Boy Names Starting With Y
18 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a boy's name that starts with Y? Here are 18 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning and origin.
Top picks
Boy · Arabic · “John the Baptist; he lives”
Boy · Japanese · “Great harmony”
Unisex · Chinese · “Swallow (bird); beautiful”
Boy · Greek · “God is gracious”
Boy · Slavic · “fierce glory”
Boy · Persian · “Jasmine”
Boy · Indian · “Fame, glory”
Boy · Indian · “Possessor of glory”
Boy · Arabic · “Wealthy; easy-going”
Boy · Indian · “Ascetic; devoted”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of yoga; Krishna”
Unisex · Chinese · “Jade; rain”
Boy · Indian · “An era; an age”
Unisex · Japanese · “Snow; happiness”
Boy · Japanese · “Snow; happiness”
Boy · Arabic · “God increases”
Boy · Japanese · “Gentle person”
Boy · Indian · “Prince”
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