1770+ Boy Names Ending in O
- Sanjiro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"admired, praised"Description:
Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.
- Oro
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"gold"Description:
Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.
- Giancarlo
Origin:
Combination of Gian and Carlo, Italian variations of John and CharlesDescription:
In Italy, a common melding of two popular names, heard in the US as well.
- Tadeo
Origin:
Spanish variation of ThaddeusDescription:
Has a lot of energy and charm, as does the Italian form, Taddeo.
- Mattheo
Origin:
Spanish variation of MatthewDescription:
Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo
- Zio
Origin:
Italian word nameMeaning:
"uncle"Description:
Zio is a pet form for names ending with 'zio', such as Maurizio, Marzio and Tiburzio. As a full name in Italian, though it wouldl be like naming your son Uncle Uncle.
- Neco
Origin:
Variation of Nico, Italian diminutive of Nicholas, GreekMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
Whether Neco is a spelling variation of the ever-more-popular Nico, pronounced NEE-koh, or an invented name all its own, it is a highly uncommon choice, given to just 5 baby boys in the US in 2021.
- Kaleo
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the voice"
- Anselmo
Origin:
Italian from GermanMeaning:
"with divine protection"Description:
Lighter Latin version of Anselm.
- Celestino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"belonging to heaven"Description:
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
- Talako
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"eagle"
- Esko
Origin:
Finnish variation of Asketill, NorseMeaning:
"helmet of God"Description:
Cool Finnish name ripe for import.
- Isidro
Origin:
Spanish form of Isidoros, GreekMeaning:
"gift of Isis"Description:
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
- Ludovico
Origin:
Italian variation of Ludwig, GermanMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
Ludwig may be out, but Ludovico is very very in, at least in Italy. Undiscovered in the US and other English-speaking countries, Ludovico comes with the short form Ludo. The female form Ludovica is also popular.
- Marino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the sea"Description:
Marino is an Italian first and surname with distinct crossover possibilities, having pleasant seaside undertones, and is far more unusual in the U.S. than sister Marina.
- Filippo
Origin:
Italian variation of Philip, GreekMeaning:
"lover of horses"Description:
As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.
- Julio
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuliusDescription:
What with Paul Simon's classic lyric about Julio down by the schoolyard and several distinguished bearers, this livelier Spanish version of Julius is completely familiar to the non-Hispanic community and would make a great choice for a bicultural family. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.
- Enzio
- Makeo
Origin:
Hawaiian version of MateoDescription:
Makeo is a rare name, which peaked in usage in the USA in 2012, when it was given to six little boys. Despite this rarity, its similarity to names like Mateo (to which it is related), Arlo, etc. means it is ripe for a spike in popularity.
- Nicasio
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"victory"Description:
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.