Names For Boys With Meaning
Let’s be real. How simple would life be if you had to choose from 4 letter names for boys to love, for your son or soon to be son?
Benefits of having a 4 letter name is that it would be easier to write, not only for you but for your son as well.
Imaging having to practice writing a 10 letter name that was given to you without your desires? Let’s just cut to the chase and find that person name for boys to love.
- Ezra – Gender neutral name with its origin from the Hebrews, with the meaning of help.
- Liam – Originated from Irish culture, with the meaning of helmet or protector
- Hugo – Originated from the German with the meaning of bright in mind and spirit.
- Noah – Gender neutral name from the Hebrews with the meaning of rest or peace.
- Levi – Gender neutral name with its origin from the Hebrews, meaning joined in harmony.
- Luca – Originated from the Italians, is a gender neutral name with the meaning of bringer of light.
- Remy – Gender neutral French name with the meaning of oarsman or remedy.
- Jack – English originated name with the meaning of God is gracious
- Cole – Originated from the English names with the meaning of victory of people.
- Dean – English name origin with the meaning of from the valley.
- Leon – Originated from the French with a meaning of Lion. (Fierce, I say!)
- John – Hebrew origin with the meaning of God is gracious. (same meaning as Jack, huh?)
- Evan – Gender neutral name with the origin from the Welsh with a meaning of God is good! (He sure is)
- Abel – Originated from the Hebrews with the meaning of a breath
- Zane – Gender neutral ( I never knew this was a gender neutral name) American name without a confirmed meaning.
- Loki – Originated from the Scandinavians with a meaning of trickster God. (very unique one, I say)
- Dale – Gender neutral name originated from German with a meaning of valley.
- Zack – Hebrew origin with a meaning of god has remembered. (short form of Zachary)
- Adam – Originated from the Hebrews with a meaning of man, of the Earth.
- Niel – English originated name with a meaning champion.
- Hero – Gender neutral name originated from the Greek with a meaning of brave one of the people. (such a strong name)
- Cody – Originated as an English name with a meaning of helpful
- Zeke – Hebrew origin with a meaning of God will strength. (so powerful!)
- Cole – English originated name with the meaning of victory of the people.
- Zion – Originated from the Hebrews with the meaning of Israel.
- Nash – English originated name with the meaning of dweller by the ash tee.
- Ryan – Irish originated name with the meaning of descendent of the king.
- Dion – Gender neutral name originated from the Greek with a meaning of God of wine and revelry.
- Joel – Hebrew originated name with a meaning of the Lord of God.
- Crew – English originated name with a meaning of a group of people.
- Sean – Gender neutral name originated from the Irish with a meaning of God is gracious.
- Toby – Gender neutral name originated as an English name with the meaning of God is good.
- Ivan – Originated from the Russians, with a meaning of God is gracious.
When it comes to names for boys, some people are very adamant about choosing a short and simple one. Others like their boys names to have great meanings.
Let’s continue to see what other 4 letter names for boys are available.
- Carl – German originated name with a meaning of manly.
- Mark – Originated from the Latin culture with a meaning of warlike.
- Josh – English originated name with a meaning of God is my salvation. (short form of Joshua)
- Karl – German originated name with a meaning of free man.
- Drew – English originated name with a meaning of manly.
- Nico – Originated from the Italians with a meaning of victory of the people. (short form of Nicholas)
- Alan – English originated name with a meaning of Little Rock.
- Hank – American originated name with a meaning of ruler of the home.
- Dane – Originated from Scandinavian with a meaning of God is my judge or from Denmark.
- Troy – Greek originated name with a meaning of water or foot soldier.
- Cory – Gender neutral name originated from the Irish with the meaning of hollow.
- Chad – English originated name with a meaning of from the warrior’s town.
- Joey – Gender neutral name originated from the English with a meaning of God will increase.
- Nate – Originated from the Hebrew with the meaning of gift of God. (short form Nathaniel.
- West – English originated name with a meaning of from the West.
- Jose – Originated from the Spanish with the meaning of God will increase.
- Neal – Irish originated name with a meaning of champion or passionate.
- Fred – English originated name with the meaning of peaceful ruler.
- Will – Originated from the English with the meaning of with gilded helmet.
- Kent – English originated name with the meaning of high or coastal land.
- Cleo – Gender neutral name with the meaning of to praise or acclaim.
- Thor – Scandinavian origin with the meaning of thunder.
- Taro – Japanese originated name with the meaning of first-born son or big boy.
- Owen – Originated from the Irish with the meaning of the yew tree or youth.
- Dean – English originated name with the meaning of from the valley.
- Theo – Greek originated name with the meaning of gift of God or divine gift.
- Jude – Gender neutral English name with the meaning of from Judea.
- Hank – American originated name with the meaning of ruler of the home.
- Eric – Originated from the Scandinavian with the meaning of always ruler.
- Zeus – Greek originated name with the meaning of God.
- Khan – Originated from India with the meaning of ruler, king,
What are your thoughts on these 4 letter names for boys? Did you find that prefect tone you love or were there any that you might debate about?
Personally, there were quite a few that crossed my mind when I was trying to figure out a boys names for my son. With the meanings behind them, it can make the decisions a bit challenging, but that’s the fun of it all.
If you have additional names that I might have missed, feel free to drop them in the comments for others to see.
These boys’ names with 4-letters are awesome. I especially like the ones that have biblical meanings. 🙂
I love SO many of these! We named our 2nd guinea pig Luca LOL!
It’s such a game-changer to have simpler options that are easier to write and remember.
I loved reading through these 4 letter boy names and the descriptions. I like how you include names from different cultures and different religions. They are all beautiful!
I already have Jack, and now I may have another boy. I love Luka!
I love reading about name meanings! I also love that you focused on 4-letter names. That’s a unique twist! Sweet post!
I love names with meaning—they carry a special significance and make a lasting impression. Short names, like 4-letter ones, are simple yet powerful.
Such cute boy names! I’ve always loved the name Ryan. 🙂
Zane was going to be my son’s name but we changed it at the last minute!