1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

  1. Ciar
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "dark"
    • Description:

      See KEIR.
  2. Brio
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "vivacity, zest"
    • Description:

      Musical term with a lot of energy.
  3. Enzi
    • Origin:

      African, Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "powerful"
    • Description:

      This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too.
  4. Izzy
    • Origin:

      Nickname
    • Description:

      Multipurpose pet name serving Isidore, Isaac, Israel, and -- increasingly -- Isabel.
  5. Gene
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Eugene, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wellborn, noble"
    • Description:

      Like Ray, a formerly funky nickname name that is newly cool. Comedian Amy Schumer used it for her son.
  6. Orlo
    • Origin:

      Short form of Orlando or Roland, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"
    • Description:

      Orlo is a name nobody ever heard of until the surprise popularity of the unrelated but similar-sounding Arlo. If Arlo can be a hit, why not Orlo? Why not indeed.
  7. Bodi
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "God protect the king"
    • Description:

      An affectionate-seeming name from a Slavic culture.
  8. Nino
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
    • Description:

      Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
  9. Onni
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "happiness, luck"
    • Description:

      Onni is the Number 1 boy's name in Finland yet largely unknown in the English-speaking world. Its uplifting meaning makes it a plausible possibility if you want to honor your Nordic heritage.
  10. Ryne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ryan, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little king"
    • Description:

      Baseball player Ryne Sandberg's nickname is RYNO. Need we say more?
  11. Boyd
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "blond"
    • Description:

      Has a bit of a hayseed image, and that oy sound is tough to work with.
  12. Liko
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "leaf bud"
    • Description:

      A nature name from the Hawaiian islands that's vaguely reminiscent of trendy names like Luke and Luca. However, it's also the name of a Swedish company that makes mechanical lifts used in medical settings to move mobility-impaired patients.
  13. Nemo
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "nobody"
    • Description:

      One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name well worth considering. By the way, there is also a Shakespearean Nemo and one in Dickens's Bleak House. An enchanting early comic strip by Winsor McCay was called Little Nemo.
  14. Bryn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "hill"
    • Description:

      The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls.
  15. Elan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "tree"
    • Description:

      When given the French pronunciation (ay-LAN), has a great deal of esprit and élan.
  16. Jiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "second son"
    • Description:

      Commonly used Japanese name -- and not only for a second son.
  17. Remo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Remus, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Virtually unknown in the U.S., yet with its jaunty o ending and similarity to the stylish (yet unrelated) Remy, Remo may find some new followers.
  18. Coby
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
    • Description:

      Actor Coby Bell gives this short but sweet name a hefty amount of street cred. Can also be spelled Koby or Kobe, as in Kobe Bryant.
  19. Rico
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler"
    • Description:

      Consider this short form for your little Richard.
  20. Hoku
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "night of the full moon"
    • Description:

      Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.