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35 Modern Boy Names that Start with L (with Meanings!)

By: Author Jessica Ashcroft

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Inside: Looking for boy names that start with L? You’ll love these modern names real moms are using from Laker to Luke!

Give your baby boy a handsome and strong L name like Ledger, Levi and Luca. 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 L 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 L names for boys with meanings, and don’t forget boy names that start with J and boy names that start with K.

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L Names for Boys

  1. Laker – Canadian origin, Surname
  2. Lamoni – Native American origin, Lamonite king
  3. Lance – English origin, Land
  4. Landon – English origin, From the long hill
  5. Lane – English origin, From the lane
  6. Larson – Sandinavian origin, Son of Lars
  7. Lawson – English origin, Son of Lawrence
  8. Layne – English origin, Dweller by the road
  9. Leander – Greek origin, Lion man
  10. Ledger – English origin, Spear tribe
  11. Legend – English origin, History, Story, Myth
  12. Leif – Scandinavian origin, Heir
  13. Leland – English origin, Meadowland
  14. Lennon – Irish origin, Dear one
  15. Lennox – Scottish origin, From Levenach, Scotland
  16. Leo – Italian origin, Lion
  17. Leonidas – Greek origin, Lion-like
  18. Leroy – American origin, King
  19. Lev – Hebrew origin, Heart
  20. Levi – Hebrew origin, Joined in harmony
  21. Lewis – English origin, Famed warrior
  22. Liam – Irish origin, With guilded helmet
  23. Lincoln – English origin, From the lake settlement
  24. Loal – English origin, Created name
  25. Lockwood (Lock) – English origin, Surname
  26. Logan – Scottish origin, Little hollow
  27. Loic – French origin, Famed warrior
  28. Lorenzo – Italian origin, Laurel
  29. Loreto – Italian/Spanish origin, Laurel grove
  30. Louie – English origin, Famous warrior
  31. Luca/Lucca/Lucah – Italian origin, Person from Lucania, Italy
  32. Lucas – Greek origin, From Lucania, Italy
  33. Luke – Greek origin, Person from Lucania

Want More?

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Your Turn

Which of these L names for boys are your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

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