Names of boys from d: Baby Boy Names That Start With D
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Boy names that start with D are plentiful, especially among uncommon names. If you’re looking for a same-letter namesake for your Uncle Derek or Grandpa Dean, you might surprised to see that there are only four currently in the Top 100: Daniel, David, Dylan, and Dominic.
But why limit yourself to these obvious choices when there are so many other more distinctive — even daring — possibilities?
Here are the Nameberry Picks of the 15 best boy names that start with the letter D.
Dallas
This Texas city name is one of the most «All-American» place names for boys. While Dallas feels modern, the name has been in the Top 500 in the US since the late 1800s. Today Dallas sits at number 270, carrying a laid-back, cowboy vibe.
Dante
This Italian boy name closely associated with the great medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri — who’s so famous most people skip the last name — has a cool and international flair. Dante was originally derived from the Latin Durante, meaning «enduring». Today Dante sits at number 311 and has stayed fairly consistent in ranking over the last two decades, making him a great option for parents looking for a name that is familiar and has a solid history without being heard on every playground.
Darrow
Boy names ending in the «-o» sound are in, and Darrow could be a great new addition to the list. An English name meaning «spear,» Darrow remains completely undiscovered in the US. Rhyming names Arrow and Sparrow are two of the coolest word names out there, and Darrow is a bold successor with an attractive sound and look.
Dashiell
We at Nameberry who love this name so much find it hard to believe that this dashing appellation still has not yet entered the US Top 1000. Long associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel Dashiell, his mother’s maiden name), it popped into the spotlight when chosen for several celebrity children.
Dashiell, called Dash, is also seen as the adorable animated boy in The Incredibles. Grab it while you can!
Desmond
This sophisticated Irish name came into use in the late 1960s and has floated around the 300s in the rankings since. Beatles fans may think of references to Desmond in the song «Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da» — possibly used in tribute to reggae singer Desmond Dekker. Nickname options Dez and Desi give Desmond an extra cool factor.
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Dev
Devin may be out of favor after his shining moments in the 90s, but Dev is fresh and cool.
This mini name packs a punch. Dev is of Sanskrit origin and means «god.» Rising actor Dev Patel was in works such as Slumdog Millionaire and Lion, giving this intriguing name some attention.
Dexter
The jazzy, ultra-cool Dexter, like most names with an «x,» has a lot of energy and dynamism. The name Dexter appears often in literature, music, and media, including jazz tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, the protagonist in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Winter Dreams, children’s cartoon Dexter’s Lab, and the more recent TV series Dexter. Dexter is used frequently for good reason, yet is only at number 533 in the US popularity charts. Nickname Dex also fits in well with trending favorites like Max, Fox, Pax, Knox, and Jax.
Dion
The shortened form of Greek names like Dionysus stands nicely on its own. Famed Irish playwright Dion Boucicault was born Dionysus; in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, Dion is a Sicilian lord, and in the 1960s there was doo-wop’s Dion and the Belmonts.
Today the sleek Dion is connected to singer Celine Dion.
Donnelly
This fun and rhythmic Irish surname, meaning «dark, brave one» is a great option for someone looking to move beyond Donovan and Donald. Irish surnames are in, with their energetic and dynamic sounds — think Sullivan, Finnegan, or Kennedy. Donnelly is an undiscovered option that checks all the boxes.
Dorian
This name of an ancient Greek tribe comes from the same roots as Dorothy, meaning «gift.» Dorian was introduced as a first name by Oscar Wilde in his 1890 novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. While this particular Dorian was not the most admirable of characters, the appeal of the name itself has kept Dorian on the charts since the 1960s, currently at 567. Dorian also has a musical meaning, being one of the musical modes.
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Dov
Looking for Hebrew boy names with animal meanings? Dov — pronounced DAA-v — means bear, connoting strength, and was first popular in medieval Europe when animal names were in vogue.
It is also a diminutive of David, which means beloved, and another of its meanings is «to whisper.»
Draco
While strongly tied to Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy, we believe Draco is ready to move past his wizarding days and enter the muggle world. Draco is a name nearly everyone has heard, and yet it seems no one is considering. The sounds are all there — The name Drake has had a resurgence in the last two decades, with rapper Drake being a leading artist of the 2000s. Draco also has the oh-so-fashionable -o ending so many parents are seeking today.
Drummer
This off-beat musical and occupational choice is one that we think has a lot of potential. Drummer was introduced to the baby name lexicon after being chosen for a son by blogger No Big Dill, but remains an undiscovered gem today.
Duarte
Dashing Duarte is the Portuguese variation of Edward, but has a completely different feel.
Duarte is handsome and suave, and feels as though he came directly out of a romance novel. Duarte ranks as high as number 3 in Portugal, but does not make the charts in the US.
Dune
One of the coolest undiscovered nature names, Dune would fit right in with classmates Bay, River, and Ocean. The award-winning sci-fi books from the 1960s as well as the 2021 movie adaptation give this name an intergalactic edge as well.
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50 Boy Names Starting With “D” (2023)
by Henry Wood
A name is not a thing to be taken lightly.
Despite the fact that names may be nothing more than some sounds and letters smashed together, they still have an intangible pull on us that can’t be ignored. Somehow names communicate so much more than it seems like they should be able to.
Boy names that begin with the letter D, for instance, have a solid, sturdy feeling to them. Names like Daniel, David, and Dean are strong, reliable names for boys who will become steadfast men. Maybe D baby boy names seem so solid because the uppercase letter D itself looks sturdy – almost shield-like.
But D names for boys aren’t relegated to just your typical names. Sometimes D names that are less common can help a young boy feel more special as he grows up. D boy names like Dante, DiAngelo, and Deaglan carry some of that “D name” reliability with them but with the addition of their own unique characteristics.
Trying to come up with the perfect name for your little bundle of joy is no small task. You want to expose yourself to as many possibilities as possible, but you also don’t want to drive yourself insane in the process.
Lucky for you, we’re here to help you break everything down into manageable pieces.
Check out our list of incredibly delightful D names for boys below.
Dakari
Meaning: Rejoice
Origin: African
Dakota
Meaning: Friendly one
Origin: Sioux
Dallas
Meaning: Skilled
Origin: Irish
Dalton
Meaning: The settlement in the valley
Origin: English
Damari
Meaning: Fertility Goddess
Origin: Greek
Damian
Meaning: To tame, subdue
Origin: Greek
Damien
Meaning: To tame, subdue
Origin: Greek
Damon
Meaning: To tame, subdue
Origin: Greek
Dane
Meaning: From Denmark
Origin: English
Dangelo
Meaning: Of the angels
Origin: African/American
Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
Danny
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
Dante
Meaning: Enduring
Origin: Latin
Darian
Meaning: Wealth, kingly
Origin: Latin
Dariel
Meaning: Open, from Airelle
Origin: French
Dario
Meaning: Kingly or possess well
Origin: Italian
Darius
Meaning: Weath, kingly
Origin: Greek
Darren
Meaning: Little great one
Origin: Irish
Darwin
Meaning: Dear friend
Origin: English
Dash
Meaning: From The Ash
Origin: English
David
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
Davion
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: American
Davis
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
Dawson
Meaning: Son of David
Origin: Welsh
Dax
Meaning: Leader
Origin: French
Daxton
Meaning: Warrior who conquers great obstacles
Origin: French
Dayton
