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American boy names starting with P bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how P names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Boy names starting with P

  • 100 American boy names begin with P
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Boy Names Starting With P

100 boy names of American origin beginning with P

#91
American
keeper of the park
#142
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from the farm by the warrior's town
#197
American
priest's meadow
#257
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peacock town
#500
American
From the priest's town
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#527
American
From the priest's meadow
#531
American
One who packs.
#543
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#549
American
Derived from a surname and a place name, possibly meaning 'prince's town' or 'town of the prince'.
#561
American
Pleasure
#571
American
derived from the name Prince combined with Elijah, which means 'my God is Yahweh'
#577
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#681
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A combination of 'Prince' and the suffix 'ethan'; noble and strong
#684
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One who lives near the prairies
#693
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from the meadow
#721
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Son of Philip
#722
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Variant of Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white'
#732
American
Exact, accurate, or sharp
#732
American
of noble heritage
#766
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Small, humble
#818
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Pleasant
#821
American
One who loves and defends his or her country.
#839
American
Son of Peter, meaning 'rock'.
#848
American
Lover of horses
#850
American
A variant of the name Perry, meaning 'pear tree'.
#852
American
from the town of Pinkney
#860
American
A combination of 'Prince' and 'David', suggesting royalty.
#865
American
small, humble + God will add
#868
American
lover of horses
#877
American
Son of the field
#878
American
Small
#888
American
Of, relating to, or befitting a priest; priestly.
#892
American
place name
#892
American
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#921
American
son of Paul.
#980
American
Derived from old family name or surname with uncertain origin.
#1053
American
A variation of Payton, meaning 'fighter's estate or village.'
#1117
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1159
American
Refers to a firearm.
#1160
American
to succeed or triumph over adversity
#1176
American
Rock or stone
#1177
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A surname meaning 'one who lives by the pit' or 'pit-dweller', derived from Old English.
#1179
American
An invented variation of the word ‘prince’, often symbolizing nobility and royalty.
#1204
American
From the town of Princeton
#1217
American
Son of Pika
#1239
American
an official in charge of supervising
#1253
American
a financial gain
#1256
American
a collection of flowers
#1303
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1316
American
Peaceful town
#1343
American
Nobleman
#1343
American
son of Philip
#1411
American
Prince
#1474
American
One who presides over a meeting or organization.
#1484
American↑ Rising
A sacred song or hymn; a lyric poem
#1491
American
derived from an Anglicized version of the name 'Pace' or 'Place'.
#1498
American
Pierson is derived from 'son of Peter'
#1509
American
To twist or spin
#1523
American
Swamp
#1534
American
the one who is from the sea
#1551
American
likely a variant of 'Patrell', no specific meaning.
#1554
American
Related to parent or guardian
#1571
American
prince's town
#1586
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Offering joy or satisfaction, agreeable.
#1603
American
Shortened form of the name Preston or related to pressing things together
#1665
American
The color pink
#1676
American
Rock; stone.
#1757
American
from the hill
#1767
American
rocky
#1789
American
Royal John
#1792
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Derived from an Old English surname meaning 'from the warrior's town'.
#1836
American
prince or significant figure
#1846
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A diminutive form of Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'
#1863
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1868
American
Great house; royal.
#1868
American
Rock or stone + God is gracious
#1933
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fighter's estate
#2119
American↑ Rising
from the hill
#2264
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#2789
American
Derived from the surname, meaning 'fighter's town'; historically associated with a family or lineage.
#2790
American
from the town of Pacey
#2832
American↑ Rising
peaceful town
#3569
American
mythical bird that regenerates or is reborn from its ashes
#3817
American
Expression of approval or admiration
#4081
American↑ Rising
Variant of 'Phoenix', a mythical bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn.
#4839
American
From the warrior's estate
#5009
American↑ Rising
from the region of Pasey
#5400
American↑ Rising
A sacred song or poem, traditionally one of the collection of biblical hymns found in the Book of Psalms.
#5607
American
former
#5856
American↑ Rising
True; worthy
#5857
American↑ Rising
One who creates poetry
#6430
American↑ Rising
brave
#6797
American↑ Rising
Prince's town
#6800
American↑ Rising
Prince's town
#7172
American↑ Rising
A term denoting the reason for which something is done or created.
#7178
American
descendant of the parish
#7179
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#7611
American
a member of the clergy
#7620
American↑ Rising
Derived from the word for a type of fish.

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