Boy Baby Names with Double Letters

Names with double letters have a visual rhythm and satisfying repetition — they look distinctive on paper and often have a melodic sound.

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Double-letter names like Emma, Ella, Isabella, Bella, Lillian, Annabelle, and Matthew have always been popular. The repeated letter creates a visual anchoring effect and often suggests the name has a longer history — many come from Latin, Hebrew, or Germanic traditions where the double letter was standard spelling.

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Resolute protector

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".

From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.

From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".

Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.

Brave as a wild boar

English-speaking countries

Italian form of Iohannes (see JOHN). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.

lover of hounds

From a surname, an Anglicized form of the Dutch de Raedt, derived from raet "advice, counsel". Margaret Mitchell used this name for the character Rhett Butler in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936).

From an English surname which was derived from a diminutive of the medieval name ELIAS.

Hebrew-speaking Countries

God is with us.

Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.

From the 'Mack's well,' meaning the well of the son of 'Mack'.

From an English surname which could be derived from various sources, including from Middle English beke meaning "beak" or bekke meaning "stream, brook".

From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.

A beloved name with deep roots

From a surname probably meaning "strife" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.

jet black; a form of lignite

Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).

Variant of CALUM.

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

Born of fire; handsome.

From the elm tree; a place name.

The Praised One

Wealth, fortune

Watchman, park keeper

Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.

Derived from Old English, meaning 'bridge' or 'dweller by the bridge'

From a nickname which is commonly used to denote a young boy, derived from the English word son.

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Súilleabháin meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán". The name Súilleabhán means "little dark eye" in Irish.

From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877).

From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (g…

From an English surname meaning "one who tans hides".

of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy

Diminutive of JOHN. A famous bearer is American actor Johnny Depp (1963-).

originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.

derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance

Derived from the Old English word 'wella' meaning 'spring' or 'stream'

Italian-speaking countries

God is gracious

Anglicized form of RHYS.

Battle; rock; Handsome

To trip or stumble.

little bright-headed

Greek-speaking regions

English-speaking countries

Divinely peaceful

Variant of COLIN (2).

descendant of the fair one

From Lucania; Light

one who has a high intellect

one hundred years

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Castle or fortress

Central or of the center

Means 'breezy' or 'soft breeze'.

the little fortress

Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.

descendant of Conn

English-speaking countries

A modern twist on 'Brent', meaning 'hill' or 'high place'.

Slender or narrow

victorious or conqueror

Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

From the ridge.

one who is born on a Saturday

brightness, illumination

Germanic name derived from the element hrok meaning "rest". This was the name of a 14th-century French saint who nursed victims of the plague but eventually contracted the disease himself.

Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'

A beloved name with deep roots

descendant of Caoinneach, meaning 'handsome' or 'attractive'

A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

English-speaking countries

handsome, born of fire

Hebrew (Israel)

Who is like God?

Variations imply being a humble person or a small one.

A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.

a place name meaning 'the area at the hall'

Maiden; young girl

unknown origin and meaning, likely a modern creation

he who brings joy

Wealthy or prosperous ruler

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

Derived from 'Darren', which is believed to be an Irish surname signifying 'great' or 'oak tree.'

A modern invented name

Peak, summit, or highest point

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

A beloved name with deep roots

Intelligent, wise

Resolute protector

derived from ‘Cameron’, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

resolute protector

From the meadow

A beloved name with deep roots

little champion

Thunder or rocky hill.

A common surname; also means 'rain' when used as a word.

A variant of the name Brett, meaning 'from Britain'.

Derived from Carmelo, meaning 'garden,' or 'vineyard' in Spanish.; Often associated with the Virgin of Mount Carmel.

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern name with no specific traditional meaning, possibly derived from a combination of other names.

From the priest's meadow

Little drop of water

Strong as a wolf

English-speaking countries

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

Occupational surname meaning 'one who grinds grain.'

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

To flow, to stream

Arabic-speaking regions

Defender of men

enduring, steadfast

Honest, sincere; A person of good character

one who is powerful

Hollow or empty

English-speaking countries

son of the right hand

Descendant of Dreánán

a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'

one who is praised

Spanish-speaking countries

Defender of mankind

God is gracious

a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem

One who loves to celebrate

from the land near the river

The one who is grateful

Variation of Mark, meaning 'warrior' or 'defender'

A variant of the name 'Shaquille', often meaning 'the one who is great' or 'the one who is mighty'.

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

Variant of Jesse; Gift

A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.

Talfryn's settlement

to call or summon

Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.

Junhee can mean 'talented and joyful', or 'handsome and elegant', depending on the hanja (Chinese characters used in the

famous ruler or wealthy

A rough, prickly covering

shine; allow; consent

The bliss or joy of giving

From the pear tree

English-speaking countries

God is my judge

From Sanskrit अमर (amara) meaning "immortal" and दीप (dipa) meaning "lamp, light".

A modern creation, potentially derived from names like 'Damon' and 'Mario'.

God is gracious

Descendant of Bran

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

One who comes from a valley