3 Letter Boy Names

The name of a Munchkin in L Frank Baum's <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>, who plays a much larder role in the spin off <em>Wicked</em> novels and musical. The meaning of the name is unknown, but it could come from Bock, a type of German beer, from Baroque, a grand, detailed and sublime style of art and architecture, or as a spin of the word 'bog'.


With its cool, spikey first initial and its punchy three letter beginning, Xol entered the US stats in 2024 when it was given to five boys. It is likely based on Solomon short form Sol ("peace"), Spanish word name Sol ("sunny"), or a short form of Aztec god name, Xolotl. 

A variation of the Irish surname Mac Aodh (also McKee), meaning "son of Aodh, son of fire" or an alternative to Kay, ultimately from the Latin Gaius, meaning "rejoice", Key could equally be a word name, referring to something that unlocks or forms an essential element. Influencer Kenedy Brown Cradic chose this name for one of her sons in 2024.

Although the mythological name Eos originates with a female figure, the Greek Titan of the Dawn, it is occasionally used for males.

Three letter boy names are led by Kai, one of the sleek international male names in this fashionable category.

baby boy names with three letters in the US Top 300

 include Eli, Ian, Leo, Max, Jax, and Ace.

: Bob, Jim, Tom, Tim, Joe, and Sam, for instance.

 on our recommended list include Art, Asa, Cal, Fox, Lev, Mac, Pax, Rex, Sem, Van, and Wim.

Take a peek at our full list of three letter names for boys below., ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Three Letter Boy Names with meanings, origin, and popularity, including top three letter names for boys and unique male names with three letters. (Page 32)