Boy 4-Letter Baby Names

Four-letter names hit the perfect balance — short enough to feel crisp, long enough to feel like a real name.

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Practical tip: The most popular name length in the US. Easy to say, easy to spell, works with most last names.
Popular examples: Emma, Liam, Noah, Ava, Luna, Jack, Lily, Owen, Zara, Abel
Liam
Boy
Irish
resolute protector
#1
Noah
Boy
Hebrew
movement
#2
Levi
Boy
Hebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
#12
Jack
Boy
English
God is gracious
#14
Ezra
Boy
Hebrew-speaking regions
Help, helper
#15
Owen
Boy
Wales
noble, young warrior; well born, noble
#20
Luca
Boy
Italian
bringer of light; light
#24
John
Boy
[English
English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".
#26
Luke
Boy
Greece
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.
#31
Axel
Boy
Sweden
Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.
#71
Eden
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking countries
delight, paradise
#77
Theo
Unisex
Greece
Divine gift
#78
Beau
Boy
[English]
Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century.
#80
Ryan
Boy
Ireland
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).
#83
Enzo
Boy
Italy
ruler of the home
#90
Jose
Boy
Spain
God will add
#93
Luka
Boy
Slavic
Bringer of light
#95
Gael
Boy
Ireland
a Gael, a person of Gaelic origin; a reference to 'Gale', meaning cheerful or merry
#99
Amir
Boy
Middle Eastern countries
prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak
#100
Adam
Boy
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#103
Jace
Boy
[English]
Short form of JASON.
#110
Milo
Boy
English
soldier
#121
Zion
Unisex
American
highest point
#125
Remi
Unisex
France
Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).
#127
Luis
Boy
[Spanish]
Spanish form of LOUIS.
#134
Evan
Boy
Wales
the Lord is gracious
#137
Juan
Boy
Spain
God is gracious.
#140
Sage
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#143
Leon
Boy
Greece
Meaning 'lion'
#148
Ivan
Boy
Russia
God is gracious
#153
Cole
Boy
American
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
#155
Arlo
Boy
English-speaking countries
Fortified hill
#158
Dean
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159
Jude
Boy
American
praised; יְהוּדָה (Yehudah)
#161
Alan
Boy
France
rock, harmony
#167
Finn
Boy
Ireland
fair, white
#186
Tate
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which was derived from the Old English given name Tata, of unknown origin.
#197
Alex
Boy
Greece
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
#203
Jett
Boy
American
jet black; a form of lignite
#207
Knox
Boy
[English]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Old English cnocc "round hill".
#208
Joel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
Yahweh is God
#212
Abel
Boy
Israel
breath or vapor
#220
Eric
Boy
Scandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#227
Nico
Boy
Italy
Short form of NICHOLAS (or sometimes NICODEMUS).
#240
Rory
Unisex
Ireland
red king
#242
Zayn
Boy
Middle Eastern countries
Grace
#246
Mark
Boy
Latin
Warlike
#250
Lane
Boy
English-speaking countries
A narrow road or pathway
#254
Paul
Boy
[English
From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important leader of the early Christian church.
#256
Nash
Boy
English
At the ash tree
#259
Crew
Boy
English
English
#260
Kash
Boy
Hindi-speaking countries
Hindi
#261
Omar
Boy
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#263
Colt
Boy
American
young horse
#264
King
Boy
[English]
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
#266
Zane
Boy
English
God is gracious.
#277
Cade
Boy
English
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#280
Otto
Boy
Germanic
Wealth, fortune
#282
Cash
Boy
[English]
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case". A famous bearer of the surname was American musician Johnny Cash (1932-2003).
#289
Cody
Boy
[English
From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendant of CUIDIGHTHEACH". A famous bearer of the surname was the American frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917).
