1900+ Four Letter Boy Names
- Mahé
Origin:
French/Breton form of MatthewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
A gallicized spelling of Mazhe, itself a Breton version of Matthew, which is currently popular for baby boys in France.
- Azad
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"free, noble"Description:
An undiscovered Persian gem that's zippy, short and sweet. It is used in Iran and neighboring countries as a first name and a family name. The British actress Afshan Azad played Parvati Patil in the Harry Potter movies.
- Nuno
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"grandfather or ninth"Description:
Related to the surname Nunez, Nuno has several possible meanings, including grandfather, ninth, squire, tutor, or monk.
- Rani
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my song, my joy"Description:
Too bad everyone in this country will tend to hear Ronnie.
- Maso
Origin:
Italian, diminutive of TomassoMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
- Meek
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"submissive"Description:
This distinctly Puritan choice debuted on the charts in 2019. Historically, it was given as a name in reference to the biblical quote "blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
- Amal
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"laborer"Description:
Amal is the name of a male figure in the Bible, a member of the tribe of Asher. Not, in this case, Mrs. George Clooney.
- Kåre
Origin:
Norwegian, Swedish, and DanishMeaning:
"curly"Description:
Kåre was a common name in Norway in the early 20th century — today it's associated with the grandfather generation.
- Saro
Origin:
Armenian; Italian; NigerianDescription:
As a masculine name Saro has three origins:
- Jock
Origin:
Scottish variation of JackDescription:
This is a Scottish pet form of John, the equivalent of Jack in England. Has long been used as a generic name for a Scotsman, here it's a generic name for a--well--jock.
- Edon
- Bono
Origin:
Italian surnameDescription:
Association with the Irish singer-activist and the good things conjured up by the syllable 'bon', could inspire some parents to consider this name.
- Sefu
Origin:
Swahili from ArabicMeaning:
"sword"Description:
Sefu derives from the Arabic word sayf, meaning sword.
- Ohan
Origin:
Armenian variation of JohnDescription:
Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
- Magi
Origin:
Cherokee variation of Michael, HebrewMeaning:
"who is like God?"Description:
Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.
- Naum
Origin:
Russian form of Nahum, HebrewMeaning:
"comfort"Description:
Naum is rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas. It is a creative name via the prominent Russian Constructionist sculptor Naum Gabo.
- Baez
Origin:
Spanish surnameDescription:
The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right.
- Moza
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fountain, going forth"Description:
Moza is a Biblical name used for two figures, one a son of Zimri, the fifth king of Israel, and the other the son of Caleb and a concubine. This simple but rare name is pronounced with a long o and a t sound in the middle.
- Waya
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"wolf"Description:
Waya pays homage to the wolf — one of the most respected creatures in Native American culture.
- Leor
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"I have a light"Description:
Spelling variation of Lior.