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1900+ Four Letter Boy Names

  1. Skip

    • Description:

      Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but also for Richard, Skipper, or other names. The name evokes a carefree, energetic personality—someone who might 'skip' through life with enthusiasm. Skip gained some popularity in mid-20th century America, particularly during the 1950s-60s, reflecting the era's fondness for friendly, approachable nicknames as standalone names. While rarely used as a birth name today, it retains nostalgic charm and continues to be used as a nickname. The name carries associations with youthfulness, informality, and an unpretentious American sensibility.
  2. Elmo

    • Origin:

      Italian from German

    • Meaning:

      "protector"

    • Description:

      Elmo, like fellow Sesame Street characters Kermit and Grover, has a hard time being taken seriously. (It isn't easy being red either.)
  3. Zian

    • Description:

      Zian is a modern masculine name with multicultural origins. In Chinese, it can mean 'persistent' or 'ever-growing,' derived from characters that represent strength and continuity. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'adornment' or 'beauty.' The name has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique, distinctive names with positive meanings. Zian's short, strong sound structure makes it appealing across different cultures and languages. In Western countries, it offers an alternative to more common Z-names like Zion or Zane, while maintaining a contemporary feel. The name has been steadily rising in usage in the United States and parts of Europe, though it remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents who want a name that stands out while being straightforward to pronounce.

  4. Crue

    • Origin:

      Variation of Crew, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a band or force of armed men"

    • Description:

      Crew x True = Crue. This on-trend name — short and punchy with popular sounds —is rising for a reason. Crue entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, following in the footsteps of trendy Crew and Cruz. It continued to be a fast rising choice in 2023,when it was given to around 360 babies, making it roughly three times less popular than Crew, but also three times more popular than it was a decade ago.
  5. Eddy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Edward

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      Eddy, recently used by Celine Dion for one of her twin boys, was chosen to honor Eddy Marnay, who produced her first five records. Though less common a nickname for Edward than Eddie, Eddy is used more often on its own.
  6. Vero

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter 'V', this becomes a name that has definite possibilities.
  7. Sael

    • Origin:

      Old Norse, Icelandic

    • Meaning:

      "happiness, prosperity"

    • Description:

      Sæl is an Old Norse word used as a greeting in modern Icelandic. As an American baby name, Sael is more likely a spin on more popular choices like Gael.
  8. Rush

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "basket weaver"

    • Description:

      Might suggest speed, excitement, even danger, were it not for its best-known bearer, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh.
  9. Rene

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "reborn"

    • Description:

      Though it's used for boys, most non-French people would hear it as a girls’ name. Most would be surprised to learn that Rene has always charted in the US Top 1000 for boys.
  10. Fenn

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wetland, marsh"

    • Description:

      A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Now, it's a rarely used first name too, a handsome alternative to Finn.
  11. Tavo

    • Origin:

      Short form of Gustavo, Spanish variation of Gustav

    • Meaning:

      "staff of the Goths"

    • Description:

      Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.
  12. Zade

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name or variation of Zayd, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "increase, growth"

    • Description:

      You might think of this as the zesty brother of Cade and Slade. Or Zade might appeal to you as an anglicized spelling of the Arabic Zayd or Zaid, the name of an enslaved man that Muhammad adopted as his son.
  13. Thor

    • Origin:

      Norse and Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "thunder"

    • Description:

      Thor, the powerful name of the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain, would make a bold statement. Long a comic book staple, Thor has now invaded the big screen, and could land on birth certificates as well.
  14. Moby

    • Origin:

      Literary and nickname name

    • Description:

      Moby, the nickname of musician Richard Melville Hall, was thanks to his ancestor Herman Melville, creator of the infamous whale. You can imagine calling a child Moby as a cute nickname in honor of a grandfatherly Richard or Dick, but the ghost of a Dick would always follow the name around. In Melville's classic book, Moby was an invented word whose meaning has never been firmly established, though the best scholarship calls it a fictional place name that, in the custom of whaling ships of the time, helped identify the whale called Dick.
  15. Ebon

    • Description:

      Ebon is a masculine name derived from the English word 'ebony,' which refers to a dark, black wood and ultimately comes from Egyptian origins. With its short, strong sound, Ebon projects a powerful masculine image while maintaining a touch of elegance. The name carries associations with strength, rarity, and natural beauty. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, it gained some recognition in African-American communities during the late 20th century as part of a movement embracing names with African connections or meanings. Ebon's simplicity makes it accessible despite its rarity, and its connection to the natural world gives it an organic, substantive quality that many contemporary parents seek.

  16. Orlo

    • Origin:

      Short form of Orlando or Roland, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"

    • Description:

      Orlo is a name nobody ever heard of until the surprise popularity of the unrelated but similar-sounding Arlo. If Arlo can be a hit, why not Orlo? Why not indeed.
  17. Vega

    • Origin:

      Arabic, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "swooping eagle, meadow"

    • Description:

      This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.
  18. Elis

    • Origin:

      Welsh and Swedish form of Elias and Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      A variation of the popular Elijah, this light and refined form is familiar in both Wales and Sweden. It is occasionally used as a short form of Elisabeth too.
  19. Ciel

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      Heavenly French word name used for both sexes.
  20. Ruan

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "Roman"

    • Description:

      Variant of Rewan. This spelling of the medieval saint's name is found in the place name Ruan Lanihorne in Cornwall. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".