Baby Boy Names That Start With C
C splits into two sounds — the hard C of Caleb, Cora, and Cooper and the soft C of Cecilia — which makes this one of the most varied corners of the alphabet. Latin roots and English surname styles dominate, with Celtic entries like Callum and Cassidy adding lilt. This page narrows the letter to 229 boy names, where American, English and Irish origins run strongest. Cooper (No. 27) and Carter (No. 45) are the most popular C boy names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Boy Names That Start With C List
229 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Charlie
Meaning: Free person
Origin: English / Germanic
#2
Caleb
Meaning: Faithful, devoted
Origin: Hebrew
#3
Carter
Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: English
#4
Cody
Meaning: Helpful one
Origin: Irish / English
#5
Chester
Meaning: Fortress or camp
Origin: English
#6
Charles
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Germanic
#7
Cooper
Meaning: Barrel maker
Origin: English
#8
Cole
Meaning: Charcoal or dark
Origin: English
#9
Cillian
Meaning: Church or little warrior
Origin: Irish
#10
Casper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Scandinavian
#11
Christopher
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Greek
#12
Cameron
Meaning: Crooked nose
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#13
Colby
Meaning: Coal town or dark village
Origin: English
#14
Cruz
Meaning: Cross
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese
#15
Casey
Meaning: Brave in battle
Origin: Irish
#16
Callum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#17
Connor
Meaning: Lover of hounds
Origin: Irish
#18
Cassius
Meaning: Hollow or vain
Origin: Latin
#19
Carson
Meaning: Son of marsh dwellers or Carrs son
Origin: English
#20
Coby
Meaning: Supplanter or modern Kobe form
Origin: Hebrew / Modern English
#21
Cian
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish
#22
Cassian
Meaning: Hollow or vain
Origin: Latin
#23
Cairo
Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Arabic place name
#24
Christian
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Latin
#25
Cohen
Meaning: Priest
Origin: Hebrew surname/title
#26
Conor
Meaning: Lover of hounds
Origin: Irish
#27
Cyrus
Meaning: Young or far-sighted
Origin: Persian / Greek
#28
Chase
Meaning: Hunter or hunting ground
Origin: English / French
#29
Caspian
Meaning: From the Caspian Sea
Origin: English place name
#30
Corey
Meaning: From the hollow
Origin: Irish / English
#31
Caelan
Meaning: Slender or powerful warrior
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#32
Caden
Meaning: Son of Cadan or modern Caden-family name
Origin: Irish / Scottish / Modern English
#33
Caspar
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Germanic
#34
Clay
Meaning: Clay worker or clay settlement
Origin: English
#35
Clayton
Meaning: Clay town
Origin: English
#36
Cade
Meaning: Round or barrel
Origin: English / Scottish
#37
Cai
Meaning: Colourful, talent, or wealth depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#38
Cayden
Meaning: Modern Caden-family name
Origin: Modern English / Scottish
#39
Colton
Meaning: Coal town or colt town
Origin: English
#40
Cosmo
Meaning: Order, universe
Origin: Greek / Italian
#41
Cove
Meaning: Small coastal inlet
Origin: English
#42
Cobie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Caiden
Meaning: Modern Caden variant; battle or spirit depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish
#44
Cree
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Ciaran
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
#46
Calvin
Meaning: Bald
Origin: French / Latin
#47
Callan
Meaning: Battle or rock
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#48
Cruze
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Clark
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Crue
Meaning: Modern Crew variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#51
Carlos
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Spanish
#52
Chad
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#53
Colin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Cory
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Collin
Meaning: Young creature, cub, or Nicholas-family form
Origin: Scottish / Irish / Greek
#56
Curtis
Meaning: Courteous or refined
Origin: English / French
#57
Craig
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Cesar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Cristian
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Conner
Meaning: Lover of hounds; Connor variant
Origin: Irish
#61
Carl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Chance
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Camden
Meaning: Winding valley
Origin: English
#64
Corbin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Chandler
Meaning: Candle maker
Origin: English / French
#66
Clinton
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Chris
Meaning: Follower of Christ; Christopher or Christine short form
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#68
Cedric
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Clifford
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Cash
Meaning: Money, or case-maker surname root
Origin: English word name / surname
#71
Clarence
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Colt
Meaning: Young horse
Origin: English word name
#73
Courtney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Colten
Meaning: Coal town or colt town; Colton variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#75
Callahan
Meaning: Irish surname from Ceallachan; meaning uncertain
Origin: Irish surname
#76
Chozen
Meaning: Modern Chosen variant; selected
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#77
Chosen
Meaning: Selected, picked, or called out
Origin: English word name
#78
Colsen
Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant
Origin: English surname
#79
Coleson
Meaning: Son of Cole or Nicholas
Origin: English surname
#80
Coast
Meaning: Land beside the sea
Origin: English nature word name
#81
Cheol-su
Meaning: iron, wise, or firm Cheol plus excellent, protect, or long-lived Su depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#82
Cheol-min
Meaning: iron, wise, or firm Cheol plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#83
Chan-woo
Meaning: praise, bright, or full Chan plus universe, house, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#84
Chan-min
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#85
Chan-yeol
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus heat, open, or line Yeol depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#86
Chan-hyuk
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus great, bright, or transform Hyuk depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#87
Cao
Meaning: High or tall
Origin: Vietnamese
#88
Chau
Meaning: Pearl or gem
Origin: Vietnamese
#89
Chi
Meaning: Will, spirit, or branch depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#90
Chuong
Meaning: Chapter, order, or pattern
Origin: Vietnamese
#91
Cong
Meaning: Fair, public, or equitable
Origin: Vietnamese
#92
Cuong
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Vietnamese
#93
Chaiwat
Meaning: victory and prosperity
Origin: Thai
#94
Chai
Meaning: victory
Origin: Thai
#95
Chatchai
Meaning: national man or noble man
Origin: Thai
#96
Chumpol
Meaning: gathered strength or army
Origin: Thai
#97
Cadoc
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Welsh
#98
Cynan
Meaning: Chief or hound
Origin: Welsh
#99
Caradog
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
#100
Cledwyn
Meaning: Hard or blessed
Origin: Welsh
#101
Celyn
Meaning: Holly
Origin: Welsh
#102
Cosimo
Meaning: Order or beauty
Origin: Italian / Greek
#103
Carlo
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Italian / Germanic
#104
Corrado
Meaning: Bold counsel
Origin: Italian / Germanic
#105
Cristiano
Meaning: Christian or follower of Christ
Origin: Italian / Latin
#106
Cason
Meaning: Son of marsh dwellers or Casey variant
Origin: English
#107
Callen
Meaning: Battle or rock; Callan variant
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#108
Cannon
Meaning: Clergyman or cannon; surname and word-name use
Origin: English surname / word name
#109
Cullen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Cayson
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#111
Case
Meaning: Case-maker, container, or watchful surname by root
Origin: English surname / word name
#112
Conrad
Meaning: Brave counsel
Origin: Germanic
#113
Crosby
Meaning: Village with crosses
Origin: English
#114
Casen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#115
Canaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Carmelo
Meaning: Garden or vineyard
Origin: Italian
#117
Crew
Meaning: Group, team, or company
Origin: English word name
#118
Cain
Meaning: Acquired
Origin: Hebrew
#119
Castiel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Chaim
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hebrew
#121
Clyde
Meaning: From the River Clyde
Origin: Scottish place name
#122
Coen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Camdyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Channing
Meaning: Young wolf or canon descendant
Origin: English
#125
Camron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Coleman
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Creed
Meaning: Belief, guiding faith, or doctrine
Origin: English virtue word / Latin root
#128
Camilo
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#129
Chevy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Cristopher
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Carsen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Camryn
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#133
Colson
Meaning: Son of Nicholas or son of Col
Origin: English surname
#134
Campbell
Meaning: Crooked mouth
Origin: Scottish
#135
Chace
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Cormac
Meaning: Raven son or charioteer
Origin: Irish
#137
Cortez
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Camren
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Cal
Meaning: Bald, devoted, or dog depending on source name
Origin: English nickname
#140
Cornelius
Meaning: Horn
Origin: Latin
#141
Caysen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Caius
Meaning: To rejoice or uncertain Roman praenomen
Origin: Latin
#143
Cristobal
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Coy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Carver
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Corbyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Corban
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Cashton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Cedar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Colter
Meaning: Colt herder or young-horse worker
Origin: English surname
#151
Canyon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Carmine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Clint
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Calvert
Meaning: Calf herder
Origin: English
#155
Carlton
Meaning: Free peasants town
Origin: English
#156
Chadwick
Meaning: Dairy farm or settlement
Origin: English
#157
Clifton
Meaning: Cliff settlement
Origin: English
#158
Crawford
Meaning: Crow ford
Origin: English
#159
Creighton
Meaning: Rocky settlement or boundary town
Origin: English
#160
Cayetano
Meaning: From Caieta
Origin: Spanish
#161
Cipriano
Meaning: From Cyprus
Origin: Spanish
#162
Celestin
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: French
#163
Christophe
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: French
