1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

  1. Ugo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Hugh
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect"
    • Description:

      Ugo is very common in Italy, but here it might call to mind that little Yugoslavian car.
  2. Menno
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Meine, Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "strength"
    • Description:

      The Mennonites took their name from Menno Simons, a Dutch leader of the Anabaptists. His name, which is a nickname of Meine, is still used today in the American Mennonite community.
  3. Hanno
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Johan, German variation of John
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Nicknames ending in o are invariably cute, though this one is a boys' name in its own right. And not just any boy name, but a saint's name no less. Saint Hanno, aka Saint Anno, was an 10th century archbishop of Cologne, He is also known as, less attractively, Hanno of Worms, which is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
  4. Fabio
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Fabian
    • Meaning:

      "bean grower"
    • Description:

      Sounds like exactly what it is: The name of a romance novel hero.
  5. Osmo
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "young man"
    • Description:

      Cosmo's Finnish cousin.
  6. Fiorenzo
    • Origin:

      Italian, masculine variation of Florence
    • Description:

      For lovers of that romantic city.
  7. Porfirio
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "purple dye"
    • Description:

      This ancient saint's name was borne by the infamous midcentury playboy, Porfirio Rubirosa.
  8. Yahiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increasing boy"
    • Description:

      A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.
  9. Aaro
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Aaron, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
    • Description:

      Classic Finnish name also found in neighboring Estonia.
  10. Kojo
    • Origin:

      Ghanaian, Akan
    • Meaning:

      "born on Monday"
    • Description:

      The Ashantis of Ghana traditionally use this animated name for boys born on Monday. The girls' equivalent is Adwoa, pronounced ahj-wa.
  11. Michelangelo
    • Origin:

      Combination of Michael and Angelo
    • Description:

      The ultimate artist's name would make an unforgettable impression. It's the first name of famed Italian director Antonioni.
  12. Nino
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
    • Description:

      Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
  13. Maximiliano
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "greatest"
    • Description:

      This is a Spanish variation of Maximilian that has begun to gain some popularity. It has a luxurious feel -- maybe it's the suggestion of "millions"? -- but this is one of those Spanish baby names that come with Anglicized nicknames that can make it work across cultures.
  14. Valentio
    • Giulio
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Julius
      • Description:

        Giulio is a Top 50 name in Italy, and we think Giulio is a good candidate to follow, especially now that Giovanni and Gianni are in up in the US charts. It's an interesting alternative to popular cousins Julian and Julius. And of course the most famous Giulio of all is the Emperor, Giulio Cesare.
    • Gonzo
      • Diago
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "teacher"
        • Description:

          Diago is sure to be confused with the more common Diego, the Spanish form of James.
      • Valero
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "strong"
        • Description:

          Rare Spanish form of Valerius
      • Figaro
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "barber"
        • Description:

          A literary name coined by the French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for the central character in his plays The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother. It is thought that he based the name on his own nickname. In modern French, the word has come to mean "barber", due to the famous character's profession.
      • Adelio
        • Origin:

          Spanish and Italian from German
        • Meaning:

          "the father of the noble prince"
        • Description:

          Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.