50 Baby Boy Names That Start with D
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You’re having a boy! The only requirement on your baby naming checklist: You want a baby name that starts with the letter D. Here, 50 standout options, based on the Social Security Administration’s list of the most popular names, and our own editor picks.
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1. Declan
Pronounced DECK-lin, this Irish moniker means “man of prayer.” (It’s also right on the edge of the top 100—and up in popularity 12 percent this week.
2. Dominic
This name—which means belonging to the lord—is also experiencing a boost. (It’s up 7 percent.)
3. Diego
It means “supplanter.” (Or a nod to Spanish painter Diego Rivera.)
4. Drake
Yes, this name is rapidly climbing the charts. No, it’s not just a tribute to the singer. (It means “dragon” or “male duck.”)
5. Dante
“Enduring.”
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6. Darren
This name is of Irish origin and means “little great one.”
7. Dean
The popularity of this retro name—which means “church official”—is on the rise.
8. Dax
An homage to a community in Southwestern France, but also has that cool-kid surfer vibe.
9. Denver
This name was at it’s peak in the 1920s, but we love it’s throwback style. (It also pays tribute to the Colorado capital.)
10. Darius
It means “wealth” or “kingly.”
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11. Derrick
Commonly spelled Derek, this name means “the people’s ruler.” (And, psst…it’s up 35 percent in popularity!)
12. Dalton
A top 500 name, this English name means “the settlement in the valley.”
13. Davis
“Beloved.” (It’s also a modern take on David.)
14. David
Also means “beloved.” (Did we mention it’s consistently in the top 25 baby names for boys?)
15. Damon
It’s a variation of Damian and one that has strong mythological ties. (Damon is known to be a symbol of true friendship.)
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16. Daniel
Of Hebrew origins, this name means “God is my judge.”
17. Dawson
There’s Leonardo DiCaprio Jack Dawson. And Dawson’s Creek. Could those be the reasons this Welsh name (which means “son of David”) is climbing the charts?
18. Dash
Short for Dashiell, it means “unknown.” Mysterious in a good way? We’d say so.
19. Demetrius
More mythological ties—this name means “follower of Demeter” (who, for reference, was goddess of the harvest).
20. Denzel
“From the high stronghold.” Also, Washington.
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21. Daylen
A variation on Daylon, this name has been trending since the late 90s. (Also spelled Daelan.)
22. Decker
This German moniker means “roofer.”
23. D’Angelo
Most commonly, this name is spelled Deangelo, but the singer of the same name inspired this new take. (It means “from the angel.”)
24. Dylan
A gender-neutral choice, it means “from the sea.”
25. Dennis
A riff on St. Denis in France, but also on the Greek god of wine Dionysius.
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26. Deegan
“Dark-haired.”
27. Donavan
This Irish name means “dark.”
28. Dev
This popular Indian name means “god.”
29. Dale
This English moniker means “valley.”
30. Dempsey
“Proud” and “haughty.”
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31. Domingo
Of Spanish origin, this name means “born on a Sunday.”
32. Daryl
It means “dear one” and “beloved.”
33. DeShaun
This modern moniker can also be spelled DeShawn.
34. Desmond
It’s a common Irish surname with the best nickname: Desi.
35. Dwight
“Blond.”
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36. Duncan
Of Scottish origin, it means “dark warrior.”
37. Dewie
This Welsh name—often spelled Dewy—is up 1,000 percent on the charts. (It means “beloved.”)
38. Draco
“Dragon.” (Also, nemesis of Harry Potter.)
39. D’Wayne
It means “dark-skinned.”
40. Demitri
A short-form of Demetrius, but one that stands on its own.
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41. Dayson
“Son of David.”
42. Demarcus
A variation on Marcus, this name typically references a follower of Mars, the Roman god of war and agriculture.
43. Dexter
It means “right.” (And they’ll rub that in your face every chance they get.)
44. Deepak
A Hindi name that means “lamp” or “light.”
45. Dustin
“Brave warrior.”
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46. Douglas
Originally the name of a Celtic river, it means “black water.” (In its early days, it was also commonly used for boys and girls.)
47. Dakota
Another gender-neutral moniker, it means “friendly one.”
48. Duvall
A French name that means “of the valley.”
49. Damien
It means to “tame or subdue.”
50. Deacon
“Messenger.” (Also, Reese Witherspoon’s son.)
