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If you’re after a wonderful baby boy name, why not consider one starting with W?
From the traditional William to the more unique Willoughby, W names have got something for every baby.
If you’re thinking of choosing a baby boy name that starts with W, here are 72 to choose from.
In this article 📝
- What are some boy names that begin with W?
- What are some cute names that start with a W?
- What is a unique name for a baby boy starting with W?
What are some boy names that begin with W?
Boy names that start with W tend to have pretty powerful meanings – from army commanders to warriors and protectors. Here are some of our favorites to choose from:
- William. The most popular W name and one of the most popular baby boy names overall (it ranked 5th in the US in 2020), the old English name means ‘strong-willed warrior’.
- Warner. From Old English, it means ‘army’.
- Wesley. An Old English name meaning ‘a field to the West’.
- Walter. German origin, meaning powerful ruler, or commander of the army.
- Warwick. Derived from the English town of the same name, it’s also a first name, most popular down under.
- Wyn. A Welsh name meaning fair and blessed.
- Warren. A Germanic name meaning ‘guard’.
- Wyatt. Meaning ‘brave’, it’s derived from the Old English – where the name ‘Wiot’ was also used as a first name.
- Watson. It means ‘son of Walter’ or ‘Wat’ and it comes from old English and Scottish.
- Wade. Another Old English name, it means ‘to go’ – perfect for any son destined to be a wanderer.
- Weston. From the bible, this name means ‘a western town’.
- Wilson. An old English name, meaning ‘son of Will’.
- Wayne. Meaning ‘craftsman’, a wagon maker or driver.
- Wren. From the Welsh for ‘chieftain’, as well as the name of the tiny, cheerful bird.
- Waldemar. A German name, derived from the words powerful (‘wald’) and fame (‘mar’).
- Webster. Means ‘weaver of cloth’.
- Waldron. Predominantly of German origin, this name means ‘mighty raven’.
- Woodrow. An English name meaning ‘row of houses by a wood’ and most famously the name of the 28th US President.
- Whitney. A unisex name meaning ‘white island’.
- Wallace. Meaning ‘Welshman’.
- Winston. Derives from the Old English words ‘win’, meaning joy, and ‘stonn’, meaning stone.
- Wyland. A German name which comes from the words for ‘war’ and ‘land’.
- Whittaker. Meaning ‘white field’.
- Wilkes. Derived from the German, this name means protector.
- Wassily. A Polish name which means ‘royal’ or ‘kingly’.
- Wassim. An Arabic name meaning handsome.
- Wilfred. It derives from the old German, meaning ‘will’ and ‘peace’.
- Wally. Meaning ‘ruler of the army.’
- Wendell. A name of German origin which means wanderer or seeker.
- Willoughby. English name meaning ‘farm near the willows’.
- Winwood. Meaning ‘from Wine’s forest’.
- Wladimyr. A Slavic name which means ‘renowned prince’.
- Whitt. From the Old English, meaning ‘white’.
- Waylon. Meaning ‘land by the road’, the name has an Old English and Scandinavian origin.
- Wael. This Arabic name means ‘rescuer’ or ‘protector’.
- Walker. Its old German and English origins mean ‘fuller of cloth’.
- Wycliffe. Meaning ‘white cliff’.
- Woodson. Meaning ‘wood’s son’ or ‘houses in the wood’.
- Wycombe. From Old English, this name means ‘white valley’.
- Willard. A Germanic name meaning brave.
- Whitton. From Old English, literally meaning ‘white farmstead’.
- Wellington. An Anglo-Saxon name meaning ‘from the wealthy estate’.
- Wheeler. Of English origin, meaning wheel maker.
- Wright. Originally a last name, it means carpenter or worker.
- Walton. From old English and German, it means ‘fortified town’.
What are some cute names that start with a W?
Not all W names are warriors or rulers. If you’re after something softer and sweeter for your little one, some less traditional names are a great place to start.
Although what counts as cute is totally subjective, here are some of the more endearing W boy names:
- Wolf or Wolfe. Derived, of course, from the majestic animal of the same name.
- Willow. A reference to the willow tree, this adorable name works for babies of all genders.
- Wilder or Wylder. Meaning wild or untamed.
- Wonder. Appropriate for the new wonder in your life, this word works beautifully as a boy’s name.
- Winter. Seasonal names aren’t just for girls, as proven by this cool name.
- Ward. From the Irish, meaning ‘bard’.
- Wylie. Originally a Scottish family name, it’s now also a unisex first name, meaning ‘resolute protection’.
- Wilmer. It means ‘strong desire’.
- Wray. Primarily of Scandinavian origin, this name means ‘dweller in the corner’.
- Wing. It means ‘glory’ in Cantonese, but for English-speaking families, you can’t help but feel your boy is going to soar with this name.
- Whelan. Meaning ‘joyful’ in Irish.
- Winslow. This charming name comes from the Old English for friend (‘win’) and hill or mound (‘hlow’).
What is a unique name for a baby boy starting with W?
When it comes to looking for a unique baby name, there’s plenty to choose from beginning with a W. Whether you’re looking for a name with more global roots or one that’s pretty rare in every corner of the globe, we’ve got you covered.
- Wai. From Maori, this name means ‘water’.
- Worth. Means ‘fenced farm’ in Old English, but has a wonderful, more modern meaning as well.
- Wajih. This Arabic name means distinguished and noble.
- Wiremu. This Maori name means guardian or protector.
- Wayan. An [Indonesian](https://www.peanut-app.io/blog/indonesian-baby-names0 boy’s name which means ‘first born’.
- Walmond. This name, of German origin, means ‘mighty protector’.
- Winner. A unisex name which can also be shortened to the adorable Winnie or Win.
- Waleed. An Arabic name, aptly meaning ‘new born’.
- Wei. A Chinese name, meaning valuable and brilliant.
- Wistar. A German name meaning ‘one who is respected’.
- Wisdom. Unusual as a name, but its meaning makes it a magnificent name for a baby boy.
- Wetu. A Finnish name meaning ‘king of peace’.
- Wole. Pronounced wo-lay, Wole is a name of Yoruban origin and means ‘has to come home’.
- Wake. An Old English name meaning ‘watchman’.
- Wahab. An Arabic name meaning giving or generous.
We hope you’ve found some inspiration or even the perfect name on this list for your new baby boy. Happy naming!
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