Boy Names That Start with P

P names for boys begin with a crisp popping sound that gives them a confident, classic feel. Several are tied to early Christian figures. Peter comes from the Greek word for rock and was the leader of the apostles, and Paul was the great letter-writer of the New Testament. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. These names have spread into other languages as well, which is why Pedro, Pablo and Pierre appear here as the Spanish and French forms of Peter and Paul.

Philip and Phillip are two spellings of a Greek name meaning lover of horses, so it is worth deciding which you prefer. Many of the other names began as English surnames. Preston comes from a place name meaning the priest's town, Porter described a gatekeeper, and Pierce grew from a medieval form of Peter. Paxton has an English place-name origin, and Prince and Princeton bring a regal note. Pranav is a Sanskrit name connected to the sacred syllable of Hindu tradition.

When choosing, notice how a strong p sound pairs with your surname. Names like Patrick and Peter carry a timeless dignity and offer familiar nicknames, while Porter and Paxton feel more contemporary. Say the full name aloud to hear the rhythm, especially if your last name also starts with P.