1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

If you've heard this name, it's probably from the hero of the acclaimed Julia Glass novel, Three Junes, or else the political scientist Richard Fenno. As well as a Finnish name, it's alos a Frisian diminutive from names in the Frederick family, making it is a cousin of Freddie, Fritz and Fedde. This name is so rare it's never appeared on the charts, but with its energetic O ending it might appeal if you're looking for an alternative to names like Otto and Arlo.

Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.

Related to the surname Nunez, Nuno has several possible meanings, including grandfather, ninth, squire, tutor, or monk.

Spirited Italian form of Octavius

This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.

Zacheo is an Italian last name that is occasionally seen as a first name. Also used in Brazil (where it can be pronounced Za-shey-o), it could prove a little-known (to English speakers) alternative to Zachary.

Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming features (poet, musicians, self-made man).

Eiro is to Eirik as Eero is to Eric.

Ianto is a lively and unique spin on John, possible familiar to American sci-fi fans via the popular character on Torchwood.

The progenitor of the English name Guy, Gaetano has a lot more gusto.

Unique spelling chosen by singer Brian McKnight for his son.

The pronunciation is not intuitive to English speakers, who aren't used to Os said as As.

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.