English Boy Names Starting With M
353 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a English boy's name that starts with M? Here are 353 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.
Top picks
- Maxwell — “Great stream”
- Marlowe — “Driftwood hill; from the hill by the lake”
- Maelwys — “An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.”
- Marley — “This unisex English name means from the march meadow. It refers to a clearing located near a boundary or a marshy area.”
- Marshal — “Horse groomer; variant of marshall: horse servant; marshal; steward”
- Marlow — “An English unisex name meaning a slope by the pond, originally derived from a place name describing a hillside near water.”
- Montjoy — “This English name refers to the character of a French herald in William Shakespeare's historical play King Henry V.”
- Maitland — “Meadow.”
- Marcia — “From the god mars”
- Mabsant — “This name appears in English and Welsh legend as the son of Caw. It is deeply rooted in Arthurian traditions.”
Boy · English · “This name appears in English and Welsh legend as the son of Caw. It is deeply rooted in Arthurian traditions.”
Boy · English · “A mace was a medieval weapon used by knights; form of mace which is a medieval weapon used by knights”
Boy · English · “This masculine name originates from the Hopi language and refers to the horny toad. It is deeply rooted in Native American traditions.”
Boy · English · “A name derived from Algonquin origins meaning bear. It symbolizes the strength, power, and nature-bound spirit of the animal.”
Boy · English · “An English name famously used for an officer in King Henry V's army. It has roots as a surname in historical literature.”
Boy · English · “Madawg is known as the legendary son of Teithyon. This name brings a sense of ancient stories and a strong, heroic lineage for your child.”
Boy · English · “An English and Welsh name describing one who is beneficent, generous, and giving to others.”
Unisex · English · “Beneficent; son of the lord; son of maddock”
Boy · English · “An English name of Welsh origin that means fortunate, beneficent, or one who is blessed with good luck.”
Boy · English · “A name known in English literature, specifically in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, referring to a loyal friend of Caesar.”
Boy · English · “Derived from English and Celtic lore, this name refers to a legendary figure and can mean a prince or a chief.”
Boy · English · “This name has English and Welsh roots, translating to 'Prince of the hounds.' It suggests leadership and a connection to the hunt.”
Boy · English · “An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.”
Boy · English · “An English name that translates to the little famous one, denoting early honor or recognition.”
Boy · English · “Full of wonder.”
Boy · English · “A name meaning 'earth,' originating from the Sioux language. It represents a foundational connection to the land.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person who is exceptionally skilled in speaking or possesses great oratory talents.”
Boy · English · “Gift of god.”
Boy · English · “He has large teeth; he has large teeth (algonquin)”
Unisex · English · “One who hunts eagles; eagle hunter (hopi)”
Unisex · English · “An English name that can mean a little warrior or refer to a woman from the town of Magdala.”
Boy · English · “This name evokes the image of a legendary king, bringing a sense of ancient strength and noble leadership to your little one.”
Unisex · English · “Abbreviation of mary and miriam; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. famous bearers: the virgin mary; mary magdalene; mary, queen of scots (1542-87)”
Boy · English · “A name from Welsh and English mythology, Manawydan is the legendary son of Llyr and a skilled craftsman and magician.”
Boy · English · “An English name of Germanic origin meaning a man of peace or a hero's peace.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name that conveys the qualities of being physically strong and inherently powerful.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning 'from the hero's meadow,' suggesting a place of strength and natural beauty.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person from the hero's meadow. It carries traditional connotations of strength and virtue associated with the open field.”
Boy · English · “This name has English origins and means from the hero's meadow. It combines elements referring to a brave person and a clearing or grassy area.”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name referring to someone who lived by a field near a small river.”
Boy · English · “An English name that refers to a person coming from Mann's estate or a specific man's village.”
Boy · English · “A name of Native American (Cheyenne) origin meaning four bears. It represents strength and significance within the culture.”
Boy · English · “Rooted in Celtic mythology and used in English contexts, this refers to a god of youth, beauty, and music.”
Unisex · English · “This is an English blend of the names Marie or Mary and Lyn, often used for its melodic sound.”
Boy · English · “A unique blend of classic names, this name carries a timeless elegance and a gentle, graceful spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English surname transitioned into a given name, traditionally used for males.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name describing a person who comes from the valley with the pool. It is derived from Old English topographical terms.”
Boy · English · “This is an English name meaning from the valley with the pool. It serves as a locational surname turned given name.”
Unisex · English · “From mary and ann; bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”
Unisex · English · “Diminutive of maria; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”
Boy · English · “Author of the gospel according to saint mark”
Unisex · English · “Derived from madeline woman from magdala; variant of madeline woman from magdala”
Unisex · English · “Variation of madeline woman from magdala”
Unisex · English · “This unisex English name means from the march meadow. It refers to a clearing located near a boundary or a marshy area.”
