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200+ Unique Boy Names that start with M

Making a list of unique masculine names? Don’t sleep on the letter M! These names are meaningful, memorable, and even mighty, whether your tastes trend toward the modern or the mythical. We’ve marked down more than 200 options to help you meander through the possibilities.

Maalik

Maalik is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Owns, possesses.”

Mabon

Mabon is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Divine son.”

Macario

Macario is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Happy.”

Macbeth

Macbeth is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of life.” This name is frequently associated with the title character in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There was also a historical Scottish king behind the legend, who ruled from 1040 to 1057.

MacDonald

MacDonald is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of Donald.”

Mace

Mace is a name of English origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Macon

Macon is a name of French origins meaning “Mason.” Macon, Georgia is a well-known U.S. city.

Madian

Madian is a name of Arabic origins with an unknown meaning.

Madog

Madog is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Good.”

Magar

Magar is a name of Armenian origins meaning “Lucky.”

Magee

Magee is a name of Irish origins meaning “Son of Aodh.”

Magnar

Magnar is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Northern might.”

Magni

Magni is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Strong.”

Magnum

Magnum is a name of Latin origins meaning “Big, great.”

Mahak

Mahak is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Waning of the moon.”

Mahdi

Mahdi is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Rightly guided.”

Mahendra

Mahendra is a name of Indian origins meaning “The great Indra.”

Mahershala

Mahershala is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Swift are the spoils, speedy is the plunder.” Mahershala Ali is an Oscar-winning actor known Moonlight and Green Book. 
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali
Photo by Gage Skidmore

Mahershalalhashbaz

Mahershalalhashbaz is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Swift are the spoils, speedy is the plunder.”

Mahfuz

Mahfuz is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Safe, guarded.”

Mahir

Mahir is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Skillful.”

Mahmoud

Mahmoud is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Mahomet

Mahomet is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Mahon

Mahon is a name of Irish origins meaning “Bear cub.”

Majazz

Majazz is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Law abiding.”

Majed

Majed is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Glorious, noble.”

Majid

Majid is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Glorious.”

Makoa

Makoa is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Bold one.”

Makoto

Makoto is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Sincere, honest.”

Makram

Makram is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Noble, generous.”

Maleko

Maleko is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Warlike.”

Mallor

Mallor is a name of English origins meaning “Unlucky.”

Malone

Malone is a name of Irish origins meaning “Devoted to St. John.”

Manabu

Manabu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “To study, learn.”

Manaen

Manaen is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “One who consoles.”

Manani

Manani is a name of Swahili origins meaning “The giver, our God.”

Manas

Manas is a name of Indian origins meaning “Intelligence.”

Mance

Mance is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Mandar

Mandar is a name of Indian origins meaning “Coral tree.”

Manelin

Manelin is a name of Persian origins meaning “Prince of princes.”

Manfred

Manfred is a name of German origins meaning “Strength, peace.”

Manjit

Manjit is a name of Indian origins meaning “Light of the mind.”

Mann

Mann is a name of English origins meaning “Strong, manly.”

Mannan

Mannan is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Very generous.”

Manny

Manny is a name of American origins meaning “God is with us.”

Manoah

Manoah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Rest.”

Manoja

Manoja is a name of Indian origins meaning “Mind, spirit.”

Manolo

Manolo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God is with us.”

Manric

Manric is a name of German origins meaning “Ruler, exalted one.”

Manrico

Manrico is a name of German origins meaning “Ruler, exalted one.”

Mansoor

Mansoor is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Victory.”

Mansour

Mansour is a name of Arabic origins meaning “One who triumphs.”

Mansur

Mansur is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Victorious.”

Mantas

Mantas is a name of Lithuanian origins meaning “Wealthy, prosperous.”

Manton

Manton is a name of English origins meaning “From the sandy earth.”

Manus

Manus is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Great” or “Army man.”

Marcell

Marcell is a name of English origins meaning “Young warrior.”

Marciano

Marciano is a name of Italian origins meaning “Servant of Mars, god of war.”

Marek

Marek is a name of Polish origins meaning “Warlike.”

Marid

Marid is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Rebellious.”

Markku

Markku is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Rebellious.”

Marks

Marks is a name of English origins meaning “Devotee of Mars.”

Marnin

Marnin is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Causing joy.”

Maron

Maron is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Male saint.”

Marston

Marston is a name of English origins meaning “From the marsh town.”

Martelli

Martelli is a name of Italian origins meaning “Hammersmith.”

Martijn

Martijn is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Soldier.”

Martillo

Martillo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Servant of Mars, god of war.”

Martinez

Martinez is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Descendant of Martin.”

Martino

Martino is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Servant of Mars, god of war.”

Martirio

Martirio is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Martyr.”

Marv

Marv is a name of American origins meaning “Great lord.”

Marwan

Marwan is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Flint stone.”

Masaaki

Masaaki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Brilliant light, prosper, clear.”

