Boy Names Starting with P
Baby boy names beginning with P from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.
See girl names starting with P →
142 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Christian names (24)
Pablo — Small, humblePadraig — NoblemanPaolo — Small, humblePascal — Of EasterPatricio — Noble, patricianPatrick — Nobleman, patricianPaul — Small, humblePaulo — Small, humblePavel — Small, humblePawel — Small, humblePearce — RockPedro — Rock, stonePercival — Knight of the GrailPeregrine — Traveller, pilgrimPeter — Rock, stonePhilip — Lover of horsesPhilippe — Lover of horsesPierce — RockPierre — Rock, stonePiers — Rock, stonePorfirio — PurplePrimitivo — First, earliestProspero — Prosperous, fortunatePrzemyslaw — Glory of cleverness Hindu names (71)
Padmakant — Beloved of the lotus; Vishnu or the sunPadmanabh — Lotus-naveled one; VishnuPadmanabhan — Lotus-navelled; VishnuPadmesh — Lord of the lotusPalani — From the sacred hill of MuruganPalash — Flame of the forest treePallab — Young leaf, new shootPanchanan — Five-faced; a name of ShivaPandav — Descendant of PanduPandian — Of the Pandya dynastyPankaj — Lotus; born of the mudParag — Pollen; fragrant dustParam — Supreme, highestParamanand — Supreme blissParamarth — Highest truth; supreme goodParas — Philosopher's stoneParikshit — Tested, provenParimal — FragranceParth — Son of Pritha; ArjunaPartha — Son of Pritha; ArjunaParthasarathy — Charioteer of Arjuna (Krishna)Parthiban — King, ruler of the earthPashupati — Lord of all creatures; ShivaPaurush — Manliness, valourPavan — Wind, breeze; purifierPeriyasamy — Great lordPitambar — Clad in yellow; KrishnaPiyush — Nectar, ambrosiaPrabal — Strong, mightyPrabhakara — Sun; maker of lightPrabhash — Radiance, splendourPrabhav — Origin; power, influencePrabhu — Lord, masterPrabhudayal — The Lord is compassionatePrabir — Hero, brave warriorPrachetas — Mindful, attentive, wisePradeep — Lamp, lightPradip — Lamp, lightPradyumn — Pre-eminently mighty, splendidPrahlad — Great joy, delightPrajapati — Lord of creatures; the creatorPrajwal — Blazing, radiantPrakash — Light, brightnessPramod — Joy, delightPranab — The sacred syllable OmPranav — The sacred syllable OmPranay — Love, affectionPraneeth — Led forward; consecrated, guidedPranjal — Honest, sincere, straightforwardPranshu — Tall, loftyPrasad — Divine grace; blessed offeringPrasanna — Pleased, cheerful, clearPrashant — Calm, tranquilPrashanth — Calm, tranquilPrateek — Symbol, sign, imagePratham — First, foremostPratik — Symbol, emblemPratul — Abundant, plentifulPraveen — Skilled, expertPrem — LovePrithvi — EarthPrithviraj — King of the earthPritish — Lord of lovePriyansh — Beloved part, dear oneProsenjit — Conqueror of armiesPuneet — Pure, holyPuranjay — Conqueror of the cityPurushottam — Supreme being; best of menPushan — Nourisher; a Vedic sun godPushkar — Blue lotus; sacred lakePushpak — Flower-adorned; the celestial chariot Muslim names (8)
Sikh names (18)
Jewish names (5)
Buddhist names (7)
Modern & Classic names (9)