popular k names for baby boys and their symbolic meanings

Boy names that start with K have a bold, masculine edge with origins stemming from ancient cultures and historic figures. K names are timeless yet unique, blending meaning and sound in names fit for 21st century boys.

Similar k boy names like Kai, Kade and Kane rank in today's top 100, while classic K names such as Kevin, Keith and Kenneth remain popular across generations. Names containing or starting with K come from various languages and have definitions related to fire, water, royalty, honor and warfare. Ancient German, Gaelic, Hawaiian and Sanskrit influenced many modern K boy names.

Kenneth means "born of fire" or "handsome" from an anglicized form of both Cináed, an ancient name rooted in Gaelic and Pictish culture, as well as Cynan, Welsh variation with disputed etymology tied to fire.

The name Kane relates to Eastern variations of several early biblical names and titles, largely tied to their meanings of "tribute," or "possession." Kane became an established given name in modern times after the rise of iconic fictional character, Citizen Kane.

Kevin derives from an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "handsome" or "gentle at birth" from Old Irish caomh (gentle, beautiful, handsome).

Kade: Variant of Cade, meaning "round" or "spirit of the battlefield" in welsh.

Keith: Derived from Gaelic "coillte" and Gaelic word "caomh," meaning "wood" or "forest" as well as an association with "gentleness."

Kenneth: Born of fire, handsome.

Kevin: Gentle, handsome.

Khalil: Arabic name meaning "friend" with root connections to "intimate companion."

Kieran: Gaelic name meaning “little dark one" or “dark-haired.”

Knox: From the Old English word cnocc, meaning “round-topped hill."

Kobe: Originated as a place name from the city of Kobe, Japan, tied to various meanings from "tortoise" to "port close."

Kordell: French meaning “cord-maker” relating to leather and fabrics craftmanship.

Kyan: Persian and Kurdish name meaning "sunbeam" or "sunlight."

Kairo: Arabic name meaning "victorious" with roots tied to the word for "triumphant."

Kane: Variations relate to early biblical names/titles tied to "tribute" and "possession."

Kason: American invented name, likely a combination of Jason and K sound.

Keanu: Hawaiian meaning "cool breeze over the mountains." Made famous by actor Keanu Reeves.

Keith: Gaelic origins meaning "wood" or "forest" also tied to "gentleness."

Kenji: Japanese name meaning "strong" and "vigorous."

Kevin: Anglicized Irish name meaning "gentle" and "handsome at birth."

Khalid: Arabic name meaning "eternal" with connotations of continuance.

Kian: Persian name meaning "kings" or "ancient."

Knox: English surname meaning "from the round-topped hill."

Kobe: Originated as Japanese place name with varied meanings from "port close" to "tortoise."

Kordell: French occupational name meaning "leather cord-maker."

Kosmo: Greek name meaning "order" and "universe."

Kristopher: Variant of Christopher meaning "bearer of Christ."