2000+ Boy Names That End in S

In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.

This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.

Preppy surname name that originated as a nickname for a highwayman.

The dramatic-sounding name of a star in the constellation Leo that can be adapted as a unique Arabic name for boys. The similar-sounding Rasselas is the name of an allegorical fable by Samuel Johnson and its lead character.

As common in Greece as John is here.

Male name in Choctaw culture.

András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Cygnus is a northern constellation of the Milky Way, derived from the Latin word for "swan".

Moss is an authentic nature name in English, but the name Moos, popular in the Netherlands, sounds like Moose in English, a not-very-complimentary animal name.

Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis.

Gianni, the Italian form of Johnny, has gotten popular in the US, and there's a good chance Giannis will be next, thanks to rising star basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is Greek. It makes an original spin on John or Jonas - though, it should be noted that the traditional Greek pronunciation would be YAH-nees. Other spelling variations are Iannis and Yanis - the latter perhaps being popular in France and on the rise in the UK.

The name of an ancient Thracian bard in Greek mythology, who boasted that he could sing better than the Muses. He was defeated, and his eyesight and poetic ability taken away, demonstrating that all god-given gifts can also be taken away by the gods.