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100+ Four Syllable Boy Names

  1. Fabrizio

    • Origin:

      Italian form of the Latin family name Fabricius

    • Meaning:

      "craftsman"

    • Description:

      Romantic Italian choice.
  2. Isidoro

    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese; Italian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Isis"

    • Description:

      While Isidore feels bookish and stern, Isidoro has a more romantic sound, with its handsome -o ending.
  3. Telesforo

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of completion"

    • Description:

      The Spanish form of the Ancient Greek Telesphoros, a minor god of healing in Greek mythology. While old-fashioned in Spanish-speaking countries, the nickname possibilities and stylish -o ending make this an interesting mythological choice with a fun Latinate twist.
  4. Benvolio

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "good wisher; peacemaker, benevolent"

    • Description:

      A kindly, virtue-adjacent name, it appears in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, borne by the peacemaker friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas. A bold choice but with familiar nicknames Ben, Lio, and Bo.
  5. Amilcare

    • Origin:

      Italian, from Phoenician

    • Meaning:

      "brother of Melqart"

    • Description:

      The Italian form of the ancient Hamilcar has a romantic, elaborate sound, and it could be a handsome choice if you're looking for a rare Italian name that no other child will share on the playground. The most famous bearer of this name is the 19th-century opera composer Amilcare Ponchielli, best known for writing La Gioconda.
  6. Amarion

    • Description:

      Amarion is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a creative variation of names like Amari, Amarion, or Damarian. The prefix 'Amar-' may connect to roots meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal' in some languages, or 'to love' in Latin-based languages. Amarion gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s and saw increased usage through the early 2000s. The name has a rhythmic, melodious quality with its three syllables and ending '-on' sound that fits contemporary naming trends. Amarion offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a modern-sounding name with depth.
  7. Teodoro

    • Origin:

      Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      With brother name Theodore ranking in the US top 10, this alternative might appeal to parents looking to honor Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish heritage.
  8. Florentino

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "flowering"

    • Description:

      An elaborate floral boy name, most popular in early 20th century Spain.
  9. Timoteo

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Timothy, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "honoring God"

    • Description:

      Timoteo put some bounce in the step of the somewhat wispy Timothy. And it can be a more original way than Mateo to the cool short form Teo.
  10. Fabiano

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bean"

    • Description:

      One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO
  11. Gregorio

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Gregory

    • Meaning:

      "vigilant, a watchman"

    • Description:

      More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.
  12. Cipriano

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Cyprus"

    • Description:

      A saint and surname often heard in Italy.
  13. Corbinian

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "crow/raven"

    • Description:

      A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern Germany, where it’s usually spelt Korbinian.
  14. Mahershala

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "swift to the plunder"

    • Description:

      Actor Mahershala Ali single-handedly put this Biblical name on the map. If you think it's difficult to pronounce and spell, consider that it's short for Maher-shalal-hash-baz, the longest name in the Bible which Ali actually used in its entirety as his stage name until 2010.
  15. Coriolan

    • Origin:

      French from Latin, place-name

    • Description:

      Coriolan is a name sometimes used in modern France, derived from the ancient Roman Coriolanus, taken from a now-vanished city. Gaius Marcius Coriolanus was a Roman general whose life was the basis for the eponymous Shakespeare play Coriolanus.
  16. Immanuel

    • Origin:

      German variation of Emmanuel

    • Description:

      In the US, Emmanuel has held steady around the Top 200 for a quarter century now, but this variation has dropped off the Top 1000 for three of the past seven years. It was Number 974 in 2016.
  17. Excalibur

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Description:

      If Brave and Valor still aren't quite daring enough for you, the name of King Arthur's legendary sword could make for an enchanting middle name for a boy. It may be related to the Irish Caladbolg, meaning "voracious".
  18. Nicolae

    • Origin:

      Romanian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"

    • Description:

      A rarely-heard form of Nicholas used in Romania, with a similar stylish vowel ending to Nikolai and Nikolaj. Outside of Romania, the name may be associated with the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, but it's a common name in its native country with many other namesakes. These include the painter Nicolae Grigorescu, one of Romania's most significant artists, and six Romanian prime ministers.
  19. Pacifico

    • Description:

      Pacifico is a masculine name of Latin and Italian origin meaning 'peaceful' or 'bringing peace.' Derived from the Latin 'pacificus,' it shares roots with words like 'pacific' and 'pacify.' This name has been used historically in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries, often connected to religious devotion, as 'Pacific' appears in Catholic saint names. While never particularly common in English-speaking countries, Pacifico carries positive connotations of tranquility and harmony. The name might appeal to parents with Italian or Hispanic heritage seeking a traditional yet distinctive name, or those drawn to its peaceful meaning and melodious sound with its flowing syllables.

  20. Albertino

    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese diminutive of Alberto, German

    • Meaning:

      "noble and bright"

    • Description:

      Both elegant and playful, this elaborate form of Alberto has been in use since at least the 13th century and was popular as a stand alone name in Brazil in the first half of the 20th century. It was historically borne by Albertino Mussato (1261–1329), a poet, historian, and playwright from Padua, Italy, who is known for promoting the revival of literary Latin and an interest in classical texts and the mythology of Greece and Rome.