Boy Names That Start With “M”

From the minute you found out you were expecting, you’ve probably been daydreaming and researching baby names. Should you choose a trendy name, one that honors a family member, or something classic and timeless?

Research shows that at times, a person's name can influence how others see them and it can even send signals to outsiders, as to an individual's culture or background. Names can even have an impact on employability. So, naturally, making just the right baby name choice can be overwhelming.

Now you've decided that you want to choose a baby name starting with “M” — but you’re also drawing a blank. If this sounds like you, here are some ideas to help you get started.

Gender-neutral "M" names

In recent years, parents not wanting to apply gender labels and stereotypes to their children, have opted for unisex baby names. These non-binary or gender-neutral baby names starting with "M" work well for parents who choose not to know the gender of the baby before it's born and for those whose children ultimately embrace a gender different from the one in which they're born. Apart from that, gender-neutral baby names are just fun!

Mackenzie
The name Mackenzie is a gender-neutral name meaning "son of Kenneth." it is of Scottish origin.

Marley
Marley is of English origin and means "from the boundary field" or a "wood or clearing."

Morgan
Of Welsh origin, the unisex baby name Morgan means "great circle."

Merrick
This name is of English origin and means "fame rule" or "fame, power, and strength."