2400+ Boy Names That End with E

  1. Matisse
    • Origin:

      Art name
    • Description:

      The surname of the great artist is pronounced the same way as Mathis, the German and French form of Matthew, so it's not a stretch for use as a first name.
  2. Zyaire
    • Origin:

      Variation of Zaire
    • Description:

      While we're definite fans of Zaire -- the former name of the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo -- the "Y" really isn't necessary. This spelling variation debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
  3. Kye
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kai
    • Description:

      With the rising popularity of Kai, this more phonetic spelling has been gaining traction as well. Kye debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015, and was one of the fastest-rising names of the year in 2016.
  4. Steve
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Stephen or Steven
    • Meaning:

      "garland, crown"
    • Description:

      Some parents just use Steve on the birth certificate, but it doesn't have the breezy charm of trendy short forms like Max, Sam, and Jake. Regardless of how much you love Steve as a given name, it might be smart to give your son a longer option to fall back on.
  5. Eldridge
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "old, wise leader"
    • Description:

      Name long associated with eloquent Black Panther activist Eldridge Cleaver and jazz great Roy Eldridge.
  6. Teague
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "bard, poet"
    • Description:

      If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or middle name for your son.
  7. Ryne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ryan, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little king"
    • Description:

      Baseball player Ryne Sandberg's nickname is RYNO. Need we say more?
  8. Ubbe
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "wolf or unfriendly"
    • Description:

      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.
  9. Billie
    • Celeste
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "heavenly"
      • Description:

        Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Celeste (or Céleste in France) is traditionally a unisex name in Italy and France. It Italy, it was more popular for males until around the middle of the 20th century.
    • Achille
      • Origin:

        French variation of Achilles
      • Meaning:

        "thin-lipped"
      • Description:

        The French spin on the name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel seems somewhat more portable into the modern world.
    • Crane
      • Origin:

        English surname
      • Meaning:

        "crane"
      • Description:

        This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.
    • Alvie
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "noble friend; friend of the elves"
      • Description:

        Archie, Albie, and Alfie are coming back into style, so naturally, we think Alvie could be next. Alternate spelling Alvy was used by Woody Allen for his character in Annie Hall.
    • Tennessee
      • Origin:

        Native American, Cherokee, place-name
      • Meaning:

        "bend in the river or meeting place"
      • Description:

        When playwright Thomas Lanier Williams adopted the pen name of Tennessee, he created a new possibility among American place-names, although it's admittedly a bit bulky in size.
    • Baptiste
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "baptist"
      • Description:

        Traditionally used by the ultrareligious, the French boys' name Baptiste comes from the Greek word meaning "to dip". Baptiste is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.
    • Côme
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "order, beauty, decency"
      • Description:

        The sleek French form of Cosmo, which has leapt out of relative obscurity to well within the Top 100 boy names in France in the last decade, but still retains a sophisticated, vaguely aristocratic air. Pronunciation is like the English word comb.
    • Josue
      • Origin:

        French, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Joshua, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "the Lord is my salvation"
      • Description:

        Josue - usually written as Josué - is a French, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Joshua that has been in the US Top 300 since 1990 and in the Top 1000 since the 70s. While it remains popular in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, in its native Spain, France, and Portugal, it has fallen slightly out of style.
    • Jove
      • Origin:

        Mythological name
      • Description:

        Another name for Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, this jovial name is eminently ready for modern use. Feminine variations include Jovita and Jovie.
    • Sire
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Meaning:

        "royalty; father"
      • Description:

        Historically, Sire was a formal term for addressing male royalty, particularly a king. Sire can also mean "father" as both a noun and a verb.
    • Rhone
      • Origin:

        River name
      • Meaning:

        "flowing"
      • Description:

        The Rhone (or Rhône) river flows through southeastern France, and could make a strong and picturesque name for a baby boy. The root of the river's name is believed to be a Proto-Indo-European word meaning "to flow".