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30+ Outstanding Boy Names that Start with O

May 9, 2022

30+ Outstanding Boy Names that Start with O

AHEAD: The ultimate list of O names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.

If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter O, you’re in the right place!

Below, I’ve rounded up every single O name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

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There are only 16 “O” names ranking in the top 1000.

There are also a bunch of other outstanding O names that are more rare (without being too out there).

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter O.

Related: Girl Names that Start with O

Boy Names that Start with O

Gender-neutral “O” names

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All of these O names would work for a boy or a girl.

Oak

  • Name meaning: Large trees with long lifespans.
  • Popularity: This neutral name isn’t ranking.

Oakland

  • Name meaning: A city on the San Francisco Bay.
  • Popularity: This neutral name isn’t ranking.

Oakley

  • Name meaning: Meadow of oak trees.
  • Popularity: Oakley ranks #403 for boys and #193 for girls.

Ocean

  • Name meaning: Body of water.
  • Popularity: Ocean ranks #711 for boys and #877 for girls.

Octave

  • Name meaning: An interval between music notes.
  • Popularity: This great hippie name isn’t ranking.

Omari

  • Name meaning: Flourishing or long-lived.
  • Popularity: This great rainbow baby name ranks #492 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.

Onyx

  • Name meaning: A layered black stone.
  • Popularity: #406

If you like these gender-neutral names that start with the letter O you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.

​Cool “O” names

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These boys’ names starting with O are perfect if you want something a little edgy but not too far out there.

Olsen or Olson

  • Name meaning: Son of Olaf or Ole.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Oren or Orin or Orrin

  • Name meaning: Ash or pine tree. Little pale green one.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Orson

  • Name meaning: Bear.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

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Otis

  • Name meaning: Wealth. Son of Ode.
  • Popularity: #647

Ozzy

  • Name meaning: Short for Oswald, Osborn, or Osmond.
  • Popularity: #712

If you like these cool boy names that start with O you’ll also like this list of edgy names.

Rare “O” names

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If you’re looking for a boys’ name starting with O that’s off the beaten path, one of these rare choices might be for you!

Octavius

  • Name meaning: Eighth.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Orlando

  • Name meaning: Renowned throughout the land. A city in Florida.
  • Popularity: #754

Orpheus

  • Name meaning: A musician, poet, and prophet in Greek mythology.
  • Popularity: This unique boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Osborn

  • Name meaning: Bear of God.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Osiris

  • Name meaning: Ancient Egyptian god of fertility, agriculture, and the afterlife.
  • Popularity: #948

Osman

  • Name meaning: Many possible meanings including ‘man of God’ and ‘ox driver’. (Prince Osman founded the Ottoman Empire).
  • Popularity: #982

Osmond

  • Name meaning: God protects.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Oswald

If you like these rare boy names that start with O you’ll also like this list of space names for boys.

Final thoughts on “O” boy names

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

Whether you prefer a name that’s popular, cool, gender-neutral, or rare, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!

Boy Names that Start with O