Y Names for Boys: Meaningful and Unique Choices

Looking for a unique and meaningful name for your baby boy? Names starting with "Y" offer a distinctive touch with rich historical and cultural roots. From classic choices to modern picks, there's a "Y" name out there for every personality. Explore this list of "Y" names for boys, complete with their meanings and origins, to find the perfect fit for your little one.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yale | Valley of sorrow (Hebrew) |
| Yanni | God is gracious (Greek) |
| Yasir | Easy, simple (Arabic) |
| Yasser | Easy, simple (Arabic) |
| Yates | Gatekeeper (English) |
| Yavuz | Brave, strong (Turkish) |
| Yefim | God has forgiven (Hebrew) |
| Yehuda | Praise (Hebrew) |
| Yianni | God is gracious (Greek) |
| Yoav | Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) |
| Yohan | God is gracious (Hebrew) |
| Yohannes | God is gracious (Hebrew) |
| Yonah | Dove (Hebrew) |
| Yoni | Dove (Hebrew) |
| Yoram | God is exalted (Hebrew) |
| Yori | God is my light (Hebrew) |
| Yossef | God will add (Hebrew) |
| Yoshua | Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) |
| Yousef | God will add (Arabic) |
| Zachariah | Yahweh remembers (Hebrew) |
| Zachary | Yahweh remembers (Hebrew) |
| Zahir | Bright, shining (Arabic) |
| Zayn | Beautiful, handsome (Arabic) |
| Zander | Defender of mankind (Greek) |
| Zane | God is gracious (Hebrew) |
| Zavier | New house (Basque) |
| Zayne | God is gracious (Hebrew) |
| Zephyr | West wind (Greek) |
| Zion | Hill, mountain (Hebrew) |
| Zoltan | Sun (Hungarian) |
| Zuriel | My rock is God (Hebrew) |
| Yahya | God is gracious (Arabic) |
| Yakov | Supplanter (Hebrew) |
| Yaakov | Supplanter (Hebrew) |
| Yale | Valley of sorrow (Hebrew) |
| Yanni | God is gracious (Greek) |
| Yasir | Easy, simple (Arabic) |
| Yasser | Easy, simple (Arabic) |
| Yates | Gatekeeper (English) |
| Yavuz | Brave, strong (Turkish) |
| Yefim | God has forgiven (Hebrew) |
| Yehuda | Praise (Hebrew) |
| Yianni | God is gracious (Greek) |
| Yoav | Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) |