2000+ Boy Names That End in S

Younis

Younis is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic origins, representing a variant of Yunus, which is the Arabic form of Jonah. In Islamic tradition, Yunus (Jonah) was a prophet mentioned in the…

Yunis

Arabic, Azerbaijani

"dove"

Azerbaijani and alternative Arabic spelling of Yunus, from Jonah "dove".

Zagreus

Greek

"great hunter"

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…

Zakius

Variation of Zaccheus, Hebrew

"the Lord has remembered"

Modern respelling of Zaccheus inspired by social media sensation Zakius Boquet, aka @zakiusthegreat.

Zealous

English word name

"fervent, enthusiastic"

A funky new word name possibility with an enthusiastic appeal, Zealous is currently outranked by the short Zeal, which has the advantage of not rhyming with jealous.

Zeddicus

Invented name

A wizard in the television series Legend of the Seeker, Zeddicus is a fantasy name with a cool sound that feels in line with names in style today.

Zeldris

Invented name

Zeldris is a demon character — also known as the Prince of Darkness — on the anime series Nanatsu no Taizai (or The Seven Deadly Sins ). His name debuted on the American charts in 2021, when it was…

Zelus

Greek mythology name

Zelus or Zelos was the god of rivalry and competition, one of the four winged Daemones who were gods for Zeus. This rare name is one mythological choice that may not come back in the modern world.

Zoilos

Greek

"lively"

Zoilos or Zoilus was an Ancient Greek philosopher, a critic of Homer. There was also a saint Zoilus, a martyr killed in Spain. Feminine forms include Zoila and Ziola.

Zoilus

Greek

"lively"

Zoilus or Zoilos was a 4th century Greek philosopher and critic of Homer. The name is a relative of Zoe. There were also two kings and a martyred saint with this name.

Zosimos

Greek

"survivor"

Zosimos or Zosimus are Ancient Greek names with several saints, a pope, and an author of Roman history to their credit. The female form is Zosime.

Zoticus

Greek

"full of life"

An early saint's name with a sharp and weighty sound.

Zygus

Ancient Greek

"yoke, balance beam"

The ancient Greek name for the constellation Libra, from zugos ‘yoke (of a plough)’, ‘crossbar’ and ‘balance beam’.

Modestus

Modestus is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'modestus' meaning 'modest' or 'moderate.' It was particularly common among early Christians and saints, with several St.…

Zyrus

Zyrus is a strong, modern masculine name with a distinctive contemporary edge. Though its exact origins are unclear, it may be a variant spelling of Cyrus, the ancient Persian name meaning 'sun' or…

Stamatios

Greek

"stop"

A saint's name, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'Stop!" because it was originally bestowed on a son whose older siblings had not survived, and was given in the sense of "Stop dying."

Vicus

Latin

"village or street"

Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.

Abacus

Greek word name

A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.

Abacas

Abacas is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be related to 'abacus,' the ancient calculating device, which would give it intellectual and mathematical associations.…

Abakus

Abakus is a masculine name with ancient origins, derived from the Greek word 'abax' meaning 'calculating table.' This uncommon name carries strong intellectual connotations, evoking images of…