2732 Beautiful Boy Names Starting With M

A list of magnificent names embodying great mettle for your little boy.

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M happens to be one of the most common letters for baby boy names. You can find a variety of stylish boy names starting with M. From traditional options like Mason, Mark, and Morgan to unheard and unique ones like Maad, Maasilan, and Moalim, there's a wealth of names to uncover. If you are keen to give a name inspired by the history of a place or nature, then you won’t face any shortage of options. Many M-names have multiple origins. You can even find ancient Hebrew- and Aramaic-rooted names with widespread appeal. For instance, Maalik is an Arabic name that means ‘owner’ or ‘possessor,’ while Madalitso is a Chewa name that comes from an ethnic group in Africa and it means ‘blessings. Irrespective of your choice, remember that every name has its own significance and story. So, the name that you finalize will certainly be a special one. Go through this long list of the finest M-names that we have curated for new parents and shortlist some of the most impactful ones.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Mateo	Boy	God's gift
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Mason	Boy	Stone worker
Matthew	Boy	God's gift
Maverick	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Miles	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Myles	Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Matteo	Boy	God's gift
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God

Messiah	Boy	Savior; Anointed
Maddox	Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate
Miguel	Boy	Who is like God
Marcus	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Malakai	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Maximus	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Malcolm	Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Maximiliano	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male

Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Manuel	Boy	God is with us
Mario	Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Marshall	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Malik	Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Marco	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Major	Boy	Council spear
Mathias	Boy	God's gift
Matthias	Boy	God's gift

Mack	Boy	Son; Great
Moshe	Boy	Savior; Draw out of water; Son; Deliver
Marcos	Boy	Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Moses	Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
Moises	Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Makai	Boy	Who is like God; Ocean
Maximilian	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marcelo	Boy	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Morgan	Boy	Born of the sea; Sea chief

Marvin	Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Mohammad	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Mac	Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Mohammed	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Mauricio	Boy	Moorish
Magnus	Boy	Large; Great
Marcellus	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Maximo	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver

Mathew	Boy	God's gift
Melvin	Boy	Bad town
Misael	Boy	Who is like God
Mccoy	Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Mekhi	Boy	One equal to the Almighty; Who is like God
Mustafa	Boy	The chosen one; Appointed; Preferred
Maxton	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mordechai	Boy	A great soldier; One who worships Marduk; Servant of Marduk
Mayson	Boy	Stoneworker
Merrick	Boy	Fame; Power; Rule

Marc	Boy	Warlike; Roman god Mars; Male
Marlon	Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Montgomery	Boy	Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill
Mikael	Boy	Who is like God
Maison	Boy	Stoneworker; Home
Menachem	Boy	Comforter
Maxim	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mattias	Boy	God's gift
Meir	Boy	Bright one; Giving light
Massimo	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Paramount; Maximum; Highest

Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Macklin	Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Mariano	Boy	A hostile; War-like man
Malakhi	Boy	Angel or messenger of God
Malaki	Boy	Messenger of God; Second; Big; Great; Handsome
Mike	Boy	Who is like God
Maddux	Boy	Fortunate; Good
Makari	Boy	Blessed; Happy
Monte	Boy	A steep mountain; Gumarich's mountain; Mountain
Mars	Boy	The god of war; Warlike; Male

Matheo	Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Marcello	Boy	Like a hammer; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Milton	Boy	Who is from the town of mills; A mill-town
Mikhail	Boy	Who is like God
Massiah	Unisex	Savior; Anointed one
Malek	Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Mael	Boy	Chief; Prince
Makhi	Boy	Battle; Sea; Who is like God
Malikai	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Mauro	Boy	Moorish

Mikel	Boy	Who is like God
Mahir	Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Meyer	Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord
Myron	Boy	Myrrh; Sweet oil; Perfume
Mayer	Boy	Mayor; Leader; Giving light
Mavrick	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Mendel	Boy	Comforter; Person; Man
Morris	Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Mylan	Unisex	Gracious; Pleasant; Dear
Maksim	Boy	The greatest

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Baby boy names that start with the letter M are certainly a delight to explore. The list above has meaningful names that will resonate with parents and would be loved by the bearers. You may choose a traditional one if it aligns with your family's customs and values or look at trendy options. Apart from this, you may review the popularity levels of the name you choose over the years. It will help you determine how common or rare the name is.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the most common boy names that start with M?

Many boy names that start with M are modern and highly popular. Milo and Miles, meaning soldier, Mateo, meaning gift of God, Malcolm, meaning, and Mason, meaning worker of stone, are some examples. Most of such names have Hebrew, English, and Scottish roots.

2. Which royal baby boy names start with the letter M?

Many names with M symbolize a royal figure. For example, Malcolm is a Scottish name that was used in the Scottish monarchy. Malik is another royal name of Arabic origin that means king, while Mohammad means praised in Arabic.

3. Which are some baby boy names that start with the letter M and have a nature-inspired meaning?

Nature has always inspired the rise of unique names. With the letter M, you can find many boy names that signify elements of nature. These include Mahpee, meaning sky, Makani, meaning ‘wind,’ Marlon, meaning ‘little falcon,’ and Minoru, which means ‘to bear fruit.’

4. Which baby boy names start with M and are inspired by mythology?

Many ancient myths and legends contributed to certain names in different cultures. Most come from the Hindu culture. Common names beginning with M include Maruti, inspired by Lord Hanuman, Madhav, the name of Lord Krishna, Muniraj - Lord Kuber, and Martanda, the last among the Vedic solar deities.

Infographic: Unique Baby Boy Names That Start With M

There’s a treasure trove of baby boy names that start with M. Many adorable names are inspired by history, culture, and the beauty of nature. They also exhibit virtues and values that make up a great human. If you have been searching for a perfect name for your boy without success, this infographic will ease your worries.

alluring names starting with m for your cute son (infographic)

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