4 Letter Boy Names

Rayn

Tiam is a masculine name with Persian origins, though it may also have roots in other cultures. In Persian, it may be related to concepts of strength or completeness. The name has a compact, modern feel despite its traditional roots, making it appealing in contemporary naming trends that favor short, distinctive names. Tiam's brevity gives it a crisp, clean quality that crosses cultural boundaries easily. While uncommon in Western countries, the name has seen some usage in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities. Tiam offers parents seeking a cross-cultural name an option that's both distinctive and accessible, with straightforward pronunciation despite its uniqueness. The name's rarity gives a child named Tiam a sense of individuality while still having an approachable sound.

Tiam

Vale is part place name, part nature name -- a poetic term for a type of valley.  Today Show coanchor Savannah Guthrie put Vale on the baby name map when she chose it for her daughter, but there's no reason the name can't work equally well for a boy.

Vale might also be a short form for Valentine or a spelling variation of the city name Vail.

Vale

The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said. 

Vlad

This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback.
 Webb is one of those names that was well used at the end of the nineteenth century--it was Number 567 in 1880--and then completely vanished. One possible namesake is the Honky Tonk singer Webb Pierce.
Webb is much more visible as a surname, some notable bearers being actors Jack, Clifton, Chloe and Veronica, jazz musician Chick, and British reformer Beatrice.

Webb

A short, snappy form of Zavier (or Xavier).  

Zavi

Zeyd is a masculine name with Arabic origins, traditionally spelled as Zayd in Arabic. The name carries significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Zayd ibn Harithah was an adopted son of the Prophet Muhammad. Zeyd means 'growth' or 'abundance' in Arabic, symbolizing prosperity and development. The name has maintained steady usage in Muslim communities worldwide but has only recently begun gaining recognition in Western countries. This alternative spelling with 'ey' instead of 'ay' gives the name a slightly more modern feel while preserving its traditional roots. Zeyd offers parents a name that is both culturally rich and relatively uncommon in Western contexts, making it distinctive yet meaningful.

Zeyd

Ahan

Soft and gentle and sharing the trending sounds of Amias or Amari, Amai can be considered a Japanese name associated with sweetness and dancing, an English name, appearing as a short form of Amias, meaning "friend" or "loved", or as a Hebrew choice, and a contracted form of Amittai meaning "my truth". 
 
Some may associated it with a kind of sweetened, thickened soy sauce, while others may think social media star Amai Nie, or perhaps characters from the animes A Certain Magical Index and in Naruto/.

Amai

Hope is one meaning of the name Amil, which sounds similar to the German Emil; it can also mean unattainable in the sense of being so exalted as in royalty as to be out of reach. While Amil may not be familiar in the Western world, it's accessible and appealing.

Amil

Anik

Anir

Anyx

Reversed vowels make it seem less fierce. 

Baer

Bora

Cali as a masculine name has multiple cultural origins and interpretations. While more commonly recognized as a nickname for the feminine Calista or California, its use for boys may derive from Greek elements meaning 'most beautiful' or possibly from Irish Gaelic, related to the name Callaghan. In Turkish, Cali (pronounced 'jah-luh') has separate linguistic roots. The name has risen in usage in recent years partly due to the trend toward location-inspired names and gender-neutral naming practices. As a boy's name, Cali offers a contemporary, breezy quality with its short form and ending vowel sound. Its cross-cultural nature makes it versatile, while its brevity gives it a modern, accessible quality appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet simple.

Cali

Dune is a name of several layers. It's a modern nature name, like Ocean, Bay and Reef, although rarer, conjuring up images of breezy sand dunes on summer beach days.
 
It's also assocated with Frank Herbert's Dune iconic series of sci-fi novels. The name increased in popularity in 2021, when the most recent movie adaptation was released.

Dune

Dyce is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a place name near Aberdeen, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic word meaning 'south land' or related to water. As a personal name, Dyce is extremely rare, giving it a distinctive quality. It has occasionally been used as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. The name carries a strong, concise sound with its single syllable and crisp consonants. Dyce may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with Scottish connections and a contemporary feel, though its rarity means it lacks established naming traditions.

Dyce

Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.

Eber

This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too.

Enzi

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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