Kirt is a variation of Konrad, a Germanic name that means "brave ruler."
Unusual Baby Boy Names that Start With K
- Kieran. With all the Kyles and Kevins around, it's a wonder this Gaelic name (which means "black haired") hasn't been snatched up yet.
- Kai. Here's another unusual K name that seems like it should be trendier-- and it's slowly climbing the charts, so maybe it will be soon. Kai has a number of origins; it means "sea water" in Hawaiian and "Earth" in Greek, and has various meanings in Chinese.
- Keyshawn. Somewhat popular among African Americans, Keyshawn is a variation of John, which means "God's grace."
- Kelvin. Looking for something more unique than Kevin? Kelvin comes from an English name that means "friend of ships." A similar sounding name is Kellen, a Gaelic name that means "slim."
- Khalil. This Arabic name has a beautiful meaning-- "best friend."
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Baby Boy Names that Start With C
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