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Invented Boy Names

  1. Ayce

    • Origin:

      Variation of Ace, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "one, unity"

    • Description:

      Variations and elaborations of Ace have been popping up all over the place — Ayce recently broke the Top 2000.
  2. Zaiden

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Zaden, modern invented name

    • Description:

      Zaiden grafts the fashionable first letter z onto the Aiden/Kaiden/Jaiden group of names, to popular effect. Soundalike Zayden is even more popular.
  3. Treyton

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      A trendy sounding choice--if we had to give it a meaning would be either "three cities" or "town with trees," but since it's a modern invention, you'd have to pick it for its current feel alone. Another option: TRENTON, a real place name.
  4. Eiden

    • Origin:

      Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "little fire"

    • Description:

      One of many Aidan variations — all stemming from the original Gaelic Aodhán — Eiden was the third fastest-rising boy name of 2023 and a new entry to the US Top 1000. Interestingly, despite this spelling's current success, Aidan, Aiden, Ayden, and Aden are all on the downswing.
  5. Cyler

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      A combination of Cyrus and Tyler, or any similar names. It may also be a variation of the surname Seiler, which means "rope maker."
  6. Rhyett

    • Origin:

      Variation of word name Riot or combination of Rhett and Wyatt, English

    • Meaning:

      "advice and brave in war"

    • Description:

      Rhyett is a respelling of the word name Riot with a name-centric spin combining the popular Rhett and Wyatt. While rising in popularity, Rhyett might prove confusing on spelling and pronunciation, spawning a lifetime of "Riot? Wyatt? How do you spell that, anyway?"
  7. Xavien

    • Description:

      Xavien is a modern masculine variant of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The name gained recognition through St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary. Xavien offers a contemporary twist on the traditional name while maintaining its strong, distinctive sound. Though less common than Xavier, Xavien has been gradually increasing in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. The name received additional visibility from professional football player Xavien Howard. Xavien conveys qualities of leadership, intelligence, and uniqueness.

  8. Jaydon

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Jayden and Jadon

    • Description:

      Jadon is the original Biblical form of this name, but Jayden is by far the most popular spelling, currently in the Top 20. Jaydon is borrowing from both versions, but not improving the name in the process. At Number 999 in 2015, it's in danger of dropping of the charts for good.
  9. Davian

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "beloved + God is gracious; beloved + to tame"

    • Description:

      David plus Damian (or David plus Ian or David plus Darrian) equals this hybrid name. It has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since 2004, though both this spelling and alternative Davion were out of favor in 2023. Davian Clarke is a Jamaican Olympic athlete.
  10. Zarren

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      On the other hand, Zarren is an improvement on Darren.
  11. Khyson

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, variation of Kyson

    • Description:

      A spelling variation of Kyson, possibly with a hint of pop cultural influence (via the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid). Sometimes recorded to mean "son of Kyle" (or maybe "son of Kylie"), in this case, it could mean "son of Khy" and therefore "son of the sea".
  12. Tyrus

    • Origin:

      Latin, Phonecian

    • Meaning:

      "city of Tyre; rock"

    • Description:

      The full name of baseball great Ty Cobb and now the name of a popular board game, this name gained popularity due to its fashionable sounds – a combination of Tyrone and Cyrus. But it is also found in the King James Bible as a place name, the city of Tyre in modern-day Lebanon, whose name derives from the Phonecian word for "rock".
  13. Rhyatt

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This very nouveau-sounding combination of Rhett and Riot was one of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017.
  14. Zell

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."
  15. Zaidyn

    • Description:

      Zaidyn is a modern American name with Arabic roots. It's a variant spelling of Zayden, which derives from the Arabic name Zayd, meaning 'increase' or 'abundance.' This contemporary spelling with the 'yn' ending gives it a distinctive touch while maintaining the original sound. Zaidyn gained popularity in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique spellings of traditional names. While not among the top 100 boys' names in the US, it has been steadily rising in usage as parents seek names that feel both familiar and unique. The name carries connotations of growth, prosperity, and positive development, making it an appealing choice for many families.

  16. Jayceon

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      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.
  17. Jelani

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "mighty"

    • Description:

      Unisex Swahili name rising in popularity. Musician Jelani Aryeh may be an influence.
  18. Masiah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Messiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "expected savior or deliverer"

    • Description:

      No longer a forbidden choice, Messiah has risen up the US popularity charts in recent years, and as a result, some parents have been seeking alternative spelling options. Masiah is one such choice, though it may also link more closely with the Arabic word for Christ, almasih. Given to around 80 boys each year, it is considerably less popular than Messiah, which was chosen for 1909 boys in 2023.
  19. Brevin

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      If you're tired of Kevin and Devin, you might consider the newly coined Brevin.
  20. Kysen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kyson

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kyle"

    • Description:

      A variation of Kyson, Kaison, Kayson and co., Kysen combines the stylish 'Ky' sound with a slightly softer looking -en ending. While a number of its sound-alikes rank in the US Top 1000, Kysen has yet to feature and has been trending downwards since it peaked in 2020 when it was given to 137 boys. Now, with so many other spelling options available, it has fallen to the wayside a little, though it still captures the same contemporary energy and will feel just as popular.