Names Ending in U for Boys

Traditionally the name for the fifth-born child, however, we like it no matter where the child is in the birth order.

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

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Fanciful name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.

Maori form of Matthew

Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.

A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.

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

Variation of Peter.

Unisex Japanese name seen on a character in the Haikyū!! manga and anime series.

Maori form of William

Bardou is a bright-as-a-button name that despite its zippy, modern feel is actually as old as the earth.

A name associated with the Indian prime minister.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of the increasingly popular Biblical prophet name Elijah, also found in forms Elias and Eli. There were 100 boys given the name Eliyahu in the U.S. in 2012. Its upside is that it's one of the most distinctive forms of the name, but that final yahoo may prove difficult.

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

Famously Tupac Shakur's middle name.