1770+ Boy Names Ending in O

Ebo is a powerful African day name that can be used to fit its definition.

Heard most frequently in 18th century Japan, Hanzo is a rarity in modern culture. Hattori Hanzo was a legendary samurai of the Sengoku Era. A modern day namesake might be Hanzo Shimada, from the video game Overwatch. Hanzo is one of many unique baby names from Asia and from the gaming world.

Though the variation Pius is too, well, popeish, Pio might work for an ordinary boy.

The water, period.

Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys, via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others.

Two beloved, fashionable names combined to make one: Kai, a simple and serene Hawaiian name meaning "ocean" and Kylo, created for Star Wars character Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver. With Kailo, you get the best of both worlds.

Dio is a masculine name with rich historical and multicultural roots. In Italian, it directly means 'God,' deriving from the Latin 'Deus.' In Greek mythology, Dio can be a shortened form of Dionysos, the god of wine and festivity. The name gained some recognition in popular culture through Ronnie James Dio, the renowned heavy metal vocalist, and through the character Dio Brando in the Japanese manga series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.' Despite its powerful meaning and historical connections, Dio remains relatively uncommon as a given name in most Western countries. Its brevity, strong sound, and cross-cultural appeal make it attractive to parents seeking a distinctive yet simple name with spiritual or mythological connections.

Donaldo is a masculine name that represents the Spanish and Italian form of Donald. Its roots trace back to the ancient Celtic name Dòmhnall, meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty.' The name combines 'dumno' (world) and 'val' (rule, might, power). Donaldo carries a dignified, international flair while maintaining connections to its Celtic heritage. It's particularly popular in Latin American countries and Italy, where it's appreciated for its strong sound and distinguished character. The name experienced modest popularity during the mid-20th century and continues to be used, though not abundantly. Donaldo offers families a way to honor Donald relatives while giving the name a romantic language twist, perfect for multicultural families or those appreciating names with both strength and melodic qualities.

A heck of a lot cooler than Larry.

A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's side, and Kahlo is actually German in origin. It comes from kahl, meaning "bald."

This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.

Ugo is a familiar choice in Italy and France, where it is used as variation of Hugh or Hugo, but also in Nigeria, where it means "eagle" in Igbo.

Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's Othello, was so treacherously evil that his name has hardly ever been heard offstage. Try the much-more-benign Inigo.

Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?

A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.

Leto Atreides is the father of protagonist Paul of the Dune franchise. Other parents may use this name for its connection to actor and musician Jared Leto.

Short form of Croatian Pavao, related to Paul. In Latin, it means "peacock" and is the name of a constellation in the southern sky, which resembles a peacock's tail.

Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.

A river (in Italy), a writer (Bronson), a Teletubby: the Bo of the new millennium.