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    Four-Syllable Baby Boy Names

    21793 names with meanings and origins.

    21,793 boy names with 4 syllables. Longer names often carry a fuller meaning and usually come with a natural nickname.

    Popular picks: Alexander, Sebastian, Nathaniel, Ezekiel, Leonardo.

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    Top picks

    1. Alexander — “Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'.”
    2. Sebastian — “Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebaste', a town whose name comes from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable'.”
    3. Nathaniel — “Nathaniel comes from the Hebrew Netan'el, meaning 'God has given'. Nathanael is an apostle in the Gospel of John.”
    4. Ezekiel — “Ezekiel comes from the Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning 'God will strengthen'. Ezekiel is a prophet in the Bible.”
    5. Leonardo — “Leonardo is the Italian form of Leonard, from the Germanic leon 'lion' and hard 'brave', so 'brave as a lion'.”
    6. Alejandro — “Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'.”
    7. Emilio — “Emilio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.”
    8. Leonidas — “Son of the lion; lion-like”
    9. Demetrius — “Follower of Demeter”
    10. Alessandro — “Defender of the people”
    • Aabaranaआभरण

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abarana' meaning ornament, jewelry, or decoration.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name referring to a learned or scholarly person in traditional contexts.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name referring to one who is radiant or possesses a glowing quality.”

    • Aabavaananஆபவாணன்

      Boy · Tamil · “A warm Tamil name referring to one who is protective and reliable, often associated with a person who provides shelter or guidance.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name meaning one who reflects the color or light of the divine essence.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil phonetic variant of the Sanskrit name Adarshan, meaning an ideal or sight.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The feminine form of Adarshan, meaning vision or an ideal woman.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The feminine form of Adarshan, meaning vision or an ideal woman.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Adarshini, meaning a girl who is an ideal example.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means the first Lord Shiva; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit signifying supreme divinity.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means the first Lord Shankar; an Indian name honoring the auspicious deity Lord Shiva.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means the first Lord Shiva; an Indian name reflecting divine status and spiritual origins.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Aadhyareddy combines Aadhya, Sanskrit for "first" or "primordial," with the Telugu surname Reddy.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Tamil form of "Adimoola", referring to the ultimate source or the primordial root, usually Vishnu.”

    • Aadishaktiआदिशक्ति

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning the primal energy or the primordial power of the universe.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sri shankaracharya, Founder of Adwaitha philosophy”

    • Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit compound meaning protector of the sun. It is a formal name used to signify strength and the safeguarding of light.”

    • Aadiyapadhamஆடியபாதம்

      Boy · Tamil · “A spiritual Tamil name meaning the dancing feet of the Lord, specifically referring to the sacred dance of Lord Shiva.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit-derived, meaning lucky or fortunate. A masculine name used to invite good fortune.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Aahluwalia is a spelling of Ahluwalia, a Punjabi surname meaning "from Ahlu," referring to a village near Lahore.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound name consisting of Ajith (invincible) and Kumar (son/prince).”

    • Aakarashanआकर्षण

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Akarshana', meaning attraction, charm, or magnetism.”

    • Aakarshanaआकर्षण

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning the act of attracting or drawing towards oneself.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means sky-like or vast; an Indian name representing expansiveness.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means the king of the sky; an Indian name denoting majesty.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means a devotee; an Indian name commonly used in spiritual contexts.”

    • Aalaabanaआलापना

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alapana', referring to the introductory melodic improvisation in Indian classical music.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to Lord Shiva, meaning 'the one who consumed poison'.”

    • Aalavandanஆலவந்தான்

      Boy · Tamil · “A significant Tamil name meaning 'the one who came to rule,' often used for children destined for leadership and greatness.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning one who comes to rule or a conqueror, often associated with historical figures or literary characters in Southern India.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means a great protector; a Tamil Indian name meaning benevolent king.”

    • Aaloecanaआलोचना

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alocana', meaning consideration, reflection, or sight.”

    • Aamodiniआमोदिनी

      Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit name meaning a joyful or fragrant woman; it is the feminine form of Aamod.”

    • Aamrapaaliआम्रपाली

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning one who is a daughter of the mango tree, famously associated with the Buddhist disciple.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Joyful or happy”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning elephant-faced, referring to Lord Ganesha.”

    • Aanamikaआनामिका

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'anamika', referring to the ring finger or one who is nameless/humble.”

