246 Wonderful Boy Names Starting With W

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

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Baby boy names that start with W offer all types and themes of names, from traditional Wadsworth, meaning 'Waeddi's enclosure or settlement' in English, to Wray, meaning 'corner' in Old Norse. The letter W is considered an odd alphabet, and its sound is based on its appearance, i.e., 'double-U' (1). However, the names with W have different pronunciations, which do not match their sound.

Boy names that start with W are versatile and come from different origins and languages worldwide. These include the Old German name Werner, the Arabic name Wasim, and the Medieval English name Wilmot. Many of these names were also surnames and later evolved as both surnames and first names. For example, the English habitational name Winchester, which means 'fortress' in English, is both a first name and a surname. Many of these names with W are popular worldwide. According to the data collected by the USA Social Security Administration (SSA), boy names including William, Wyatt, and Wesley are among the top 200 most popular boy names in the country since the 2000s (2).

Our collection of boy names beginning with W provides a wide range of choices. While you can always go with timeless and popular William, Wills, or Whitney, you can definitely find some unique and rare gems in our collection of boy names, such as the Breton name Winoc and the Dutch name Wout. Explore through our vast list of names given with their meanings, and select the best one for your little warrior.

Name	Gender	Meaning
William	Boy	Will; Protector
Waylon	Boy	Craft; Cunning
Wesley	Boy	West meadow
Weston	Boy	From the western town
Walter	Boy	Army ruler; Power of the army
Warren	Boy	Protector; Guard; Animal enclosure
Winston	Boy	Stone of joy
Wells	Boy	Spring; A person who lived near a well or spring
Watson	Boy	Son of Watt; Power of the army
Westin	Boy	From the western town

Wilson	Boy	Will helmet; Son of Will
Westley	Boy	West woodland; West clearing
Wayne	Boy	Wagon builders
Wesson	Boy	West town
Wes	Unisex	West meadow
Will	Boy	Determined guardian; Resolute protector
Wolfgang	Boy	Wolf; Path; Way
Warner	Boy	Cautious army; Defender
Wiley	Unisex	Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty
Westyn	Unisex	From the Western town; Enclosure; Yard

Wolf	Unisex	Wolf; Path of the wolf
Wilmer	Boy	Famous; Strong desire
Woodrow	Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Wendell	Boy	A Vandal; Name of a Germanic tribe
Waylen	Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Willem	Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Willis	Boy	Resolute protector; Will helmet
Wali	Unisex	Protector; Helper; Friend
Whitaker	Unisex	White field
Welles	Unisex	Well; Spring; Water hole

Williams	Boy	Son of William
Walt	Boy	Power of the army; Powerful warrior; Dweller by the wall; Forest
Waylan	Boy	Crafty; Cunning
Wolfe	Boy	Wolf
Wellington	Boy	Holy settlement; Sacred town
Wayde	Unisex	A ford; To go
Wilfredo	Boy	Desiring peace
Wynston	Boy	Joy and stone
Wayland	Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Walden	Boy	Welshman from the valley; Foreigner from the valley

Waleed	Boy	Newborn; Just born
Weldon	Boy	Hill near a spring
Whitten	Unisex	Wood; Forest; To rule; To lead
Weller	Unisex	One who lives by a stream or spring; One who extracted salt from seawater
Wylder	Unisex	Wild animal
Warrick	Boy	A leader who defends; Settlement near a dam
Willard	Boy	Firm desire; Strong will
Wilber	Boy	Wild boar; Bright; Willful
Walton	Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Willy	Unisex	Resolute protector; Will helmet

Wilbur	Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Whitman	Boy	White man
Whittaker	Boy	White field
Wilhelm	Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Woodson	Boy	From the houses in the woods; Descendant of a woodcutter
Washington	Unisex	Settlement of Wassa's people
Wilfred	Unisex	Desiring peace
Wheeler	Unisex	Someone who makes or repairs wheels; Wheels
Waylin	Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Waris	Boy	Successor; Heir; Desert flower

Webb	Unisex	A weaver
Wilton	Unisex	Well town; Willow town; Town on the river Wylye; Tricky
Wake	Boy	Vigilant
Wael	Boy	Rescue; Refuge; Shelter
Walid	Boy	Newborn
Willian	Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Weslie	Unisex	West meadow
Wright	Boy	Craftsman
Wilbert	Boy	Bright will or desire
Waseem	Boy	Handsome

Weyland	Unisex	Craft; Cunning
Wylan	Unisex	Craft; Cunning; Wayside land
Webster	Boy	Weaver
Woody	Boy	A land covered with trees; Wooded area; Row of houses by a wood
Wyland	Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Wasim	Boy	Handsome; Honest
Wayden	Unisex	Thankful; He will judge; Salmon
Weylin	Boy	Crafty; Cunning
Whitton	Unisex	White village or settlement
Wilkes	Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector

Werner	Boy	Cautious army
Willson	Boy	Will helmet
Waldo	Boy	The dead; The slain; Power; Authority
Worth	Unisex	Value; Enclosure
Wilkins	Boy	Son of Wilkin; Will helmet; Resolute protector
Wulfric	Boy	Wolf ruler
Wally	Boy	Ruler of the army; Foreigner; Welshman
Whyatt	Boy	Brave in battle; Hard; Firm; Hardy
Watts	Unisex	Power of the army; Son of Walter
Wesam	Unisex	Medal; Badge; Decoration

Wilde	Unisex	Wild; Untamed; Uncontrolled
Winchester	Unisex	Camp; Fortress; Favored; Chief place
Winfield	Unisex	Field; Meadow
Wynton	Boy	Enclosure belonging to Wine
Wolfram	Boy	Wolf raven
Wasif	Boy	One who praises
Wick	Unisex	Village; Farm; Battle; War
Wise	Boy	A knowledgeable person
Wissam	Boy	Badge of honor; Medal; Decoration
Wyman	Boy	Battle; Protection; Security

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.

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)

References

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Doubling Down On The Letter “W”
https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/blogue-blog/the-letter-w-eng
Popular Names Of The Period 2000s.
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/names2000s.html

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