This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *s.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Iphiclus m Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek words
ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and
κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphikles m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ιφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ιφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Iphis f & m Greek MythologyPossibly from Greek ιφιος (
iphios) meaning "strong, stout". This was the name of seven characters in Greek myth, both male and female, including the slave woman given to
Patroclus by his cousin Achilles in Homer's 'Iliad'.
Irenarchus m History (Ecclesiastical)Apparently means "peace ruler" from Greek. It was borne by an Orthodox saint from Sebaste, Armenia who was martyred by beheading in the year 303, under Diocletian, as well as the Russian Orthodox saint Irenarch of Rostov (1547-1616).
Iroquois f & m Obscure (Rare)From French word
Iroquois, of disputed origin. The Iroquois (or
Haudenosaunee) are a Iroquoian-speaking confederacy of Native American peoples and First Nations peoples indigenous to North America.
Isagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ισος
(isos) meaning "equal" (also see
Isocrates). The second element is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Isaios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἰσαῖος
(isaios) meaning "equality". Also compare Greek ἴσος
(isos) "equal", which is seen in
Isocrates. Last but not least, this name is not to be confused with the name
Isaias: while it may look similar, Isaios is not a hellenized form of Isaias.
Isandros m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος
(isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Isarchos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" and ἄρχω
(archo) meaning "to begin" or "to lead, rule, govern".
Ismenos m Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain, related to
Ismene. This was the name of several characters from Greek mythology, including the god of a river of the same name.
Isumbras m LiteratureMeans “iron arm”, from a combination of
French and
Anglo-Saxon. Sir Isumbras is a famous character from medieval English literature.
Jaehaerys m LiteratureCreated by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". In the series, Jaehaerys Targaryen, also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator, is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Westeros who is later succeeded by his grandson Viserys.
Jannaeus m Hebrew (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Iannaeus, which is in turn a latinized form of
Iannaios. This name was borne by Alexander Jannaeus, a Judean king from the 1st century BC.
Jannes m Dutch, Flemish, German (Rare), Limburgish, East Frisian (Rare), North Frisian (Rare), West Frisian, Danish (Rare), Finnish (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Medieval DutchDutch, Flemish, Frisian, Limburgish and (Low) German short form of
Johannes, which has also seen some use in Scandinavia.
Jayjess m Modern (Sanskritized, Modern)Combination of James and Jesse. JAY short form of names such as James or Jason. JESS short form of Jesse, the Greek form of the Hebrew name (Yishai), which possibly means "gift"
Jims m LiteratureThe nickname of James Kitchener "Jims" Anderson, a minor character in the
Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Jjacks m Popular CultureCharacter in Feeling Minnesota, played by Keanu Reeves. The name was originally a typo.
Jodaugas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with Lithuanian
daug meaning "much" (see
Daumantas).
Jogaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing".
Jogintas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with Lithuanian
ginti meaning "to defend, to protect".
Jogirdas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian noun
girdas meaning "rumour", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
girdėti meaning "to hear"... [
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Jomantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune".
Joris m LithuanianFrom Old Lithuanian stem
jor- referring to the spring season, supposedly belonging to a Lithuanian vernal diety mentioned by Simonas Daukantas.
Jotapianus m Late RomanVariant spelling of
Iotapianus, which was a Roman cognomen that in turn was derived from the feminine name
Iotapa. A known bearer of this name was Marcus Fulvius Rufus Jotapianus, a Roman usurper from the 3rd century AD.
Jotautas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with Baltic
tauta meaning "people, nation" (see
Vytautas).
Jovaidas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Jovainas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with the old Lithuanian noun
vaina meaning "cause, reason" as well as "fault".
Jovaišas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment".
Jovaras m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian noun
jovaras, which refers to several types of tree, namely: the black poplar, the common hornbeam and the sycamore.
Joviltas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with Lithuanian
viltis meaning "(to) hope". Also compare
Jovilas.
Jovinianus m Late RomanVariant spelling of
Iovinianus, which is an extended form of
Iovinus.
Iovinus was a Roman cognomen that was in turn derived from
Iovis (see
Jove).
Jovydas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with Baltic
vyd meaning "to see" (see
Vytautas). Also compare other names that end in
-vydas, such as
Alvydas and
Tautvydas.
Jozias m Dutch (Rare)Dutch variant spelling of
Josias. A well-known bearer of this name is Jozias van Aartsen (b. 1947), the former Dutch minister of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs.