Names Ending in Z for Boys

Cruz

Spanish

"cross"

For a single-syllable Latino surname, this new popular kid on the block packs a lot of energy and charm and is one of the most stylish Spanish names for boys in general use today. Victoria and David…

Boaz

Hebrew

"swiftness"

Now that such Old Testament patriarchs as Elijah and Moses fill the playground, Boaz seems downright baby-friendly, having more pizzazz than many of the others, perhaps as a successor to Noah. A name…

Broz

Broz is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in regions like Croatia, Slovenia, and surrounding countries. It functions as both a surname and given name in these cultures. Most…

Aziz

Arabic

"powerful and beloved"

This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm…

Baez

Spanish surname

The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right.

Bartosz

Bartosz is a masculine Polish name derived from Bartholomew (Bartłomiej in Polish), which has Aramaic origins meaning "son of Talmai" or "son of the furrows." This distinctive variant has been…

Baz

Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish

"regal; falcon"

As Bas, it's a popular name in The Netherlands, but Baz, as in director Luhrmann, has potential for independent life too. Curiously, Australian-born Moulin Rouge director Luhrmann was born neither…

Chevez

Chevez is a masculine name with Spanish and Hispanic roots. It likely emerged as a variant or surname adaptation of 'Chávez' or 'Chaves,' a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries that…

Braz

Portuguese, variation of French Blaise, meaning uncertain

An interesting single-syllable name pronounced brahsh.

Balasz

Balasz is a variant of the Hungarian name Balázs, which is derived from the Latin name Blasius, meaning "lisping" or "stuttering." The name has historical significance in Hungary, with Saint Blaise…

Bonifaz

Bonifaz is a masculine name of Latin origin, deriving from 'Bonifatius' meaning 'good fate' or 'good fortune.' This name has historical significance through several popes and saints named Boniface,…

Buzz

Modern nickname

Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.

Chaz

Diminutive of Charles

The jazziest nickname for Charles.

Chazz

Chazz is a masculine name that emerged as a shortened form of Charles or as a stylized version of Chaz. Charles itself comes from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' The distinctive…

Chavez

Spanish place-name

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.

Bartz

Bartz is a distinctive masculine name of Germanic origin, likely functioning as a surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. It likely developed as a shortened form of Bartholomew…

Chavaz

Chavaz is a unique masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Chavez, a Spanish surname derived from the name 'Chave' or 'Xavier,' ultimately from the Basque place name…

Klarenz

Klarenz is an uncommon variant spelling of Clarence, a name with Latin origins derived from the Roman family name Clarus, meaning 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous.' This distinctive Germanic spelling…

Claronz

Claronz is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly a modern creation or a rare variant of names like Clarence or Claron with a distinctive ending. The name has a strong, assertive…

Antrez

Antrez is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creation or a variation of names like Andres or Antares. With its strong consonants and distinctive 'z' ending, Antrez has a…