1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

The name of the patron saint of Wales is virtually unknown in the US under this spelling. There were no baby boys named Dewi or Dewie in the US in 2021, though there were 35 named Dewey. Incredibly enough, Dewey ranked among the US Top 1000 for an entire century, from 1887 to 1986, reaching as high as Number 19 in 1898.

This name of an attractive and arty California town could make an unusual but friendly choice.

A strong-sounding name with ancient roots, Toki comes from an Old Norse diminutive for names starting with Þór (Thor), such as Þórketill ("Thor’s cauldron"). Tyge and Tycho, as in Danish astronomer Tyge/Tycho Brahe, are sometimes used as variant forms.

A surname that could become a first, an alternate to the already-taken REGIS.

Why did 5 sets of parents chose to name their sons Dock in 2016? We may never know.

The minimalist Howard.

Bobo was the name of one of the most famous clowns in American circus history, who performed from the 1920s until the 1970s. But that's not the only reason this makes a less-than-optimal nickname.

The Dutch love using short forms as full names, and so the popular name here is Faas -- who knows or cares what it was originally short for. In the US, this would be a very original name indeed -- it doesn't show up at all on the Social Security records. Pronunciation is like fast with the t at the end.

One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.

A fun short form of Balthazer, Alexander, Zachary, or any other name with a "Za" sound.

This short and simple but sturdy boy name is used in Punjabi regions of India.

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Ambitious geographical name.

The most popular short form of Lucas in the Netherlands, the other being Loek.

In China, the ox represents patience and determination, a commendable combination.