1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

  1. Isidoro
    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese; Italian, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of Isis"
    • Description:

      While Isidore feels bookish and stern, Isidoro has a more romantic sound, with its handsome -o ending.
  2. Omero
    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Homer, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "security, pledge"
    • Description:

      Omero lifts Homer out of both The Simpsons and The Odyssey, making it a romantic name ala Romeo. Some sources give the meaning of Omero and Homer as "hostage".
  3. Virgilio
    • Barolo
      • Romano
        • Lonzo
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Alonzo
          • Meaning:

            "noble, ready"
          • Description:

            Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
        • Kāʻeo
          • Origin:

            Hawaiian
          • Meaning:

            "full of knowledge"
          • Description:

            An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name much more distinct and unique than Kai or Koa.
        • Sabo
          • Origin:

            American spelling of Hungarian Szabo
          • Meaning:

            "a tailor"
          • Description:

            A possible last-name-first name represented by former first baseman Chris Sabo.
        • Zhivago
          • Origin:

            Russian literary name
          • Meaning:

            "life"
          • Description:

            For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.
        • Reino
          • Origin:

            Finnish variation of Reynold
          • Meaning:

            "council power"
          • Description:

            An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.
        • Yao
          • Origin:

            Ewe
          • Meaning:

            "born on Thursday"
          • Description:

            Among the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, Yao is the name for babies born on Thursday.
        • Tonio
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Antonio
          • Description:

            This short form of Antonio has long been used as an independent name, and would make a strong international choice.
        • Adolfo
          • Origin:

            Latin form of Adolph
          • Description:

            One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.
        • Maximillano
          • Sero
            • Moyo
              • Origin:

                South African, Ndebele
              • Meaning:

                "heart"
              • Description:

                A common surname in Zimbabwe and Zambia, deriving from a clan name. It's also the name of an African steel tongue drum.
            • Melo
              • Jacko
                • Valeno
                  • Paavo
                    • Origin:

                      Finnish variation of Paul
                    • Description:

                      This international variation deserves its own listing for a winning combination of distinctiveness and simplicity.