Around the world there are many beautiful boy names that start with the letter Y, so read on for some unique baby name ideas.
Whether these baby boy names have Russian, Japanese, Native American or Welsh origins, names beginning with Y often have long and interesting histories. Read on for our pick of the top baby names that start with Y, as well as some brief notes on the name meaning and history.
Yehuda (Hebrew origin) meaning 'praise' - Yehuda is the masculine form of Judith.
Yale(Welsh origin) meaning 'upland' or 'fertile moor' - it is pronounced 'Yay-l'.
Yadiel (Spanish origin) meaning 'God has heard', this is a beautiful name beginning with Y.
Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Yves(French origin) meaning 'yew', Yves is thought to be the French form of the German, Ivo.
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Yado(Kurdish origin) the name of an admired and respected Kurdish leader, Yado is popular throughout the Kurdish community.
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin
Yahya(Arabic origin) pronounced Yuh-ya, this the Arabic version of John.
Yevgeny(Russian origin) meaning 'aristocratic' or 'noble'.
Yaksh(Gujarati origin) meaning 'representative of God'.
Yoel(Hebrew origin) meaning 'Jehovah is the Lord', this forename is a variation of Joel.
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Yehoshua(Hebrew origin) meaning 'Jehovah is salvation'.
Yanni(Hebrew origin) meaning 'God is Gracious', this is a variant of the Greek forename, Yannis, and another form of John.
Yakshit(Gujarati and Sanskrit origin) meaning 'permanent' or 'he who is made forever'.
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Yafir(Arabic origin) meaning 'the one that leaves a mark'.
Yadid(Arabic and Pakistani origin) meaning 'beloved friend'.
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
Yakub(Middle Eastern origin) meaning 'God will protect'.
Yasir(Arabic origin) meaning 'well to do', Yasir is a popular forename.
Yacine(Arabic origin) meaning 'happiness', Yacine is another form of 'Yasin'.
Yonatan(Hebrew origin) meaning 'God has Given' - an unusual form of the more common, Jonathan.
Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
Yaj(Sanskrit and Malayalam origin) meaning 'a sage', this name is popular within the Hindu faith.
Yrjö(Old English origin) meaning 'he who hails from the boar estate'.
Yash(Hebrew origin) meaning 'eminence', this is one of several Hebrew baby names that start with the letter Y and is a lovely choice for a baby boy.
Yannis(Greek and Hebrew origin) meaning 'God is Gracious'.
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: English
Yancy(Native American origin) meaning 'Englishman'.
Yuma(Native American origin) meaning 'chiefs son'.
Dalmazio, Meaning: from Dalmatia Origin: Latin
Yagya(Nepalese origin) meaning 'holy ceremony'.
Yuval(Japanese origin) meaning 'lily child'.
Adolfo, Origin: Latin form of Adolph
Yuri (Greek and Russian origin) meaning 'farmer' - it is a form of George.
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
Yura(Spanish origin) meaning 'youthful' or 'young' - this forename comes specifically from the Basque country.
Yaashvan(Oriya and Sanskrit origin) meaning 'winner'.
Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown
Yusef(Ukrainian origin) meaning 'the Lord increases' - its is a form of Joseph.
Yafeu(African origin) meaning 'strength' and 'boldness' - the name has its roots in the Christian faith.
Yaghoub(Assyrian origin) meaning 'to heal'.
November, Meaning: month name Origin: English word name
Yacoub(Greek origin) meaning 'from the forest' - also spelt Yakub or Yaqub.
Yadhu(Indian origin) this is the name of a much-loved King from ancient times.
Yad(Lebanese origins) meaning 'jade', it is a great choice for a green-eyed baby.
Yisreal(Old Norse origin) meaning 'the tree that binds earth, heaven and hell'.
Yavin(Arabic origin) meaning 'easy' or 'homely'.
Yael(Hebrew origin) meaning 'God's strength'.