Masafumi

Masafumi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Writings, prosper, elegant, history.”

Masahide

Masahide is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Prosper, excellence, beauty.”

Masahiro

Masahiro is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Wide, general, ocean.”

Masakatsu

Masakatsu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Prosper, win, rule, patient.”

Masakazu

Masakazu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Prosper, peace, harmony.”

Masaki

Masaki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Elegant, beginning, shine.”

Masanobu

Masanobu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Prosper, elegant, trust.”

Masaru

Masaru is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Victory, gentleness, intelligent.”

Masashi

Masashi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Commander, ambition.”

Masato

Masato is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Proper, person, win.”

Masayuki

Masayuki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Elegant, proper, good future.”

Masih

Masih is a name of Persian origins meaning “Blessed one; Christ.”

Maso

Maso is a name of Italian origins meaning “Twin.”

Masoud

Masoud is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Lucky.”

Maston

Maston is a name of English origins meaning “From the marsh settlement.”

Masud

Masud is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Lucky.”

Matan

Matan is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Gift.”

Matar

Matar is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Rain.”

Mateusz

Mateusz is a name of Polish origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Matheus

Matheus is a name of Portuguese origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Mathis

Mathis is a name of French origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Matrim

Matrim is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Matsu

Matsu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Pine.”

Matteus

Matteus is a name of American origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Mattia

Mattia is a name of Romansh origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Mattias

Mattias is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Mattijs

Mattijs is a name of Dutch origins meaning “God gives.”

Mattox

Mattox is a name of English origins meaning “Son of Madoc.”

Matvey

Matvey is a name of Russian origins meaning “Gift of God.”

Maulana

Maulana is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Lord.”

Mauli

Mauli is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Dark skinned.”

Maurilio

Maurilio is a name of Italian origins meaning “Moor.”

Maurizio

Maurizio is a name of Italian origins meaning “Dark skinned.”

Maurus

Maurus is a name of Romansh origins meaning “Dark skinned.”

Maxime

Maxime is a name of French origins meaning “Greatest.”

Maximos

Maximos is a name of Greek origins meaning “Greatest.”

Maxon

Maxon is a name of American origins meaning “Son of Max (The Greatest).”

Mayank

Mayank is a name of Indian origins meaning “Moon.”

Mayer

Mayer is a name of German origins meaning “Steward.”

Mazin

Mazin is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Rain clouds, precipitation.”

McCai

McCai is a name of American origins meaning “Who is Like God?”

McIntyre

McIntyre is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the carpenter.”

McKile

McKile is a name of American origins that is a combination of Mac and Kyle.

McLovin

McLovin is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Medan

Medan is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Quarrel, fight.”

Medardo

Medardo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Worthy of great honor.”

Medwin

Medwin is a name of German origins meaning “Powerful friend.”

Meer

Meer is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Chief.”

Meghdad

Meghdad is a name of Persian origins meaning “Heavenly justice.”

Mego

Mego is a name of Indonesian origins meaning “The clouds.”

Mehdi

Mehdi is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Skilled, golden.”

Mehmood

Mehmood is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Mehmud

Mehmud is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Meilyr

Meilyr is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Prince.”

Meitar

Meitar is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “String.”

Melanio

Melanio is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Dark skinned.”

Melanion

Melanion is a name of Greek origins meaning “Black.”

Melchior

Melchior is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is my light.”

Melchor

Melchor is a name of Spanish origins meaning “King of light.”

Mele

Mele is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Song.”

Melker

Melker is a name of Scandinavian origins that is a form of Melchior.

Melor

Melor is a name of Russian origins meaning “Communist creation.”

Mendel

Mendel is a name of German origins meaning “Little man.”

Menucha

Menucha is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Quiet.”

Merewyn

Merewyn is a name of Welsh origins with an unknown meaning.

Meriadoc

Meriadoc is a name of Welsh origins whose meaning is unknown.

Meron

Meron is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Soldiers.”

Merric

Merric is a name of English origins meaning “Fame rule.”

Mert

Mert is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Manly, brave.”

Meshar

Meshar is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Straight, upright.”

Metin

Metin is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Strong.”

Metody

Metody is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Method.”

Meurig

Meurig is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Moorish.”

Micaiah

Micaiah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Michail

Michail is a name of Greek origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Michiaki

Michiaki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Path, road, lane.”

Michinori

Michinori is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Street, road, law, virtue.”

Michio

Michio is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Man on a journey.”

Mick

Mick is a name of English origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Micol

Micol is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Midhat

Midhat is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Praise, compliment.”

Mihaly

Mihaly is a name of Hungarian origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Mihammad

Mihammad is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Mihangel

Mihangel is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Who is like the lord?”

Mijndert

Mijndert is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Power strong.”

Mikio

Mikio is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Tree trunk,” “Husband,” or “Happiness.”

Mikko

Mikko is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Milad

Milad is a name of Persian origins meaning “Birth.”

