Names Ending in Z for Boys
- Naz
Origin:
Variation of Nazir, ArabicMeaning:
"similar"Description:
Naz is occasionally used as-is on the birth certificate, but you're more likely to encounter it as a nickname for Nazir or Nazareth.
- Łukasz
Origin:
Polish, LatinMeaning:
"man from Lucania"Description:
The Polish form of Lucas has long been popular there, but is on the decline now.
- Poyraz
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"north wind"Description:
Evocative nature name popular for boys in Turkey. It derives from the Greek Boreas, as in the aurora borealis.
- Yantz
Origin:
Dutch, variation of JansDescription:
Variation of Jans.
- Mateusz
- Lorenz
- Baaz
Origin:
UrduMeaning:
"falcon"Description:
Short and strong, with an animal meaning — Baaz would translate well into the English-speaking world.
- Martez
Origin:
Spanish, variation of MartinDescription:
Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.
- Matz
- Imtiaz
Origin:
Arabic and UrduMeaning:
"distinction"Description:
An unusual Arabic name, borne by the (female) British poet and author Imtiaz Dharker.
- Taz
Origin:
Diminutive of Thomas or TasmanMeaning:
"twin; consolation or bag"Description:
Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas meaning "twin" or from Tasman, a Dutch surname which could mean "bag", "consolation", or "servant of Techmir", although it could simply relate to someone from Tasmania.
- Vinz
- Lauritz
- Chavez
Origin:
Spanish place-nameDescription:
The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.
- Bendegúz
Origin:
Hungarian from TurkishMeaning:
"jewel, bead"
- Benz
Origin:
German surnameMeaning:
"bright strength"Description:
The surname Benz derived from the personal name Berthold and was used as a short form of Bernhard and Benedict as well. A small number of American boys are given Benz as a first name each year, likely in homage to the luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz. The company was named after Karl Benz, inventor of the world's first practical automobile.
- Arkadiusz
Origin:
Polish variation of Arkadios, GreekMeaning:
"of Arcadia"
- Ramirez
- Narcyz
- Jentz