4 Letter Boy Names

Reco

With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman mythology, Remus being one of the founders of the city of Rome, alongside his twin brother Romulus — who later killed him. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, "twin" has been suggested.
 
Familiar in Switzerland, Remo might work for those who enjoy gentler names, and by those who love mythology but want something more subtle — and less Harry Potter connected too.

Remo

Rexx

Rjay

The version of Rob used in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones.

Robb

Rowan meets Joey in this nickname-y style choice, and it may well be a modern creation, blending the classic nickname for Joseph with the contemporary favorite Ro- sound. However, Roey may have more history than that, even if it did only begin appearing in the US charts in the late 90s.
 
It could be considered a variation of the Hebrew name, Roi, meaning "my Shepherd", or the identically spelled Galician and Spanish name Roi, a diminutive of Roderigo ("famous ruler"). 
 
Used exclusively for boys so far, with 11 given the name in a recent year (double the number given in previous years), if viewed as a modern invention, it could easily cross into unisex territory.

Roey

Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps.  You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.

Rolf

Ryel

Serj

Siam

Sixx

Soan is a variation of Sohan, an invented French name that may be related to the masculine Jean. Both names rank in France’s Top 100, with the original Sohan pulling slightly ahead. The Soan version was popularized by a French singer Julien Decroix, who performs by the name Soan. He won the 2009 season of a music competition called Nouvelle Star.
 
Soan is also a geographical name in Punjab, Pakistan, as the name of a river and a valley in the region.

Soan

Swae

Thảo is a unisex, though primarily feminine, name in Vietnam.

Thao

A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
 
In Japan and Nigerian, Tomi is a unisex name.

Tomi

Trew

Uzay


Really offbeat, upbeat multi-cultural name with light sound and meaning. Valo might make a more unique spin on Milo.

Valo

Vaun is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Welsh name Vaughn or Vaughan, meaning 'small' or figuratively 'junior.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the French word 'vain' meaning 'vain' or 'futile,' though with a modified spelling. The name has an aristocratic air and a distinctive brevity that gives it a strong, memorable quality. While uncommon globally, Vaun has appeared occasionally in English-speaking countries, particularly as a surname that later transitioned to first-name usage. Its short, strong sound aligns with contemporary preferences for concise, impactful names, while its potential Welsh origins connect it to a rich Celtic naming tradition.

Vaun

The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter 'V', this becomes a name that has definite possibilities. 
 A geographical tie is to Vero Beach in Florida, former home of the Dodgers training camp.

Vero

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 79)

1900+ Four Letter Boy Names