American boy names starting with C

From Greek, this classic means “bearer of Christ” and honors the patron saint of travelers.

Latin in origin and meaning “bald,” Calvin has intellectual roots and modern flair thanks to fashion and comics.

Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith

Battle Chieftain, Beloved, Pattern of Generosity, Kindly and Love

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Kleopatra, Boasting

Honest Adviser, Wise Counselor, Bold Ruler, Brave

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Giving Mercy, Gentleness, The Element Clemens Meaning Merciful Gentle, Mild

Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Masterful, Of the Lord, Divine, Lordly

Town of Colt-breeding, Dark Settlement

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle

Strong, Husband, Army, Man

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Peace, Dark Skinned, Dove, Charcoal Burner

Bringer of Peace, Casey, Box

Famous

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

Crane

From the Narrow Forest, Warrior, Surname, Place Name

English

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

Settlement of Freemen, From Carl's Farm, Farmer's Town, Place Name

Driver of a Cart, Carter

Sculptor, One who Carves Wood

Near a Cold Well

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

The Fighter's Settlement, Warrior, Protector, Defender

Mighty

The Merciful, Indulgent, Gentleness

From the Crow's Ford, Crow Ford

Seller, Surname

Clergyman, Form of Clark, Scholar, Occupational Name

Courteous, Courtly

Hunter, Huntsman

Dark as a Raven, Black Hair

Small Belligerent One

Jayson, Kay

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Settlement by the Cliff

Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn

Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles

The Dark Farmstead

Generous, Hearty, Benevolent, Good Hearted

Friend of the Heart, Friend

Guiding Principle, Belief

Dove, Peace-Loving, Pigeon

Darling

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People

Luminous, Bright, English, Famous

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Handsome

Caprice, Impulsive

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

Rocky Settlement, Dweller by the Rocks, Town Near a Creek

Large Curl

Beautiful, Place Name and Surname

Cross

Gold, Beautiful, Berry, Bright

Follower of Michael

Raven, Raven-haired

Lame

Summer

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Hilly Area, From the Cliff Land, Lands of Cliffs

Variant of Francis, Little Frenchman, Free Condition, Of the Franks

Wreath Crown, Garland

Dove

A Gamble, Record Keeper, Variant of Chauncey, The Chance

Colt Herder, Frisky, Young Horse

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Mind, Spirit, Clover, Fortunate

Castle, Fortress

Lamb

The Fortified Tower, Carl's Island, Place Name, From the Walled City

Prudent Fire

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool

Victorious

Rope-maker, Rope Maker, An English Surname

Beloved One, Darling

Oak Wood

Little Girl

Charcoal Merchant, Coal Miner

At the Cross

Son of Carl, Free Men's Town

Giving Mercy, Indulgent, Mild, Form of Clement

The Pure, Wise

Merchant, Tradesman, Trader, Peddler

Black and Famous, Dark, Renowned Seafarer, Dark-haired

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Manly, Form of Charles

Occupational Name, Calf Herder, Calf-herder, Cowherd

Lives at the Watercress Spring

Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown

Nickname for John, Beloved, Beautiful, Ruler

Dweller Near a Hollow, Greek Poetess, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill

Son of Cathalain

A Warrior

Priest, Canon

A Brood of Birds

Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short

The Elements Constare Meaning to Withstand, Perseverance

Famous, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Bright, Clear

Dog Lover

War Leader, Beloved, Gift of Splendor

Austria, Little Pigeon, Saint, Follower of Nicholas

Name of the Holiday, This Name is Derived from the Name of the Christian Festival

Dark One, Coal, Swarthy, People's Victor

Heel, He who Supplants

The Chief Officer of the Nobles Household

Bold, Surname Derived from Charles, Courageous, Dog

Cold Brook, Cool Clear Spring, Rough Waters, Stream

A Cape, Rope-maker

Lumpy, Gentle, Round, Barrel-maker

Surname and Place Name, Brook by Hillock

Abbreviation of Christine, Anointed, Crystal, Christian

A Twin Hillside Hollow

Son of Cathalain

Seething Pool, The Hollow, From the Round Hill, Raven

Enclosed Valley, From the Twisting Valley

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Churn

From the Walled City, Strong, Vigorous

Spear Hunter, Form of Cain, Gatherer

Famous, Brilliant

Rock

Valley of the Cranes, From the Crane Valley

From Cypres, Originating In Cyprus

Cook, Occupational Name, One who Cooks Food

Surname

Church on a Hill, Lives at the Church Hill

Throat

Curis, Spearmen

Ford, Name of a Place

Chick-Pea

Farmer's Town, Peasant, Settlement

Christian Woman, Who Believe In Christianity, Anointed, Follower of Christ

Free Condition, French Man, Little Frenchwoman, From France

The Steadfast, Constant, Firm, Perseverance

Form of Charles, Man

Christian Woman, Curly-Haired One, Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christ-bearer

The Element Ceann Which is of the Meaning Head

God

Descendant of Caollaidhe

People's Victory

A Warrior

Clerk

Christian, Anointed

Christ-bearer, Disciple of the Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Camp of the Soldiers

Beauty, Order, Organization, Orderliness

Thistle

Carrying Christ

Dark as a Raven, Variant of Corbet, Black-haired

From the Small Stream