1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

Howl joins the wild new gang of names with attitude to spare: We're talking Rebel, Rogue, Wilder, and Wiley. Howell makes it much more genteel.

A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.

Unisex in its native country but especially popular for boys, this cool Finnish nature name would be perfect for the new addition to your family tree.

This rare name received national attention in 2021 when actor Frankie Muniz and his wife Paige named their son Mauz Mosley. The variation they used stems from the Hebrew word Mauzzim, literally translating to "fortresses" (mauz would be the singular, "fortress"). Some versions of the Bible interpret Mauzzim in context as "God's protectors."

Cosmetic reinvention of Cody.

Ubbe or Ubba was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 9th century.

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

This beautiful New Mexican pueblo locale has long attracted artists and skiers, and now may attract some baby namers as well.

Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.

Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.

The name of one of the Nereids – daughters of the sea god Nereus – in Greek mythology. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor. In modern times, works just as well (or perhaps even better) for a son.

A possible last-name-first name represented by former first baseman Chris Sabo.

That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.

A French nickname and surname deriving from Maurice, or possibly from the French word for mulberry tree, mûrier.

Anže was originally a nickname for Janez, a Slovene form of Johannes, but now ranks in the Slovene Top 20 as an independent name.

One of the most usable names for an American child from the Icelandic Top 50.