A very well put together list Boy names !

  1. Langston
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "tall man's town; long stone"
    • Description:

      The great African-American Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes put this one on the map, while actor Laurence Fishburne adopted it for his now grown son, born in 1987. Despite these popular associations, the name didn't make it into the US Top 1000 until 2013, and while it has remained in the charts, it has stayed towards the latter end.
  2. Willard
    • Origin:

      English from German
    • Meaning:

      "resolutely brave"
    • Description:

      Unfortunate identification with an army of rats in the movie of the same name.
  3. Carver
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wood carver"
    • Description:

      Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More familiar that the equally arty Painter, but fresher than the 90s style Carter, Carver has received more interest in recent years.
  4. Bardo
    • Origin:

      Short form of Bardolph or Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "water"
    • Description:

      Bardo has a poetic beginning and upbeat ending, with roots in several diverse cultures. It may be most familiar today via George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo, which refers to the Tibetan Buddhist state of suspension between one life and the next, resembling the Christian idea of Limbo. Bardo is also an ancient saint's name: Saint Bardo was the eleventh century bishop of Mainz, in Germany. Actress Sandra Bullock chose Bardo as her son's middle.
  5. Aro
    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Aaron
    • Description:

      Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
  6. Branson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of the raven"
    • Description:

      Branson is a fairly recent addition to the Top 1000, first breaking in at Number 988 in 1995. While it may not be a common sighting yet, it fits the trend of more popular cousins Mason, Grayson, Hudson, and Carson.
  7. Casimer
    • Description:

      Casimer is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing an Anglicized variant of Kazimierz (Casimir). The name derives from Slavic elements meaning 'destroyer of peace' or 'announcer of peace,' though the latter interpretation is more commonly embraced. It gained prominence through several Polish kings and saints named Casimir, particularly St. Casimir, patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Casimer enjoyed modest usage in Polish-American communities throughout the 20th century. The name carries an air of aristocratic heritage and Eastern European character. Its traditional roots appeal to parents seeking names with historical depth and cultural significance. Casimer offers its bearers a distinguished name with royal connections while remaining distinctive in most contemporary settings.

  8. Bain
    • Origin:

      Gaelic or Sindarin
    • Meaning:

      "white, fair"
    • Description:

      Derived from the Scottish Gaelic bàn, meaning "white, fair". It's also a name in J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Elvish language, in which it means "beautiful".
  9. Covy
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "victorious"
    • Description:

      Variously spelled Covy and Covey, this is a surname derived from the first name Cobthach. Like cousins Coby and Cody, it has an energetic nickname feel.
  10. Zac
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Zachariah/Zachary
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"
    • Description:

      A popular nickname that, over the past few decades, has acquired enough standing to work on its own, a la earlier equivalents such as Jack and Max; an alternative to Zach/Zack. Actor/singer Zac Efron--born Zachary--is an attractive current bearer.
  11. Potter
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "maker of drinking and storage vessels"
    • Description:

      Could join such up-and-comers as Miller and Gardener, though the "potty" and Harry Potter associations are strong and potentially unappealing these days.
  12. Brantley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "sword, fiery torch"
    • Description:

      Brantley is one of several English surnames that was new to the tops in 2009. A possible-probable inspiration is the country rock singer Brantley Gilbert.
  13. Tierney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of a lord"
    • Description:

      Tierney is a Celtic surname with a definite Irish twinkle, a name just waiting to be discovered. Though now sometimes used for girls (in the US, not Ireland), as in jazz singer Tierney Sutton, it still has plenty of masculine punch.
  14. Shale
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?
  15. Arvel
    • Description:

      Arvel is a masculine name with varied origins. Some sources connect it to Old Norse elements, possibly derived from 'arr' meaning 'eagle' combined with 'valdr' meaning 'ruler.' Others suggest it may be a variant of Arvid, meaning 'eagle tree' or 'eagle wood.' In some regions, Arvel is considered a diminutive form of Arvell or a variant of Orville. The name has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, experiencing brief periods of minor usage in the United States during the early 20th century. Arvel carries a rustic, somewhat old-fashioned charm while maintaining distinctive character. Its rarity makes it an uncommon choice for modern parents, though it appeals to those seeking a name with historical depth and unique quality.

  16. Rollins
    • Origin:

      French and German surname
    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"
    • Description:

      Rollins is primarily a surname derived from the Germanic personal name Hrodland (composed of 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'territory'), which evolved into Roland in French. As a first name, Rollins represents the growing trend of using family surnames as given names, particularly trendy with surnames ending in S ala Brooks, Banks, and Rhodes.
  17. Cadmus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one who excels"
    • Description:

      Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. Its ancient feel might appeal to modern parents — especially since Cadmus Peverell is a human Harry Potter character, one of the three original owners of the Deathly Hallows.
  18. Arkady
    • Origin:

      Russian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "from Arcadia"
    • Description:

      Arkady is a rhythmic Russian saint's name from the Greek meaning "from Arcadia." As a literary name, it belongs to a genteel character in Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and a much less benign one in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, and is also a key figure in Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith.
  19. Haskell
    • Origin:

      English from Norse, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's helmet; God strengthens"
    • Description:

      Haskell has two separate forms of origin, the first being from the Ancient Norse given name Ásketill. The Normans converted Ásketill to Aschetil, then the English transformed Aschetil into Haskell, which was originally only used as a surname. Haskell is also considered a variant of Haskel, a Yiddish given name derived from Ezekiel.
  20. Jordi
    • Origin:

      Catalan variation of George
    • Description:

      To the American ear, Jordi seems like a nickname for Jordan, which means this popular name from Catalonia could certainly cross cultures.

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