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Different Kind of Boys' Names

  1. Innes

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "from the river island"

    • Description:

      Innis is the name of an island (and Gaelic word for island) which became a Scottish surname and clan name before being used as a first. It hasn't been heard much in the U.S., but could attract more attention with the growing popularity of Latin s-ending boys' names such as Atticus.
  2. Lorne

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lawrence

    • Description:

      Alive thanks to Ponderosa papa Greene and SNL creator Michaels, both from Canada, where the name is much more popular.
  3. Ishaan

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "the sun"

    • Description:

      Ishaan is the guardian of the Northeast in the Hindu religion.
  4. Ara

    • Origin:

      Armenian

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a rival queen went to war in order to make him her own. The name Ara is also known in the Arabic and Hebrew cultures.
  5. Ludovic

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish variation of Ludwig

    • Meaning:

      "famous warrior"

    • Description:

      Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and writer. Cute nickname: Ludo.
  6. Aaru

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
  7. Esmond

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "graceful protection"

    • Description:

      Though slightly haughtier and less accessible than cousin Edmond, Esmond could appeal to some parents seeing a distinguished appellation. It began being used (albeit sparingly) in England in the nineteenth century, possibly influenced by William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The History of Henry Esmond.
  8. Jaron

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to sing out"

    • Description:

      Not a biblical name, but one with authentic Hebrew roots that's used in Israel; would fit in with the current trend for two-syllable J names. Jaaron, Jairon, Jaran, Jaren, Jarin, Jarone, Jarran, Jarren, Jarrin, Jarron, Jaryn, Jayron, Jayronn, Je Ronn, J'ron.
  9. Bertrand

    • Origin:

      French from German

    • Meaning:

      "magnificent crow"

    • Description:

      This name of famed philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell becomes slightly more plausible with the French pronunciation, bare-TRAHN. Another noted bearer is French director and screenwriter Bertrand Tavernier.
  10. Emeril

    • Origin:

      French, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      This highly unusual name has been kicked up a notch, thanks to cooking guru Emeril Lagasse.
  11. Fio

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "flowering"

    • Description:

      Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.
  12. Brynmor

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "great hill"

    • Description:

      Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn.
  13. Fitzwilliam

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of William"

    • Description:

      The Christian name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice— it was his mother's maiden name— is just one of several Fitz names, including Fitzroy, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, that could be used to honor a dad named William, Roy, Gerald or Patrick.
  14. Roel

    • Description:

      Roel is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily used in Dutch communities, it developed as a shortened form of Roland, meaning 'famous land' or 'famous throughout the land.' In Spanish-speaking regions, Roel can be a variant of Raúl, the Spanish form of Ralph, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf.' The name is appreciated for its brevity and simplicity, making it easy to pronounce across different languages. In the Netherlands, Roel has maintained moderate popularity as a straightforward, traditional Dutch name. The name has a strong, concise sound that conveys dependability and warmth. While not extremely common globally, Roel appeals to parents seeking a short, international name that works well across cultural boundaries while maintaining a classic masculine quality.

  15. Callister

    • Origin:

      Variation of Irish surname MacCallister

    • Meaning:

      "son of Alister"

    • Description:

      Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
  16. Doron

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.
  17. Maciej

    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look.
  18. Karsten

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carsten

    • Description:

      See CARSTEN.
  19. Mace

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "heavy club"

    • Description:

      Has a slight aura of danger, from its being two types of weapons and a looming character in the Star Wars films. Best left as a nickname for Mason.
  20. Piran

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "little dark one"

    • Description:

      It may be a longshot – especially since it was given to less than 5 boys in the US in 2021 – but Piran could conceivably be a future Kieran, which is shaping up to being the next Kevin. Piran is the patron saint of miners and of Cornwall.