2000+ Boy Names That End in S

  1. Aletris
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "corn grinder"
    • Description:

      The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name derives from Greek aletris — an enslaved woman who ground corn — because of the mealy texture of the flowers.
  2. Hans
    • Origin:

      German, Dutch, and Scandinavian, diminutive of Johannes
    • Description:

      Though familiar to all via such childhood icons as Hans Brinker, Hans(el) and Gretel, and Hans Christian Andersen, few Americans have chosen this name for their sons because of its intractably Old Country image.
  3. Boris
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "to fight"
    • Description:

      Boris is one of the old Russian names being revived by chic Europeans; it hasn't quite made a comeback yet in the U.S., but it does have potential.
  4. Decimus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "tenth"
    • Description:

      Decimus is one of the Roman numeral names used in large Victorian families--in this case for the tenth child. It is now seeing some new life thanks to the cutting-edge fashion for ancient Roman names.
  5. Milos
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "gracious, dear, beloved"
    • Description:

      Milos, often spelled Miloš, derives from various names including the Slavic element, milŭ , such as Miloslav, Bogomil, or Milrad. Popular in the Czech Republic, the name is also used in Serbia, Croatia, and Slovakia
  6. Cletus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "called forth"
    • Description:

      Sometimes used as a short-form of Catholic Pope name Anacletus, Cletus is an ancient name that has not-yet found the popularity of Theodore, Leo, Atticus and Max. It perhaps suffers from its association to the yokel character in The Simpsons , but we think it's time for a reconsideration, given how well it fits into several current trends. Nickname Clete is cute as a button!
  7. Deimos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "terror"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Deimos was the twin brother of Phobos (fear), son of Ares and Aphrodite. A moon of Mars also bears the name.
  8. Festus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "joyous, festive"
    • Description:

      A name from the ancient world that may get a mixed reception today. On the one hand, festive! On the other hand, fester. In the Bible, Porcius Festus was a Roman official who rubbed up against St Paul. In modern times, this name has had more love in African countries than anywhere else.
  9. Silvanus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "wood; forest"
    • Description:

      In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries.
  10. Panayiotis
    • Origin:

      Variation of Panagiotis, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of the Virgin Mary"
    • Description:

      Panayiotis is a form of Panagiotis from the Greek title of the Virgin Mary, Panagia.
  11. Vitus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "life"
    • Description:

      No-no appelation of a child saint and martyr whose name is a term for the nervous condition known as Saint Vitus' Dance. Its one recommending feature is that it's among the elite group Boy names that mean life.
  12. Theseus
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      The name of the Greek mythological hero famous for slaying the Minotaur is also heard in Chaucer and Shakespeare. While Theseus might have sounded pretentious for an American baby a decade ago, today with so many babies getting ancient mythogical names, it just might work.
  13. Midas
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      The story of King Midas's Midas touch is a common cautionary tale, as he wished for everything he touched to turn to gold, only to regret it later. The associations with greed likely turn parents off of the name, but it combines two popular trends of mythological names and names that mean wealth. The nickname Mighty is a bonus.
  14. Abacus
    • Origin:

      Greek word name
    • Description:

      A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.
  15. Thelonius
    • Origin:

      Latinized variation of Tillo
    • Meaning:

      "lord"
    • Description:

      One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited it from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960s--just a sprinkling of baby boys receive the name each year. Monk's middle name Sphere is pretty unique too--a cousin of Cosmos and Cosmo. Some other jazz names to consider: Bix, Ellington, Ella, Etta, Mingus, Dexter and Calloway. :
  16. Atreus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "fearless"
    • Description:

      Unusual name from Greek mythology gaining traction along with others in its class. Atreus was the father of the king Agamemnon.
  17. Aramis
    • Origin:

      French literary name
    • Description:

      One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.
  18. Andres
    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Andrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      The Spanish form of Andrew is popular enough in the US to rank near the Top 200. As Andrew, Andy, and Drew feel less fresh, Andres is still up-and-coming, with a global feel that could travel well anywhere. Andres has been used in the US dating all the way back to when name data began to be kept, and has never fallen out of the Top 1000. Despite this, it has only been since the 90s that Andres has cracked the Top 200. Andre is a similar-sounding alternative that has French and Portuguese roots.
  19. Jarvis
    • Origin:

      English variation of Gervase, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the late 1880s, he is beginning to sound fresh again.
  20. Isaias
    • Origin:

      Latin variation of Isaiah
    • Meaning:

      "Salvation of the Lord"
    • Description:

      Widely used in the Hispanic community, as is the shorter Isai. While the original Isaiah and cousin Isaac are much more popular, Isaias commanded attention as the name of a storm in the summer of 2020.