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M baby boy names are timeless across cultures — Madhav, Mohan, and Manvik meet Muhammad, Mason, and Miles. M names often feel maternal-soft yet grown-up.
Tip: M names with clear nicknames (Mo, Max, Madhav→Maddy) travel well.
Krishna; springtime
charming
thoughtful; civilized
sun
moon
praised
Moses
stoneworker
soldier / merciful
gift of God
who is like God
gift of God
soldier / merciful
greatest
dedicated to Mars
king, master
guided one
union, meeting
liberation
meditation, deep thought
lotus stem
owner, master
the chosen one
who is like God
settlement by the sea
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Popular M baby boy names vary by culture. This page lists 25+ options with meanings so you can shortlist classics, modern picks, and rarer gems that start with M.
Say the full name with your surname, check a nickname you will actually use, confirm spelling with both families, and pick a meaning you believe in. Sibling initial matching is optional — clarity matters more.
Yes. Many M names on this list have Sanskrit, Arabic, Punjabi, or multicultural roots commonly used in India, alongside global classics that travel well on passports and school forms.