2000+ Boy Names That End in S
- Zephyrus
- Antares
Origin:
Astronomical nameDescription:
Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it an interesting choice for babies born under that zodiac sign. It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as a reddish star when viewed with the naked eye. This reddish tint is what lent the star its name, whcih mean "equal to Ares" who is the god of war and associated with the red planet Mars.The sky's other name is Alpha Scorpii, but Antares is a far more romantic choice.
- Asmodeus
Origin:
Greek, HebrewMeaning:
"demon of wrath"Description:
Asmodeus is a prince of demons and hell according to Judeo-Islamic lore.
- Dismas
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sunset"Description:
The name generally given to the "Good Thief" at the crucifixion of Jesus, although he was not actually named in the New Testament.
- Edris
Origin:
Welsh; ArabicMeaning:
"lord; studious"Description:
This variation of Idris brings Edward into the mix.
- Thijs
Origin:
Dutch short form of MatthijsMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Pronounced to rhyme with nice, Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
- Astraeus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"star"Description:
The Titan of the dusk in Greek mythology, husband of Eos (Dawn) and father of the four Anemoi (Winds), as well as the goddess Astraea. The name is derived from Greek "aster", meaning "star".
- Collins
Origin:
Surname derived from Nicholas or ColinDescription:
Though Collins makes the Top 1000 for girls, it sounds strong and handsome for boys too, kind of like the newly-stylish Brooks. The final s updates it from the 80s-ish Colin or the Twilightish Cullen. Might make an innovative honorific for a grandpa Nick.
- Phoebus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"shining, brilliant"Description:
One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe.
- Cyprus
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cypress tree; copper"Description:
This Mediterranean island name would be a plausible choice for parents with a Greek or Turkish heritage.
- Russ
Origin:
Variation of Russell, FrenchMeaning:
"redhead, fox-colored"Description:
Short but substantial, Russ does not need the full-form Russell to go on the birth certificate. Russ strikes a nice balance between familiar, friendly, and underused.
- Mattias
Origin:
Scandinavian, spelling variation of MatthiasMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This particular spelling was chosen by Will Ferrell for his son, brother to Magnus. These names are both popular in Sweden, birthplace of their mother, Viveca Paulin.
- Hesperos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a tragic ship voyage.
- Jess
Description:
This short form of Jesse has an androgynous, cowperson feel. It's Jess rather than Jesse or Jessie that can be considered among the truly androgynous baby names
- Narcissus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"daffodil"Description:
Mythological young man who fell in love with his own image: the first narcissist.
- Enfys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
The Welsh name Enfys is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used as a feminine name. It is rare even in the United Kingdom, used on only a handful of children each year.
- Norris
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"northerner"Description:
Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
- Adalius
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble"Description:
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
- Enys
- Nimbus
Origin:
Latin nature nameMeaning:
"dark cloud"Description:
Nimbus is a word from nature for a type of cloud that has occasionally -- very occasionally -- been used for a human. But it's evocative and upbeat and certainly makes an intriguing and stylish nature name.