#164
Clement
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: French
#165
Corentin
Meaning: Hurricane or uncertain
Origin: French
#166
Cyrille
Meaning: Lordly
Origin: French
#167
Christoph
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Germanic
#168
Christophorus
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Germanic
#169
Claus
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Germanic
#170
Clemens
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: Germanic
#171
Curt
Meaning: Bold counsel
Origin: Germanic
#172
Cassander
Meaning: Shining upon man or excelling man
Origin: Greek
#173
Castor
Meaning: Beaver or one who excels
Origin: Greek
#174
Charalampos
Meaning: Shining with joy
Origin: Greek
#175
Chariton
Meaning: Grace or kindness
Origin: Greek
#176
Chrysanthos
Meaning: Golden flower
Origin: Greek
#177
Chrysostomos
Meaning: Golden mouth
Origin: Greek
#178
Cleisthenes
Meaning: Glory and strength
Origin: Greek
#179
Cleon
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Greek
#180
Cosmas
Meaning: Order, decency, or universe
Origin: Greek
#181
Cyprian
Meaning: From Cyprus
Origin: Greek
#182
Cyril
Meaning: Lordly
Origin: Greek
#183
Carmi
Meaning: My vineyard
Origin: Hebrew
#184
Chanan
Meaning: Gracious
Origin: Hebrew
#185
Chenaniah
Meaning: Yahweh has established
Origin: Hebrew
#186
Chizkiyahu
Meaning: Yahweh strengthens
Origin: Hebrew
#187
Cahir
Meaning: Battle man
Origin: Irish
#188
Cathal
Meaning: Battle ruler
Origin: Irish
#189
Colm
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Irish
#190
Colman
Meaning: Little dove
Origin: Irish
#191
Conall
Meaning: Strong wolf
Origin: Irish
#192
Conan
Meaning: Little wolf
Origin: Irish
#193
Connell
Meaning: Strong wolf
Origin: Irish
#194
Cowan
Meaning: Hollow in the hill
Origin: Irish
#195
Cadell
Meaning: Battle or spirit of battle
Origin: Welsh
#196
Cadfan
Meaning: Battle peak
Origin: Welsh
#197
Cadfael
Meaning: Battle prince
Origin: Welsh
#198
Cadogan
Meaning: Battle glory
Origin: Welsh
#199
Cadwaladr
Meaning: Battle leader
Origin: Welsh
#200
Caecilius
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Latin
#201
Caelestinus
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
#202
Caelianus
Meaning: Heavenly or of the Caelius family
Origin: Latin
#203
Caelius
Meaning: Heavenly or of the Caelius family
Origin: Latin
#204
Caesar
Meaning: Hairy or imperial association
Origin: Latin
#205
Calpurnius
Meaning: Of the Calpurnius family
Origin: Latin
#206
Cassianus
Meaning: Of the Cassius family
Origin: Latin
#207
Cato
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Latin
#208
Celsus
Meaning: Tall or lofty
Origin: Latin
#209
Cicero
Meaning: Chickpea
Origin: Latin
#210
Cinna
Meaning: Roman family name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#211
Claudianus
Meaning: Of the Claudius family
Origin: Latin
#212
Claudius
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: Latin
#213
Cloelius
Meaning: Famous or of the Cloelius family
Origin: Latin
#214
Cornelianus
Meaning: Of the Cornelius family
Origin: Latin
#215
Crispinus
Meaning: Curly-haired
Origin: Latin
#216
Carsten
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#217
Christoffer
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#218
Christer
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#219
Claes
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Scandinavian
#220
Clas
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Scandinavian
#221
Cailean
Meaning: Whelp or young dog
Origin: Scottish
#222
Calum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Scottish
#223
Coinneach
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful, or good
Origin: Scottish
#224
Calogero
Meaning: Beautiful elder
Origin: Italian
#225
Cesare
Meaning: Hairy or imperial association
Origin: Italian
#226
Ciro
Meaning: Sun or lord
Origin: Italian
#227
Claudio
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: Italian
#228
Clemente
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: Italian
#229
Chen
Meaning: Morning, exhibit, or great
Origin: Chinese
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Gender Mix
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Length Mix
Short names
33
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Cody, Cole, Cruz, Coby, Cian, Clay.
Medium names
144
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Carter, Chester, Charles, Cooper.
Long names
52
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Christopher, Christian, Cristian, Chandler, Clifford, Clarence.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
67
Examples: Cillian, Cameron, Cian, Cassian, Christian, Cohen.
Ends in S
30
Examples: Charles, Cassius, Cyrus, Carlos, Curtis, Chris.
Ends in R
22
Examples: Carter, Chester, Cooper, Casper, Christopher, Connor.
Ends in E
19
Examples: Charlie, Cole, Chase, Cade, Cove, Cobie.
Popular C Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count C names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Boy names
- Cooper rank #27 - 7,472 births
- Carter rank #45 - 6,024 births
- Charles rank #48 - 5,898 births
- Caleb rank #58 - 5,217 births
- Christopher rank #68 - 4,748 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Carter, Cody, Chester, Charles, Cooper, Cole.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Cody, Chester, Charles, Cooper, Cole, Cillian.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Charlie, Carter, Cameron, Colby, Casey, Carson, Coby, Chase.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Callum, Caspian, Corey, Clay, Clayton, Colton, Cove, Camden.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Caleb, Casper, Christopher, Cruz, Christian, Cohen, Caspar, Chris.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Cassian, Cason, Callen, Cannon, Cullen, Cayson, Case, Conrad.
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