1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

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

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."

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.

With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.

A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.

The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.

Giacomo is a primo member of the Giovanni-Gino-Giancarlo-Giacomo gruppo of Italian names that are beginning to be adopted by American parents. Singer/creative baby namer Sting chose it for his son.

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.

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

Finnish name with a magical meaning.

Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.

Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.

A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.

A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.

Pleasing crossover possibility.

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

The final o adds a macho touch.

Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.

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