2000+ Boy Names That End in S

  1. Janos
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of John
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Pronounced YAH-nosh, has a serious, violin-playing air. Perhaps that's why it has so many nicknames: JANCKZI, JANCSI, JANI, JANKIA, JANKO.
  2. Aulus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little grandfather"
    • Description:

      One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.
  3. Coriolanus
    • Origin:

      Ancient Roman, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Coriolanus comes from Corioli, the name of a Volscian city. The Shakespearean play Coriolanus is based on the life of Ancient Roman general Caius Marcius Coriolanus.
  4. Macarius
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "blessed"
    • Description:

      Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.
  5. Ákos
    • Origin:

      Hungarian from Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "white eagle"
  6. Baris
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.
  7. Adolphus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "noble wolf"
    • Description:

      This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.
  8. Hughes
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish, Irish surname
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect; son of Aodh"
    • Description:

      Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the playground.
  9. Kovas
    • Origin:

      Lithuanian deity
    • Description:

      God of war in Lithuanian mythology. According to legend, worshippers of Kovas would sacrifice black horses to him.
  10. Daedalus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "craftsman"
    • Description:

      Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and artist Daedalus Howell.
  11. Petros
    • Origin:

      Greek and Armenian variation of Peter
    • Meaning:

      "stone"
    • Description:

      A form of the Biblical classic, in Greek, the first syllable is emphasized, whereas in Armenian, the second is stressed. Notable bearers are Greek tennis player Petros Tsitsipas and footballer Petros Mantalos, while historically, Petros Bereketis and Petros Byzantios were Greek-Ottoman musicians.
  12. Mitsos
    • Lucais
      • Vallis
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "from Wales"
        • Description:

          Intriguing way to signal Welsh ancestry; more unusual than Wallace.
      • Sisyphus
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "son of Aelous"
        • Description:

          One of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology, and the first two syllables don't help.
      • Androgeus
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "man of the earth"
        • Description:

          Androgeus was a Cretan prince—the son of King Minos. He is known for being murdered in Athens, although the way in which he died is contested.
      • Aatos
        • Origin:

          Finnish
        • Meaning:

          "thought, idea"
        • Description:

          Aatos is currently popular among baby boys in Finland.
      • Alexius
        • Leonides
          • Pelagios
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "from the sea"
            • Description:

              Pelagios is one of the more outre of the sea-related names. But Pel could work as a short form -- or Gus.