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Names Ending in U for Boys

  1. Pilou

    • Origin:

      French nickname for Philip

    • Description:

      Danish actor Pilou Asbaek, of Borgen and Game of Thrones, got his unusual first name from his French mother; it's apparently an abbreviation of "Petit Philip." The fact that both its two syllables have restroom-adjacent connotations will make it hard to pull off in English-speaking countries.
  2. Izuku

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "long exit"

    • Description:

      Famously the name of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the popular anime series My Hero Academia. It is not a common name among Japanese boys.
  3. Ozuru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "big stork"

    • Description:

      Has good vibes via the stork's intimations of longevity.
  4. Sekou

    • Origin:

      Fula, African

    • Meaning:

      "sheikh"

    • Description:

      Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh. It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is widely used among the Fula people.
  5. Aaru

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
  6. Hoku

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "night of the full moon"

    • Description:

      Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.
  7. Samu

    • Origin:

      Finnish, Spanish, and Hungarian diminutive of Samuel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "told by God"

    • Description:

      A multicultural nickname for Samuel. The Spanish and Finnish variation is pronounced SAH-moo, while the Hungarian version is SHAW-moo.
  8. Haru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "born in the spring; clear weather"

    • Description:

      A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.
  9. Elihu

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"

    • Description:

      Rarely used in the last two centuries, but might be worth dusting off and holding up to the light.
  10. Katsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
  11. Zetsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "tongue"

    • Description:

      Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're unlikely to find many baby Zetsus in the US either.
  12. Atu

    • Origin:

      Ghanan

    • Meaning:

      "born on Saturday"

    • Description:

      Typical African day-of-the-week name.
  13. Mirabeau

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "wonderful, miraculous"

    • Description:

      The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis, making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.
  14. Marceau

    • Origin:

      French variation of Marcel

    • Meaning:

      "little warrior"

    • Description:

      Mime Marcel Marceau actually had two versions of the same name. Marcel, Marceau, Marcella, Marcus, Mark -- all are variation of the Roman mythological name Mars, the god of war.
  15. Bayu

    • Origin:

      Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.
  16. Juneau

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though (male) writer Junot Diaz may put the sound-alike name back in the running for boys.
  17. Wiremu

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      Maori form of William
  18. Jalu

    • Description:

      Jalu is a distinctive masculine name with origins in various cultures. In Finnish, it means 'noble' or 'footprint,' while in Indonesian cultures, particularly Javanese, it can signify 'firmness' or 'perseverance.' The name has remained relatively uncommon in Western countries, making it a unique choice for parents seeking something distinctive. In certain African traditions, similar-sounding names carry meanings related to strength or dignity. Jalu's simplicity, with just two syllables, makes it easily pronounceable across different languages while maintaining its exotic appeal. The name has seen very limited usage in the United States but may appeal to parents looking for a short, meaningful name with international resonance.

  19. Manju

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "pleasant, sweet"

    • Description:

      This attractive Indian unisex name has a number of interesting variations with equally appealing meanings, including Manjula and Manjusha.
  20. Dustu

    • Origin:

      Cherokee

    • Meaning:

      "spring frog"

    • Description:

      Cherokee option for a spring-born child.