Meaning: Place with a dike
Origin: English
Deacon
Meaning: Messenger, servant
Origin: Greek
Dean
Meaning: Church official
Origin: English
Deandre
Meaning: Courageous, valiant man
Origin: English
Declan
Meaning: Man of prayer
Origin: Irish
Demetrius
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
Dennis
Meaning: God of Nysa
Origin: Greek
Denver
Meaning: From Anvers
Origin: English
Derek
Meaning: The people’s ruler
Origin: English
Derrick
Meaning: The people’s ruler
Origin: English
Desmond
Meaning: One from south Munster
Origin: Irish
Devin
Meaning: Poet
Origin: Irish
Devon
Meaning: Defender
Origin: English
Dexter
Meaning: Dyer, right-handed
Origin: Latin
Dhruv
Meaning: Pole star
Origin: Sanskrit
Diego
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Spanish
Dilan
Meaning: Love
Origin: Turkish
Dillon
Meaning: Loyal
Origin: Irish
Dominic
Meaning: Belonging to the lord
Origin: Latin
Dominick
Meaning: Belonging to the lord
Origin: Latin
Dominik
Meaning: Belonging to the lord
Origin: Latin
Donald
Meaning: Proud chief
Origin: Scottish
Donovan
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Irish
Dorian
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
Popular boy names in Kosovo
Popular boy names in Kosovo
| # | ♂ | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♀ | Altin | Gold |
| 2 | ♂ | Endrit | |
| 3 | ♂ | Erion | |
| 4 | ♂ | Lorik | |
| 5 | ♂ | Ensar | |
| 6 | ♂ | Leart | |
| 7 | ♂ | Dion | fertility |
| 8 | ♂ | Albion | White |
| 9 | ♂ | Valmir | |
| 10 | ♂ | Arian | Originating from Adria (Venice) matt black, dark |
| 11 | ♀ | Malti | small fragrant flower |
| 12 | ♂ | Melos | Song |
| 13 | ♂ | Taulant | |
| 14 | ♂ | Rinor | |
| 15 | ♂ | Rion | Royal |
| 16 | ♂ | Orges | |
| 17 | ♀ | Ardit | |
| 18 | ♀ | Enar | fighter |
| 19 | ♂ | Erblin | |
| 20 | ♀ | Meris | |
| 21 | ♂ | Troi | Soldier |
| 22 | ♀ | Ardi | Heat. |
| 23 | ♂ | Keon | archer |
| 24 | ♂ | Ylli | stars |
| 25 | ♂ | Kushtrim | |
| 26 | ♂ | Leonit | |
| 27 | ♂ | Drilon | |
| 28 | ♂ | Eron | World |
| 29 | ♂ | Anes | |
| 30 | ♂ | Agon | |
| 31 | ♂ | Donat | Present |
| 32 | ♂ | Aron | enlightened |
| 33 | ♂ | Priam | King of Troy |
| 34 | ♂ | Arton | |
| 35 | ♂ | Deon | Noble |
| 36 | ♂ | Diar | |
| 37 | ♀ | Dionis | Dionysus, god of wine |
| 38 | ♂ | Amar | Long Life |
| 39 | ♂ | Auron | Power Mountain |
| 40 | ♂ | Jetmir | |
| 41 | ♂ | Egzon | |
| 42 | ♀ | Rian | slim cleaning |
| 43 | ♂ | Elion | |
| 44 | ♂ | Ervis | |
| 45 | ♂ | Jorik | Friends ever (boar) |
| 46 | ♂ | Lauren | known |
| 47 | ♂ | Arber | Seller’s Spices |
| 48 | ♀ | Lorent | |
| 49 | ♀ | Kaon | |
| 50 | ♂ | Veselin | Merry |
| 51 | ♂ | Ardian | Arising from Adria, matt black / dark |
| 52 | ♀ | Blend | |
| 53 | ♂ | Faton | |
| 54 | ♀ | Arlind | |
| 55 | ♂ | Adonis | Mister |
| 56 | ♂ | Enis | Friend |
| 57 | ♂ | Dominik | Mister |
| 58 | ♀ | Donart | |
| 59 | ♂ | Enzo | Sword |
| 60 | ♂ | Leon | lion |
| 61 | ♂ | Leonard | Left, hard |
| 62 | ♂ | Dehran | |
| 63 | ♂ | Artilon | |
| 64 | ♀ | Eris | fight |
| 65 | ♂ | Mergim | |
| 66 | ♂ | Ilir | |
| 67 | ♂ | Gramos | |
| 68 | ♂ | Atdhe | |
| 69 | ♂ | Aulon | |
| 70 | ♂ | Andi | Diminutive of Andrey: Brave; Manly. Known Channel: Prince Andrei. |
