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Classic Boy Names That Start with M

Classic M names for boys

Classic boy names starting with M are a popular bunch. Michael and Matthew continue to win new parents' hearts, generation after generation, but your options don't end there. Whether you're looking for a bona fide classic, like Michael, or want something a little more surprising but still traditional and handsome (like Malcolm), you'll find plenty of ideas below. Happy naming!

  1. Michael. Parents never seem to grow tired of Michael!
  2. Matthew. A biblical classic with incredible staying power and plenty of secular appeal as well.
  3. Miles. Quietly present as a first name for more than a century, Miles broke onto the baby naming scene in a big way in the late 2010s, hitting the US Top 100 for the first time in 2018.
  4. Max. While Max can be short for names like Maximilian, Maxim and Maxwell, it also a charming name in its own right.
  5. Marcus. An always solid choice with European panache.
  6. Mark. A faith-filled biblical classic to some; a pretty secular boy name for others.
  7. Malcolm. A handsome, timeless classic that's impossible to pin down to a particular decade.
  8. Martin. An old saint's name with international appeal and proven staying power.
  9. Manuel. The Spanish version of the English Emmanuel continues to appeal to new parents, year after year.
  10. Marshall. Kids may appreciate the connection to the famous fictional puppy.
  11. Mack. A nice and compact classic with a touch of vintage flair.
  12. Moses. An understated biblical classic with style to spare.
  13. Morgan. As a girl name, Morgan shot up from obscurity to prominence in the 1980s; as a boy name, it's a classic with centuries of use under its belt.
  14. Marvin. Though suffering from a bit of a dusty image at the moment, this classic of Welsh origin will eventually make a comeback. Want to be ahead of the curve?
  15. Melvin. Like brother Marvin, Melvin is staying out of the spotlight—for now.
  16. Mitchell. More timeless than Randall, but not as classic as Michael.
  17. Maurice. A French charmer with saintly credentials, or a musty, dusty relic of a name? We're not sure.
  18. Milton. An old, traditional name that holds different associations for different people.
  19. Morris. An unfairly neglected classic with place name cred and surname appeal.