Boy Names That Start With C, Popular and Rare Picks
Currently popular C names for boys
- Caleb (Hebrew, commonly read as meaning faithful or devoted)
- Carter (English, an occupational surname for someone who transported goods by cart)
- Charles / Charlie (Germanic, meaning free man)
- Cooper (English, an occupational surname for a barrel maker)
- Cameron (Scottish, from a clan surname meaning crooked nose)
- Carson (Scottish, from a surname of debated origin, widely used as a first name today)
Rare and less common C names for boys
- Cassius (Latin, an old Roman family name)
- Cyrus (Persian, meaning like the sun, historically tied to Cyrus the Great)
- Casimir (Slavic, meaning proclaims peace)
- Constantine (Latin, meaning steadfast, historically tied to the Roman emperor)
Quick facts
| Common origins | Hebrew, Germanic, Scottish, Latin |
| Common meaning themes | faithfulness, freedom, steadfastness |
| Common nickname pattern | shortened to Cal, Charlie, Coop |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy’s name starting with C?
Caleb and Carter are both currently strong choices in recent US naming data.
Where does the name Cyrus come from?
Cyrus is Persian in origin, historically tied to Cyrus the Great, and is commonly read as meaning like the sun.
Related reading
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