    • Aanandanaआनंदना

      Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who brings joy or delights.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the root for happiness. A gender-neutral name used to suggest an inherently joyful personality.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit roots meaning one who is full of joy or bliss. It is commonly used to reflect a happy and contented nature.”

    • Aanandiniआनंदिनी

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning joyful or one who provides happiness.”

    • Aanandswarupஆனந்தஸ்வரூப்

      Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning the embodiment of bliss, representing a person whose very nature is peaceful, happy, and divine.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit roots meaning full of joy, happiness, or bliss, typically representing a state of divine contentment or spiritual ecstasy in India.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Combining roots meaning infinite joy or eternal happiness, signifying one who holds deep affection or brings great delight to those around them.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit compound, meaning king of happiness. A gender-neutral name reflecting a joyful and dominant nature.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning joyful. A gender-neutral name reflecting a lighthearted and happy spirit.”

    • Aananthikaआनंतिका

      Unisex · Indian · “A name derived from 'Anand', meaning full of joy or related to happiness.”

    • Aaraadhanaआराधना

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aradhana', meaning worship, adoration, or prayer.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of the Sanskrit word 'Aradhana', meaning worship or devotion.”

    • Aaradanaआरदना

      Unisex · Indian · “A phonetic variant of the Sanskrit name Aradhana, meaning devotion or worship.”

    • Aaradhitaआराधिता

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aradhita', meaning worshipped, adored, or honored.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'nectar of the soul' or referring to Lord Vishnu.”

    • Aaranikaआरनिका

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'Arani', meaning the wood used for generating sacrificial fire.”

    • Aarathanaaआराधना

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit word 'aradhana', meaning worship, prayer, or adoration.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Translates to one who is the object of worship or adoration, signifying a person held in high esteem and deep spiritual love.”

    • Boy · Sanskrit · “Means 'peaceful giver'; a modern combination of the Sanskrit name Aarav and Reddy.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound name meaning 'Queen of Aarthi' or queen of worship.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name for Lord Murugan, meaning 'the one with six faces'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Arumugam, a name for the Hindu deity Murugan.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A combination of the Indian name Aarush, meaning "first ray of sun," and the English surname Reddy.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A spelling variant of Asha Jyoti, meaning “light of hope,” from Sanskrit asha, “hope,” and jyoti, “light.””

    • Aasaalataआशाालता

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Asha' (hope) and 'Lata' (creeper/vine), meaning a vine of hope.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Translates to the daughter who is beloved, highlighting a cherished individual held in high regard by their family and community members.”

    • Aashakiranआशाकिरण

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Asha' (hope) and 'Kiran' (ray), meaning a ray of hope.”

    • Aasirithaआश्रिता

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'one who has taken shelter' or protected.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning king of support or the foundational king.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name for Lord Vishnu”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'the first daughter' or 'noble daughter of the beginning'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'ancient scripture' or 'first hidden wisdom'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The ultimate source or origin”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'first language' or 'primordial words'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the beginning or primordial lord”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning the first lord or the supreme primordial creator.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning the ancient king or the first lord.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning one with an ancient or primordial form.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning primordial friend or the first associate.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name referring to Adishesha”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name referring to Adishesha”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound of Athish, meaning fire or explosive, and Shankar, a Sanskrit name for Lord Shiva.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit-based, meaning primordial lord or supreme God. Used for both genders as a reference to divine origin.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A combination of 'Aathi' (first) and 'Velan' (Lord Murugan), meaning the primordial Murugan.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound meaning queen of the origin or source. Used to signify a person of primary importance and status.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Aatmadeva translates to the god of the soul, combining 'aatman' and 'deva'. It is a spiritual name reflecting the divine inner self.”

    • Aavantikaअवन्तिका

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is modest' or referring to the Princess of Ujjain.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The feminine form of Aavarthan, signifying a cycle or rhythmic repetition.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Aavarthanan comes from Sanskrit avartana, meaning 'turning,' 'repetition' or 'recurrence.'”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of the deep ocean”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Gem of the ocean”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning the moon of the ocean.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning a pearl from the deep sea.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Queen of the ocean”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'aazhi' (ocean) and 'nangai' (maiden). Meaning: a maiden of the vast ocean. Used to evoke natural beauty and depth of character.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Queen of the ocean”

    • Boy · International · “Father of the beloved one”

    • Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit compound meaning the young or new moon. Used to signify growth, beauty, and soft radiance.”

