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Boy Names Starting with W

Baby boy names beginning with W from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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55 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (6)

Waclaw — Greater gloryWesley — Western meadowWieslaw — Greater gloryWiktor — Conqueror, victorWladyslaw — Rules with gloryWojciech — Joyful warrior

Muslim names (28)

Waail — One who seeks refuge with GodWaberi — Dawn, daybreakWadan — Prosperous, flourishing, well-settledWadood — The Most LovingWael — One who seeks refuge and returnsWafeeq — Successful and agreeable companionWafi — Faithful to his word; completeWafiq — Successful, agreeableWahab — The generous BestowerWahaj — Radiant, blazing with lightWaheed — Unique, without equalWahid — One, uniqueWahyu — Divine revelation, inspirationWajdi — Passionate, deeply feelingWajeeh — Distinguished, held in honourWajih — Noble and distinguishedWaleed — Newborn childWali — Protector, guardian, friend of GodWalid — Newborn childWaqar — Dignity, composure, gravityWaqas — One who breaks; a warriorWarsame — Good news, bringer of good newsWaseem — Handsome, gracefulWasif — One who describes and praisesWasim — Handsome, fine-featuredWazeer — Minister, counsellor, helperWessam — Medal, badge of honourWissam — Medal of honour

Buddhist names (2)

Wangchuk — Powerful, mighty lordWangdu — Gatherer of power

Modern & Classic names (19)

Wade — Ford, river crossingWalker — Cloth fullerWallace — Foreigner; WelshmanWalter — Ruler of the armyWarner — Army guardWarren — Game park; or from a Norman placeWaylon — From Wayland, the legendary smithWayne — Wagon makerWayra — WindWells — Springs, wellsWendell — Usually explained as wandererWeston — Western townWilbur — Possibly 'wild boar' or 'willed fortress'Wilder — Wild, untamedWilliam — Resolute protectorWillis — Son of WillWinston — Friend's settlementWolfgang — Path of the wolfWyatt — Brave in war