Boy Names That Start with M

M names for boys start with a warm, humming sound that feels approachable and steady. The letter is anchored by biblical classics. Michael is a Hebrew name meaning who is like God and belongs to an archangel, and Matthew means gift of God and was one of the apostles. Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew and Miguel the Spanish form of Michael, while Micah and Malachi were prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Mark is linked to one of the Gospels, and Marcus is the old Roman name behind it.

Many of the newer favorites began as surnames. Mason originally described a stoneworker, Maxwell is a Scottish surname, and Maddox has Welsh roots. Miles and Myles are two spellings of an old name whose origin is debated. Max works both as a short form of Maxwell and as a full name of its own. Maverick is an American word for an independent thinker, first used for an unbranded calf.

When choosing, notice how the m sound lines up with your surname. If your last name also starts with M, you get alliteration that can be memorable or a little much. Consider spelling too, since Miles and Myles are both common and people may guess the wrong one.