Names Ending in S for Boys

An Eastern European variation of the cheerful Felix, Feliks is a popular choice in Poland, and ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Associated with good fortune and good luck, this form would be pronounced as FEH-liks in Russian and FEH-leeks in Polish. 



Feliks

Firas

Hoss

Jacquees

Jamarius is several things at once: firstly, an elaboration of Jamar, itself derived from the Arabic Jamal meaning "beautiful"; secondly, a twist on Latin Marius, a name relating to the Roman god of war, Mars, or to the Latin word for "male"; thirdly, a blend of both origins, giving it combined meanings such as "beautiful man" or "Mars is beautiful".
 
Predominantly used among African American parents, Jamarius has never reached the popularity status of Jamar in the 80s or of Jamari more recently. It was, however, given to 22 boys in the US in 2024.

Jamarius

Jancarlos is a modern compound name that blends the traditional Spanish name 'Jan' (derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious') with 'Carlos' (the Spanish form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior'). This masculine name is particularly popular in Latin American countries and among Hispanic communities in the United States. The combination creates a distinctive name that honors both family traditions while offering a contemporary feel. Though not among the most common names in the US overall, Jancarlos has seen steady usage in Spanish-speaking communities, reflecting the trend of creating unique compound names while maintaining cultural connections.

Jancarlos

Jaylens

Marcellous

Mathayus

A name with multiple origins, Meyers could be considered a German name meaning "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of the household", a Hebrew name meaning "enlightening, shining", a French name meaning "doctor", and an English name meaning "mayor".
 
While singular form Meyer was familiar as a given name in the late 19th-and early 20th-century, Meyers is rarer, though it does fit in with the likes of Brooks, Banks, Townes, and Rivers. First appearing in the US stats in 2013, it was given to 13 boys in a recent year.

Meyers

Oasis is an ultra-rare word name that has only ever been used for a handful of babies born in the US. Its appeal is undeniable, though. An oasis can be a place of refuge, or a place of beauty, in an otherwise harsh environment. It also shares sounds with other popular and trendy names—think Owen, combined with Silas, with a touch of Ocean.

Oasis

Fairly common Armenian first and last name. 

Sarkis

Sylias

Tavaris is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Travis or possibly Tavares. The name emerged in usage in the United States primarily in the 1970s-1990s. Its etymology is not definitively established, but it may relate to the surname Tavares, which has Portuguese origins. Alternatively, it could be connected to Travis (from a French surname meaning 'to cross'). The addition of the 'is' ending creates a distinctive sound pattern while maintaining recognizable elements. Tavaris has a strong, rhythmic quality with its three syllables and balanced consonant-vowel pattern. While never extremely common, it has maintained steady usage, particularly in the southeastern United States. The name exemplifies creative adaptations of more traditional names that emerged in late 20th century American naming practices.

Tavaris

In Greek mythology, Zagreus was a god of the underworld and the son of Persephone and either Hades or Zeus. The word zagreus refers to a hunter who catches (and dismembers) live animals — the mythical Zagreus is often considered the "first Dionysius," as Dionysius was dismembered as an infant.
 
Zagreus entered the baby name sphere in 2021 when it was chosen for seven baby boys, and it was given to ten boys in 2022. This choice was inspired by the 2020 video game series Hades, where Zagreus is the protagonist that must escape the underworld and find Persephone.

Zagreus

Adrius

This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios, meaning sun.

Aelius

Arthas

Damarius appears to be a modern masculine given name that emerged primarily in the late 20th century. The name may be a variation of Demetrius, which has ancient Greek origins meaning 'follower of Demeter' (the goddess of agriculture). Alternatively, it could be a creative combination of the common prefix 'Da-' with 'Marius,' an ancient Roman family name. The spelling variant with the '-ius' ending gives the name a classical feel, reflecting a trend in contemporary naming that draws on historical elements while creating something distinctive. Usage records show Damarius appearing with increased frequency beginning in the 1980s and 1990s. While never among the most common names, it represents the modern trend toward melodic masculine names with multiple syllables and classical-sounding endings.

Damarius

The S may confuse English speakers, but it's a French classic.

Georges

Boy names that end in the letter S are a fashionable category right now, encompassing stylish names from Ancient Rome such as Cassius and Atticus and including classic boy names with s endings such as James and Charles.

James is the top boy name ending in S. Along with James, other 

 include Lucas, Thomas, Charles, Elias, Nicholas, and Miles.

 ending in S that make our recommended list include Amias, Linus, and Ozias.

This is a complete listing of all of the boys' names ending in S on Nameberry, ordered by their current popularity standing on the site. 

Boy Names Ending in S, with a complete list of baby boy names that end in the letter S, from top S-ending boy names James and Lucas to unique boy names that end with S. (Page 22)

2000+ Boy Names That End in S