1770+ Boy Names Ending in O
- Diogo
Origin:
Portuguese form of DiegoMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a short form of Santiago, aka Saint Jago, aka Saint James.
- Dino
Origin:
Italian, diminutive of any name ending in -dinoDescription:
Italian heritage name. It's sweet and simple, but has fallen almost out of use since its heyday in the 1960s.
- Hiroto
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"great flying"Description:
A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.
- Tino
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et alDescription:
This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
- Valentio
Description:
Valentio appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentino, names that derive from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning strong, healthy, or powerful. This masculine name carries the romantic associations of its root while offering a slightly different ending that gives it a distinctive quality. Though uncommon in official records, Valentio combines Italian stylistic elements with the historical gravitas of the Valentine name family. The name might appeal to parents seeking a romantic, somewhat dramatic name with Latin flair but wanting something less common than Valentino. Valentio has a melodious flow with its four syllables and creates associations with love and strength, given its connection to the ancient Roman Saint Valentine and the resulting Valentine's Day traditions.
- Cujo
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Stephen King chose the name Cujo for the rabid St. Bernard character in his 1981 novel by the same name. He based the name off of the alias of William Lawton Wolfe, "Kahjoh", which the media misspelled as Cujo. Wolfe was a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army and one of the people responsible for kidnapping Patty Hearst.
- Akello
Origin:
UgandanMeaning:
"I have brought forth"Description:
Energetic but mellow.
- Guillermo
Origin:
Spanish variation of WilliamDescription:
As with Guillaume (see above), Liam, Willem, and Wilhelm, everyday Williams in their own countries, Guillermo is a captivating possibility here. Giermo, Gigermo, Gijermo, Gillermo, Gillirmo, Giyermo, Guermillo, Guiermo Guilermón, Guille, Guillelmo, Guillermino, Guillo, Guirmo, Gullermo, Llermo, Memo, Quillermo.
- Minco
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"chief"
- Ilario
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cheerful, happy"Description:
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
- Argento
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"silvery"Description:
A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.
- Valencio
Origin:
Spanish variation of Valentine, LatinMeaning:
"health, strength"Description:
Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.
- Ido
Origin:
Hebrew and ArabicMeaning:
"to evaporate and to be mighty"Description:
Ido is a multicultural name seldom heard in modern America but popular in the Middle East. As transliterations, Ido and its other form Iddo are equally correct.
- Renato
Origin:
Spanish and ItalianMeaning:
"reborn"Description:
Elegant and worldly.
- Enrico
Origin:
Italian variation of HenryDescription:
One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.
- Aro
Origin:
Finnish diminutive of AaronDescription:
Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
- Piero
Origin:
Italian, variation of PeterMeaning:
"rock"Description:
Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.
- Danilo
Origin:
Ukrainian; Serbian; Italian; Brazilian Portuguese, variation of DanielMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Makes a Biblical favorite new and interesting.
- Takeo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"strong as bamboo"Description:
Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
- Rico
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of RicardoMeaning:
"dominant ruler"Description:
Consider this short form for your little Richard.