Animal Names for Boys

Abacus

Greek word name

A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.

Abad

Abad is a masculine name with Arabic and Spanish origins. In Arabic, it means 'eternal' or 'everlasting,' while in Spanish contexts it can be derived from the word 'abad' meaning 'abbot,' the head of…

Abaddon

Hebrew

"ruin, destruction"

An uncommon biblical name, Abaddon is the name of an angel of abyss in the New Testament. A totally cool name for a fictional character perhaps, though on a child it might be too reminiscent of the…

Abakus

Abakus is a masculine name with ancient origins, derived from the Greek word 'abax' meaning 'calculating table.' This uncommon name carries strong intellectual connotations, evoking images of…

Abalard

Abalard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly related to the medieval name Abelard (famously borne by the 12th-century French philosopher Peter Abelard). The name likely derives from…

Abalene

Abalene as a masculine name is highly unusual, as it has primarily emerged as a rare feminine name when used at all. The name may have derived from Abalone (the sea creature and its shell),…

Aban

Persian or Arabic

"October; the waters; clear, elegant"

Aban is the Persian word for the month of October, derived from the Avestan apes , meaning "the waters".

Abán

Persian

"clearer"

A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.

Abanito

Spanish, pet form of Aban

This is a Spanish pet form of the name Aban, which in Persian mythology was the name of the muse of liberal arts and mechanics.

Abanu

African, Ibo

"I have joined the family"

Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.

Abarran

Basque, from Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Abarran is a rare masculine name with Basque origins. In the Basque language and culture of northern Spain and southwestern France, the name may be connected to place names in the region. The name…

Abb

Abb is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a diminutive form of 'Abbott.' The name literally refers to 'father' or 'abbot,' designating the head of a monastery. Historically, it…

Abba

Hebrew

"father"

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Abbah

Abbah is a masculine name with potential Hebrew or Arabic origins. In Hebrew, 'Abba' means 'father,' holding significant spiritual importance as it's used as an intimate term for God in some…

Abban

Irish

"little abbot"

Pronounced AY-bahn, this name of an early Irish saint is both accessible and distinctive.

Abbas

Hebrew

"lion, stern"

Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.

Abbé

Abbé is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the word meaning 'abbot' or 'father,' referring to the head of a monastery. Historically, it was used as a title for Catholic clergymen in…

Abbey

Abbey as a masculine name has interesting origins, primarily serving as a transferred use of the surname derived from 'abbot,' a religious title for the head of an abbey or monastery. While far more…

Abbie

Diminutive form of Abraham and similar

Best known as a nickname for Abigail, there are plenty of other names that Abbie could derive from and that includes masculine leaning choices. These include, but aren't limited to: Abraham ("father…

Abboid

Abboid is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Abbott, which derives from the Aramaic 'abba' meaning 'father' and historically referred to the head of a…