Names Ending in Z for Boys

A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.

There's something about the K initial that modern parents just can't resist and Kruz is a trendy reboot of the already very cool Cruz. Derived from the Spanish word for "cross", Kruz could be included in the new generation of Christian word names with a twist, joining Kross, Tru, Zyon, and Chozen on future class rosters. Given to around 170 boys in a recent year, the traditional spelling is used nearly six times as often.

Icy surname common in Ukraine.

The jazziest nickname for Charles.

This rare name received national attention in 2021 when actor Frankie Muniz and his wife Paige named their son Mauz Mosley. The variation they used stems from the Hebrew word Mauzzim, literally translating to "fortresses" (mauz would be the singular, "fortress"). Some versions of the Bible interpret Mauzzim in context as "God's protectors."

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

Strong, interesting nature name reminiscent of Biblical favorites Ezra and Boaz.

Most popular as a given name among Gen X men in Turkey. These days, a baby is more likely to be named Yavuz Selim, a double-barreled first name in honor of the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Variation of Perez.

Tammuz is the Semitic variation of Dumuzid, a name from Sumerian mythology. Tammuz is the name of fourth month on the Hebrew calendar, corresponding with June and July on the Gregorian calendar.

Love the popular Noah but want to make it more distinctive? You can vary it to Noam, and going all the way to Noaz takes it from distinctive to unique.

Common Spanish surname that can work as a first.

This Spanish spelling of Marquis is popular in its own right.

The gallant Basque name will age well and has a bright and soulful meaning. Earl or Ant are obvious nicknames.