Beautiful and unique boy names
- Sam
Origin:
English, diminutive of SamuelMeaning:
"told by God"Description:
Sam has long been used on its own for boys, as accepted standing by itself as it is as a short form of Samuel. Straightforward and down-to-earth, Sam is the name of the son of the co-stars of The Americans, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. Sam is one of the most popular names that start with S in the Western world, ranking higher in several European countries than it does in the US, where it's trended downward since the 19th century, though it's always been in the Top 1000.
- Darius
Origin:
Latin from Greek and PersianMeaning:
"possessing goodness"Description:
Darius is a historic name via Emperor Darius the Great, a key figure in ancient Persian history, and several other Persian kings. His name today has an appealingly artistic image, which might well be found on a concert program or gallery announcement.
- Tyler
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"maker of tiles"Description:
The presidential Tyler rocketed up popularity charts in the late 1980s and early 1990s (it ranked Number 9 for that entire decade), along with cousin Taylor, becoming almost pandemic across the land-- and to make matters more confusing, both (especially Taylor) have been used for girls as well.
- Damien
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"to tame, subdue"Description:
Converting Damian to Damien – or Julian to Julien or Lucian to Lucien – adds a certain je ne sais quoi to names. But most people in English speaking areas will still pronounce this the same as the -an ending form. The French pronunciation is more like "dah-mee-u(n)".
- Dain
Origin:
Variation of Dane, Dean, or Dáinn, literary, NorseMeaning:
"from Denmark; valley; died"Description:
Dain might simply be considered an unusual spelling variation of the familiar Dane and Dean, however, it may also have its roots in Norse mythology, in which it belonged to a several different figures, including a dwarf and a stag. It also has two literary connections: it appears in Tolkien's work and in the more recent Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros. 2024 saw a slight increased in use of the name, perhaps because of its recent bookish link.
- Doran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"stranger, exile"Description:
Strong but gentle Irish last-name-first. Could bring to mind long-running rock group Duran Duran.
- Saer
Description:
Saer is a masculine name with medieval origins, derived from Old French occupational terms meaning 'carpenter' or 'woodworker.' It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and appears in historical records as both a surname and given name. In some Middle Eastern contexts, similar names may have different etymological roots related to Arabic origins. Saer has a strong, concise sound that's simple to pronounce despite its uncommon nature. The name carries historical weight and craft associations, evoking images of skilled artisans and medieval guilds. It has remained extremely rare in modern times, making it an distinctive choice for parents seeking something with historical depth yet simplicity. Its brevity and straightforward pronunciation make it practical despite its rarity.
- Sadon