Four letter boy names have topped the popularity list for several years now, with Liam taking over for longtime favorite Noah. 

Along with Liam and Noah, other boys' names with four letters in the US Top 100 include Levi, Ryan, Ezra, Owen, Luke, Jack, Evan, Axel, Jace, and Jose.

John and its short form Jack, two of the top male names of all time, both have four letters. Other classic boys' names with four letters include Abel, Adam, Amos, Carl, Eric, Mark, and Paul. 

Unique four letter names for boys on our recommended list include Beau, Cove, Elio, Ford, Hart, Huck, Land, Nico, Otis, Pike, Rafi, and Shaw.

View our entire list of boy names with four letters here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

4 Letter Boy Names

Seán is the traditional Irish form of John, derived from the Norman French Jean. The name means 'God is gracious' and has been one of the most consistently popular names in Ireland for centuries. The accent over the 'a' (called a fada in Irish) lengthens the vowel sound, making the pronunciation 'shawn' rather than 'seen.' Seán embodies Irish cultural heritage and has remained a favorite choice for Irish families both within Ireland and throughout the global Irish diaspora. The name has strong connections to numerous notable Irish historical figures, athletes, and artists. While distinctly Irish, its relatively straightforward pronunciation has helped it travel well internationally. Seán represents a perfect balance between cultural specificity and cross-cultural accessibility, appealing to parents seeking a name with clear ethnic roots and meaningful heritage.

Seán

A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.

Stav

Short for Indiana or Indio... or just use it on its own. Indi makes a cool and punchy option for either sex.

Indi

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Four letter boy names have topped the popularity list for several years now, with Liam taking over for longtime favorite Noah.

 boys' names with four letters in the US Top 100

 include Levi, Ryan, Ezra, Owen, Luke, Jack, Evan, Axel, Jace, and Jose.



John and its short form Jack, two of the top male names of all time, both have four letters. Other

 include Abel, Adam, Amos, Carl, Eric, Mark, and Paul.

 on our recommended list include Beau, Cove, Elio, Ford, Hart, Huck, Land, Nico, Otis, Pike, Rafi, and Shaw.



View our entire list of boy names with four letters here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Four letter boy names including meaning, origin, and popularity, with top four letter boy names Noah and Jack and unique four letter names for boys (Page 127)

1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

Seán

Stav

Indi

Riaz