This list includes 26 Polish boy names that start with K, from “Kacper” to “Kwiryn”. They range from popular modern choices to traditional or saintly names, useful for parents, researchers, and cultural exploration.
Polish boy names that start with K are male given names used in Poland that begin with the letter K. Many reflect Slavic roots, Christian saints, or Latin influence, with “Kacper” being a long-standing popular example.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning / Origin, and Common diminutive.
Name: The standard Polish form as used in records and everyday life, so you can identify the name clearly.
Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name correctly in conversation or when reading aloud.
IPA: The IPA transcription gives exact Polish pronunciation details for clarity and comparison across dialects.
Meaning / Origin: A concise one-line definition explains the name’s meaning or origin so you understand its cultural background.
Common diminutive: Lists familiar nicknames or short forms so you know informal alternatives parents and friends commonly use.
Polish boy names that start with K
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Diminutive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kacper | KAHTS-per /ˈkat͡spɛr/ | From Persian/Latin, name of a Magus; “treasurer” | Kacperek |
| Kaj | KAI /kaj/ | Probably Scandinavian/Latin short form (Kai/Gaius) | |
| Kajetan | kai-eh-TAN /kajɛˈtan/ | Latin Caietanus, “from Gaeta” (Italian) | Kajtek |
| Kamil | KAH-meel /ˈkamil/ | Arabic via Latin/Slavic, “perfect, complete” | Kamilek |
| Karol | KAH-rol /ˈkarɔl/ | From Latin/Germanic Carolus (Charles), “man, free man” | Karolek |
| Kazimierz | kah-ZHEH-myesh /kaˈʑimjɛʂ/ | Old Slavic, traditionally “proclaimer of peace” | Kazik |
| Kasper | KAH-sper /ˈkaspɛr/ | Variant of Kacper, name of a Magus | Kasperek |
| Klaudiusz | klaw-DYOOSH /klawˈdjuʂ/ | Latin Claudius, “lame” | Klaudek |
| Klemens | KLEH-mens /ˈklɛmɛns/ | Latin Clement, “merciful” | Klemek |
| Kordian | kor-DYAN /kɔrˈdjan/ | Literary name popularized by Juliusz Słowacki’s drama | |
| Konrad | KON-rad /ˈkɔnrat/ | Germanic, “bold counsel” | Konradek |
| Konstanty | kon-STAN-tee /kɔnˈstantɨ/ | Latin Constantinus, “constant, steadfast” | Kostek |
| Kornel | kor-NEL /kɔrˈnɛl/ | From Latin Cornelius, “horned” | Kornelek |
| Korneliusz | kor-neh-LEE-oosh /kɔrnɛˈljuʂ/ | Latin Cornelius variant | Kornel |
| Koloman | ko-LOH-man /kɔˈlɔman/ | Medieval/saint name (Saint Koloman), Central European origin | |
| Kosma | KOS-ma /ˈkɔsma/ | Greek Kosmas, “order, ornament” | |
| Krwysztof — note: excluded | |||
| Krzysztof | KSHISH-tof /ˈkʂɨʂtɔf/ | Polish form of Christopher, “Christ-bearer” | Krzysiek |
| Krystian | KRIS-tyan /ˈkrɨstjan/ | Latin Christianus, “follower of Christ” | Krystek |
| Krzesimir | krzeh-SHEE-mir /kʐɛˈɕimʲɛr/ | Old Slavic compound, medieval Slavic origin | |
| Kryspin | KRIS-pin /ˈkrɨspʲin/ | Latin Crispinus, “curly-haired” | |
| Kuba | KOO-bah /ˈkuba/ | Polish diminutive of Jakub (Hebrew Jacob) | Kubuś |
| Ksawery | ksa-VEH-ree /ksaˈvɛrɨ/ | From Latin Xaverius (Xavier) | Ksawek, Ksawcio |
| Kwiryn | kvi-RIN /kviˈrɨn/ | From Latin Quirinus, Roman/saint name | |
| Kliment | klee-MENT /kliˈmɛnt/ | Latin Clement variant, used in Slavic areas | Klim |
| Konstancjusz | kon-stan-CHOOSH /kɔnstanˈt͡sjuʂ/ | Latin Constantius, “steadfast” |