2000+ Boy Names That End in S

Odysseus

Greek mythology name

"wrathful"

The name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer's epic saga, Odysseus is associated with hatching the Trojan Horse plot, and with his long and challenging journey home to his kingdom. Possibly…

Ulysses

Latin variation of Odysseus, Greek

"wrathful"

Ulysses is one of the few U boys' names anyone knows -- with heavy links to the Homeric hero of The Odyssey , the eighteenth US president Ulysses Grant, and the James Joyce novel -- all of which…

Dariess

Dariess is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the more traditional Darius. While Darius has ancient Persian origins meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining good,' Dariess…

Olympios

Olympios is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from Mount Olympus, the mythological home of the Greek gods. The name literally means 'of Olympus' or 'from Olympus,' carrying…

Olimios

Olimios is an unusual masculine name that appears to have Greek influences, though it's not among common Greek names. It might be related to Olympios, referencing Mount Olympus, the mythological home…

Olympus

Olympus is an uncommon masculine name derived directly from Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods in classical mythology. This majestic name carries powerful associations with divine…

Olympos

Greek

"from Mount Olympus"

Mythical, yet limp.

Orestes

Greek

"from the mountain"

A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.

Orpheus

Greek mythology name

"the darkness of the night"

Name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen — would provide a child with a challenging but indelible identity.

Orsis

Orsis is an unusual masculine name that may have connections to ancient Egyptian mythology, possibly as a variant of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, rebirth, and vegetation. The name carries an air…

Osias

Greek

"salvation"

Osias has a Latinate and biblical feel without making an appearance in the Bible. The related Ozias, on the other hand, is a form of Uzziah, found in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, and could make…

Booths

Booths is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. As a surname, it derives from Old English and Middle English words referring to a…

Osías

Osías is a masculine name with biblical origins, representing the Spanish form of Hosea or Hosiah, derived from the Hebrew name Hoshea meaning 'salvation' or 'God saves.' The name appears in the Old…

Osiris

Egyptian

"with strong eyesight"

Osiris is the name of Egyptian mythology god-king who died and was reborn every year. Emerging from centuries of obscurity, Osiris has several ingredients for success in the modern world: Roots in…

Pablos

Pablos is a Spanish masculine name that serves as a variant of Pablo, which is the Spanish form of Paul. The name ultimately derives from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." While…

Pacificus

Latin

"tranquil"

The name Pacificus has historical roots in Christian tradition, where it was adopted by several saints and religious figures for its peaceful meaning. Pacificus emerged during the early Christian era…

Palladius

Palladius is a masculine name of ancient Roman origin derived from Pallas, a title of the Greek goddess Athena, associated with wisdom and strategic warfare. The name carries connotations of wisdom,…

Panas

Russian

"immortal"

Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.

Panos

Greek variation of Panagiotis

"all holy"

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Jens

Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John, Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.