British boy names starting with K

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box.”

Poem, Water

Kay

Little One Child

Hurdling, Cote

Built off Kyle with the -en suffix, this Gaelic-inspired name means “narrow” or “straight.”

1 Tree, One Tree

Kindness, Grace

With roots in Hebrew and Swahili, Koby means “supplanter” or “tortoise.”

Lord

From the Spring, Source

Boy born on Monday

A medieval German name meaning “club.”

Derived from Cameron, it keeps Scottish clan heritage intact.

High

From the Greek word for “Lord,” Kyrie stands as a strong spiritual name.

Senior, Warrior, Bigger, Greater

Celtic in origin and linked to Greek myth, Kyron means “little dark-haired one” or nods to the wise centaur Chiron.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Garden, Bright Red, Fruitful Land

Beam of Light, The Element Kirana Meaning Thread Dust, Divine, Sun Rays

Keon

An Americanized spelling of Colton, it means “coal town.”

Husband, Man

A Hebrew name meaning “priest,” it’s a contemporary spelling of Cohen.

Clumsy Person

Diamond

Fog, Mist

Boy Born on Monday

A Plant Name, Zimtblute

Modest Truth

Slave to God, Servant

Canon, Priest, Occupational Name, Official of the Church

From the Dark Farmstead, Coal Town

Crowned with Laurel, Slender, A Place-name Referring to the Narrows, Channel

Native American and Japanese in origin, Koda means “friend” or “rice paddy of happiness.”

This Irish name means “slender” or “fair,” and also connects to nature via Scandinavian ties to “stream” or “river.”

Friend

An American mash-up of Kyle and Aiden, Kyden means “narrow little fire.”

This versatile name can mean “battle-mighty,” “free man,” or even “spring water.”

Cadence

Pollen, Saffron, Lion

Noble, Generous

Little Battle, Friend, Companion

Carrying Christ, Christ Carrier

A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”

A Hawaiian form of John meaning “God is gracious.”

From the Dark Farmstead, Coal Town

Companion, Friend, Little Battle

A Latin variation of Calvin, it means “little bald one.”

An eye-catching variant of Cairo, Kyro means “victorious one” or “master."

Brave, Acacia Tree, Alert, Similar to the Irish Name Casey

Kohl

New, House

Slender, Swamp

Swahili and Arabic in background, this poetic name translates to “moonlight.”

Kindness, Magnanimity

Blessing, Rapture Reverence, Verzückende, Wise

A name rooted in Scottish and Irish tradition, Kion means “Yahweh is gracious” and appears in The Lion Guard.

Lord

Kemal, Perfect

Sea, Fight, Katharina, The Element Gaudere Which Means to Rejoice

A shortened Indian name inspired by Krishna, commonly used in modern Hindu households.

Peacemaker, Friedensverkünder, Proclamation of Peace, To Destroy

A Scottish-inspired surname meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Lord Venkateshwara

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

The Words Kelda Which Means Spring Fountain, Farm By the Spring

Curly-haired, Descendant of Caiside, Clever

With dual roots in Gaelic and Sanskrit, Kyran can mean “dark-haired one” or “beam of light.”

Irish in origin and meaning “slender,” Kael links to ancient mythology through the warrior Cáel of the Fianna.

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

Husband, Man

This modern spelling of Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Free Man, Form of Charles, Little One Dark Haired, Husband

A bold variant of Cassius, this name brings ancient Roman flair and strength to the table.

From the Town of the Keels, Keel Town

Clergyman, Priest, Occupational Name, Canon

A modern name with spiritual overtones, often interpreted as a creative spelling of Kyrie, meaning “Lord.”

A modern spelling of Cash, it also has roots in Europe.

Narrow, Slender

Maker of Cord

Descendant of Aodhagán, Little Fiery One, The Word Mac Which Means Son

Irish in origin and meaning “fiery” or “descendant of Aodhagán,” Keagan sparks energy and passion.

An American-Gaelic hybrid, Kaylen combines meanings like “keeper of the keys,” “pure,” and “slender.”

Laurel Tree, Pure, Keeper of the Keys

The Pure

Nikolaus, A Scholar

Warrior and Assault, A Wooden Post

An alternate take on Cody, this English name means “helpful.”

An English-Scottish choice meaning “from the wetlands.”

Golden

Irish in origin and means “little battler.”

Inspired by Egypt’s capital, it draws from Arabic and Greek roots to mean “victorious one” or “master.”

Cadence

Kison

Rooted in British “coal town,” Kolten updates a traditional place name with a modern, standout spelling.

Greek in origin and a variant of Jacob, this name means “heel grabber” and nods to legends like Kobe Bryant.

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

A unique spelling inspired by Kaiser, Kyzer brings royal flair and a contemporary twist.

Valley of the River Kent

Carrying Christ, Christ Carrier

This bold British spelling of “king” transforms a title into a contemporary, confident first name.

The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Swamp

A Church, Strait, Crowned with Laurel, The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender

Kohl, Mascara, Beautiful Eyes, Collyrium

Chosen, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill or Hollow, Strong and Lively

Tortoise

One who is Gleaming

Golden

Descendant of Aodhagán

With Old English and Celtic roots, Kentrell means “royal estate.”

This Irish name means “lover of wolves” or “desiring.”

Dusky, Dark Haired

Husband, Man, Army, Strong and Manly

This Gaelic-derived name means “narrow” or “straight.”

Small and Slim, Slender One, Companion

World, Universe

Ke, Shawn

Combination of Shawn and Ke

Handsome

A Scottish name meaning “crooked nose,” it has broad appeal.

A fresh K-twist on Cooper, this English-origin name means “barrel maker.”

Of Greek origins, this name means “noble lord or lady,”

English Meaning Sharp, Ancient, Distant

British in root and meaning “clay settlement,” Klayton is a grounded, modern twist.

Young, Friend, Lover

A Church, The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Near the Chapel, Crowned with Laurel

Golden

A hardworking man, Judge

The Limping

Son of Coinneach

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

Wise Leader

Princess

A Place-name Referring to the Narrows, Fair and Handsome, Archer, Victory

German in origin, Kolby means “mace” or “club.”

Gentle, Lumpy, Barrel-maker, Round

Successor, Viceroy, Caliph, To Succeed

The Word Mac Which Means Son, Descendant of Aodhagán, Little Fiery One

Companion, Fair and Slender

Zimtblute, Cinnamon, Cassia, A Plant Name

From the Church Village

Christian, Disciple of Christ

Royal Valley Referring to Kent in England

Eastern African in origin, this unisex name means “adventurous traveler.”

Helpful, Cushion, Helper, Pillow

Small and Slim, Narrow, Slender, Companion

Swamp, The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender

This modern Irish name means “brave in battle.”

Pure, Keeper of the Keys

A contemporary spin on Aiden, this is a modern invention.

Successor, Viceroy, Caliph, To Succeed

Carrying Christ

Constant, The Steadfast, Resolute

Cushion

Beneficent, King, Noble, Generous

Long-awaited child, Celebrated

A global name of Hebrew and Swahili origin, it means “supplanter” and “tortoise.”

Little Battle, Friend, Companion

Lion, A Character In Shahnameh

Ancient

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