| 71 | ♂ | Jon | The Lord is good |
| 72 | ♀ | Lis | Dedicated to God |
| 73 | ♂ | Arbenit | |
| 74 | ♂ | Valon | |
| 75 | ♂ | Fabian | bonenverbouwer |
| 76 | ♂ | Ard | He who rules like Eagle |
| 77 | ♂ | Roel | famous in the country |
| 78 | ♂ | Farouk | true |
| 79 | ♂ | Kastriot | |
| 80 | ♀ | Lorian | God is my light |
| 81 | ♂ | Blendi | |
| 82 | ♂ | Fatmir | |
| 83 | ♂ | Noel | Birthday (of Christ) |
| 84 | ♂ | Adhurim | |
| 85 | ♀ | Arion | Melody |
| 86 | ♀ | Fatos | |
| 87 | ♂ | Klevis | |
| 88 | ♂ | Nor | |
| 89 | ♂ | Aris | Originating from Adria (in Venice) or matte black / dark or masculine / Dapper |
| 90 | ♂ | Enes | |
| 91 | ♂ | Blerim | bloom |
| 92 | ♂ | Korab | |
| 93 | ♂ | Engjell | Angel |
| 94 | ♀ | Dior | Refers to the golden DOr sense |
| 95 | ♂ | Armend | |
| 96 | ♂ | Blin | |
| 97 | ♂ | Florent | flowering, charming, in relation to |
| 98 | ♂ | Agron | |
| 99 | ♂ | Bron | Son black man |
| 100 | ♂ | Florian | bloom |
| 101 | ♂ | Orik | Old oak |
| 102 | ♂ | Selman | World |
| 103 | ♂ | Florim | |
| 104 | ♂ | Akon | Made Name |
| 105 | ♂ | Senad | |
| 106 | ♀ | Arsim | |
| 107 | ♂ | Dar | ornament |
| 108 | ♂ | Artan | Ursa Minor |
| 109 | ♂ | Denis | agriculture, fertility, nature and wine |
| 110 | ♂ | Qendrim | |
| 111 | ♀ | Suad | lucky |
| 112 | ♂ | Rajan | King |
| 113 | ♀ | Astrit | |
| 114 | ♀ | Erlin | |
| 115 | ♂ | Reis | giant |
| 116 | ♂ | Atis | |
| 117 | ♂ | Ermal | |
| 118 | ♂ | Granite | |
| 119 | ♂ | Edison | Edwards |
| 120 | ♂ | Lior | My light |
| 121 | ♀ | Liri | freedom |
| 122 | ♂ | Riad | meadows, gardens |
| 123 | ♂ | Behram | Mars planet |
| 124 | ♂ | Liridon | |
| 125 | ♂ | Ansel | Follower |
| 126 | ♂ | Umed | |
| 127 | ♀ | Nart | |
| 128 | ♂ | Valdrin | |
| 129 | ♂ | Besian | |
| 130 | ♂ | Elvin | Friend |
| 131 | ♀ | Nil | Victorious people |
| 132 | ♂ | Ritter | Knight. |
| 133 | ♂ | Besmir | |
| 134 | ♂ | Euron | |
| 135 | ♂ | Kaan | The Lord is merciful |
| 136 | ♂ | Elvir | |
| 137 | ♀ | Nimet | |
| 138 | ♂ | Lorenc | Laurels |
| 139 | ♂ | Riyad | and |
| 140 | ♂ | Bini | |
| 141 | ♀ | Kaltrina | |
| 142 | ♂ | Elvis | Omniscient |
| 143 | ♂ | Noan | |
| 144 | ♂ | Vegim | |
| 145 | ♂ | Bleart | |
| 146 | ♂ | Fadil | |
| 147 | ♀ | Ema | Grandma |
| 148 | ♀ | Noar | |
| 149 | ♀ | Loreta | bay laurel |
| 150 | ♂ | Roi | King |
Popular girl names in Kosovo
| # | ♂ | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♀ | Diellza | |
| 2 | ♀ | Erza | |
| 3 | ♀ | Leonita | as strong or brave, strong by grace or brave among people |
| 4 | ♀ | Rinesa | |
| 5 | ♀ | Kaltrina | |
| 6 | ♀ | Gresa | |
| 7 | ♀ | Elsa | God swore |
| 8 | ♀ | Edona | |
| 9 | ♀ | Marigona | |
| 10 | ♀ | Erona | |
| 11 | ♀ | Fjolla | |
| 12 | ♀ | Albiona | White |
| 13 | ♀ | Anjeza | |
| 14 | ♀ | Altina | old, elderly, experienced |
| 15 | ♀ | Anita | Gracious, sweet and bitter, sad |
| 16 | ♀ | Qendresa | |
| 17 | ♀ | Elda | warrior |
| 18 | ♀ | Mirjeta | |
| 19 | ♀ | Aurela | |
| 20 | ♀ | Blerina | |
| 21 | ♀ | Erisa | |
| 22 | ♀ | Doruntina | |
| 23 | ♀ | Dea | God-given |
| 24 | ♂ | Enea | The ninth was born |
| 25 | ♀ | Loresa | |
| 26 | ♀ | Fatjona | |
| 27 | ♀ | Arjeta | |
| 28 | ♀ | Rina | clean or clean |
