Names Ending in U for Boys

A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

Charismatic surname name borne by French explorer, conservationist, scientist, inventor and author Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who devoted his life to the study of the sea and all forms of life in water.

This Hopi boys' name refers to the bark of the cedar tree.

This cute as a button variation of Simon could easily blend with other fresh vowel-ending boys names, such as Arlo, Milo, Keanu and Elihu.

Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.

This mini-member of the Ivo-Yves family of names is unlikely to appeal to English speakers, as it sounds like "ew".

Can't decide between Lucas, Luis or Lucian? This mini-name takes it down to the bare essentials.

Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for either gender and has a range or meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

Short form of Yann, the Breton form of John.

Could make a singularly creative choice inspired by modern Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù.