Boy Names Starting With Y

Supplanter; he who follows; from the Hebrew Jacob.

Supplanter or one who follows. Arabic variant of the Hebrew Jacob (Ya'aqov).

Easy, simple, or wealthy.

Easy or easy-going; conveying a sense of ease, gentleness, and simplicity.

Means supplanter; one who follows or takes another's place.

He who supplants; holder of the heel. Arabic form of Jacob.

God has shown favor; from the Hebrew Yaakov/Jacob

Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge', expressing divine judgment and wisdom.

Possibly variant of Japheth (Hebrew biblical name meaning 'enlarged' or 'expansion') or Arabic origin.

God is light, combining Hebrew 'Yah' (God) and 'El' (God/light)

God is gracious; variant of Yahya with Islamic and biblical significance.

Wise and judicious; a modern variant of the Arabic name Hakeem conveying wisdom and discernment.

God is salvation; modern transliteration of Yeshua, the Hebrew name meaning divine deliverance.

Easy, simple

The sacred Hebrew name for God, derived from the verb 'to be'; represents divine existence and presence.

God is gracious. Conveys divine blessing and mercy.

Supplanter, from the Hebrew Jacob meaning to hold the heel

One who supplants; Arabic form of the Hebrew name Jacob.

The Hebrew word for 'sea,' representing vastness, depth, and natural mystery.

Blessed or favored; historically associated with Yemen and the right side in Arabic tradition.

The ancient name for Japan and the Japanese people, representing the core Japanese ethnic identity and heritage.

An Arabic name conveying trustworthiness, righteousness, or one who takes oaths seriously.

Means 'beautiful' or 'handsome' in Arabic, representing aesthetic beauty and charm.

Right hand; fortunate; blessed

Chinese given name with meaning dependent on characters; commonly relates to swallow, cloud, or virtue.

Sun or male principle; light and masculine cosmic energy

God is gracious; a divine gift.

God is gracious; a gift from God.

He will answer.

God is gracious; represents divine favor and mercy

God is gracious.

God is gracious; derived from French Yann, a form of Jean (John).

God is gracious, the Greek form of John derived from Hebrew Yochanan.

Can mean 'honored,' 'vast,' or 'outstanding' depending on the characters used.

He shall enlarge; from Hebrew meaning wide or broad, variant of Japheth.

Certainty; faith and conviction.

One who supplants - Arabic form of Jacob from Hebrew origin.

Supplanter; Arabic form of Jacob meaning he who supplants.

He who follows; supplanter

The Jordan River or descent. In Hebrew, refers to the flowing or descending river.

Derived from Old English 'geard' (yard) and 'leah' (clearing), meaning a clearing by a yard; originally a place name.

A name of Ethiopian significance historically associated with the legendary inventor of Ethiopian music.

Hebrew name meaning 'one who sings' or 'to sing.'

One who sings; represents joy and musical talent.

Fierce warrior of great glory; a Slavic name combining elements for fierceness and fame.

A flowering plant known for its medicinal properties in traditional herbalism and natural medicine.

Related to the Quranic surah Yasin; an Arabic name with spiritual significance in Islam.

Easy, simple, prosperous; one who facilitates ease

Means fame, splendor, or brilliance.

He will overcome; diminutive of Yakov (Jacob), from Hebrew roots meaning supplanter.

Straight or upright; represents honesty and integrity

Fame or glory; represents renown and distinction.

God is salvation; represents divine redemption

Glory and victory combined; relates to Sanskrit concepts of fame and triumph.

Likely variant of Isaiah, meaning God is salvation in Hebrew.

Related to Surah Yaseen of the Quran; a variant spelling of Yasin.

From the Quranic chapter Yasin, signifying spiritual guidance and divine protection.

Easy, prosperous, or gentle; symbolizing comfort and ease.

Refers to Sura Yaseen (Chapter 36) of the Quran, one of Islam's most revered chapters.

Arabic name meaning 'wealthy', 'flourishing', or 'easy'.

Arabic name possibly from Yasin, a chapter of the Quran, or meaning 'easy' or 'smooth'.

Strong supporter or sustainer; from Arabic Surah Ya-Sin in the Quran.

Easy, simple, or lenient; an Arabic name signifying ease or comfort.

Meaning varies by kanji used; Japanese name.

Truthful, meaningful from Sanskrit roots meaning truth and purpose

Fierce, stern, or brave in Turkish.

Born on Thursday; associated with strength, determination, and leadership

Mother, grandmother, or grandmother figure in various African languages

Bloom or flower. Represents flourishing and natural beauty.

God, divine being

Will increase; from Arabic meaning to grow or prosper, variant of Yazid

He will increase; signifies growth and prosperity.

God will strengthen, Hebrew form of Ezekiel

God strengthens or God will strengthen; represents divine power and protection.

Beloved of God; expressing deep affection and favor from the divine.

Son of Jeffrey

Arabic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Symbolizes divine favor and blessing.

God is salvation. The Hebrew form of Joshua, from 'Yah' (God) and 'shua' (salvation).

Praised; one who praises; related to Judah.

Arabic form of John; derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'

God is my strength; from Hebrew 'Yah' (God) and 'kusiel' (strength).

Cloud or sky in Southeast Asian languages, suggesting lightness and freedom.

God is merciful or Moon of God. Hebrew name expressing divine compassion.

An endemic Canary Islands name with possible Guanche indigenous origins of uncertain meaning.

God will uplift or exalted of the Lord, expressing divine elevation and honor.

Means 'God is salvation' in Hebrew; represents divine protection and grace.

Hebrew name meaning 'God saves' or 'Salvation of God.' Represents redemption and divine grace.

Fiery, from Latin Ignatius

God is gracious. A Greek diminutive form carrying divine favor and blessing.

God is gracious, from Greek 'Ioannis' derived from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Meaning varies by character selection; typically expresses virtues such as righteousness or sincerity combined with completeness or city.

Yiddish diminutive form traditionally used as a familiar name within Jewish communities

Meaning varies with Chinese characters; commonly interpreted as 'artistic sail' or 'meaningful sail'.

Meaning varies with Chinese characters used. Commonly associated with constancy and permanence.

Fitting or righteous (Yi) combined with handsome or superior (Jun). Common Chinese given name pairing.

Jade; brilliant or shining. Represents purity and spiritual qualities in Chinese tradition.

Hebrew name meaning 'Yah exists' or 'God is my gift.' Biblical name of King David's father.

He will laugh or he will rejoice; Hebrew name with joyful significance.

Hebrew name meaning 'he will laugh' or 'God laughs,' signifying joy and divine blessing.

He will laugh. A Yiddish-Hebrew nickname derived from Yitzchak (Isaac), expressing joy and laughter.

Primordial giant from Norse mythology whose body was used to create the world.

God is gracious.

God is father; Hebrew variant of Joab from biblical tradition