Three Letter Boy Names
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Zai
Invented name
A modern invention in the style of Kai. Long I is the hottest vowel sound right now, so Zai is destined for wider use.
Ale
Diminutive of Alejandro, Spanish
"defending men"
Commonly heard as a nickname for Alejandro, but a rare sight on the birth certificate. Ale has only made the US charts for boys twice, once in 2005 and again in 2018.
Enn
Enn is a concise masculine name that could have several origins. It may be derived from Estonian, where it means 'uncle' or 'mother's brother,' or it could be a shortened form of names like Ennis or…
Kan
Kan is a succinct masculine name with multicultural significance. In Japanese, it can mean 'perception' or 'intuition,' while in Turkish it means 'blood,' symbolizing life force and vitality. The…
Leó
Icelandic and Hungarian variation of Leo, Latin
"lion"
The spelling of Leo typically used in Iceland and Hungary. Leó is a Top 50 name in Iceland.
Noë
Noë is a masculine name derived from the biblical Noah, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' This spelling variation is particularly common in French-speaking regions and…
Aoi
Japanese
"hollyhock; blue"
Roo
Diminutive
A cutesy nickname — identical sounding to the more substantial Rue and Roux.
Tur
Bosnian mythological name
In Bosnian mythology, Tur is a bull that holds the world on his back. According to legend, whenever he moves his horns, an earthquake happens. It is said that should Tur one day move his whole body,…
Kyi
Ukrainian deity
The name of the legendary founder of the capital city of Ukraine — Kyiv. In one source, Kyi is associated with smithery.
Uku
Estonian deity
God of the sky, weather, thunder, and the harvest in Estonian mythology. His names in Finnish mythology include Ukko, Äijä, and Äijö.
Naz
Variation of Nazir, Arabic
"similar"
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.
Jón
Icelandic and Faroese variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.
Kol
Norse and Slavic
"dark or black-haired one"
Kol is a compact masculine name with Norse and Slavic roots. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'Kollr,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired one.' In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Kol…
Wat
English antiquated short form of Walter, German
"army ruler"
Walter is an old school boys' name that is gently on the rise again. Short forms include Walt (as in Disney) and Wally, but Wat was once commonly used in England as a diminutive of Walter.
Rom
Hebrew
"high, lofty"
A small but mighty modern Hebrew name, Rom ranks in Israel's Top 100.
Gor
Gor is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it means 'proud' or 'brave' and has been used for centuries. It also appears in Russian culture and several Central…
Aws
Aws is a masculine name with Arabic origins, pronounced to rhyme with 'house.' In Arabic, the name (أوس) means 'gift' or 'present.' It has historical significance as the name of an ancient Arab…
Taz
Diminutive of Thomas or Tasman
"twin; consolation or bag"
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…
Kaz
Kaz is a compact, modern masculine name with multicultural roots. It can function as a standalone name or as a shortened form of longer names like Kazimir (Slavic, meaning 'destroyer of peace' or…