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50 Modern Boy Names that Start with K (with Meanings!)

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Inside: Looking for boy names that start with K? You’ll love these modern names real moms are using from Kade to Kruize.

Check out these handsome and strong K names for boys like Kaze, Kingston and Knox. These trendy names are sure to stand out and are perfect for any mom and baby to be.

I’ve included only the most modern K names out there, curated from the other baby name lists on my site. (No need to scroll through 100’s names real moms would never use!)

So here are the best K names for boys with meanings, and don’t forget boy names that start with I and boy names that start with J.

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K Names for Boys

  1. Kade – American origin, Stout, Sturdy
  2. Kai – Hawaiian origin, Ocean
  3. Kaden/Kaiden – American origin, Fighter
  4. Kairos – Greek origin, Right or opportune moment
  5. Kaison – American origin, Combination of Case and Jason
  6. Kaladin – English origin, Created name
  7. Kalani – Hawaiian origin, The heavens
  8. Kannon – English origin, Clergyman
  9. Kasen – English origin, Pure
  10. Kash/Kashton – American origin, Money, Cash
  11. Katayo – Japanese origin, Seeker of success
  12. Kavanaugh – English origin, Surname
  13. Kayden – American origin, Fighter
  14. Kayger – English origin, Created name
  15. Kayven – English origin, Created name
  16. Kaze – Japanese origin, Air, Wind
  17. Kazumi – Japanese origin, Harmony, Peace, Beautiful
  18. Keaton – English origin, Hawk’s town
  19. Keegan – Irish origin, Descendant of the fiery one
  20. Kellen/Kellin – Irish origin, Descendant of the brightheaded one
  21. Kendrick – English origin, Bold ruler
  22. Kenneth – Scottish origin, Handsome
  23. Kent – English origin, High Or Coastal Land
  24. Kenyon – English origin, From the Mound Of Einion
  25. Kevin – Irish origin, Handsome, Beautiful
  26. Keyes – English origin, Surname
  27. Kibou – Japanese origin, Hope, wish, aspiration
  28. Kiefer – German origin, Barrel Maker
  29. Kimball – English origin, Royal bold
  30. Kincaid – Scottish origin, From Kincaith
  31. Kingson – English origin, King’s Son
  32. Kingston/Kingstyn – English origin, From the King’s Town
  33. Knox/Knoxx – English origin, From the Small Hill
  34. Kobe – Hebrew origin, Supplanter
  35. Kobyn – American origin, Created name
  36. Koe (Pronounced like Joe) – Japenese origin, Clever, Voice
  37. Kolby – English origin, From Koli’s Farm
  38. Kole – Slavic origin, Victory of the people
  39. Kollins – English origin, Surname
  40. Kooper – English origin, Barrel Maker
  41. Korbin/Korbyn – Latin origin, Raven
  42. Kove – English, Small coastal inlet
  43. Koy – English origin, Quiet, Still
  44. Krew/Kru – English origin, A group of people
  45. Kruize – English origin, Bold, Fierce
  46. Kyrone – African American origin, Variant of Kyron or Tyrone

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