Names Ending in Z for Boys

The Polish form of Lucas has long been popular there, but is on the decline now.

Though it makes the name more distinctive, we'd advise dropping the 'z'.

Short and strong, with an animal meaning — Baaz would translate well into the English-speaking world.

Variation of Jans.

Evocative nature name popular for boys in Turkey. It derives from the Greek Boreas, as in the aurora borealis.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.

Naz is occasionally used as-is on the birth certificate, but you're more likely to encounter it as a nickname for Nazir or Nazareth.

Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas meaning "twin" or from Tasman, a Dutch surname which could mean "bag", "consolation", or "servant of Techmir", although it could simply relate to someone from Tasmania.

An unusual Arabic name, borne by the (female) British poet and author Imtiaz Dharker.

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.