100+ Boy Names That Start With D + Meanings

Male Names That Start With D

1. Darrel

This name, Darrel, denotes one from Airelle, France.

2. Dennis

It’s the medieval French form of Dionysius originating from the Greek name Dios, a.k.a., Zeus. As the highest of the Greek Gods, Zeus means “sky” or “shine.”

3. Damien

This Greek word means "One who tames".

3. Daniel

Daniel is a Hebrew name that means "God is my judge".

4. David 

It means Beloved in Hebrew.

5. Darius 

This Grek name means "Possessing goodness".

6. Darren 

This English name translates as the "Little dark one".

7. Dash

It means a short, quick rush.

8. Dawson

It means David's son.

9. Deacon

This is a Greek word meaning assistant or servant.

10. Dean

This English word refers to a Church official.

11. Declan

This Irish word made as a guys names that start with d which means full of goodness or "man of prayer".

12. Dominic

This word translates as belonging to the Lord.

13. Donovan 

The Irish word donovan means dark warrior or Chieftain.

14. Dorian

Dorian means dweller by the sea or Man from Doris.

15. Dewey

Most likely, Dewey is the Welsh form of David, which means beloved or uncle.

16. Dick

he short form of Richard, Dick is a Germanic name meaning brave ruler.

17. Doyle

This Irish surname comes from the name Dougal, which is Gaelic for Dark Stranger.

18. Dupree

This word has French origins and means “from the meadow.”

19. Doc

It is a short form of Doctor which makes a nickname for someone with the title.

20. Douglas

It is a Scottish moniker that means dark stream.

21. Denton

Another name meaning “valley, town” in Old English.

22. Drew 

It is a shortened form of Andrew, meaning "manly."

23. Dustin

This German word means valiant warrior.

24. Dylan

This Welsh name refers to "Son of the sea".

25. Dax

This English name means Badger.

26. Diedrick

Diedrick, the Dutch form of Theodoric, means “ruler of the people.” 

27. Derrick

This German word means "People's ruler".

28. Dexter

It means "Right-handed" or "Skilled" in Latin.

29. Diego

This is a Spanish A form of James, meaning "supplanter."

30. Dillon 

This Irish moniker means "Loyal" or "Sea fortress".

Classic Name Starting From D

31. Dimitri

This Greek moniker means "Devoted to Demeter", or the Greek goddess of agriculture.

32. Dilbert

An old-fashioned name that start with D, Dilbert has a sweet meaning. It comes from the German word beraht, meaning “bright”.

33. Dolph

This German short name Adolphmeans noble wolf.

34. Duncan

Duncan is a Scottish name, Dark Warrior.

35. Dolphin

Dolphins are intelligent fish, more like social creatures known for their playful behavior and sleek bodies.

36. Drake

It means Dragon" or "Male duck."

37. Derek

This is a German name with a meaning "People's Ruler"

38. Dwight

It means dwelling place of two."

39. Daxon

This English variation of Dax means "badger".

40. Dirk

It means People's ruler.

41. Dante

Dante means enduring.

42. Darnell

Darnell is the English variation of Daniel.

43. Dario

This is the Italian variation of Darius.

44. Desmond

This name comes from South Munster", a region in Ireland.

45. Devin

It means Poet" or "Fair".

46. Dalphon 

In Hebrew, Dalphon means the house of caves.

47. Docus

It is a Greek moniker that appears in the Book of Acts, meaning and origin uncertain.

48. Dagwood

Not only is it cute, but it also has a unique meaning. This name means luminous forest.

49.  Dalton

Meaning “village, town,” this place's name comes from Old English—though it had a popularity spike in the United States in the 1990s. 

50. Damon

Damon comes from the word damazo, meaning “to tame.” According to legend, Damon was friends with Pythias and impressed the king with their loyalty to one another.

Guy Names That Start with D

51. Dane

This is a male given name with the most common meaning native or inhabitant of Denmark.  

52. Delmar

Delmar means "of the sea" in Spanish. It has a beautiful sound and evokes images of coastlines and ocean waves.

53. Daren

The meaning of the given name Daren has two meanings. It could be a way to signify someone who is expected to achieve great things. Similarly, this name also means Oak tree.

54. Darwin

It comes from the Old English name Deorwine, which combines two elements Deor" meaning "dear" or possibly "animal" or "fierce" and "Wine" meaning "friend".

55. Davey

Beloved is the most common meaning of Davey. . It comes from its association with the name David, which means "beloved" in Hebrew. Davey is a diminutive or pet form of David, offering a more casual and friendly feel.

56. Dominique

Originally the French form of Dominic, meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord".

57. Denzel

From the high stronghold is the primary meaning, derived from the Cornish word and place name Denzell. 

58. Derick

Derick is a variant of the name Derek, which itself comes from the Old German name Theodoric. It means ruler if the people or power of the tribe.

59. Demi 

The French word Demi means half or small. It is derived from the Latin word "dimidius", meaning "half."

This Greek name means "half" and can be used before another name or on its own.

