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The C sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. This list covers boy names starting with C, popular across American, English, Ireland, France, Spain traditions.

Quick facts: boy names starting with C

  • 3,383 boy names start with C in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, Ireland
  • See the full combined list at Starting With C for all genders

Boy Names Starting With C

3,383 boy names starting with C

#27
American↑ Rising
barrel maker
#45
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#48
France
Free man
#58
Hebrew
Hebrew
#68
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#76
Scotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#96
English
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
#103
American
English
#124
American
Son of Carr
#132
France↑ Rising
English
#145
American↑ Rising
English
#150
Spanish
Spanish
#157
American↑ Rising
referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold
#166
Ireland
lover of hounds
#182
American
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
#192
American
English
#201
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
American
English
#225
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#241
American↑ Rising
English
#248
American↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#256
American
English
#268
Persian
Persian
#285
American
young horse
#287
American↑ Rising
English
#300
American↑ Rising
From the clay town or settlement.
#311
American↑ Rising
From the coal town
#318
English
English
#331
Spain
cross
#341
Egypt↑ Rising
Arabic
#343
France
victorious people
#362
Spain
A follower of Christ
#377
American↑ Rising
cleric, scribe
#385
Spain
long-haired
#414
American
fighter; son of the battle
#417
Germanic↑ Rising
German
#442
American
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#479
Latin↑ Rising
Hollow or empty
#491
English↑ Rising
of the Caspian Sea
#493
English
Irish
#500
Nigeria
God's strength.
#502
English
Central or of the center
#503
France
Christian, follower of Christ.
#503
Polish
Polish
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#505
India
Sanskrit
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#507
Ireland
warrior
#508
English
free man
#511
American
Born in Clay
#512
American
raven
#512
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#514
English
English
#514
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Italy
Italian
#515
Mexico
small or little
#516
American
Irish
#521
American
glory, fame
#521
American
A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.
#522
American
little champion
#522
Ireland
Irish
#523
English
English
#523
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#524
Netherlands
horn
#524
American
A variant of 'Chester', which refers to a fortress or castle.
#525
American
A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.
#526
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
American
A blend of 'Chris' (from Christopher) meaning 'bearer of Christ' and 'angel'.
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#529
Nigeria
God guides me
#531
Ireland
Irish
#534
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#535
English
A variation of Cord or Court, meaning 'the court or courtly one'.
#536
American
German
#537
Latin
Karl - free man
#537
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#539
United Kingdom
crooked stream
#539
American
Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion
#541
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#543
American↑ Rising
A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.
#544
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#547
Greek
bearer of Christ
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
Hebrew
Life
#549
American
Variant of 'Colin', meaning 'cub' or 'young pup'.
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#556
American
American Indian name meaning 'the one who sings'
#558
American
bearer of Christ
#558
English
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#561
Nigeria
God is always with us.
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#562
American
Gaelic
#563
English
Bounty or generous
#566
Ireland
young warrior
#566
American↑ Rising
English
#568
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#570
Greece
Greek
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#572
English
cliff
#573
English
mortal, clay
#575
Ireland
Slender; slim
#577
Greek↑ Rising
glory
#577
American
Coedy can be seen as a variation of Cody, which means 'helpful' or 'benefit'.
#579
United Kingdom
ordinary or usual
#580
American
English
#582
American
English
#582
Poland
Famous glory
#583
Latin
Meaning 'hollow', traditionally associated with strength and resilience.
#583
England
From the dark town; coal town
#583
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#584
England
from the warrior's farm
#585
Spain
helper to the priest
#588
American
English
#588
Turkey
related to a king or ruler
#588
American
African-American
#589
American
people of Acadia
#591
American
spirited; warlike
#591
Latin
Latin
#593
French
Old French
#594
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#595
Ireland
little wolf
#596
England
English
#601
English
Bearer of Christ.
#601
American
one who is wise
#603
American
English
#603
France
free man
#603
South Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
#605
India
moon
#607
American
Swarthy town
#608
American
English
#610
France
French
#611
Latin
Latin
#612
Ireland
from 'Caolán', meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'
#613
American
town of Charles
#614
Scotland
hollow or cauldron
#615
American
From the coal town
#617
Scotland↑ Rising
Caimbeul
#617
Greece
glory of the people
#618
American
dog; companion
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#622
American
A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#624
English
variant form of the name Cleaver, meaning 'one who cleaves'
#625
American
A variant of Kade, meaning 'fighter'.
#629
English
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629
Nigeria
God's own
#630
Hebrew
a protector
#631
American
English
#634
Japan
Japanese
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#635
USA
From the court
#636
American
A variant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#637
Arabic
to have a specific character
#642
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#646
Cambodia
moon or moonlight
#646
English
Bearer of Christ
#646
French
Small keyhole
#649
American
togetherness
#651
American
A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.
#651
American
English
#651
Spain
related to a thorny plant or an adjective that implies thorniness
#652
China
天才 (tiāncái) - gifted or talented
#654
Spanish
Spanish
#655
Scotland
a narrow, small or slender person
#655
American
Faithful, devoted
#657
American
A variant of 'Cash' or 'Caskel'
#657
US
English
#661
English
from the land of the court
#663
American
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'
#663
Africa
God's will
#663
English
belief or faith
#663
Hebrew
land of promise
#665
American
A variation of the name Charles, often associated with strength and masculinity.
#666
Israel↑ Rising
life
#668
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#672
American
From the land of Chad
#672
Mexico
a sudden and violent storm
#674
American
English
#677
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#678
American
English
#679
United Kingdom
English
#680
Turkey
Turkish
#680
American
a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'
#682
France
a form of the name 'Clébert,' derived from 'Clémence' meaning 'merciful'
#683
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#686
Spain
free man
#686
France
French
#686
Spain
Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.
#690
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#691
American
Latin
#692
Spanish
Spanish
#693
American
English
#694
Ireland
Descendant of the cleric
#695
Italian
to be filled with a love for peace
#696
Spain
Latin
#698
English
a town or settlement where crafts are created

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