Baby boy names that start with Y offer a unique blend of style, sophistication, and originality. And from Yousef, to Yardley, to Yao, boyās Y names hail from all corners of the globe.
One place where Y names are a real hit? Cuba.
In fact, the letter Y was so popular at one point it gave its trademark to an entire generation.
Yep, babies born in the 70s and 80s in Cuba are known as GeneraciĆ³n Y.
Yunior, Yaniel, Yolexis ā you might just find several Cuban names on this list.
Ready to dive in? Check out these boy names beginning with Y.
What are some cute names that start with Y?
These are our favorite Y boy names.
- Yaakov. Of Hebrew origin, this version of Jacob means āsupplanterā ā someone who displaces or seizes something ā or āto follow.ā Yakov is an alternative spelling.
- Yao. An ancient Chinese surname, Yao may mean ābrilliantā or āgloriousā and refers to a time when society was traced through the motherās line.
- Yacoub. This version of Jacob is the name of an Islamic prophet.
- Yada. Of Hebrew origin, Yada means āhe knew.ā
- Yadiel. āGod has heardā
- Yadier. A Spanish name of Hebrew origin, Yadier means āfriend or companion.ā
- Yael. āMountain goatā š
- Yafet. This Hebrew name means āopenā or āabundant.ā
- Yago. A version of the name Diego, Yago means āsupplanter.ā
- Yahel. āTo shineā š
- Yair. āEnlightenedā
- Yahia. An Arabic name meaning āGod is gracious.ā
- Yahir. Of Spanish origin, Yahir means āhandsome.ā
- Yahuda. āPraiseā
- Yahya. āGod is mercifulā
- Yakim. This Hebrew name means āestablished by God.ā
- Yale. The name of one of the most famous Ivy League schools, Yale is of Old English origins and means āclearingā or āland on a higher plain.ā
- YamaƧ. A popular Turkish name, YamaƧ means āhillside.ā
- Yamil. An Arabic name meaning ābeautiful.ā
- Yamin. This Hebrew name means āright hand.ā
- Yamir. āMoonā š
- Yanai. A name of Aramaic origin, Yanai means āhe will answer.ā
- Yandel. Of Spanish roots, this name means ālove.ā ā¤ļø
- Yaniel. A popular variation of the name Daniel, Yaniel means āGod is my judge.ā
- Yannick. This Hebrew name means āGod is graciousā. A shorter alternative is Yanni.
- Yannou. This one also means āGod is graciousā and is a version of John.
- Yansa. āBuffaloā š
- Yaqub. A version of Jacob, Yaqub means āhe who supplants.ā
- Yardley. An old English surname that works perfectly as a gender-neutral first name, itās made of parts that mean āstickā and āclearing.ā
- Yared. āTo descendā
- Yareth. Like the name Gareth, Yareth means āgentleness.ā
- Yariel. A version of the name Ariel, Yariel means ālion of God.ā š¦
- Yaroslav. This Russian name means āfierce and glorious.ā Looking for a shortened version? Try Yarik.
- Yarrow. An old English name, Yarrow means ārough stream.ā
- Yaseen. This Arabic name means āchief.ā
- Yash. Yash is a Sanskrit word that means āsuccess, splendor, and fame.ā š
- Yasin. This name of Arabic origin is one of the names of the prophet Mohammad.
- Yasiel. āOne whom God madeā
- Yasper. āTreasurerā
- Yasser. From Arabic roots, Yasser means āone who makes things easier.ā
- Yavuz. āResoluteā
- Yazan. This Islamic name means ādeterminedā and āresolved.ā
- Yazeed. āTo increase or become greaterā
- Yeats. For lovers of haunting Romantic poetry, this name is sure to be a hit. It means āthe gates.ā
- Yee. This Chinese name means āslowlyā and āgently.ā
- Yefim. A name that originated in ancient Greece, Yefim means āwell-spoken.ā
- Yehudiel. āPraise of Godā
- Yeiden. āGod has heardā
- Yerik. This Hebrew name means āappointed by God.ā
- Yeshaya. Also of Hebrew origin, Yeshaya means āGod is salvation.ā
- Yew. As in the tree. š³
- Yiannis. āGod is graciousā
- Yisrael. This Biblical name means ācontender with God.ā
- Yitzchok. The Yiddish version of the name Isaac, Yitzchok means āone who rejoices.ā
- Ymir. A giant from Old Norse mythology, Ymir was created from the water that was made from the meeting of fire and ice. š„š§
- Yoav. This Biblical name means āGod is the father.ā Yoav was the commander of King Davidās army.
- Yochanan. āGod is graciousā
- Yoel. āGod prevailsā
- Yogi. This name refers to someone who practices yoga. So if you like getting yourself into a twist, this name could be a breath of fresh air. š§š½
- Yohannes. A name of Hebrew origin, Yohannes means āthe Lord is gracious.ā
- Yonah. A version of the Hebrew name Jonah, this peaceful name means ādove.ā šļø
- Yonathan. This is one of the famous Cuban Y names. A version of the popular Hebrew name Jonathan, Yonathan means āGod has given.ā
- Yonis. This sweet Arabic name means ādove.ā šļø
- Yousef. Meaning āGod increases,ā Yousef has a few different spellings, including Yusuf, Yosef, and Yusif.
- Yoshua. Like the name Joshua, Yoshua means āGod is my salvation.ā
- Yossi. While often used as a shortened version of Yosef, Yossi can also stand on its own. It means āGod increases.ā
- Yovan. āYoungā
- Yudel. āPraisedā
- Yug. This little name has a big meaning. Of Hindi origin, it means āan eraā or āa generation.ā
- Yuki. A gender-neutral name of Japanese origin, Yuki means āluckyā and āsnow.ā āļø
- Yulian. A version of the name Julian meaning āyouthful and soft,ā Yulian comes with a built-in popular nickname ā Yuli.
- Yulieski. Also meaning āyoung,ā Yulieski is one of those interesting names that made itself into Cubaās y generation.
- Yunior. Just like Junior.
- Yunus. This version of the names Jonah and Jonas means ādove,ā āpeaceful creature,ā and āgift from God.ā
- Yurem. A name of Arabic origin, Yurem means āexalted by God.ā
- Yuri. This is the Russian version of George and means āfarmerā and ālight of God.ā Itās also the name of the first human in space.
- Yuvaan. This Hindu name means āyoungā and āhealthy.ā
- Yuvin. Also of Hindu origin, Yuvin is a name for a great leader.
- Yuvraj. This princely name means āson of the king.ā š
- Yves. A name of French origin, Yves means āthe wood of the yew tree.ā It also has some serious fashion connections, worn by the legendary designer Yves Saint-Laurent.
All the best with making your choice.
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