4 Letter Boy Names

Jiho

Jsai

Jvon

A turbulent bad boy name, no matter how you spell it.

Kaos

Kayd

Sharp attractive short form which has a nautical translation in German: "keel" (although it isn't used as a name there). Fun fact: the similarly spelt Kieł is the name of Hagrid's dog Fang in the Polish translation of Harry Potter.

Kiel

Kiva is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hopi Native American culture, it refers to a sacred underground chamber used for religious ceremonies, representing spirituality and community. In Hebrew, Kiva (or Akiva) relates to the name of a revered rabbi and scholar, meaning 'to protect' or 'to shelter.' The name also appears in other cultures: in Finnish it means 'nice' or 'good,' while in Swahili it can mean 'agreement.' Kiva's brevity and strong sound make it appealing as a modern boy's name, though it's still relatively uncommon. The nonprofit microlending organization Kiva has also brought some recognition to this name in recent years.

Kiva

Kleo

Koal is a masculine name that appears to be a modern, phonetic variant of Cole. While Cole derives from the Old English 'col' meaning 'charcoal' or 'coal-black,' this distinctive spelling gives the name a contemporary edge. The name is short, strong, and memorable with its unique orthography. Though uncommon, Koal emerged as parents began seeking alternative spellings for traditional names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name's natural element connection evokes images of energy and earthiness. Its brevity makes it practical while still standing out on paper. Koal remains rare compared to the more conventional Cole, which has enjoyed substantial popularity since the 1990s.

Koal

Koba

Kriv

Kvon

Laim

In one recent year there were 60 baby girls in the US named Lark....and only eight baby boys. But there's no reason this bird name can't also be masculine, especially given that Robin is making a comeback for boys and Sparrow is a notable starbaby boy (he's Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's son).

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Lark

Lens

Appearing in the US stats since 2003, Life very directly celebrates the existence and new life of a baby. Valentine, Valerian, Keola, Ammar, Prosper, and Fergus have similar vitality. 

Life

Loay

Luam

Mana

While Mari is more popularly used as a feminine name, it was borne by a 1st century saint, venerated by the Assyrian Church of the East. Also known as Mari of Edessa, Saint Maris, or Saint Mares, he was converted by Thaddeus of Edessa, a disciple of Jesus, and went on to perform miracles and carry out missionary work in Nineveh and Nisibis. 
 
His name may relate back to Mary ("beloved", "bitter"), to the Latin Maris ("sea"), or to the Aramaic Mar meaning "My lord".

Mari

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 70)

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