4 Letter Boy Names

Yuji is among the most common male names in Japan, in part due to its positive meaning. Americans may recognize it from the anime series Jujustu Kaisen as the name of the humanistic and compassionate protagonist.

Yuji

Short yet impactful, this Japanese name with has two appealing meanings, depending on which kanji are used. It may be associated with joy, or with a wintery scene.

Yuki

Acre feels at home with other modern, fresh word names like Rumor, Snow and Ace. But with the feeling of wide open spaces and nature, Acre also offers a softer, earthier tone that will appeal to those seeking a unique name with a distinctly Americana feel.

Acre

Akin

An adorable name with an adorable meaning.

Albi

Arun is the common masculinization of the name Aruna, the Hindu god who drives the sun god Surya across the sky in his chariot. Aruna is also used as a female name.

For parents looking for a cross-cultural name, Arun is pronounced similarly to the Hebrew Aaron.

Arun

Aryn

Aser

Atal

The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls.

 Fans of British TV sitcom Gavin and Stacey will recognize it as the name of Stacey's lovable and eccentric uncle, played by Rob Brydon.

Bryn

Colm is a popular <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/328/irish-baby-names-for-boys">Irish name for boys</a> that could immigrate, especially with its peaceful meaning. Colm Toibin is a contemporary Irish novelist and critic, author of The Master and Brooklyn; Colm Meaney is an Irish actor. Pronunciation is two syllables instead of one, like Colin with an 'm' at the end. Colm is related to Columba, Colom, Colum, Callum, and Malcolm.

Colm

This English word name might seem like a strange choice, but it could reflect a parent's desire for their child to be able to cope with anything life brings. In a recent year, 9 baby boys were named Cope.

Cope

One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.

Czar

Eisa is a variation of Isa, Essa, Eesa, or Issa, the Arabic form of Jesus. As a feminine name, it comes from Norse mythology and means "glowing embers." 

Eisa

A modern and edgy choice, Ekko may appeal to fans of Indigo, Arlo, and Arrow. Used as both an alternative spelling to Echo and as the Norwegian and Danish form of the word, it was given to 15 babies in the US in a recent year.
 
As a word, it refers to a reverberating and repeated sound, though it may also be used to describe an ideal, a feeling, or a person that closely parallels something or someone else. This could make it a fun choice for a baby who closely resembles on of their parents.
 
From its mythological roots, Echo was the name of a nymph, cursed to only repeat the last words spoken to her.
 
Used for a character in the show, Arcane: League of Legends, Ekko could additionally work as a nickname for Erik, Enriko, Eneko, or Emrick.

Ekko

Eyan is a modern masculine name that has gained some popularity in recent years. It likely developed as a variation of names like Evan, Ian, or Ryan, combining familiar sounds into a fresh form. With Celtic and Hebrew influences potentially in its background, Eyan may relate to Evan (Welsh for 'young warrior') or Ian (Scottish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). The name offers a contemporary feel while maintaining a simple pronunciation and spelling. Eyan has a clean, minimalist quality appealing to parents seeking something relatively uncommon but not overly exotic. Its rise aligns with trends favoring short, two-syllable names with smooth sounds for boys.

Eyan

Fuad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'heart' or 'inner core.' Well-established throughout the Middle East and Muslim communities worldwide, Fuad has been borne by numerous politicians, artists, and scholars across history. The name carries connotations of emotional depth, sincerity, and central importance—all qualities associated with the heart. Fuad is appreciated for its brevity and international pronounceability, making it accessible across cultural boundaries while maintaining its Arabic roots. Though less common in Western countries, it has gained recognition through global migration and cultural exchange. Parents might choose Fuad for its meaningful symbolism and its balance of strength and sensitivity. Its short, distinctive sound is both memorable and easy to pronounce in multiple languages.

Fuad

Usually derived from the Gavriel — the Hebrew form of Gabriel — Gavi is a cool, casual, and versatile nickname. Notably borne by Spanish footballer Gavi (Pablo Martín Páez Gavira), in this case it may be derived from Gaviria, a Basque name, possibly meaning "town with the blacksmith's hammer". In this case it might be said as gah-bee.

Gavi

Gion

A short, succinct name with a sound as cheerful as its meaning, Hani is an Arabic name that is particularly popular across Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, and Palestine. Also used as a feminine name in Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, it is sometimes considered a Hawaiian unisex name, meaning "to move lightly", or occasionally a variation of Johann or Johannes. 

Hani

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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