2000+ Boy Names That End in S

  1. Claudius
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lame; enclosure"
    • Description:

      Claudius is one of the most user-friendly of the ancient Roman names – even though it's associated with the villainous character in Shakespeare's Hamlet. But as with feminine form Claudia, the "lame" meaning may stymie the rise of Claudius. Some etymologists theorize that the name may relate to the word for enclosure or clause, an alternate meaning that may appeal to a child with a form of this otherwise-appealing name.
  2. Isaias
    • Origin:

      Latin variation of Isaiah
    • Meaning:

      "Salvation of the Lord"
    • Description:

      Widely used in the Hispanic community, as is the shorter Isai. While the original Isaiah and cousin Isaac are much more popular, Isaias commanded attention as the name of a storm in the summer of 2020.
  3. Aegis
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "young goat"
    • Description:

      Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.
  4. Ananias
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God has given"
    • Description:

      Ananias is a New Testament name of three different figures. The two good ones were a high priest and a disciple of Paul. The not good Ananias was the husband of Sapphira who conspired to deceive the apostles and was struck dead.
  5. Oakes
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "near the oaks"
    • Description:

      One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
  6. Phoebus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "shining, brilliant"
    • Description:

      One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe.
  7. Archimedes
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "master planner"
    • Description:

      Archimedes of Syracuse was a famous Ancient Greek thinker, especially in the fields of mathematics and sciences. He made important contributions to geometry and calculus. His name was a perfect choice, meaning "master planner" or "master thinker". This off-the-beaten-track choice of name was given to 10 little boys in the US in 2014. We recommend it to more parents, especially those with a penchant for all things ancient or mathematical.
  8. Tyrus
    • Origin:

      Latin, Phonecian
    • Meaning:

      "city of Tyre; rock"
    • Description:

      The full name of baseball great Ty Cobb and now the name of a popular board game, this name gained popularity due to its fashionable sounds – a combination of Tyrone and Cyrus. But it is also found in the King James Bible as a place name, the city of Tyre in modern-day Lebanon, whose name derives from the Phonecian word for "rock".
  9. Aletris
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "corn grinder"
    • Description:

      The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name derives from Greek aletris — an enslaved woman who ground corn — because of the mealy texture of the flowers.
  10. Mathias
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Mattias, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Matthias is the ancient Biblical form of Matthew, widely used along with brother Mathias in the US for the past 20 years.
  11. Milas
    • Origin:

      Danish
    • Description:

      Currently in the Danish Top 50, Milas blends the trendiness of Silas with the old-school bookishness of Miles. Milas might derive from Latin roots, meaning soldier, or from Slavic roots meaning great/powerful.
  12. Dismas
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sunset"
    • Description:

      The name generally given to the "Good Thief" at the crucifixion of Jesus, although he was not actually named in the New Testament.
  13. Redvers
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "from Reviers; place of rivers"
    • Description:

      A popular name during the Victorian period, given in honor of Sir Redvers Buller, a British Army general awarded the Victoria Cross for his services during the Boer War. The name comes from a Norman surname, de Reviers, describing someone who lived in the town of Reviers. The town name may mean "place of rivers".
  14. Cas
    • Origin:

      Short form of Casper, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "Imperial"
    • Description:

      This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
  15. Jens
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John
    • Description:

      Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
  16. Tomas
    • Origin:

      German and Portuguese version of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      The pronunciation may be slightly different—toe-MAHS—though some parents use this as a phonetic spelling of Thomas.
  17. Willis
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of William, German
    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"
    • Description:

      A common surname often used as a first among the Amish.
  18. Aldous
    • Origin:

      English from German
    • Meaning:

      "old"
    • Description:

      Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World. So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this one, considering its pedigree, deserves the renewed interest.
  19. Solas
    • Origin:

      Invented name, or Norwegian or Spanish surname
    • Meaning:

      "pride; light, bright"
    • Description:

      Solas is a surname name in both Norwegian (as Solås) and Spanish (as Solás), but it was introduced as a first name via the video game franchise Dragon Age. In the series, Solas is an Elven mage whose name is derived from the Elven word for "pride".
  20. Zephyrus