1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

A common unisex name in Israel, more properly written as Ya'el, Yael rose more than 200 places in 2023 to become one of the fastest-rising boys' names of the year in the US.

Stalwart Italian classic, completely at home in this country.

Zero has been documented as a given name before, but it's largely familiar as a stage name (such as Zero Mostel, born Samuel Joel Mostel) and comic book and anime characters.

The unisex word name Bean, distant cousin of the infamous Apple, was used for the name of a child of mysterious gender in Louise Penny's novel "A Rule Against Murder." While we can imagine Bean as a cute nickname for a yet-unnamed and unborn baby, we don't recommend it for real life.

Tony, as in classy. Or To-nyyy, as yelled out a tenement window.

Chet is an old-fashioned short form that, ala Ned and Joe, is starting to sound cool again.

A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.

In Igbo, Mazi is a term of respect used to greet elders (and others), likely originated among the Aro people. Some Igbo cultures use Mazi to refer to men once their fathers have passed away.

Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.

A unique alternative to Ezra, with which Ezer shares a root. Only five baby boys were named Ezer in 2021, and though the name is technically unisex, no baby girls.

Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.

Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey (yes, just Huey) was a Top 250 name. Could the 100-Year Rule bring it back?

One of the top baby names in Sweden, Tage is virtually unknown outside Scandinavia.

If you want people to appreciate this choice, you're going to have to explain how it's not Neil.

Better than Lenny, not as good as Leo, and tightly tied to Tonight Show host Jay Leno.

Short form of Yonatan heard throughout Israel.

Emir can be a title of honor in Arabic-speaking nations. In Turkey and the Balkan countries, Emir is one of the fairly popular Arabic names for boys.