Four letter boy names have topped the popularity list for several years now, with Liam taking over for longtime favorite Noah. 

Along with Liam and Noah, other 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 classic boys' names with four letters include Abel, Adam, Amos, Carl, Eric, Mark, and Paul. 

Unique four letter names for boys 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. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

4 Letter Boy Names

Dunn

Doon is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Scottish Gaelic 'dùn' meaning 'fort' or 'hill,' or possibly from Irish place names. The name could also be connected to the River Doon in Scotland, made famous in Robert Burns' poem 'The Banks o' Doon.' With its short, strong sound, Doon has a distinctive quality that's easy to pronounce and remember. Despite these appealing characteristics, it remains quite uncommon in most naming records. The name has literary connections through John Gregory Dunne's novel 'True Confessions,' which features a character named Doon. Its rarity gives it a unique appeal for parents seeking an uncommon name with natural or geographical associations.

Doon

Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.

Harv

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
 Duff (born Michael) McKagan gained fame as a member of Guns 'N' Roses. Popular actress Hilary Duff is giving the surname a lot of attention.

Duff

Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name. 

Drum

Dowe is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the surname Dow, which has Scottish origins as a shortened form of 'MacDuff' or 'son of David'. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Frisian name Douwe, popular in the Netherlands, which derives from the Germanic element 'dub' meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace. Dowe has remained relatively rare throughout history, giving it a distinctive quality for those who bear it. Its brevity and soft sound make it appealing in contemporary naming trends that favor short, simple names. The name carries a gentle yet dignified character, with connections to both avian symbolism (the dove) and noble Scottish heritage.

Dowe

Cave

Goro

Subtle but clear unisex way to signal peace, especially in middle place. 

Dove

A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.

Jón

Vide derives from the Old Norse word víðir, referring to the willow tree, which gives the name a peacefully and willowy quality.

Vide

The name Esca appears in Rosemary Sutcliff's 1954 historical adventure novel The Eagle of the Ninth, which is set in 2nd century Roman Britain. Esca is the name of a freed slave who accompanies his ex-master Marcus Flavius Aquila on various adventures. He was portrayed in the 2011 film adamptation The Eagle by English actor Jamie Bell. Esca is thought to derive from the Gaelic uisce, meaning "water" (which is also where the word "whisky" comes from!)

Esca

Derived from Germanic kuni "clan, family", but also a short form of Konrad, meaning "brave counsel". Konrad I, Duke of Swabia is also known as Kuno of Öhningen.

Kuno

A rare French name derived from Latin lupus "wolf". It is most often found in the compound name Jean-Loup, as in Jean-Loup Chrétien, an astronaut and the first Frenchman in space.

Loup

Dubi is a masculine name with several possible origins. In Hebrew, it can be related to 'dov' or 'dub' meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. The name might also have African roots in certain cultures. Dubi is characterized by its brevity and simplicity, with just two syllables that are easily pronounced across various languages. As a name, it remains quite rare in Western countries, though it may be more familiar in Jewish communities or regions where Hebrew names are common. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds while still maintaining masculine associations through its meaning. Its uncommon nature makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or remember.

Dubi

Bajo

Cuno

Dagr

A highly uncommon boys' name inspired by the elements.

Iron

Veronica Roth used the name Four for a character in her novel Divergent.

Four

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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