Brother for Theo Cole James

Finding the perfect name for our boy due this August. Theo's baby brother needs name as cool and classic as his. Middle name - Edward Surname - Long
  1. Alister
    • Bailey
      • Origin:

        English occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "law enforcer, bailiff"
      • Description:

        Extremely amiable, open-sounding surname that's gradually being taken over by the girls.
    • Barney
      • Origin:

        Variation of Barnabas
      • Meaning:

        "son of comfort"
      • Description:

        The name Barney is hot among hip Londoners and it has been above the Top 500 in the UK since 2012. You can see why - it's got a friendly happy sound and a lovely meaning and is more easily worn than Barnabas. However, Barney is a more difficult sell in America, due to Barney the Dinosaur and Barney Gumble, the loveable lout from The Simpsons. In the positive column for Barney are jazz clarinetist Barney Bigard and guitarist Barney Kessel. For those who love the name but can't get past the dinosaur, may we suggest the related names Bernard or Barnaby?
    • Blaise
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "to lisp, stammer"
      • Description:

        As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a fiery feel. Amanda Beard named her baby boy Blaise Ray.
    • Caden
      • Origin:

        English, Celtic
      • Meaning:

        "battle"
      • Description:

        Caden is a key member of the rhyming contingent that includes Aiden, Jayden, Kayden, Brayden et al. It may derive from the Celtic Cadan or Irish Cathán, both from the same root meaning "battle".
    • Dylan
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "son of the sea"
      • Description:

        Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. It still ranks highly on the charts, among the top boy names starting with D, so if you choose it, be aware that yours may not be the only Dylan in his class.

        dy and llanw, meaning "sea." In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a legendary sea god who prompted all the waters of Britain and Ireland to weep when he died. The name came to prominence via the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, whose name Bob Dylan adopted in tribute.
    • Gus
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
      • Description:

        Gus is a homey grandpa nickname name that can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978 until 2016, when it squeaked in at Number 999.
    • Harley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "hare clearing"
      • Description:

        You can ride one, you can use it as a baby name – or, as is often the case, both! Harley is currently trending up for girls and down for boys in the US, although it remains predominantly masculine in the UK. A lesser-used -ley ending choice for boys, Harley has a current sound but an old-school biker appeal.
    • Jensen
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
      • Meaning:

        "son of Jens"
      • Description:

        A variation of Jenson, which is actually more popular than the original in the United States. This spelling also holds the distinction of being the most common surname in Denmark.
    • Kingsley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "king's meadow"
      • Description:

        Kingsley is a sophisticated Harry Potter name that entered the US Top 1000 in 2013.
    • Kye
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Kai
      • Description:

        With the rising popularity of Kai, this more phonetic spelling has been gaining traction as well. Kye debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015, and was one of the fastest-rising names of the year in 2016.
    • Marley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "pleasant seaside meadow"
      • Description:

        Harley is a tough guy, while the rhyming Marley has a softer, gentler image. The name brings to mind reggae great Bob Marley, as well as the lovable dog from bestseller Marley and Me.
    • Max
      • Origin:

        English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell
      • Meaning:

        "greatest"
      • Description:

        Max was derived from Maximilian, a Latin name that originated from the Roman family name Maximus. The character name Max in the children's classic Where the Wild Things Are had an impact on baby namers. Max is a widely used name internationally.
    • Riley
      • Origin:

        English, Irish
      • Meaning:

        "rye clearing; courageous"
      • Description:

        Riley -- one of the most popular unisex names -- is trendier now for girls though for boys it's a classic, ALWAYS ranking in the US Top 1000.
    • Rory
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "red king"
      • Description:

        This spirited Gaelic classic, which became popular in Ireland via the illustrious twelfth century king Rory O'Connor, makes a highly energetic choice, now used for either sex. Rory's gender split is still trending boyward; it's one of the coolest boys' names starting with R.
    • Sonny
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "son"
      • Description:

        Sonny is one of the generic boy nickname names making a surprise reappearance, and it was recently used by actor Jason Lee. Another surprise: It's been on the US Top 1000 list every year since 1927, reaching a peak in 1975, when it hit Number 428.
    • Zeke
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Ezekiel
      • Meaning:

        "God strengthens"
      • Description:

        Zeke is a casual form of the name Ezekiel, an important prophet from the Old Testament. How well Zeke holds up depends on the boy: it could be a cooler alternative of Zack, or it could prove too close to "geek." Both Zeke and Ezekiel lag behind in popularity on the UK charts.
    • Ziggy
      • Origin:

        German, diminutive of Siegfried and Sigmund
      • Description:

        The ultimate nicknamey name, à la Ziggy Stardust or the comic-strip character Ziggy. Then again, there's Ziggy Marley, and most anything Marley is cool. Originally named David, his father Bob Marley gave him the nickname "Ziggy" due to the soccer move of the same name.