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  1. Coleman

    • Origin:

      English and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little dove"

    • Description:

      The name of three hundred saints, a mustard, and your own baby boy. Coleman was off the US Top 1000 list for much of the 1960s and 1970s, but it was a mainstay before and has been for most years since. It could be an interesting way to honor a Colin or Cole.
  2. Lex

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
  3. Solo

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "unaccompanied"

    • Description:

      Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.
  4. Bucky

    • Description:

      Bucky is a masculine diminutive nickname that typically derives from names like Buchanan, Buck, or sometimes William/Bill. With American roots, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with a touch of nostalgia. The name evokes a down-to-earth, all-American charm and has occasionally gained visibility through fictional characters like Bucky Barnes in Marvel comics and films. Though relatively uncommon as a formal given name, it maintains popularity as an affectionate nickname, particularly in the southern United States. The name has a youthful, endearing quality that sometimes follows individuals into adulthood, conveying a sense of approachability and warmth. Its informal nature gives it a distinctive casual character compared to more formal masculine names.

  5. Payton

    • Origin:

      Variation of Patton or Peyton, English

    • Meaning:

      "fighting man's estate"

    • Description:

      Once an obscure, surname-inspired option, Payton (and Peyton) hiked up the charts back in the 90s, likely inspired by the football star Peyton Manning.
  6. Brent

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the burnt land"

    • Description:

      One of several blunt B names just this side of the gender divide. While its short and to-the-point sound may feel modern, it has been declining steadily since the 1980s.
  7. Autry

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the fashionable Audrey or a fresher version of Austin or Auden.

      Some other cowboy surnames from the Golden Age of movie and TV westerns: Boone, Boyd, Cody, Corrigan, Gibson, Hart, Holt, Houston, McCoy and Renaldo.

  8. Wesson

    • Origin:

      Variation of Weston, English

    • Meaning:

      "from the western town"

    • Description:

      This weapon name, linked to arms manufacturer Smith and Wesson, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.
  9. Quint

    • Origin:

      English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton

    • Description:

      Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
  10. Buck

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "male deer or rabbit"

    • Description:

      Comedian Roseanne Barr chose this macho nature name for her son. In the 18th century it was used to describe a dashing, fashionable dressed man. Buck fits in well alongside names like Beck, Jack and Huck.
  11. Raylan

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Raylan, one of an uncountable number of two syllable, surname-like boys’ names end in n that are in style these days, is inspired by Raylan Givens, the cowboy hat-wearing U.S. Marshall created by writer Elmore Leonard and starring in the television series Justified. The Ray part of the name is of course a traditional choice -- it's usually said to mean "wise" -- but the lan takes it out of Old School Raymond territory. Other variations include Raylen, Raylon, Rayden and so on. The name is also sometimes given to girls, but not nearly as often as it is for boys.
  12. Wylder

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Wilder

    • Meaning:

      "wild, untamed, uncontrolled"

    • Description:

      Wilder not quite wild enough for you? Wylder offers a less wordy looking alternative that looks cool and on-trend, but also has a preppy, last-name vibe. Though this spelling is currently less popular than Wilder, it did enter the US Top 1000 in 2020 and is given to around 400 babies each year - about half the number that are given the Wilder spelling.
  13. Jeb

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jebediah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved friend"

    • Description:

      Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Jeb's main current association is with the Bush brother and former governor of Florida, but the name was a mainstay on early TV westerns, and then went upscale as the nickname (his birth name being Josiah) of the President on "The West Wing."
  14. Gatlin

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wandering man"

    • Description:

      Gatlin has risen into the Top 1000 in recent years on the strength of its association with the Olympic champion sprinter Justin Galtin as well as the Gatlin Brothers of Nashville fame. The name has the same root as gadabout, thus the meaning related to wandering.
  15. Hutton

    • Origin:

      English, Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "ridge enclosure"

    • Description:

      A natural successor to Hunter, Hudson, and Huxley, Hutton is an unexpected yet on-trend unisex name. Associated with Scottish geologist James Hutton, and as a first name with designer Hutton Wilkinson.
  16. Jase

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jason

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is salvation"

    • Description:

      Nickname name Jase joined twin brother Jace in the Top 100 in 2013, after first entering the list in 2002 -- but has since dropped in the charts. Inspiration may be Jase (born Jason) Robinson of the reality show Duck Dynasty.
  17. Zeb

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God, exaltation, or little dwelling"

    • Description:

      Short and to-the-point, it turns an ancient biblical name into a friendly cowboy.
  18. Clint

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Clinton

    • Description:

      As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.
  19. Oakes

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "near the oaks"

    • Description:

      One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
  20. Ryatt

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Ryatt — which may be a combination of names like Ryan and Wyatt — gives you the sound of Riot without the violent connotations. Naturally, it's almost twice as popular among baby boys than Riot, even cracking the Top 1000 in 2022.