Boy Names That End in S

  1. Sanders
    • Origin:

      Scottish diminutive of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Sanders is one of the S-ending surnames gaining traction as a first name for boys in the US. It jumped nearly 2000 points in popularity this year.
  2. Oceanus
    • Origin:

      Mythological name
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.
  3. Artelus
    • Origin:

      Romani and Latinized form of Arthur, Romani masculine form of Arthelais
    • Meaning:

      "bear"
    • Description:

      An intriguing and rare name with a familiar sound, Artleus has been used by the Romani people as both a Latinized form of Arthur, and as a masculine form of Saint Arthelais, the patron saint of the exiled, the sick, and for kidnap victims. It could appeal to those who want an unusual form of the classic, or those who enjoy Atlas, Atticus, and Artemis.
  4. Evers
    • Origin:

      Dutch Surname
    • Description:

      The added S at the end turns Ever from a hipster word name into a modern prepster.
  5. Enfys
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"
    • Description:

      The Welsh name Enfys is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used as a feminine name. It is rare even in the United Kingdom, used on only a handful of children each year.
  6. Crispus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "curly-haired"
    • Description:

      A potential hero name: Crispus Attucks, an African and Native American man, was the first colonist to die for independence in the Boston Massacre.
  7. Fons
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"
    • Description:

      A short form of Alfons that feels more modern and approachable than the original, Fons is a Dutch named used most commonly in Belgium, where it has made the Top 200 for the last 5 consecutive years.

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