#304
Onyx
Unisex
American
A gemstone; a type of quartz
#307
Reid
Boy
Scottish
red-haired
#315
Niko
Boy
Japan
Finnish form of NICHOLAS, and a Croatian and Slovene short form of NIKOLA (1).
#320
Cruz
Boy
Spain
cross
#329
Wade
Boy
English
To go or walk
#341
Kade
Boy
English-speaking countries
Round, barrel
#350
Rhys
Boy
[Welsh]
Means "enthusiasm" in Welsh. Several Welsh rulers have borne this name.
#353
iker
Boy
Spain
Basque
#357
Odin
Boy
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#361
Navy
Unisex
English
The branch of the armed forces at sea
#363
Remy
Unisex
France
oarsman
#390
Kane
Boy
Irish
Warrior
#402
Kylo
Boy
American
from the river
#405
Jake
Boy
American
Supplanter
#408
Koda
Boy
Japan
a companion or friend; the last of the wolf pack
#412
Ares
Boy
Greece
Perhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male". Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera.
#414
Hugo
Boy
France
Latinized form of HUGH. As a surname it has belonged to the French author Victor Hugo (1802-1885), the writer of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Misérables'.
#415
Kobe
Boy
Japan
coming from the gods; tortoise
#418
Kyle
Boy
Scottish
narrow, straight
#419
Sean
Boy
Ireland
Anglicized form of SEÁN.
#427
Kian
Boy
Iran
ancient, enduring; king
#428
Reed
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (g…
#429
Hank
Boy
[English]
Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch dimi…
#444
Noel
Unisex
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#451
Erik
Boy
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#454
Troy
Boy
[English]
From a surname that originally denoted a person from the city of Troyes in France. This was also the name of the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's 'Iliad'.
#461
Adan
Boy
Hebrew
earth, soil
#471
Andy
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of ANDREW or sometimes ANDREA (2). American pop artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a famous bearer of this name.
#500
Ason
Boy
American
He has bought
#501
Kong
Boy
China
Grand, spacious, vast
#503
Pray
Boy
English-speaking countries
To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.
#503
Ulys
Boy
Greece
Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary
#503
Ilir
Boy
Albania
free
#504
Vane
Boy
English
Flag, banner
#504
Liad
Boy
Israel
I have my heart
#506
Eldo
Boy
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#509
Agee
Boy
English
noble
#510
Ehud
Boy
Israel
he is united
#511
Cayl
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#512
Lyal
Boy
English-speaking countries
loyal
#512
Dyon
Boy
Greek
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#514
Lind
Unisex
Sweden
lime tree
#516
Lonn
Boy
American
to be brave
#516
Sait
Boy
Turkey
sighted
#516
Sabe
Boy
Japan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
#516
Coye
Boy
American
variant of the Irish name Coy
#517
Rome
Boy
Italy
power
#517
Dyle
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
Ping
Unisex
[Chinese]
From Chinese 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other characters can also form this name.
#520
Hoai
Boy
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#521
Torr
Boy
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#522
Tugg
Boy
USA
to pull or tug
#522
Ford
Boy
English-speaking countries
River crossing
#523
Doua
Unisex
USA
Spirit, essence
#524
Doel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#524
Tice
Boy
Germanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
#524
Izea
Boy
USA
God is my salvation
#525
Swar
Boy
India
Hindi
#525
Seth
Boy
Hebrew
appointed; compensation
#526
Abir
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking countries
fragrance, scent
#527
Vent
Boy
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#528
Ivor
Boy
Ireland
Yew tree
#529
Isay
Boy
Japan
to be found
#529
Derf
Boy
American
English
#530
Froy
Boy
Norway
Lord.
#532
Hary
Boy
India
To be exalted; Ruler of the home
#532
Luan
Unisex
Vietnam
Moon; Lion
#532
Leum
Boy
English-speaking countries
a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures
#532
Edil
Boy
Turkey
To govern, ruler; The ruler
#533
Eudy
Boy
Greek
Wealthy or prosperous.