    • Abanikaअबनलकल

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'avanika', meaning of the earth.”

    • Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of the skies”

    • Boy · Spanish · “This name of Spanish and Greek origin identifies a descendant of Abas. It is rooted in classical mythology and ancestral lineage.”

    • Abarajithअपरलकललत

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'aparajita', meaning undefeated or unconquered.”

    • Abaranaआभरणल

      Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit name meaning jewelry, decoration, or ornament.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From Abarni (gold) and Ca (suffix). Means golden beauty. Used to denote someone precious and radiant.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Abarna (gold); refers to a golden beauty. Used to compliment a child, often suggesting brilliance and value.”

    • Abarnikaअपर्णिका

      Unisex · Indian · “A phonetic variation of Aparnika, a diminutive form of Aparna (Goddess Parvati).”

    • Boy · English · “Son of king david renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty”

    • Boy · African · “Means "strong spirit"; an African name representing resilience and leadership.”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the lion”

    • Boy · International · “Lion of the religion”

    • Boy · English · “Father of exaltation”

    • Abbilashanअभिलाषण

      Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Abhilashan, from the Sanskrit root 'Abhilasha', meaning desire, wish, or longing.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A common Tamil spelling of Abhirami, referring to Goddess Parvati, meaning 'she who is beautiful or pleasing'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant transcription of the Tamil name Abhirami, meaning 'delightful' or 'charming'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Abhirami, meaning beautiful or pleasing, often associated with the goddess.”

    • Boy · Italian · “Abundance or plenty”

    • Boy · Italian · “Abundance or plenty”

    • Boy · Italian · “Abundant or plentiful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Slave of the high.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the all knowing.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of allah.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the wise.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the mighty.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the strong.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the capable.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the guided.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the all hearing.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the merciful one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of allah.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the mighty one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the one who gives nourishment.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the leader.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the patient one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the praiseworthy one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the comforter.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the noble one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the generous one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the kind one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the glorious one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the donor.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the charitable one.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the capable.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the compassionate.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the merciful.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the provider.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of peace.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the giving.”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of Allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A traditional Arabic name that translates to servant of the Merciful One. It is a compound of 'Abd' and 'ar-Rahman', one of the names of God.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the peaceful”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Most Gracious”

    • Boy · Phoenician · “Servant of Astarte”

    • Boy · Phoenician · “Servant of Astarte”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of allah.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of peace.”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Great”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the kind”

    • Boy · Dutch · “Servant of the mighty one”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Everlasting”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the opener”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the opener”

    • Boy · Maghrebi And Arabic · “Servant of the forgiving”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the self-sufficient”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the guide”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Protector”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the Wise”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the praiseworthy”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the majestic”

    • Boy · Dutch · “Servant of the Capable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the Most Generous”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the kind”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Glorious”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the Glorious”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the king”

    • Abdelmesihعبد المسيح

      Boy · International · “From Arabic roots, meaning 'servant of the Messiah'. A masculine name used frequently among Arab Christians.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the benefactor”

    • Boy · Maghrebi And Arabic · “Servant of the bestower”

    • Boy · Maghrebi And Arabic · “Servant of the one”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the One”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the peaceful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the bestower”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the merciful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the compassionate”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the provider”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the merciful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the compassionate”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the provider”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the provider”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of Peace”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Giver of Peace”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Servant of the Hearer”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Abdhishayana means "one who reclines on the ocean" in Sanskrit. It is an epithet of Vishnu.”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of Allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means servant of the King; an Arabic name derived from Abd al-Malik.”

    • AbdimanapӘбдіманап

      Boy · Central Asian · “From Central Asian roots meaning 'servant of the powerful one'. A religious and respectful name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning 'servant of the Guide', referring to one of the names of God.”

    • Abdirizaqअब्दुल रज्जाक

      Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic name commonly used by Indian Muslims, meaning 'Servant of the Provider'.”

    • Boy · International · “Servant of the Giver of Peace”

    • AbdissaresΑβδισσάρης

      Boy · Greek · “Derived from Greek-Persian roots meaning servant of the king. Historically used to denote loyalty and service to royal authority.”

    • Abdolaliعبدالعلی

      Boy · International · “From Arabic 'abd' (servant) and 'ali' (exalted). A masculine name indicating devotion to the divine.”

    • Boy · Persian · “Servant of Husayn”

    • Boy · Persian · “Servant of Reza”

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