1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

A Punjabi boy's name, as well as an Indian pop band.

A pet form of Karl, the form of Carl used throughout Scandinavia.

Extreme cool possibilities in either of these modern categories, like a postmodern Linc.

This recently coined respelling of Cole darkens its image.

This down-to-earth Bible name is surprisingly little-used, considering the popularity of other Old Testament names. Shem was Noah's eldest son, and is the origin of the term Semitic (as in the language family).

Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.

Sæl is an Old Norse word used as a greeting in modern Icelandic. As an American baby name, Sael is more likely a spin on more popular choices like Gael.

Able takes this name in the direction of the word denoting someone capable and handle, and that is not a bad way to go.

As word names go, this one is pretty ominous. It's a shame about the dark associations, because it could otherwise be a very fashionable-sounding name, à la Owen and Roman.

Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."

Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.

Spelling variation of Lior.

The Dutch equivalent of Walt makes the Top 100 in Belgium, where Flemish parents love short, sweet names.

Naviʾ is the Hebrew word for "prophet," while neviʾa is "prophetess." Both ultimately derive an Akkadian word meaning "to proclaim" or "to summon."

Simplicity and pleasant associations give the word Bell real possibility as a first name -- but somehow it seems better for a girl, a la Belle.

Common Japanese name rising for both sexes in the US.

Although this variation is less popular than ultra-trendy Aiden, this simplified spelling doesn't do anything for the name.