List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with K

Kiefer

(KEE-fər)

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German

Kieffer

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German

Kieron

(KEER-awn)

Gaelic Meaning: The name Kieron is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Kieron is: Dusky; dark-haired.

Meaning: Little dark one Origin: Gaelic

Kierron

Irish Meaning: The name Kieron is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Kieron is: Dark.

Meaning: Skinned

Kiing

The name King is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name King is: King. King's field. Title used as a surname by the members of a royal household. Famous Bearer: American film director King Vidor.

Meaning: An attendant of the Origin: English

Kimball

Kimball is a relatively common English language surname – it is also a given name, although relatively rare. It is Old Welsh for "war chief," Old Celtic for "leader of men," and Anglo-Saxon for "leader of the warriors." Rudyard Kipling reports it as Old English for "kin bold, brave king."

Meaning: Warrior chief Origin: English

Kingsley

(KINGZ-lee)

English Meaning: The name Kingsley is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kingsley is: From the king's wood/meadow. Used as a first name since the 19th century. Famous Bearer: British novelist Kingsley Amis.

Meaning: King's meadow Origin: Old English

Kingston

(KINGZ-tən)

English Meaning: The name Kingston is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kingston is: From the king's village or estate 'King's field.' King is one of several titles occasionally used as given names.

Meaning: King's estate Origin: English

Kipp

(KIP)

Kipp Name Meaning. English: from Middle English Kipp, perhaps a byname for a fat man, from an unattested Old English form Cyppe, which according to Reaney is from the Germanic root kupp 'to swell'. German: topographic name for someone living on a hill, from Kippe 'edge', 'brink'.

Meaning: Pointed hill Origin: Old English

Kirby

(KUR-bee)

Kirby is a place-name given to many areas in England, deriving from 'kirk' meaning 'church' and 'byr' meaning 'settlement'. It later was taken as a surname in the form of de Kirkebi. ... Ciarmhaic translates as 'dark son' and is derived from ciar meaning dark in hair or complexion.

Meaning: Cottage by the water Origin: Norse