Classic Boy Names That Start with P

Classic boy names starting with p

Are you about to welcome a baby boy into the world and looking for a charming name that starts with the letter P? If your taste in names taste runs to the classic and timeless, here are six perennially popular picks you might want to consider:

Patrick

The name of the patron saint of Ireland continues to appeal to new parents, generation after generation.

Peter

A classic with biblical roots and broad appeal.

Preston

A place name, surname and a familiar but not overplayed boy's name that's difficult to pin to any single era. Let's call it a "quiet classic"!

Paul

Deep biblical roots combined with plenty of secular appeal make Paul a household name.

Philip

Packs in biblical, literary and royal credentials.

Phillip

A variation of Philip.