4-Letter Baby Boy Names
6793 names with meanings and origins.
6,793 boy names with exactly 4 letters, each with its meaning and origin. Names of this length are short enough for everyday use and still leave room for a nickname.
Popular 4-letter boy names: Noah, Liam, John, Owen, Luke.
Top picks
- Noah — “Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family.”
- Liam — “Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'.”
- John — “John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle.”
- Owen — “Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'.”
- Luke — “Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania' in southern Italy. Luke wrote one of the four Gospels.”
- Jack — “Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own.”
- Evan — “Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.”
- Levi — “Levi comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'joined' or 'attached'. Levi is a son of Jacob and the ancestor of the priestly tribe.”
- Ezra — “Ezra comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'help'. Ezra is a scribe and priest in the Bible.”
- Adam — “Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, meaning 'man', possibly linked to adamah, 'earth'. Adam is the first man in the Bible.”
Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name typically used as a short, endearing form of longer traditional names.”
Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name used as a modern, short-form variant of traditional Sanskrit-based names.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit for the beginning, most important, or an ornament. A classic, multi-faceted name signifying priority and beauty.”
- Aafiआफी
Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic origin name commonly used in India meaning one who forgives or health.”
Boy · Arabic · “Helper, supporter”
Unisex · Indian · “Means life or living; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “Of the ancestors”
Unisex · Indian · “A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'.”
Unisex · International · “Aalo means "light" in Bengali and is a spelling variant of Alo.”
Boy · Indonesian · “First, beginning”
Boy · Scandinavian · “Father of multitudes”
- Aaptஆப்த்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning trustworthy or reliable, referring to a person who is a true friend and always keeps their word.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Indian roots meaning water. Used to signify fluidity, life-giving nature, and adaptability.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Aaron, a Hebrew name meaning high mountain or exalted.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “High mountain or exalted”
Boy · Catalan · “The Catalan form of Aaron, meaning high mountain or enlightened.”
Boy · Baltic · “Means "sun"; an Estonian name derived from ancient Baltic and Finnic roots.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A diminutive form of names like Aaron, meaning "exalted" in Hebrew.”
- Aasaआशा
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Asha', meaning hope or desire.”
- Aasiआसी
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic origin meaning obedient, submissive, or one who avoids sin.”
Boy · International · “Aaso is a spelling of Aso, a Kurdish name meaning "horizon."”
- Aasuआसु
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "Ashru", meaning a tear or teardrop.”
Unisex · International · “Means "the first"; a Finnish name derived from the word aate, referring to an idea or thought.”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of a tree.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning sun or person who is bright and glowing.”
- Aayuஆயு
Boy · Tamil · “A short and sweet name meaning life or lifespan, celebrating the gift of existence and the vitality of a young soul.”
- Abaiआबलई
Unisex · Indian · “A Marathi name often referring to the elder one or a respectful address.”
Unisex · Parsi · “Water or the eighth month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It represents the divinity presiding over the element of water.”
- Abasאבא (Awā)
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Father”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "mountain wind"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name reflecting natural elements.”
Boy · Central Asian · “Clever, skillful”
Boy · International · “Means "father"; a variation of the Hebrew name Abba often found in various cultures.”
Unisex · African · “A name of African and Hebrew roots meaning father or referring to a child born on a Thursday.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Joy of the father; diminutive of abigail: father rejoiced, or fathers joy. gives joy. the intelligent, beautiful abigail was old testament king davids third wife, described as good in discretion and beautiful in form”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning a servant or worshipper, denoting a life of servitude and religious devotion.”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
- Abduعبدو
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · African · “This name has African and Arabic roots, signifying a person who is a devoted worshipper or an adorer.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Abel comes from the Hebrew Hevel, meaning 'breath'. Abel is the second son of Adam and Eve.”
Boy · Hungarian · “A name meaning breath, vapor, or vanity.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning father of many, often used as a variant of Abram.”
Unisex · English · “Leaf.”
