Names Ending in Z for Boys

Heinz has become a cartoonish German name, prone to ketchup teasing.

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

Natz recommended.

Basque soccer star Aritz Aduriz helped propel this distinctive name -- derived from "haritz," the Basque word for "oak" -- to the Top 100 Spanish baby names.

Common Spanish surname that can work as a first.

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.

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

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

A minimalist choice, Uz is the Biblical home of Job. It's also the name of a character in the Bible, the father of Aram and the grandson of Shem, as is Uzziah. Uz is one of those names that could go either way depending on the personality of your child: super-cool or scuzzy. Proceed with caution.

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

The final letter makes the name more unusual and adds some zest. Downside: Sure to be confusion with Elias.

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