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Baby Boy Names That Start With O
Looking for boy names that start with O? You’ve got options! Just ask parents in The Bump community, and they’ll tell you all about their obsession: “I had a dream a long time ago that my husband and I had a son, and we named him Oliver,” says forum member Deutscher. “I simply love it!”
One of the best parts about O-boy names is that they’re just oodles of fun. They’re comforting and traditional, not to mention so versatile—ranging from edgy (like Otto) to strong and spirited (like Oisin).
From the bold and adventurous to the cute and cozy, we’ve got an entire list to help you kickstart your search.
Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With O
Welcome to the dark side: According to US baby name stats from the Social Security Administration (SSA), Onyx is bigger and brighter than ever—doubling in ranking since it first appeared in the agency’s top 1,000 baby names list in 2018. It’s a Greek name that means “claw” or “nail,” and is also a precious stone known for its jet-black hue.
Calling all comic-lovers: Among the O-boy names currently shooting to SSA stardom are Odin and Orion. Both famously appear in the Marvel films and comics as iconic hero names and aliases.
The only “O”-country in the world: Oman is the only country in the world (out of 190 plus) that starts with the letter O.
O is the longest-surviving letter in the alphabet: While most letters have evolved over thousands of years, O has remained mostly unchanged since it was first added to the alphabet.
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Popular Boy Names That Start With O
It’s official—boy names that start with O are the moment—and parents of The Bump are spotting them left, right and center! “I see at least one Owen per classroom that I sub in,” says mommygrams0730, a teacher and community forum member. “There were two teachers in another district who had baby boys within a year of each other, and both named their son Owen. A friend of mine also has an Owen, and so does another friend’s sister!”
Don’t let all that stardom stop you from picking an O-boy name for your new addition, though. There are plenty of other popular options to peruse.
Unique Boy Names That Start With O
Cute Boy Names That Start With O
Still haven’t mapped out the moniker for baby? Why not look at the atlas for inspiration? As you’ll see in our roundup ahead, the cutest boy O names actually come from cultures all over the world. In fact, this list represents more than 10 distinct languages, from Yoruba (Obasi) and Persian (Omid) to Irish (Oshin) and Aztec Nahuatl (Ohtli)—not to mention Slavic and Scandinavian tradition. Keep scrolling to find more you’ll fall for in a heartbeat!
