Boy Names That Start With M, Popular and Rare Picks

Currently popular M names for boys

• Mason (English, an occupational surname for a stoneworker)
• Michael (Hebrew, meaning who is like God)
• Maverick (English/American, from the term for an independent thinker)
• Miles / Myles (Latin-linked, commonly read as meaning soldier)
• Micah (Hebrew, meaning who is like God, a related root to Michael)
• Milo (Germanic/Slavic roots, commonly read as meaning soldier or merciful)

Rare and less common M names for boys

• Murray (Scottish, from a place name and clan name)
• Macsen (Welsh, a form linked to the Latin Maximus, meaning greatest)
• Malachi (Hebrew, meaning my messenger)
• Magnus (Latin, meaning great)

Quick facts

Common origins	Hebrew, English, Latin, Scottish/Welsh
Common meaning themes	God’s likeness, greatness, independence
Common nickname pattern	shortened to Mike, Mace, Milo

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular boy’s name starting with M?

Mason and Michael have both been consistently strong choices in recent US naming data.

Are Michael and Micah related names?

Yes, both trace back to similar Hebrew roots tied to the phrase “who is like God.”

Related reading

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