Names Ending in Z for Boys
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Feliz
Feliz is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' It derives from the Latin 'felix,' which shares the same meaning. Though not extremely common in…
Tadeuz
Tadeuz is a variant spelling of Tadeusz, the Polish form of Thaddeus, which derives from the Aramaic name Thaddai, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'courageous.' This simplified spelling removes the 'sz'…
Juelz
Modern invented name based on Jules, Latin
"sky father; youthful"
A modern spin on classic Jules, this name appeared in the US Top 1000 multiple times between 2009 and 2021. Notably borne by rapper and actor Juelz Santana, it was still given to more than 100 boys…
Aariz
Aariz is a modern masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'respected' or 'honorable.' Some sources also suggest it can mean 'cultivator' or 'farmer.' The distinctive double 'a' at the beginning gives…
Milosz
Milosz is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Slavic elements 'mil' meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'beloved,'…
Ayaz
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"frost"
A wintery name of Turkish origin that would suit a baby born during the colder months. Notably borne by the slave and later companion of an 11th century sultan, it is a popular choice in Turkey with…
Ganiz
Basque variation of John
Ganiz, sometimes spelled Ganix, is a Basque name which is e variation of John. Virtually unknown in the US, this may be a creative way to honor an ancestral John (and there are so many of them!).
Erlantz
Basque
"to glow, shine, sparkle"
The gallant Basque name will age well and has a bright and soulful meaning. Earl or Ant are obvious nicknames.
Vinz
Vinz is a masculine name that serves as a shortened form of names like Vincent or Vincenzo. These parent names derive from the Latin "Vincentius," meaning "conquering" or "prevailing." This concise…
Bernez
Breton variation of Bernard.
Bernez is more frequently seen as a last name, but this Breton version of Bernard might freshen up a somewhat dowdy English name.
Jakez
Breton variation of Jacques/Jack
This charming Breton name runs the risk of being poorly pronounced outside of France. If you're looking for an alternative take on Jack, the standard French version Jacques or the Cornish version…
Lutz
Lutz is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Ludwig, which means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' As a standalone name, Lutz emerged as a shortened form or…
Poyraz
Turkish
"north wind"
Evocative nature name popular for boys in Turkey. It derives from the Greek Boreas , as in the aurora borealis.
Aritz
Basque
"oak"
Basque soccer star Aritz Aduriz helped propel this distinctive name -- derived from "haritz," the Basque word for "oak" -- to the Top 100 Spanish baby names .
Kruz
Variation of Cruz, Spanish
"cross"
There's something about the K initial that modern parents just can't resist and Kruz is a trendy reboot of the already very cool Cruz. Derived from the Spanish word for "cross", Kruz could be…
Tadeusz
Polish variation of Thaddeus
"gift of God"
The Polish form of Thaddeus, it is associated with Adam Mickiewicz's 1834 poem Pan Tadeusz , the national epic poem of Poland and compulsory reading in schools. The poem is set in the early 19th…
Yantz
Dutch, variation of Jans
Variation of Jans.
Buz
Hebrew
"contempt"
A name used in the Old Testament, as well as a variation of Buzz.
Pharez
Hebrew
"to blossom"
Variation of Perez.
Kaydnz
Variation of Cadence
"rhythm, beat"
Creative spelling of Cadence notably used by T-Pain for his son in 2009.