Unisex · English · “An English name that serves as a form of Merle; it can also carry the meaning of 'bitter' from its linguistic roots.”
Unisex · English · “Derived from madeline woman from magdala; variant of madeline woman from magdala”
Unisex · English · “This English name is associated with the meaning descendant of Mary, serving as a modern and gender-neutral variant.”
Boy · English · “An English masculine name considered a form of Merle, often associated with a wild falcon.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning a slope by the pond, originally derived from a place name describing a hillside near water.”
Unisex · English · “Driftwood hill; from the hill by the lake”
Unisex · English · “Form of marilyn bitter; from the march meadow”
Unisex · English · “This unisex name serves as a modern blend of the traditional names Mary and Lyn.”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this masculine name means from the marsh valley. It describes a geographical feature where a valley meets wetlands.”
Boy · English · “Derived from Middle English, this name refers to someone who lives near a marsh or serves as a steward of the land.”
Boy · English · “Horse groomer; variant of marshall: horse servant; marshal; steward”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person who lives in or near a town located by a marsh or wetlands.”
Boy · English · “From the farm by the pool town near the marsh”
Unisex · English · “Commonly used in English, this diminutive name means warlike or a warrior of Mars, suggesting a brave spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English name known for the character of a tribune in William Shakespeare's tragedy, Julius Caesar.”
Boy · English · “A shortened English form meaning friend of the sea, often linked to the name Marvin or the Welsh name Mervin.”
Boy · English · “Friend of the sea; lives by the sea; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “Lives by the sea; form of mervin; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “This English name means 'from the lake forest.' It describes a geographical location where the woods meet the water.”
Unisex · English · “Bitter; bitter. variant of miriam. the biblical mother of christ. names like dolores and mercedes have been created to express aspects of marys life and worship”
Unisex · English · “Derived from mary bitter. mary was the biblical mother of christ. names like dolores and mercedes have been created to express aspects of marys life and worship”
Unisex · English · “Blend of marie or mary and lyn; derived from mary bitter. mary was the biblical mother of christ. names like dolores and mercedes have been created to express aspects of marys life and worship”
Boy · English · “Relating to male qualities, strong or manly”
Boy · English · “This masculine name originates from the Hopi language and means gray deer. It connects the bearer to nature and the quiet strength of the forest.”
Unisex · English · “An English occupational name for a worker in stone. It is a traditional surname that has become a popular given name.”
Unisex · English · “Derived from English and indigenous roots, this name describes a place located around the big hill.”
Boy · English · “He has an evil heart; he has an evil heart (algonquin)”
Boy · English · “He has bad character; he has bad character (algonquin)”
Boy · English · “Gift of god; variant of matthew: gift of the lord; gift from god”
Boy · English · “Gift of god; the danish version of the given name matthew”
Boy · English · “Originating from the Sioux language, this name translates to 'white bear', symbolizing strength and purity.”
Boy · English · “Gift of god; diminutive of matthew: gift of the lord. in the bible mathew was one of the 12 apostles. he wrote the first gospel account of the life of jesus”
Boy · English · “Matvey, a male name of English origin, has roots in Algonquin, signifying one who Fights with determination and strength.”
Boy · English · “This name has Algonquin roots and is interpreted to mean enemy. It is a traditional English-origin name linked to indigenous linguistics.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to the heart, life, or the central seat of human life.”
Boy · English · “An English name describing one who resides near a field by a small river. It is a variation of the name Mansfield.”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Unisex · English · “Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned”
Unisex · English · “Wildly independent; when a nineteenth-century american named maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name came to signify an independent man who avoids conformity”
Boy · English · “When a nineteenth-century american named maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name came to signify an independent man who avoids conformity”
Boy · English · “Welsh form of mars god of war; welsh form of mars, god of war”
Boy · English · “This English surname-turned-name refers to a field belonging to a person named Mack.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name that serves as a diminutive for Max, meaning the greatest.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from Latin that signifies the greatest or a person of great importance.”
Boy · English · “Great stream”
Unisex · English · “Month name; from mary; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; scottish form of margaret: pearl; old arabic name”
Boy · English · “Headman, mayor surname; headman; mayor. surname”
Boy · English · “An English locational name meaning 'from the warrior's field,' combining elements of land and strength.”
Boy · English · “Powerful, brave; powerful; compound of the old german words for hardy and strength. firm”
Boy · English · “From the meadow.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to honey wine or a meadow. It connects the bearer to nature and ancient celebratory drinks.”
Boy · English · “An English name that describes a powerful or strong friend, emphasizing loyalty and strength.”