60. Deshawn

Deshawn is an invented name, likely created in the late 20th century in the United States. It's a variation of Shawn, meaning God is gracious.

61. Devlin

This name means fierce courage which might be linked to a possible derivation from the Gaelic term "dobhuilen" meaning "raging valour."

62. Dewi

Dewi is a form of the Welsh name Dewydd, which is itself a version of David. David comes from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning "beloved" or "favourite." So, the meaning of Dewi carries through these different languages and cultures

63. Dewayne

Dewayne is an Irish name meaning black, dark, or a fishing hook.

64. Dakota 

This native American means "friend" or "ally".

65. Dallas

It is a place name referencing the city in Texas.

66. Dusty

This gender-neutral German name means "brave warrior".

67. Dion

It is a Greek word meaning "divine" or "of Zeus".

68. Devyn 

It is a variation of Devin, with a slightly different spelling.

69. Darcy

While traditionally masculine, Darcy over the years is used to name females as well as.

70. Daman

A Sanskrit word which refers to the "one who controls".

Unique D Names

71. Dacre

Dacre comes from a locational surname, meaning it originated from a place name. In this case, it refers to a place in Cumbria, England, called Dacre. This place name itself is derived from Old English elements meaning "trickling" or "tumbling" and "stream."

72. Daley

Daley is a name with a strong and interesting meaning, stemming from Irish origins. It means assembly place or a meeting hall.

73. Dodavah 

A variant of David, Dpdavah means "Beloved of the Lord".

74. Darby

This moniker comes from Old Norse elements djúr, meaning deer, and býr, meaning farm or settlement.

75. Darden

The woodlands of Arden is a more poetic interpretation of this name, suggesting a connection to the Forest of Arden, a legendary location in English literature associated with beauty and refuge. This meaning is linked to the D'Arden surname variation.

76. Darian

It's believed to be a variant of the name Darius, which has roots in the Greek name Dareios.

77. Deber

A Hebrew name with a poetic imagery, Deber means "Pasture" or "The word".

78. Dashiell

Some sources speculate that "de Chiel" might be derived from the French word "ciel," which means "sky" or "heaven."

79. Daxton

Dax, a French town, might be the suggestive meaning behind of this name.

80. Deemer

This middle English name means one who deems or judges; a decider, decision maker.

81. Deforest

DeForest is a masculine name of French origin. It means from the forest or living near the forest.

82. Delano

This French name primarily means from the forest of nut trees.

83. Delbert

Delbert comes from the Old English words del, meaning noble or renowned, and beorht signifying brightness or clarity. So, the name translates to "noble and bright."

84. Delroy

This stems from the Old French word "roi" which translates to "king."

85. Denholm

Dweller by the holly in the valley is a fascinating meaning of the name Denholm that connects you to nature and potentially a specific geographical location.

86. Denver

A masculine name, Denver is a gender-neutral name of French and Old English origins, meaning green valley or "from Anvers."

87. Derren

Derren is considered a variant of the name Darren.

88. Devereux

 This is the most widely accepted origin. It stems from the Old French term "d'Évreux," meaning "from Évreux," a town in Normandy, France.

89. Dezi

Dezi is a charming name with a Spanish origin and a powerful meaning "desired".

90. Dinesh

This Sanskrit word means God of the day which is Sun.

91. Dan

A shorter form of Daniel, Dan has a direct meaning related to justice: "Judge."

92. Dalmacio

Dalmacio's meaning, from Dalmatia, Croatia connects the person to a specific historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.

93. Dallan

Irish is the  most common origin for Dallan. It's an Anglicized version of the Gaelic name Dallán.

94. Dalinda

Dalinda is a name with a bit of mystery surrounding its meaning, but it offers a captivating sound and potential interpretations. While the exact meaning is unclear, the possible meaning of this moniker is the creative combinaton of "Da" and "Linda," where "Linda" signifies "beautiful" in Spanish and Portuguese.

95. Damir

Damir is a masculine name meaning to give peace or iron.

96. Dale

Dale comes from the Old English word "dæl," which simply means "valley." This meaning evokes a sense of connection to nature and the beauty of valleys.

97. Dabney

Dabney can be used for both boys and girls, making it a versatile choice. It means from the city of Aubigny, France.

98. Dell

Dell is a nickname derived from an Old English word related to "deceitful" or "proud."

99. Dharam

Dharam is a Sanskrit word which means duty, law, righteousness or moral code.

100. Davin

Loved by God or beloved is the meaning of Davin which stems from the Hebrew name David, which Davin can be seen as a variant of.

Hindu Boy Names Starting from D

101. Damodar

The name of Krishna.

102. Daamodhura

One of the names of Lord Vishnu.

103. Daanesh

It means knowledge, wisdom.

104. Daaruk

Charioteer of Krishna, tree.

105. Daarun

Hard male

106. Dadasaheb

A person of honour.

107. Dadhikra

Dhadhikra is a divine celestial horse.

108. Daevarshan

It means an offering made to the Gods.

109. Dandak

A forest.

110. Dharmendra

It is the name of king of Dharma, the King of religion.