Milagro

Milagro is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Miracle.”

Miland

Miland is a name of Latin origins meaning “From the middle of the plain.”

Milek

Milek is a name of Russian origins meaning “Victorious people.”

Milen

Milen is a name of Bulgarian origins meaning “Gracious.”

Milintica

Milintica is a name of Aztec origins meaning “He waves fire.”

Millan

Millan is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Rival.”

Milt

Milt is a name of English origins meaning “From the mill town.”

Mimir

Mimir is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “He who remembers” or  “The wise one.”

Mincho

Mincho is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Son of my right hand.”

Minowa

Minowa is a name of Japanese origins with an unknown meaning.

Minze

Minze is a name of German origins meaning “Mint.”

Miraj

Miraj is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Place of ascent.”

Mirko

Mirko is a name of Persian origins meaning “Peace and glory.”

Miroslav

Miroslav is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Peace and glory.”

Mishael

Mishael is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Who is Like God?”

Mitsuhiro

Mitsuhiro is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Shine, light, ocean, abundance.”

Mitsunobu

Mitsunobu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Shine, light, trust, believe.”

Mitsuo

Mitsuo is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Shine, light, third.”

Mitsuru

Mitsuru is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Fullness.”

Mitt

Mitt is a name of American origins and is a diminutive form of Milton. It’s frequently associated with politician and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Photo by United States Congress

Mizu

Mizu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Water.”

Mladen

Mladen is a name of Bulgarian origins meaning “Young.”

Moby

Moby is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown. It may bring to mind the novel Moby-Dick or American musician Moby (born Richard Melville Hall).
Moby
Moby
Photo by Justin Higuchi

Modesto

Modesto is a name of Italian origins meaning “Modest.” It’s also the name of a city in California.

Moeshe

Moeshe is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Born of (a god).”

Mohan

Mohan is a name of Indian origins meaning “Attractive.”

Mohsen

Mohsen is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Benefactor.”

Mojil

Mojil is a name of Indian origins meaning “Happy.”

Momchil

Momchil is a name of Bulgarian origins meaning “Boy.”

Monico

Monico is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Advisor, truth.”

Montague

Montague is a name of English origins meaning “From the pointed hill.”

Montego

Montego is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Mountainous.”

Montenegro

Montenegro is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Black mountain.” It’s also the name of a nation in Europe.

Montezuma

Montezuma is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Lord frowns in anger.” Montezuma II was the last Aztec ruler before Spanish conquest.

Moonus

Moonus is a name of Arabic origins meaning “One who consoles.”

Moriel

Moriel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is my teacher.”

Morpheus

Morpheus is a name of Greek origins meaning “God of dreams.” This name was popularized by The Matrix. 
The Matrix's Morpheus, as portrayed by Laurence Fishburne
The Matrix’s Morpheus, as portrayed by Laurence Fishburne
Photo by IMDb.com

Morrie

Morrie is a name of American origins meaning “Dark skinned.” It may be associated with Tuesdays with Morrie, a memoir by Mitch Albom about his time with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz.

Morse

Morse is a name of English origins meaning “Dark skinned.”

Mort

Mort is a name of English origins meaning “From the moor town.”

Morty

Morty is a name of French origins meaning “From the name Mortimer.”

Moss

Moss is a name of English origins meaning “Born of a God.”

Mouna

Mouna is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Desires, wish.”

Mourade

Mourade is a name of Persian origins meaning “Wish, desire.”

Mowgli

Mowgli is a name of English origins whose meaning is unknown. It’s commonly associated with the protagonist of The Jungle Book. 
An illustration of Mowgli by John Lockwood Kipling (father of Rudyard Kipling)
An illustration of Mowgli by John Lockwood Kipling (father of Rudyard Kipling)

Mubin

Mubin is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Distinct, clear.”

Muga

Muga is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Nothingness, none.”

Muhammed

Muhammed is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Worthy of praise.”

Muhsin

Muhsin is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Good, praiseworthy.”

Muhsina

Muhsina is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Kind, well-meaning.”

Mukhtar

Mukhtar is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Chosen one.”

Munoz

Munoz is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Son of Muño.”

Muntasir

Muntasir is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Victorious.”

Muqaddim

Muqaddim is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Leader.”

Murad

Murad is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Wish, desire.”

Murtada

Murtada is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Chosen one.”

Murtaza

Murtaza is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Chosen one.”

Muunokhoi

Muunokhoi is a name of Mongolian origins meaning “Vicious dog.”

Mycroft

Mycroft is a name of English origins meaning “By the stream, small field.” Mycroft Holmes is the brother of Sherlock in the Sherlock Holmes series.
Illustration of Mycroft Holmes
Illustration of Mycroft Holmes
By Sidney Paget – The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, page 195., Public Domain

Mykelti

Mykelti is a name of American origins meaning “Who is like God?”

Myrddin

Myrddin is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Sea fort.”

Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.

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