1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon, this name sounds strong yet sensitive.

A nickname for Isak, the Nordic variation of Isaac.

Can't help thinking of a donkey.

A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of English prose, and highly influential via his The History of the English Church and People.

Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.

Ocie is an antiquated nickname name, fairly popular for both genders in the US a century or more ago.

This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.

Gender-neutral nickname typically used for Yuval, the modern Hebrew form of Jubal.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; there's nothing Scroogish about it, even though it is usually spelled Eben.

Spelling challenge.

As Zane and Zayn (and Zayne) get more popular, can Xane be far behind? Xane is one of the names that have risen the most on the charts since the turn of this century, though it's still under the Top 1000.

Thảo is a unisex, though primarily feminine, name in Vietnam.

Common Japanese name rising for both sexes in the US.

International spelling of Noah.

Pius is the very definition of a religious name, used appropriately enough for several popes. Only a handful of baby boys receive this name every year. Despite the rise of similar ancient Roman names such as Justus and Magnus, we don't see Pius enjoying the same kind of turn in the sun.

Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.

Both Kody and Cody — shining stars of the 90s — are in decline, although more people are choosing Cody than Kody.