Three Letter Boy Names
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Pär
Pär is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly common in Sweden, representing the Nordic version of Peter. Derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' Pär carries connotations of…
Ibn
Ibn is a masculine name of Arabic origin that literally means 'son of' or 'son.' Rather than functioning primarily as a standalone first name, Ibn traditionally serves as a patronymic element in…
Kru
Kru is a short, distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Kru people of West Africa (primarily Liberia and Ivory Coast), representing an ethnic heritage.…
Dox
Invented name
Dox may sound like a modern invention but it actually has a notable historical bearer. Malagasy poet Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy was known mononymously as Dox, inspired by a nickname he received…
Tib
English diminutive of Theobald, German
"courageous people"
Tib was a unisex nickname in the 13th century, used as a short form of Theobald and Isabel. As Theobald waned in popularity, it became far more associated with girls, so much so that Tib was a term…
Din
Slavic from Arabic
"religion, faith"
Although it sounds like Dean, this name has different origins and is used in Slovenia and Bosnia as well as Arabic-speaking countries.
Cox
English surname, variation of Cook or Cocke
"baker; rooster"
Common as a surname, not advisable for a first.
Sun
English word name or Korean
"sun; good, kind, virtuous"
A simple and appealing unisex Korean name with many possible meanings, depending on the hanja characters used. This spelling also coincides with the English word "sun", which is a nice bonus. Ray…
Edo
German, Dutch, and Italian diminutive of Edward "wealthy, peace, noble"
"wealthy, peace, noble"
Edo is a truly pan-European name with a rich history, having origins in German, Dutch, Italian, Georgian, Croatian, and Slovene. Edo is typically a shortened version of Edward or Edoardo, or the…
Pál
Pál is a masculine Hungarian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble.' Despite its short form, the name carries significant cultural weight in Hungary, where it…
Ivy
Botanical name
Ivy is in the Top 50 for girls, but actually had some usage for boys for several decades. As more parents consider botanical choices for boys as well, Ivy could get some more love on both sides. In…
Jah
Jah is a powerful, compact masculine name with profound spiritual significance. Derived from Hebrew, Jah is a shortened form of Yahweh or Jehovah, representing God in Judeo-Christian traditions. The…
Ice
English word name
Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn, Iceland, and Winter trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter…
Zay
Zay is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a shortened form of longer names such as Isaiah, Zachariah, Xavier, or Zayn. In Arabic, 'Zay' is the name of a…
Yug
Hindi, Sanskrit
"era, epoch"
Concise in sound but with an expansive meaning, Yug is a Hindi boy name, associated with the Hindu belief that there are four Yugas (or eras) that make up the world. Known as a Yuga Cycle , it takes…
Boi
Catalan diminutive of names beginning with Bald-
Boi, sometimes used as a standalone in Catalonia, comes from names like Baldwin and Baldric. It doesn't sit so well in the English language, where it sounds like — and is an alternative spelling for…
Sip
Scottish and Chinese surname, meaning unknown"
Sip was recorded on the US Top 1000 a single year, 1885, when it was given to five baby boys. This may have been a clerical error from its use as a Chinese surname, which is traditionally written…
Tej
Tej is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, Tej means 'bright' or 'radiant' and is associated with splendor, energy, and brilliance. The name is popular in India,…
Ase
Ase is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Traditionally spelled Åse or Aase in its native countries (where it's actually more common as a…
Ber
Yiddish
"bear"
This Yiddish boy name is the vernacular form of the Hebrew name Dov — both meaning "bear".