Classic Boy Names That Start with D

Classic D names for boys

Looking for a classic boy name that starts with the letter D? Daniel and David immediately come to mind, but there are plenty more where they came more. Read on for a round-up of deeply-rooted D-names for baby boys, from Top 100 favorites to more surprising choices. Which one gets your vote?

Daniel

The dapper Daniel never seems to lose its staying power.

David

A classic that needs to introduction!

Dominic

This saint's name blends great provenance with a modern sound.

Dean

Never truly in, never truly out.

Dallas

This one is perhaps best described as a "quiet classic": it's been in steady use throughout history but never chart-toppingly popular.

Dominick

A more traditional spelling of Dominic, Dominick comes from the Latin personal name Dominicus.

Donald

We say Donald, you say Trump. Or Duck. But history has also seen plenty of other notable Donalds, including actor Donald Sutherland, poet Donald Hall, and politician Donald Rumsfeld—to mention a few.

Dennis

A surname and given name derived from Dionysius, an old Greco-Roman name borne by several Christian saints.

Douglas

One of the more time-stamped names on this list—but still definitely a classic!

Dan

A faith-filled biblical classic to some; a pretty secular name for others.

Dwight

A currently underused classic with presidential cred.