1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

As likely to be tied to the detergent as to the rhythms of the ocean.

Bestselling author Amor Towles, who wrote Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow introduced this elegant and meaningful name to the lexicon. Names that mean love -- Amory, Amias, and Amoris are other similar choices -- always have a deep appeal.

A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.

While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of Adrian or Adriano. In the Top 100 in several European countries, Adrian's roots are in ancient Rome.

If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.

A smart and simple unisex Japanese name meaning "sky". It actually has a second nature meaning in Finnish, albeit a slightly less appealing one: "gravel".

Might suggest speed, excitement, even danger, were it not for its best-known bearer, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh.

Rarely used independently, it's more often the start of a multisyllabic German mouthful.

The y makes it seem more like a name and less like an animal, but it's still not as appealing as several Leo choices.

Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well.

Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.

This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.

Variations and elaborations of Ace have been popping up all over the place — Ayce recently broke the Top 2000.

With its gentle but solid sounds, Musa is a name that feels both dignified and energetic. The Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Musa is popular internationally, from The Netherlands to Turkey to The UK.

The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said.

Distinctive though somewhat abrupt, most prominently borne by country singer Hoyt Axton.

Italian heritage name. It's sweet and simple, but has fallen almost out of use since its heyday in the 1960s.

Short and curt.

Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.