Boy · English · “Medyr is a name with legendary roots, belonging to the 'legendary son of Medyredydd'. A unique choice with a touch of lore.”
Boy · English · “An Algonquin name of English transcription that traditionally means one who kills many in battle.”
Boy · English · “Meilyg is a name rooted in legend, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It brings a touch of ancient lore and special heritage.”
Unisex · English · “Name derived from the old county of merionethshire”
Boy · English · “Mekledoodum is a unique name with an interesting meaning, signifying 'conceited', and also 'conceited' in Algonquian.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who comes from the mill stream. It originally served as a geographic surname.”
Boy · English · “A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.”
Boy · English · “Melburn is a pleasant name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It evokes images of tranquil waters and a peaceful, flowing nature.”
Boy · English · “Melbyrne is a charming name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It suggests a connection to gentle nature and a peaceful, flowing spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English topographic name referring to a person who lived near a hillside mill.”
Boy · English · “This English name translates to 'from the powerful mill,' combining industrial roots with a sense of strength.”
Boy · English · “Meldrik brings to mind a strong and industrious spirit, meaning 'from the powerful mill.' This name suggests a child with great potential and a hardworking nature.”
Boy · English · “Meldryk carries the strong meaning 'from the powerful mill,' suggesting a child who is grounded, industrious, and possesses a robust spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English male name created as an acronym for 'Marx, Engels, Lenin, October Revolution' during the Soviet era.”
Boy · English · “Melun carries a historical essence, meaning 'King John, a French lord.' A name with a touch of noble lineage.”
Boy · English · “Meaning uncertain but possibly friend of michael”
Boy · English · “A name found in English literary history, specifically as a friend to Pompey in the play Antony and Cleopatra.”
Boy · English · “A historical and literary name appearing in Antony and Cleopatra, representing a loyal friend to Pompey.”
Boy · English · “Welsh form of mercury messenger of the gods; welsh form of mercury, messenger of the gods”
Unisex · English · “Protector of the sea; protector from the sea; guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English and Welsh origin meaning magnificent or a guardian of the sea.”
Boy · English · “An English name that identifies someone originating from the farmstead or settlement located by the pool.”
Boy · English · “Merewode is a lovely name, meaning 'from the lake forest'. It evokes images of serene nature, tranquil waters, and peaceful woodlands.”
Boy · English · “An English name that signifies one who comes from the lake forest. It combines words for a body of water and a wooded area.”
Boy · English · “An English name traditionally meaning the guardian or protector of the sea.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name derived from the word for a falcon or blackbird, originally coming from the French word 'merle'.”
Boy · English · “By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person from the hill by the lake, combining elements for water and elevated land.”
Boy · English · “Powerful ruler; dark-skinned; a moor. form of maurice”
Unisex · English · “Variant of meirion: name derived from the old county of merionethshire”
Unisex · English · “Little famous one; deserving of good fortune”
Unisex · English · “Merry, mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith; diminutive of meredith: guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls”
Boy · English · “An English surname and place name meaning a town near the pond. It combines the Old English words for lake and settlement.”
Boy · English · “Loves the sea; variant of marvin: famous friend; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “Form of marvin friend of the sea; variant of marvin: famous friend; form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning a famous friend. It is considered a variant of the name Merlin, famous from Arthurian legends.”
Unisex · English · “Falcon; blackbird; variant of muriel: bright sea”
Boy · English · “A lovely name originating from Latin, it beautifully signifies being 'of love,' perfect for a cherished new arrival.”
Boy · English · “This name is associated with the Cheyenne people and translates to Black Kettle, a title of significance.”
Boy · English · “Dark-skinned, a moor form of morris; dark-skinned; a moor. form of morris”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Unisex · English · “Form of michael; form of michael who is like god?”
Boy · English · “From the name michael; diminutive of michael: who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers; diminutive form of michael who is like god?”
Unisex · English · “From the name michael; abbreviation of michael and micah who is like god?; diminutive of michael: who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers; diminutive form of michael who is like god?”
Boy · English · “This is the Welsh form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God' or possessing a god-like nature.”
Boy · English · “Like god; gift from god; form of michael who is like god?”
Boy · English · “Mil has a charming, legendary quality, meaning 'legendary son of Dugum.' This name hints at a child with a rich story waiting to unfold.”
Boy · English · “Milbyrne is a charming name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It suggests a connection to gentle nature and a peaceful, flowing spirit.”
Unisex · English · “Merciful; soldier; servant; variant of michael: who is like god? gift from god”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person who comes from the ford or river crossing located near a mill.”
Boy · English · “One who grinds grain occupational surname”
Boy · English · “Near the mills.”
Boy · English · “An English name that can mean merciful, though it is also historically linked to the word for a soldier.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the mill town. It is traditionally used as a shortened form of Milton.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill.”
