2000+ Boy Names That End in S
- Anas
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"friendliness"Description:
Anas is an Arabic name uncommon in the US -- it was given to 130 baby boys last year -- but popular in Spain, England and Wales, Italy, and especially France.
- Demos
Origin:
Diminutive of Greek DemosthenesMeaning:
"the people"Description:
Related to the word democracy, and easier as a name.
- Taurus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bull"Description:
His nickname would inevitably be Bull.
- Andrés
Origin:
Spanish variation of AndrewDescription:
Has a nice flamenco flavor.
- Feliks
Origin:
Russian, Slovene and Polish variation of Felix, LatinMeaning:
"happy, fortunate"Description:
Eastern European variation of Felix.
- Helenus
Origin:
Greek mythology nameDescription:
Twin brother of Cassandra in Greek mythology who also was a celebrated seer. A Trojan prince, he was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba.
- Achilleus
- Yiorgos
Origin:
Variation of George, GreekMeaning:
"farmer"Description:
Yiorgos is a Top 10 boy name in Greece and can also be spelled Giorgos.
- Volos
Origin:
Proto-Slavic deityDescription:
God of cattle, earth, and the underworld worshipped in Slavic areas. He is considered the opponent of the thunder god Perun, and is imagined as a dragon-like figure — resembling a cross between a bear and a snake that devours lifestock.
- Styles
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"steep hill, steps"Description:
A cool surname name made famous by One Direction band member Harry Styles.
- Waalis
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
Of unknown origins, but speculated to be influenced by English names such as Wallace.
- Hannes
Origin:
German, Dutch, Scandinavian variation of JohannesMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Johannes never caught on in the US, but popular European short form Hannes may be more accessible.
- Zenobios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"life of Zeus"Description:
Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.
- Lucretius
Origin:
Latin clan nameMeaning:
"wealth"Description:
Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.
- Mathais
- Vytas
- Mats
Origin:
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, AramaicMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of style.
- Tertius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"third"Description:
Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity for her third son.
- Phinnaeus
Origin:
Variation of PhineasMeaning:
"oracle"Description:
Phinnaeus is the antique spelling of the antique name single-handedly revived by Julia Roberts. Finn is the nickname she uses that you might find appealing too.
- Chrysanthos
Origin:
GreekDescription:
Meaning "golden flower", this name was borne by a semi-legendary 3rd century saint.