Has lots of energy, perhaps due to its association with top tap dancer Savion Glover.

This variation of Jason and Jayce was the fastest-rising name of 2013 for boys -- leaping 845 spots in a single year to break into the Top 1000 for the first time ever. Its trendy sound, y spelling, and connection to rapper Jayceon "The Game" Taylor can be credited for this spike.

Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.

Trendy Cason is becoming popular enough to have a variety of offshoot spellings in the Top 1000.

A tweaked version of Jamir, itself a modern invented name, Jahmir is based on Arabic names Jamal and Amir.

Americanization of Trevor that is catching on, as are other versions Trevion and Trevin.

A modern combination of the cool Cy- beginning and -aire ending sounds, given to 22 baby boys in 2022. May also be a creative spelling of Sire.

The popular -ley suffix can be credited for this name's use in recent years. We're not loving that it sounds as trendy and of-the-moment as it is.

It's a little bit Jay, and a little bit J.V., and a little bit any name ending with -ion. A few hundred parents choose this name each year for their baby boys, placing it in the Top 1000, but we think there are better choices out there.

Raylen is a modern masculine name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a contemporary blend of the popular Ray prefix (meaning 'beam of light' or 'counsel') with the trending -len/-lyn suffix seen in names like Kaylen and Jaylen. The name has a contemporary sound that fits with current naming trends while maintaining a distinctly masculine quality. Raylen may also be viewed as a variation of Raylan, which gained visibility through the character Raylan Givens in the television series 'Justified.' The name carries connotations of brightness and illumination through its 'ray' element. While still relatively uncommon, Raylen has been steadily increasing in usage, appealing to parents seeking a modern-sounding name that balances uniqueness with accessibility.

This modern name boasts a strong sound and a cool-guy image, thanks to its most famous bearer, American musician Pharrell Williams.

As in the iconic film brand. Kody is a nickname possibility.

Ayven is a modern masculine name with a distinctive sound that combines elements of popular names like Aiden and Evan. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely emerged as a contemporary variation of similar-sounding names. The name has gained modest popularity in recent years as parents seek unique alternatives to common names. With its blend of familiar sounds and unconventional spelling, Ayven appeals to parents looking for a name that feels both accessible and distinctive. The name carries a contemporary vibe and works well in multicultural contexts. Its rising usage reflects broader trends toward creative spellings and modern-sounding names for boys.

Dayvon is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Devon or Devin, with the distinctive 'Day-' beginning potentially influenced by names like Damon or Daymond. Devon originally referred to someone from Devonshire in England, while the Irish Devin derives from 'Damh' meaning 'poet.' The spelling variation with 'Day' might also suggest associations with 'day' (light or brightness). Dayvon emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century, gaining moderate usage particularly in the 1990s and 2000s. The name exemplifies the trend toward creative respellings and phonetic variations of established names. Dayvon has a contemporary sound while maintaining connections to traditional names, offering a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness. The name has remained in consistent use across diverse communities in the United States.

A mash-up of Ezra and the popular -en ending for boys' names. It may be a modern invention, but Ezren sounds legitimate and very on-trend.

A less-popular spelling of on-the-rise Cason.

Just because Nicolas Cage gave his son Superman's birth name, Kal-el, that doesn't give you permission to use the name of Superman's father.

Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river".

Author Suzanne Collins created this soft-spoken Peter variation for one of her heroes in her series The Hunger Games.