4 Letter Boy Names

Originally a nickname for Mihael, the Slovene and Croatian form of Michael. But Miha has a life of its own — it's long been more common than Mihael in Slovenia.

Miha

Ábel

<p>Vána is a masculine name with mythological origins, appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium where Vána is actually a female character known as the 'Ever-young,' one of the Valar (divine beings) associated with flowers and youth. The application as a masculine name represents a cross-cultural adaptation. The name has an ethereal quality with its simple two-syllable structure. The accent on the first 'a' gives it a distinctive pronunciation and visual appearance. While very rare as a given name, Vána might appeal to parents interested in Tolkien's works or those seeking a name with literary connections and a melodic sound. Its uniqueness makes it stand out, though the feminine mythological association might create some gender confusion.</p>

Vána

Seti was an ancient Egyptian Pharoah, father of Ramses II and adoptive father of Moses. The name Seti means "of Set" — aka related to the Egyptian god Set.

Seti

Despite its attractive meaning, this name is very rare in the States: it has only appeared twice in the US charts, in 2006 and 2020. Akam is a genre of Classical Tamil poetry, and the ring name of WWE wrestler Sunny Dhinsa.

Akam

Currently a popular name for baby boys in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Anid

Tõnu is derived from Tõnis, the Estonian variation of Anthony. These days, the nickname is more common than the original.

Tõnu

Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading the way for this gender neutral option. Dahl was used on a character in the book The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim.

Dahl

Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.

Ayyo

In Cherokee culture, elk symbolize strength, agility, and masculinity.

Mohe

Once a Top 15 name in Slovenia, now at risk of falling out of the Top 100. In Slovene, the Ž is pronounced like an English ZH.

Blaž

Mosè

Anes is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Bosnian and Albanian communities, it's a variant of Enes, derived from Arabic roots. In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it may be related to Inês/Inés, the Iberian form of Agnes, which comes from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' The name has a simple, clean sound that works well across different languages. While not extremely common globally, Anes maintains steady usage in parts of southeastern Europe, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in Portuguese-speaking regions. Its concise two-syllable structure (AH-nes) makes it both distinctive and easily pronounceable in multiple languages.

Anes

Maid is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Bosnian and other Balkan cultures, it derives from Arabic roots and is pronounced 'Ma-eed,' meaning 'one who is exalted' or 'praiseworthy.' This spelling variation of the Arabic name Majid has been used for generations in parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In English-speaking contexts, the name may cause confusion due to its homonym with the English word for a female domestic worker. Despite this potential challenge, the name carries dignified meanings in its original cultural contexts. While rare globally, Maid remains a traditional choice in certain communities, valued for its cultural connections and positive connotations.

Maid

This multicultural option can refer to a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table" or to the month of April in Thai.

Mesa

Lans is the Dutch variation of the German name Lanzo, which is also the origin of Lance.

Lans

<p>Nooa is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Noah, which comes from the Hebrew name "Noach" meaning "rest" or "comfort." This alternative spelling is more common in Finnish and other Nordic countries, giving the biblical name a distinctive northern European character. The double 'o' creates a more elongated sound in pronunciation compared to the traditional spelling. While Noah has been extremely popular in many Western countries, this variation remains relatively uncommon, offering parents a way to reference the beloved biblical figure while giving their child a more unique name. Nooa maintains the gentle, calming associations of the original name but with a contemporary international twist.</p>

Nooa

Nute made the popularity charts several times in the early 20th century, but hasn't seen any use since 1928. It's a form of Knute, an old Scandinavian name that means "knot."

Nute

A straightforward and intriguing Hebrew name that feels fresher than the popular Ezra. 

Arza

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

Teru

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 216)

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