1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

A South American dance style whose name derives from Latin tangere "touch". It's also a popular orange-flavored fizzy drink in the UK, as well as the word for the letter T in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Arvo is a simple name virtually unknown in the US and UK that might get discovered thanks to the surprise popularity of Arlo.

This Italian form of Benedict sidesteps the Benedict Arnold association that still clouds the English version.

Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.

In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor. In modern times, it works equally well for a son.

An unusual name heard in contemporary Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, it's the male version of the more familiar Inga. It's the name of a German god, and attached to German-born soap star Ingo Rademacher--the father of sons named Peanut and Pohaku Zen.

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.

Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.

This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.

Ludwig may be out, but Ludovico is very very in, at least in Italy. Undiscovered in the US and other English-speaking countries, Ludovico comes with the short form Ludo. The female form Ludovica is also popular.

Ensio derives from the Finnish word ensimmäinen, meaning "first one."

Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.

Less familiar than Giorgio or Giovanni, Giuliano has a lot of captivating Latin charm.

Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.

A cool and rare Welsh nickname, though it may put some people in mind of the Banana Boat Song.

Venetia and even Venice are more common, though this could work.

Creative variation on Peter.

Common Japanese name rising for both sexes in the US.

Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming features (poet, musicians, self-made man).