- Abhiஅபி
Boy · Tamil · “A friendly and versatile name, often a diminutive, meaning fearless or referring to someone who is always close and dear.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit roots meaning unborn or nonexistent. A philosophical name, often used in mystical contexts to suggest an eternal soul.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Great; variant of aviah: my father is lord”
Boy · African · “Derived from aabid, worshipper adorer; worshipper”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name serving as a diminutive for Abraham or Abigail, meaning father or mother of many.”
Unisex · Indian · “A short, modern variant of names like Abigail, used increasingly in India.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning one who is fearless in battle or combat. It conveys courage and martial strength.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Meaning spirit, a name from the Bunun people of Taiwan.”
- Abirअबीर
Boy · Marathi · “A fragrant red powder used during festivals, symbolizing color, joy, and a pleasant aroma.”
Unisex · Indian · “Abiy means "great" or "exalted" in Amharic, with roots in the Ethiopian language Ge'ez.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Exhalation of breath; exhalation of breath. the second son of adam in the bible. the variant able is used as an english surname”
- Abniअवनि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'avani', meaning the earth.”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Arabic · “A literal Arabic term that means father. It is commonly used as a prefix to form a kunya, an honorific name based on one's firstborn child.”
Boy · Arabic · “The name of abdullah ibn-musa, a scholar and reciter of the quran”
- Abulअबुल
Unisex · Indian · “Arabic prefix meaning 'father of', often used as a standalone name meaning 'progenitor'.”
Unisex · Indian · “A fruit; symbol of life”
Boy · Turkish · “Man of steel or courageous”
Boy · Dutch · “A Dutch name meaning edge or blade, traditionally denoting strength and precision.”
Boy · English · “A variation of the English name Ace, which means one or expert.”
Boy · French · “Acel means 'Adherent of a nobleman', suggesting a loyal and supportive nature, someone who stands by those they admire.”
Unisex · Indian · “A common South Indian diminutive of Achyutha, referring to Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Turkish · “A Turkish masculine name meaning someone who is sharp, intelligent, or perceptive.”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Jacob, meaning "supplanter" in Hebrew.”
- Adaaअदा
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Urdu/Arabic meaning 'grace', 'style', or 'charm'.”
Boy · Greek · “A name of Greek origin representing the powerful deity associated with storms and floods.”
Unisex · German · “A variant of Ada, a Germanic name meaning noble or nobility.”
- Adagअदग
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name signifies one who is pure and blemishless. It describes a person who is stainless and free from faults.”
Boy · German · “Sweet or noble.”
- Adamఆడమ్
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, meaning 'man', possibly linked to adamah, 'earth'. Adam is the first man in the Bible.”
Boy · Hungarian · “A name meaning earth, man, or of the red earth.”
Boy · Irish · “Little fire; son of adam: man of the red earth; variant of adam from the red earth”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Son of adam: man of the red earth; son of adam, man of the red earth”
Boy · Portuguese · “Derived from the Hebrew word meaning man or earth.”
Boy · Slavic · “A diminutive form of Adam, meaning son of the red earth.”
Unisex · English · “Wealthy; welsh form of adam of the red earth”
Boy · English · “Happy, ornament”
Unisex · English · “Ardent; diminutive of adelaide: nobility. french form of the old german adalheidis, a compound of athal (noble) and haida (hood). adelaide, the capital of south australia, was named after queen adelaide, 19th century king william ivs consort; diminutive of adeline and adela: sweet or pleasant; of the nobility. noble. f”
Boy · Arabic · “Honorable Judge One who Jugdes Fairly”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Handsome; variant of adin: attractive; handsome; pleasure given. adin was a biblical exile who returned to israel from babylon”
Boy · Indian · “First, Most important, Beginning, Ornament, Adornment”
Boy · African · “Well-mannered courteous polished; cultured”
- Adikआदिक
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Sanskrit 'adika', which can mean primary, original, or first.”
Boy · Arabic · “Just, fair”
Boy · English · “Beautiful; attractive; handsome; pleasure given. adin was a biblical exile who returned to israel from babylon”
Boy · Arabic · “This name signifies a righteous person and is found in both Arabic contexts and Nigerian linguistic traditions.”
