Names Ending in U for Boys

Evocative African choice.

God of the sky, weather, thunder, and the harvest in Estonian mythology. His names in Finnish mythology include Ukko, Äijä, and Äijö.

Form of Umar popular in West Africa.

Short and sweet, just like the form of poetry - this name has serious potential as an interesting and plucky international choice.

The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.

This cute as a button variation of Simon could easily blend with other fresh vowel-ending boys names, such as Arlo, Milo, Keanu and Elihu.

Eetu is a perennial favorite in Finland, but is rarely if ever used in the States - probably because of the unfamiliar (to most people) spelling and pronunciation.

The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

This mini-member of the Ivo-Yves family of names is unlikely to appeal to English speakers, as it sounds like "ew".

Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Tariku is a traditional Ethiopian name as well as that of a river in Indonesia.

Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

Famously borne by Atagulkalu or Attakullakulla, a Cherokee leader known to the English as Little Carpenter. The English translation reflected both his given name and slight physique.

Variant of the Breton name Rioc or Riok.

The protagonist of the animated TV series Babar and the Adventures of Badou; Badou is the 8-year-old grandson of Babar. He is called by the nickname "Bou".