| 29 | ♀ | Dalina | |
| 30 | ♀ | Olta | |
| 31 | ♀ | Gentiana | |
| 32 | ♀ | Rita | slim cleaning |
| 33 | ♀ | Djellza | |
| 34 | ♀ | Blinera | |
| 35 | ♀ | Elona | |
| 36 | ♀ | Liridona | |
| 37 | ♀ | Rona | Scottish surname location |
| 38 | ♀ | Mirlinda | |
| 39 | ♀ | Diona | Mount Zeus |
| 40 | ♀ | Tringa | |
| 41 | ♀ | Elmedina | |
| 42 | ♀ | Leonora | Pity |
| 43 | ♀ | Anila | No start |
| 44 | ♀ | Egzona | |
| 45 | ♀ | Bleona | |
| 46 | ♀ | Greta | pearl |
| 47 | ♀ | Enkela | |
| 48 | ♀ | Elisa | God swore |
| 49 | ♀ | Yllka | Little Star |
| 50 | ♀ | Fatlinda | |
| 51 | ♀ | Florentina | blossom |
| 52 | ♀ | Migena | |
| 53 | ♀ | Genta | |
| 54 | ♂ | Eron | World |
| 55 | ♀ | Sumeja | |
| 56 | ♀ | Jora | Autumn rain |
| 57 | ♀ | Arbesa | |
| 58 | ♀ | Arbnora | |
| 59 | ♀ | Adea | |
| 60 | ♀ | Enisa | |
| 61 | ♀ | Blerta | green |
| 62 | ♀ | Artina | He who rules like Eagle |
| 63 | ♀ | Artiola | |
| 64 | ♀ | Dorentina | |
| 65 | ♀ | Aulona | |
| 66 | ♀ | Eriona | |
| 67 | ♀ | Ilirjana | |
| 68 | ♀ | Dorina | Gift of Yahweh |
| 69 | ♀ | Erita | |
| 70 | ♀ | Anesa | |
| 71 | ♀ | Elza | God swore |
| 72 | ♀ | Antigona | |
| 73 | ♀ | Arbenita | |
| 74 | ♀ | Gerta | spear |
| 75 | ♀ | Lorena | Variant of the name Laura or Laura. The name is associated with the symbolism of the laurel tree and the laurel wreath — a symbol of honor and victory. |
| 76 | ♀ | Arbresha | |
| 77 | ♀ | Adelina | Beauty |
| 78 | ♀ | Ardiana | |
| 79 | ♀ | Donika | |
| 80 | ♀ | Arta | gold |
| 81 | ♀ | Argjira | |
| 82 | ♀ | Donita | Gift |
| 83 | ♀ | Brikena | |
| 84 | ♀ | Doresa | |
| 85 | ♀ | Leona | thunder |
| 86 | ♀ | Inara | Illuminating, shiny |
| 87 | ♀ | Eltina | Noble |
| 88 | ♀ | Lea | lev |
| 89 | ♀ | Jara | Rockrose |
| 90 | ♀ | Suela | |
| 91 | ♀ | Riona | Royal. |
| 92 | ♀ | Jonila | The Lord is good |
| 93 | ♀ | Mrika | |
| 94 | ♀ | Alketa | |
| 95 | ♀ | Almedina | |
| 96 | ♀ | Doa | |
| 97 | ♀ | Argjenda | |
| 98 | ♀ | Tuana | |
| 99 | ♀ | Selmedina | |
| 100 | ♀ | Klea | |
| 101 | ♀ | Lejla | Dark as night, Layla |
| 102 | ♀ | Lendita | |
| 103 | ♀ | Medina | Prophet |
| 104 | ♀ | Aurora | Gold |
| 105 | ♀ | Erjona | |
| 106 | ♀ | Alberina | |
| 107 | ♀ | Lirije | |
| 108 | ♀ | Suada | conviction |
| 109 | ♀ | Miranda | the one to be admired |
| 110 | ♀ | Betina | Consecrated to the Lord |
| 111 | ♀ | Vjosa | |
| 112 | ♀ | Ersa | |
| 113 | ♀ | Vlora | City in Albania |
| 114 | ♀ | Xheneta | |
| 115 | ♀ | Elira | |
| 116 | ♀ | Tiara | |
| 117 | ♂ | Adisa | Te Reset / Clear |
| 118 | ♀ | Ardita | |
| 119 | ♀ | Erzana | |
| 120 | ♀ | Esila | |
| 121 | ♀ | Era | Lady |
| 122 | ♀ | Argita | |
| 123 | ♀ | Eliza | God swore |
| 124 | ♀ | Erda | |
| 125 | ♀ | Agnesa | Saint, without guilt, Rhine / chaste, lamb |
| 126 | ♀ | Donjeta | |
| 127 | ♂ | Hugo | thinking mind, wise |
| 128 | ♀ | Majlinda | |
| 129 | ♀ | Elnora | Eleonora variant |
| 130 | ♀ | Altuna | |
| 131 | ♀ | Dorela | |
| 132 | ♀ | Njomza | |
| 133 | ♀ | Hyrije | |
| 134 | ♀ | Valbona | |
| 135 | ♀ | Valdete | |
| 136 | ♂ | Laurent | Award Winner |
| 137 | ♀ | Amra | Durable |
| 138 | ♀ | Valentina | The sea worries once.
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