Boy · English · “This English occupational name means keeper of the mill. It historically referred to the person responsible for guarding or managing a flour mill.”
Boy · English · “This name refers to a grey wolf. It is used to symbolize the characteristics of this powerful and social wild animal.”
Unisex · English · “An English name derived from the Dakota Sioux language meaning sky-colored water, referring to the region's many lakes.”
Boy · English · “A Cheyenne name used in English contexts that translates to whirlwind.”
Boy · English · “Junior, younger.”
Unisex · English · “Collector of thoughts, determined protector”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Boy · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict”
Unisex · English · “Ripples in the water; rippling brook (miwok)”
Boy · English · “Like god; diminutive of mitchell: form of michael who is like god?; diminutive of michael: who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers; form of michael who is like god?”
Boy · English · “An English variant of Michael, this name asks 'Who is like God?' and is a common traditional male name.”
Boy · English · “Like god; gift from god; surname derived from michael: who is like god?. in use as a first name since the 19th century; form of michael who is like god?”
Boy · English · “An English name of Hopi origin that translates to talking bird. It represents a connection to nature and vocal expression.”
Boy · English · “The Welsh form of Moses, this name relates to being drawn from or born of the water.”
Boy · English · “A savior ; in the bible , the leader of the israelites ; drawn from the water”
Boy · English · “An English transliteration of a Cheyenne name meaning Black Kettle, often associated with historical tribal leadership.”
Boy · English · “A phonetic variation of the Cheyenne name for Black Kettle, representing a significant historical figure and leader.”
Boy · English · “Moki is a male name of Hopi origin that means deer. It refers to the graceful woodland animal and is a significant nature-inspired name in Native American culture.”
Boy · English · “This name translates to black kettle and originates from the Cheyenne language, often associated with a prominent historical leader.”
Boy · English · “Bear walking into shade; bear walking into shade (miwok)”
Boy · English · “Yellow jacks piled up in their nest in winter”
Boy · English · “A solitary woman / one who advises others”
Boy · English · “Woman of the mountains ; from the state of montana”
Boy · English · “The tragedy of othello a cypriot official”
Boy · English · “From the wealthy mans mountain; diminutive of montgomery: mountain belonging to the ruler. also can be a diminutive of montague: pointed hill. steep mountain; mountain. abbreviation of montague and montgomery”
Boy · English · “Of the mountain; from montgomerie; mountain belonging to the ruler. surname of numerous english and scottish earls”
Unisex · English · “A short form of montgomery”
Unisex · English · “King henry the sixth part iii sir john montgomery”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to the character of a French herald in William Shakespeare's historical play King Henry V.”
Boy · English · “Mountain abbreviation of montague and montgomery; mountain. abbreviation of montague and montgomery”
Boy · English · “Mountain abbreviation of montague and montgomery; diminutive of montgomery: mountain belonging to the ruler. also can be a diminutive of montague: pointed hill. steep mountain”
Boy · English · “Lovely thoughts.”
Unisex · English · “This unisex name of English origin describes someone who dwells near the sea. It is a variant of names related to coastal living.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name meaning one who dwells near the sea. It was notably borne by an Earl of Northumbria in the 11th century.”
Boy · English · “This English name means brave or brave counsel. In Arthurian legend, he is a significant figure known for his role in the kingdom.”
Unisex · English · “This English name can mean great or refer to someone with dark skin. It originated as a descriptive nickname or a topographic name for a moor.”
Boy · English · “Moreley is an English name for males meaning from the meadow on the moor. It describes someone who lived near wild, open grasslands.”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to the legendary son of Iaen. It is rooted in early British folklore and historical narratives.”
Boy · English · “An English unisex name derived from Morris. It traditionally refers to someone with a dark or swarthy complexion.”
Boy · English · “Morlee is a sweet, natural name, meaning 'from the meadow on the moor'. It paints a picture of serene, open landscapes.”
Boy · English · “Morly is a charming nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the meadow on the moor'. It brings to mind peaceful, expansive beauty.”
Boy · English · “An English variant of Maurice, historically meaning 'dark-skinned' or referring to a person from the Moorish regions.”
Boy · English · “Moor; dark-skinned. a moor. form of maurice”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning son of More. Historically, it was used to describe someone with a dark-skinned or swarthy complexion.”
Unisex · English · “Son of morris; son of the servant of mary”
Boy · English · “Moor; diminutive of mortimer: dead sea (a stagnant lake)”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name for a boy meaning from the town near the moor. It combines the Old English words for marshy ground and settlement.”
Boy · English · “Form of mortimer lives near the sea; diminutive of mortimer: dead sea (a stagnant lake)”
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