AHEAD: The ultimate list of P names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.
If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter P, you’re in the right place!
Below, I’ve rounded up every single P name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
While there are only 17 “P” names ranking in the top 1000, there are a bunch of other princely names that are more rare (without being too out there).
Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter P.
Related: P Girl Names
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Cool boy names that start with P
Kicking off our list with a bunch of “P” names that feel fresh and modern. Believe it or not, only 5 of them are ranking in the top 1000.
Pacey
- Name meaning: Unknown meaning.
- Popularity: This unique boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Paxton
- Name meaning: Peace town.
- Popularity: #255
Penn
- Name meaning: An enclosure.
- Popularity: This one-syllable boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Pierce
- Name meaning: Rock. Son of Piers.
- Popularity: #499
Pike
- Name meaning: A type of fish. Also a weapon. A fraternity.
- Popularity: This short boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Porter
- Name meaning: Gatekeeper (occupation).
- Popularity: #441
Prince
- Name meaning: Son of a ruler.
- Popularity: #333
Princeton
- Name meaning: Prince town. An Ivy League university.
- Popularity: #477
If you like these trendy boy names that start with P you’ll also like this list of southern names and these edgy names.
Gender neutral “P” names
All of these P names would work for a boy or a girl.
Palmer
- Name meaning: He who holds the palm. A pilgrim who carried palm branches back from the Holy Land.
- Popularity: Palmer ranks #990 for boys and #329 for girls.
Parker
- Name meaning: Park keeper.
- Popularity: Parker ranks #93 for boys and #115 for girls.
Perrin
- Name meaning: Rock or pear tree.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Peyton
- Name meaning: Fighter’s estate.
- Popularity: Peyton ranks #471 for boys and #99 for girls.
Phoenix
- Name meaning: A mythical bird that rises from the ashes and is born again.
- Popularity: Phoenix ranks #248 for boys and #308 for girls.
Portland
- Name meaning: Land near a port. The largest city in Oregon.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for either gender.
If you like these gender neutral names that start with the letter P you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.
Timeless “P” names
These boy names starting with P have been around forever and many of them continue to be popular today.
Pablo
- Name meaning: Spanish version of Paul, meaning small or humble.
- Popularity: #401
Pascal
- Name meaning: Relating to Easter.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Patrick
- Name meaning: Nobleman or ruler.
- Popularity: #214
Paul
- Name meaning: Small or humble.
- Popularity: #257
Pedro
- Name meaning: Spanish version of Peter, meaning rock.
- Popularity: #432
Percy
- Name meaning: Piercing the valley.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Perry
- Name meaning: Dweller near a pear tree.
- Popularity: This name last ranked in 2006.
Peter
- Name meaning: Rock.
- Popularity: #215
Philip or Phillip
- Name meaning: Lover of horses.
- Popularity: Philip ranks #451 and Phillip is #523.
Philippe
- Name meaning: Lover of horses.
- Popularity: This royal boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Prescott
- Name meaning: Priest’s cottage.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Preston
- Name meaning: Priest’s estate.
- Popularity: #241
If you like these timeless boy names that start with P you may also like this list of 2-syllable names.
Final thoughts on “P” boy names
Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.
Whether you prefer a name that’s trendy or timeless, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!
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