4 Letter Boy Names

Here, it's strictly for girls, though Celine Dion's boy Rene-Charles reminded us of its masculine origins. 

René

Aapo has been a common Finnish name for decades and is now declining in popularity.

Aapo

A fun short form of Balthazer, Alexander, Zachary, or any other name with a "Za" sound.

Zaza

A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.

Tero

A cute Welsh name with a strong meaning. This was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint who founded Caergybi, or Holyhead in English. 

Welsh pop start Ian "H" Watkins and his husband welcomed twins named Macsen and Cybi in 2016.

Cybi

An epithet of the god Shiva in Hindu tradition.

Isha

Uroš was derived from the Hungarian root úr, meaning "lord." It is primarily used in Serbia, but ranks in the Slovenian Top 100 as well.

Uroš

A popular choice for black cats, Jinx has become a quietly used option for baby boys in the US. Previously, it had been largely given to girls, likely because it appeared in the James Bond movie Die Another Day on a character played by Halle Berry.
 
Said character is actually named Giacinta, meaning Jinx could be a playful nickname for Giovanni, Julian, Gene, Jenson, Jamison, or similar. 
 
Jinx was more recently used as a name for a male character in the 2024 novelMargo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. The book has been adapted into a TV series starring Elle Fanning, which might draw attention to the name.

Jinx

Théo is a French masculine name derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God." This short, stylish form has gained significant popularity across Europe, particularly in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The accent mark gives the name a distinctive continental flair while maintaining its accessibility. Théo offers a modern, sophisticated alternative to the English Theodore or Ted. The name has surged in popularity since the early 2000s, reflecting a trend toward shorter, international names with historical roots. Notable bearers include French footballers and artists. Théo conveys strength and warmth simultaneously, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that works well internationally.

Théo

Aoki

Eilo is one of the few masculine names to derive from a feminine one. It comes from Eila, the Norwegian variation of Elina.

Eilo

Éric is the French form of the masculine name Eric, featuring an acute accent mark over the 'E.' The name has Norse origins, derived from 'Eiríkr,' combining elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' and 'ruler' or 'king,' thus meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful.' Éric is widely used in French-speaking regions including France, Quebec, and parts of Switzerland and Belgium. The accent mark affects pronunciation, emphasizing the first syllable. While the English version Eric became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, Éric maintains steady usage in Francophone cultures. The name carries connotations of strength, leadership, and nobility while its French spelling adds a touch of sophistication and cultural distinction.

Éric

Yrjö is a traditional Finnish masculine name with historical significance. It is the Finnish equivalent of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name has been popular in Finland for centuries, particularly due to its association with Saint George, the dragon-slaying Christian martyr. The unique spelling and pronunciation (roughly 'UR-yuh') reflect Finnish phonology and orthography. Yrjö has been carried by notable Finns, including composer Yrjö Kilpinen and politician Yrjö Koskinen. While traditional in nature, the name maintains a steady presence in Finland, though it's less common among younger generations.

Yrjö

A modern name likely inspired by the Latin phrase carpe diem meaning "seize the day".

Diem

A unisex name from Greenland, which comes from the word angaju, meaning older sibling of the same gender. Aaju originated as a baby talk way to say angaju, making it an especially sweet and endearing choice for an older sibling.

Aaju

Arby

Gentle in sound, multicultural in origin, and cool and succinct in style, the name Maru is fresh feeling choice. Borne by a Scottish Straight cat from Japan (once dubbed the most famous cat on the internet), the name was also chosen by actress Madison Reyes for her son in 2025.
 
Maru has its roots in Japanese, in which it means "circle", and in Amharic, from which it gets the sweet meaning "honey". In Tswana, it is related to rain clouds, while in Māori, it is the name of a god of war and fresh water, best known in southern New Zealand, and possibly related to the words marino and mārū meaning "gentle, calm" or to marutau and haumaru meaning "safe, safety".
 
Maru is also used as a Spanish 'smoosh' name, usually as a contracted form of Marie Eugenia, but it could be used for a name like Matteo Ruben, Marcos Eugenio, or similar. Additionally, it is used as an Indian surname, likely referring to a region of India called Marwar which ultimately gets its name from a Sanskrit word meaning "desert, sandy, dry".

Maru

Rari

Elza

Vang

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. 

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