#535
Eury
Boy
Greece
Well born; noble
#537
Hyle
Boy
English
from the meadow
#537
Paal
Boy
Netherlands
Small
#538
Tarl
Boy
American
to bring joy or happiness
#538
Drew
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
#539
Bobb
Boy
American
Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#542
Cian
Boy
Ireland
Means "ancient" in Gaelic. This was the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta in Irish legend. Cian was also the name of a son-in-law of Brian Boru.
#542
Burr
Boy
American
A rough, prickly covering
#543
Leto
Boy
Greece
hidden
#543
Yoon
Unisex
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#543
Biko
Boy
South Africa
Xhosa
#544
Diep
Unisex
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
Nate
Boy
English-speaking countries
gift of God
#544
Song
Unisex
Chinese
pine tree
#544
Mack
Boy
Scottish
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#545
Elvy
Unisex
American
Noble or high-minded
#547
Olus
Boy
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#547
Meng
Boy
China
It can mean 'dream' (梦) or 'to be clear' (明), depending on the characters used.
#548
Sibi
Boy
India
Hindi
#549
Geza
Boy
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#550
Zain
Boy
Arabic
beauty
#550
Zkye
Boy
American
the sky
#550
Teco
Boy
Spanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#551
Nath
Boy
France
Gift of God; Short form of Nathan
#553
Ozzy
Boy
[English]
Variant of OZZIE.
#553
Dmar
Boy
USA
A modern variant and created name that has no specific meaning.
#554
Fher
Boy
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
Wick
Boy
American
dwellers at a dwelling or town
#556
Afif
Boy
[Arabic]
Means "chaste" in Arabic.
#558
Coke
Boy
English-speaking countries
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#558
Imam
Boy
Arabic
leader, guide, or one who leads prayers
#558
Orum
Boy
African
Joy; Celebration
#558
Than
Boy
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#558
Ozro
Boy
Israel
Strength, power
#559
Trea
Unisex
English
three
#559
Sang
Boy
South Korea
To live or to rise
#560
Kavy
Boy
India
Poet or poetry
#562
Merl
Boy
English-speaking countries
Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.
#563
Shah
Boy
Persian-speaking countries
Princess or noblewoman
#563
Ance
Boy
France
a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.
#565
Garl
Boy
English-speaking countries
man, warrior
#565
Obie
Boy
American
God is my light
#566
Oney
Unisex
American
Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.
#566
Bibb
Boy
English-speaking countries
A surname that has also become a given name, possibly derived from the words 'bibb' or 'bibbles', implying youth or a pl
#567
Loal
Boy
American
gift from God
#567
Riki
Unisex
Japan
child of the village
#567
Ibis
Unisex
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#568
Saul
Boy
Israel
asked for, prayed for
#568
Bern
Boy
Germanic
bear
#571
Elof
Boy
Sweden
descendant of the ancestors
#571
Jary
Boy
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
Clif
Boy
English
cliff
#572
Ravi
Boy
[Hinduism
Means "sun" in Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Surya. A famous bearer was the musician Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).
#574
Aldo
Boy
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
Olon
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#576
Dwan
Unisex
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577
Lenz
Boy
Germanic
the one belonging to the spring
#577
Samy
Boy
Arabic
elevated, sublime
#577
Joeb
Boy
American
He will be exalted
#579
Jaun
Boy
Spain
Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#579
Cott
Boy
American
From the cottage or small house
#580
Clay
Boy
English
mortal, clay
#581
Olas
Boy
Norway
relic
#581
Emir
Boy
Turkey
Bosnian form of AMIR (1).
#582
Leal
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
loyal, faithful
#583
Doni
Unisex
American
gift from God
#584
Lian
Unisex
Chinese-speaking regions
美丽
#584
Ebay
Boy
Israel
There is a house'
#586
Kwan
Boy
China
spring
#588
Lido
Boy
Italy
a beach or shore
#588