343 Baby Boy Names That Start With Letter W

From William to Wyatt, these whimsical names will make you go WOW!

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• Feb 5, 2024

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Baby names keep going through trends. There was a time when stoic and simple names were popular, and now eccentric and unique names are ruling the roost. But one trend that never seems to fade is giving baby boys a name starting with the letter W.
W, equivalent to number five, is a letter of freedom, adventure, and self-expression. Your baby boy is likely to derive lots of energy from his initial, which he’ll use constructively. But too many changes at one time may scatter his energy, which can lead to lack of discipline and application. But that would be momentarily, and he won’t take long to bounce back.
However, W guys are very impulsive by nature, which can see them entering a situation only to discard it easily. They have a fear of being trapped in relationships. They even get restless if they’re made to work forcefully or under pressure of deadlines. They crave for a life with adventure and may create chaos themselves if they’re bored.
William, Wyatt, and Warren are some of the timeless names starting with this letter. But if you’re looking for something unique and extraordinary, take a look at MomJunction's long list of wonderful baby boy names starting with W.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Wilburn	Boy	Resolute; Strong-willed
Wilco	Boy	Resolute protector
Wildan	Unisex	Loving; Affectionate; Radiant
Wilde	Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Wilden	Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Wilder	Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Wiley	Unisex	Crafty; Cunning; Deceitful
Wilferdo	Boy	Variation of Wilfred; Someone who desires peace
Wilford	Boy	Desires peace; Peaceful friend
Wilfred	Unisex	Resolute, determined, strong-willed

Wilfredo	Boy	Desiring peace and protection
Wilfrid	Boy	Resolute, peace-maker, noble
Wilhelmina	Unisex	Resolute, strong-willed
Wilkes	Unisex	Descendant of Wil, strong-willed
Wilkin	Boy	Resolute protector
Wilkins	Boy	Son of William
Wilkinson	Boy	Son of William
Wilko	Boy	A form of William; Helmet; Protection
Wilks	Unisex	A variant of Wilkes
Wilky	Boy	Short form of Wilkin

Will	Boy	Determined to protect
Willam	Unisex	Strong-willed, determined, reliable
Willard	Boy	Bold resolve
Willem	Unisex	Strong, determined, resolute
Willermus	Boy	Determined guardian
Willett	Unisex	Resolute; Strong; Protector
Willfred	Boy	Someone who desires peace
William	Boy	Will; Protector
Williams	Boy	Son of William
Williamson	Unisex	Son of William

Willie	Unisex	Resolute protector
Willis	Boy	Strong-willed, resolute
Willoughby	Unisex	Willow grove
Willowdean	Unisex	Graceful and strong tree
Wills	Unisex	resolute protector or strong-willed
Willson	Boy	Son of Will
Willy	Unisex	Strength, determination, friendliness
Wilmar	Unisex	Resolute protector
Wilmer	Boy	Resolute and famous
Wilmot	Boy	Form of William; Resolute protector

Wiloughby	Boy	A willow farm worker
Wilson	Boy	Resolute protector
Wilt	Unisex	Willow town; Well town; Town on the River Wylye
Wilton	Unisex	Well settlement; Place by the stream; From the farm by the spring; Willow town
Wim	Boy	Resolute protection
Win	Unisex	Bright
Winchester	Unisex	Camp; Fortress
Wind	Unisex	Movement of air; breeze or gust
Windel	Boy	A friend
Windham	Boy	From the wind village

Windsor	Unisex	Noble, royal, regal
Windy	Unisex	Air in motion; Wind
Winfield	Unisex	Field of victory
Winford	Boy	River crossing
Winfred	Boy	Friend of peace
Wing	Unisex	A part of an animal or object used for flying; A section or building attached to a main structure
Winky	Unisex	Someone who often winks or is playful, flirty, or mischievous
Winnet	Unisex	Blessed peacemaking
Winny	Boy	Joyful; Wise; Fair
Winoc	Boy	A variant of Gwenneg; White; Fair

Winslet	Unisex	Joy; Wynn's stream
Winsley	Unisex	Friend's field; From the friend's meadow
Winslow	Unisex	Meadow or hill with a victory
Winson	Boy	Victorious; Strong; Beloved
Winston	Boy	Wine's town
Winthrop	Unisex	Victorious warrior
Winton	Boy	From the wine estate
Wiremu	Boy	A form of William; Helmet; Protection
Wirth	Unisex	Strong, honorable protector
Wisam	Boy	Badge of honor

Wischard	Boy	He who is wise, brave, and hardy.
Wisdom	Unisex	Intelligence; Knowledge; Understanding
Wise	Boy	Intelligent and knowledgeable
Wissam	Boy	Badge of honor; Medal
Wisteria	Unisex	Wister's flower
Witness	Unisex	A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
Witt	Unisex	White; Wise; Cever
Wizard	Unisex	Magician; Sorcerer
Wodeleah	Unisex	One from the wooded meadow
Wojciech	Boy	He who is happy in battle

Wolf	Unisex	Wild; Strong; Intelligent hunter
Wolfe	Boy	A deadly beast
Wolfgang	Boy	Wolf strife
Wolfie	Unisex	Diminutive of Wolf; Like a wolf
Wolfram	Boy	Wolf raven
Wolfric	Boy	Powerful wolf
Wolverine	Unisex	Mutant name of one of the main protagonists of Marvel's X-Men comics
Won	Unisex	First or leader
Won-Shik	Boy	Head; The root; The head of the family
Wonder	Unisex	Feeling of amazement caused by something unexpected or extraordinary

Wong	Unisex	King; Royal
Wood	Unisex	Strong, natural, resilient
Woodford	Boy	River crossing by the wooded area
Woodrow	Boy	From the wooded hill
Woods	Unisex	Forest or wooded area
Woodson	Boy	Son of wood
Woody	Boy	A forest-like or wooded area
Worth	Unisex	Value, significance
Worthy	Unisex	Deserving, valuable, commendable
Wout	Boy	Ruler of the army

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Infographic: Amazing Baby Boy Names Starting With W

Numerous words with positive connotations begin with the letter W, such as wisdom, willpower, winner, wonder, and witty. The names that begin with the letter W also bear similar significance. They are names with varied meanings that will make the bearer stand proud. We compiled a list of names starting with W in the infographic below. Have a look and save it for future reference.

Wondrous Baby Boy Names That Start With W (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some gender-neutral names that start with the letter W?

Wylee, Wylder, and Winner are a few unisex names starting with the letter W that a baby boy can bear. Wylee is a variant of Wiley derived from various English places' names. On the other hand, Wylder is the transferred use of the last name Wylder. Likewise, Winner comes from the English word 'winner.'

2. What popular baby boy names start with the letter W?

William, Waylon, Wesley, Wade, and Warren are popular baby boy names in the US.

3. What are some creative ways to use baby boy names that start with W in modern naming conventions?

You can use an uncommon variation of a common name starting with the letter W to give it a modern feel. For instance, William can be spelled Wilhelm or Willem. Alternatively, you may use alliteration for the first and middle names, such as Wesley Wyatt or William Walker. Furthermore, you can use a surname starting with W as a first name, such as Weston or Winters.

4. Are there any famous or notable people with names that start with W?

Renowned English playwright and poet William Shakespeare is a noteworthy individual whose contributions significantly impacted literature, art, and drama. Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an influential figure in classical music history. Co-founder of The Walt Disney Company Walter Disney, and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill are some other famous individuals with names starting with W.

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