2000+ Boy Names That End in S
- Alpheus
Origin:
Hebrew from GreekMeaning:
"changing"Description:
There is some disagreement whether there are one or two figures named Alpheus in the Bible. There's an Alpheus who's the father of James and an Alpheus who's the father of Levi, and if James and Levi are brothers, then that's the same Alpheus. Or not.
- Horus
Origin:
EgyptianMeaning:
"sun god"Description:
Sounds like Horace, looks like the head of a hawk on the body of a human.
- Viridius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"green"Description:
Viridius was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. An alternative spelling is Viridios.
- Woods
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Woods is a nature name that is a cousin to the stylish Brooks and Forest, evoking the entire world of trees. One caution: There is not a teenage boy in the English-speaking world who will appreciate having the nickname Woody.
- Athanasios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
A bold choice outside its its native Greece where it would feel familiar. Athanasius is the spelling Americans are more familiar with — St. Athanasius of Alexandria is considered one of the founders of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- Timaeus
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Timaeus is an ancient name that appears in both Plato's Dialogues and in the New Testament. Might make a so-old-it's-new-again version of Timothy. The feminine variation is Timea.
- Reeves
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"bailiff"Description:
With the fashion for adding an S to the end of any surname-name, Reeve becomes Reeves, love child of Reese and Jeeves. It's cool, simple, distinctive.
- Estes
Origin:
English, Welsh, and Spanish surnameMeaning:
"of the East"Description:
For some, a name that will evoke the beauty of the national park in the Colorado Rockies.
- Hades
Origin:
Greek mythological nameDescription:
The name of the god of death and the underworld in Greek mythology is definitely a dark and daring choice. The Roman version Pluto is more associated with the used-to-be planet or Mickey Mouse's side-kick dog.
- Oakes
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"near the oaks"Description:
One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
- Floris
Origin:
Dutch variation of Florence, LatinMeaning:
"flowering"Description:
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, which was historically a unisex name.
- Rivers
Origin:
Nature name and surname, EnglishMeaning:
"rivers"Description:
The name Rivers combines two major trends: nature names like the popular River itself, and S-ending surname-names such as Brooks, Rhodes, and yes, Rivers.
- Aldous
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"old"Description:
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World. So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this one, considering its pedigree, deserves the renewed interest.
- Faris
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"rider, knight"Description:
A great uncommon English-Arabic crossover choice, easily pronounceable internationally.
- Orestes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"from the mountain"Description:
A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
- Quintus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fifth"Description:
A literary name figuring in the story of Ben Hur and the novels of Anthony Trollope that has the feel of Roman antiquity that is beginning to appeal to many parents. Quintus was one of only about twenty male first names in ancient Rome, and was often (though not exclusively) used for fifth sons.
- Solas
Origin:
Invented name, or Norwegian or Spanish surnameMeaning:
"pride; light, bright"Description:
Solas is a surname name in both Norwegian (as Solås) and Spanish (as Solás), but it was introduced as a first name via the video game franchise Dragon Age. In the series, Solas is an Elven mage whose name is derived from the Elven word for "pride".
- Enos
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"mankind"Description:
A thundering biblical name - belonging to a grandson of Adam and Eve, also known as Enosh - that hasn't made as much of a comeback as similar Enoch. Enos is also a book in the Book of Mormon, and the name of the first chimpanzee to go into orbit. Caution: depending on your accent, it could have one or two unfortunate rhymes.
- Aris
Origin:
Modern Greek spelling of Ares,"ruin, bane"Meaning:
"ruin, bane"Description:
This modern Greek spelling is currently in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, and in France.
- Amatus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.