1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.

The name of the great Italian Renaissance sculptor known as Donatello (but born DONATO), is one that could easily emigrate to modern America, just like sister DONATELLA.

Adriano is a dashing Italian name which gets around the possible gender confusion of Adrian.

The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.

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.

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."

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.

Finnish name with a magical meaning.

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.

Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.

Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.

Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.

Pleasing crossover possibility.

Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.

A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.

A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.

The final o adds a macho touch.