Names That Mean Intelligent

A popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games.

Akira is a popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games. Akiro is a related name popular for boys.

This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise of trending Zakai and similar names into the US charts, Zeki has potential.

Strong-sounding Arabic name which appears many times in the Quran.

While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the Turkish lineage can be assured of a smooth path to assimilation due to the current popularity of soundalike names. The name is spelled with an ı (dotless i) in Turkish.

Smart choice given to a handful of baby boys each year.

A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.

The name Genius sets a high bar for a child, but that hasn't stopped parents from giving it to their sons. Genius first made the charts in 2017.