1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

  1. Liav
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father"
    • Description:

      This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
  2. Aion
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      Aion is the Greek god of eternity, the root of the word eon. Some equate Aion with Chronos, the god of time.
  3. Eske
    • Origin:

      Danish
    • Meaning:

      "god spear"
    • Description:

      Modern Danish form of Esger or Asger, borne by dancer Eske Holm, evolutionary geneticist Eske Willerslev and actor Eske Forsting Hansen.
  4. Urie
    • Sabo
      • Origin:

        American spelling of Hungarian Szabo
      • Meaning:

        "a tailor"
      • Description:

        A possible last-name-first name represented by former first baseman Chris Sabo.
    • Tabb
      • Donn
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "king; brown"
        • Description:

          Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.
      • Syed
        • Erez
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "cedar"
          • Description:

            Strong, interesting nature name reminiscent of Biblical favorites Ezra and Boaz.
        • Yada
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "he knew"
          • Description:

            Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.
        • Miha
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Mihael, Slovene
          • Meaning:

            "who is like God?"
          • Description:

            Originally a nickname for Mihael, the Slovene and Croatian form of Michael. But Miha has a life of its own — it's long been more common than Mihael in Slovenia.
        • Orry
          • Origin:

            Manx
          • Meaning:

            "God's peace"
          • Description:

            Little-known outside the Isle of Man (between Britain and Ireland), Orry is a Manx form of Godfrey. So while it looks as friendly and casual as a nickname, it's a complete name in itself, and may appeal as an unusual alternative to names like Harry and Ari. It reached the US via Patrick Swayze, who played Orry Main in the 1985 TV series North and South.
        • Anže
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Janez, Slovene
          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"
          • Description:

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

            German
          • Meaning:

            "wedge"
          • Description:

            Probably intended as a variant spelling of Kyle, this German word (meaning "wedge") is not used as a name there.
        • Spur
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "galvanize, encourage; mountainous ridge"
        • Boss
          • Origin:

            English word name
          • Description:

            If you like the idea of King and Prince but find them too sophisticated, this might be the name for you.
        • Avri
          • Origin:

            Variation of Avery, English, or diminutive of Avraham, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "springlike, fresh, dewy; father of multitudes"
          • Description:

            Most of the parents that name their sons Avri are likely using it as a creative spelling of Avery. It's also seen as a nickname for Avraham, the Biblical Hebrew variation of Abraham.
        • Greg
          • Ivry
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "Hebrew"
            • Description:

              The plural, ivrim, is the Hebrew word for the Hebrew people.
          • Utah
            • Origin:

              Place-name
            • Description:

              This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."