1770+ Boy Names Ending in O
- Alto
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"high"Description:
With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.
- Pluto
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rich"Description:
The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.
- Amado
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"loved"Description:
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
- Kyro
Origin:
Variation of Cairo, modern inventionMeaning:
"the conqueror"Description:
Kyro is an even more modern twist on the stylish place name, Cairo. It entered the US Top 1000 in 2019 and has been rising quickly ever since. Less popular than Kairo and Cairo, Kyro is nevertheless given to around 450 boys each year.
- Deangelo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"from the angel"Description:
This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel."
- Meeko
Origin:
Algonquian Native AmericanMeaning:
"little mischief"Description:
The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.
- Lino
- Lazaro
Origin:
Italian variation of Lazarus and EleazarMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration, Lazaro Alvarez, boxing for Cuba, is the three-time world champion lightweight boxer. Lazarus and root name Eleazar are both also destined for comebacks.
- Kano
Origin:
African place-name or JapaneseMeaning:
"the god of the waters"Description:
Pleasing crossover possibility.
- Nacho
Origin:
Word name or short form of IgnacioDescription:
Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.
- Mariano
Origin:
Italian, Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"relating to the god Mars"Description:
A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
- Valerio
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
The final o adds a macho touch.
- Paco
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native AmericanMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
- Berilo
Origin:
Spanish, from GreekMeaning:
"beryl, pale green gemstone"Description:
A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
- Rodrigo
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of RoderickMeaning:
"famous ruler"Description:
Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.
- Jeno
- Keijo
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"elf; fairy"Description:
Finnish name with a magical meaning.
- Prospero
Origin:
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of ProsperMeaning:
"succeed, prosper"Description:
Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
- Takeo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"strong as bamboo"Description:
Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
- Nelo
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of DanielDescription:
Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.