2000+ Boy Names That End in S

In Germany, Jannis outranks its parent name, Johannes. Virtually no American babies were given the name in the last year on record.

The cosmos is another name for the universe in English, giving this name a spacier, more scientific feel than the near-identical Cosmo.

One-of-a-kind yet part of the popular crowd, Leodis is a totally unique choice that fits in with the trending Leo- names of today. Keke Palmer chose it for her son Leodis Andrellton, writing, "Born during Black History Month, with a name to match!"

The surname Reynolds derived from the given name Reynold, which was common during the Middle Ages.

A rarely used name meaning from Delos, a sacred island to the ancient Greeks. A more interesting and musical choice might be Delius, after the British-born composer of lush rhapsodies.

Viridius was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. An alternative spelling is Viridios.

Spartacus is the famous name of an ancient Roman slave -- and star of his own eponymous TV series! -- who led a slave revolt and became a renowned gladiator, only to die in the ring. Not considered baby-appropriate for centuries, Spartacus just might rise again along with the names of his fellow gladiators.

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.

Aatos is currently popular among baby boys in Finland.

Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.

Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the playground.

A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.

In Islam, Iblīs is the personal name of the devil, possibly derived from the Greek diablos.

God of war in Lithuanian mythology. According to legend, worshippers of Kovas would sacrifice black horses to him.

Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and artist Daedalus Howell.

Related to Amir and Amira, an antiquated name that holds some modern appeal.

Coriolanus comes from Corioli, the name of a Volscian city. The Shakespearean play Coriolanus is based on the life of Ancient Roman general Caius Marcius Coriolanus.

One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.