- Aditआदित
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the first born. It signifies the beginning or the source of something.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning gentle or delicate. It is used to describe a person who is polite, pleasant, and refined in manner.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to a companion of the Prophet. It carries historical significance within Islamic tradition.”
Boy · Portuguese · “Earth; red earth”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to one who lives on the noble's island. It is a variation of the name Adney, rooted in old geographical descriptions.”
Boy · Spanish · “Of the adriatic.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gods blessing. (ghanian); red earth lazy weakworldly generous”
Unisex · Indian · “Beginning; first”
Boy · Basque · “Name of a legendary figure in Basque mythology”
Unisex · Indian · “First; original”
Unisex · Indian · “First; original”
- Adyeआद्ये
Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Adya, meaning the first or original.”
Boy · English · “An English name of Celtic roots referring to a legendary king of Ireland.”
Unisex · Welsh · “Means very bright; a Welsh name often associated with the river Afan and brilliance.”
Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic origin name commonly used in India meaning one who forgives or health.”
Boy · African · “With African and Arabic origins, this name describes someone who is chaste, modest, and virtuous.”
Boy · International · “From the continent of Africa”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning roof or upper floor. In the Bible, it was a title used by the kings of the Amalekites.”
Boy · Turkish · “Respectable or honorable”
Unisex · Punjabi · “Extending far, profound, unimaginable”
Boy · International · “Good or virtuous”
Boy · International · “Agav is a Russian form of the biblical name Agabus, traditionally linked to the Hebrew word for "locust."”
Boy · African · “The one who gathers or collects”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning 'fugitive' or 'a valley deepness,' mentioned in biblical texts.”
Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means the name of a spirit in Truku indigenous mythology. It is an indigenous name from Taiwan.”
Boy · Greek · “A variant spelling of Angel, which originates from the Greek word angelos, meaning messenger.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name derived from Latin and Hebrew roots meaning 'a field' or 'a gatherer who harvests'.”
Boy · Portuguese · “Celebration or festival”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning friend of horses. It is often used as a diminutive or variant of the name Eochaidh.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil "akil", referring to the fragrant eaglewood tree or the world.”
Boy · Albanian · “Dawn; break of day”
Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a strong warrior or protector. This is a traditional Taiwanese indigenous name.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means one who acts with swiftness and purpose. This is a Taiwanese indigenous name.”
- Agneअग्नि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "agni", meaning fire; representing the Vedic god of fire.”
- Agniअग्नि
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fire”
Boy · Albanian · “Struggle or conflict”
- Agriअग्रि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit meaning 'first', 'foremost', or 'edge'.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning stranger or gathered together. It is the name of a wise man mentioned in the Book of Proverbs.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength.”
Boy · Arabic · “God is one; one; unique; without partner; one of allah's attributes; the one”
- Ahanअहान
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning dawn or morning. It represents one who is of the nature of time itself.”
Boy · Indian · “Activity, Defender”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Ahaz is a unique name, meaning 'one that takes or possesses'. It suggests a child who will embrace life with enthusiasm.”
- Ahedअहद
Unisex · Indian · “Of Arabic origin, meaning a pledge, commitment, or unique.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from achiya, god is my brother; variant of achiya: god is my brother”
- Ahidअहिद
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "ahi", meaning serpent or sun.”
- Ahilআহিল
Boy · Bengali · “From Arabic, meaning prince or one who is guided.”
Boy · Indian · “Cloud, Water, Traveller”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From the Sanskrit prefix 'A' (not) and 'Hina' (sin). It means pure or without sin, reflecting a desire for moral uprightness in a child.”
Boy · Indian · “Last, The devotee and God are one”
- Ahlaआह्ला
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'Ahla', meaning 'refreshment' or 'delight'.”
- Ahraअह्रा
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit meaning 'joyous' or 'thunder'.”
Boy · Indian · “Myth name of a God of magic”
- Ahutआहुत
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ahuta', meaning called, summoned, or offered as a sacrifice.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew male name that can refer to a vulture or raven. It also appears in poetic contexts as an isle.”
