Here are unique baby boy names starting with Y like Yves, Yuma, and Yuri, as well as old-world charmers like York, Yale, and Yosef.
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He who supplants
Hebrew
Forest
Established by God
Mountain goat; heights, upland; fertile moor
Welsh
He who yells
Native American
Precious
Heights, upland; fertile moor
Son of the right hand; son of the south; son of my old age
Jehovah increases
God increases
Yew
French
He will answer
Aramaic
Yew, bow army
Scandinavian
English
God is gracious
You’re sure to wind up with a rare find among boy names that start with Y. Despite the letter’s energy, Y names for boys aren’t common at all. While most parents seeking something unique head to X or Z, the letter Y actually contains some of the rarest boy names out there. Among these unique boy names that start with Y are names including Yanis, Yannick, and Yarley.
Rare baby boy names that start with Y aren’t that out there if you look closer. Check out Yael or Yoel for instance. They’re surprisingly similar to more popular picks like Noel or Joel. There are super cool names like Yahir who remain under the radar as well despite working well among the rise of Spanish names for boys.
Meanings are also a place to explore, as many baby boy names starting with Y come from breaktaking backgrounds. For Biblical name lovers, Yanai means “he will answer” while Yarema means “appointed by God.” Among the meanings are many strong boy names like Yaseen meaning “chief” and Yazid meaning “becoming greater.”
From Welsh monikers like Yestin to African names like Yerodin, boy names that start with Y come from all walks of life. Whether you stick to your heritage or explore the world, discover something new with boy names that start with Y.
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