Names Ending in F for Boys

Yusuf

Arabic variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, used in the Middle East, as well as internationally from France and the US, to the UK, Turkey and Azerbaijan - where, as of 2023, it ranked in the Top 100. In…

Yosef

Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.

Yousef

Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic

"God increases"

While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US,…

Leif

Swedish; Danish; Norwegian

"heir, descendant"

Leif is one of the most recognizable Scandinavian names , thanks to Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson, and is still one of the best, with a pleasant aural association with the word leaf. Leif Erikson,…

Biff

American nickname

The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a…

Buff

Modern nickname, also color name

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

Alf

English

"elf counsel"

Short form of Alfred that had fallen out of favor, but could come back alongside Alfie and other clunky old-style nicknames like Gus and Ike.

Kristoff

Kristoff is a masculine name of Slavic and Scandinavian origin, serving as a variation of Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' from the Greek 'Christophoros'. The name gained significant…

Bardulf

Bardulf is a masculine name with strong Germanic and Norse roots, combining the elements 'bard' (axe or beard) and 'ulf' (wolf). This powerfully evocative name was borne by various nobles in medieval…

Cliff

Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton

Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.

Clyff

Clyff is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cliff, which itself is typically a shortened form of Clifford or Clifton. These names derive from Old English elements meaning…

Duff

Irish

"swarthy"

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…

Gandolf

Teutonic

"wand-wolf"

Gandolf and variant Gandulf are legitimate names used in medieval Europe, including by several bishops and dukes. From it comes the name of Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence. However, to…

Geoff

Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'peace pledge' or 'divine peace.' This shorter variant gained popularity particularly in British-influenced regions…

Gustaff

Gustaff represents a variation of the classic name Gustav, which has Germanic origins meaning 'staff of the Goths' or 'royal staff.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a slightly…

Christoff

Christoff is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Kristoff or Christoph, which are Germanic forms of Christopher. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning 'bearing…

Giff

Giff is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Geoffrey or Gifford. Geoffrey derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'traveler' or 'pledge,' while Gifford means 'gift…

Gustaaf

Gustaaf is the Dutch and Flemish variation of Gustav, a name of Swedish origin meaning 'staff of the Goths' or 'God's staff.' This name carries significant historical weight, having been borne by…

Gustaof

Gustaof appears to be a variant spelling of Gustaf or Gustav, a name of Swedish origin meaning "staff of the Goths" or "God's staff." This uncommon variation may have emerged through family naming…

Jeff

Diminutive of Jeffrey, Jefferson

"pledge of peace"

The ultimate dad name.