Boy · Scottish · “A variation of Ian, a Scottish form of John, meaning the Lord is gracious.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name traditionally associated with a reciter of the Holy Quran.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sign or miracle”
Boy · International · “Edge of a sword; blade”
Unisex · Baltic · “A Baltic variation of Amalia, meaning work.”
Boy · French · “Derived from the French word meaning beloved or dear one.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “Affection; friend”
Boy · Baltic · “Means beloved or dear one. A name found in Baltic languages.”
Boy · Greek · “Derived from the Greek word aion, meaning "age," "eternity," or "a period of time."”
Unisex · Indian · “Aito is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its kanji; one spelling combines “love” and “person.””
Boy · Arabic · “Wonder or miracle”
- Ajadआजाद
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'azad', meaning free, independent, or liberated.”
Unisex · African · “Goat (symbol of perseverance)”
Unisex · Punjabi · “Victory,Conqueror”
Unisex · Indian · “The unborn or unmanifested one”
Boy · Turkish · “Means "commander" or "leader"; a name of Turkish and Arabic origin.”
- Ajarअजर
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning ageless, referring to a god or one who does not grow old.”
Boy · Greek · “Strong warrior.”
- Ajayअजय
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Victorious; unconquerable; unconquerable, invincible; unconquerable, god”
Boy · Arabic · “Wonderful or miracle”
Boy · African · “Means "a brave protector"; a name of West African origin.”
Boy · International · “Wonderful or strange”
Unisex · Indian · “Ajil can come from Arabic ajil, meaning "swift," "prompt," or "immediate."”
- Ajimअज़ीम
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Arabic name Azim, meaning great, mighty, or magnificent.”
- Ajitअजित
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unconquerable; victorious; invincible; unconquerable”
- Ajivअजीव
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ajiva', meaning living or a living being.”
- Ajjaअज्ज
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ajja', meaning a grandfather or an ancestor.”
- Ajjuअज्जू
Unisex · Indian · “A popular pet name or nickname in India, often derived from names like Ajay or Arjun.”
Boy · International · “A modern American invention blending sounds from Aaron, meaning high mountain, with the suffix -jon.”
- Ajoyஅஜோய்
Boy · Tamil · “A joyful name meaning full of life or invincible, describing a person who brings happiness and cannot be defeated.”
- Ajusअजुस
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning 'vitality' or 'strength'.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "a brave soul"; a name from Taiwanese indigenous languages.”
Boy · Japanese · “Means big or great; a Japanese name often used for boys.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Akal, from Punjabi/Sanskrit, means timeless or eternal. It is a spiritual name often associated with the Divine and infinite existence.”
Boy · Arabic · “Root or origin”
- Akasआकाश
Boy · Indian · “Rooted in Indian languages, this name means all-pervading or as vast and great as the sky.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "a hunter"; a name from Taiwanese indigenous languages.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern form of Akim, a Hebrew name meaning "God will establish."”
Boy · Japanese · “A variant of the name Aken, a Japanese name meaning bright or intelligent.”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning first born. In some contexts, it is also used to refer to a sister.”
- Akibआकिब
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'Aqib', meaning successor or follower.”
- Akie晶絵
Unisex · Japanese · “Bright child”
Boy · African · “This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning God will establish. It is a shortened form of Joachim and carries a sense of divine promise.”
- AkisΆκης
Boy · Greek · “Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning knowledgeable or wise. Used for a person who displays good judgment and intelligence.”
- Akkaअक्का
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning 'elder sister'; used commonly in South India as a respectful term.”
- Akkiअक्की
Unisex · Indian · “A common nickname in India, often derived from Akshara or Akshat.”
- Akkuअक्कू
Unisex · Indian · “A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'.”
Unisex · Indian · “A casual variant or nickname derived from various Indian naming conventions.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Sun”
Boy · International · “Means "strength of character"; a modern international name.”
Boy · Hungarian · “A name believed to mean a white or noble person.”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "clear stream"; a name from the indigenous languages of Taiwan.”
Unisex · Indian · “Akrm is a shortened spelling of Akram, an Arabic name meaning "most generous" or "most noble."”
- Akulअकुल
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. It translates to 'one who is without family' or 'transcendental.'”
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