By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Turkish variation of Israel
"he who struggles with God"
In Turkey, Izel is used for baby boys in the Jewish community. As a feminine name, it's a variation of the Yiddish Eidel.
Spelling variation of Wilder
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
Wilder is one of the hottest boy names of this decade, and now Wylder has entered the Top 1000 for boys as of 2021. More parents are beginning to consider Wilder and Wylder as a bold and adventurous…
Turkish variation of Karim, Arabic
"noble, generous"
A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.
Spelling variation of Cutter, word name
Kutter may be one of the few names less appealing than Cutter.
French variation of Sasha, Russian short form of Alexander, Greek
"defending warrior"
Sasha in all its forms -- which include Sacha and Sascha -- is rising in popularity for both boys and girls. Its most prominent current bearer with this spelling is Sacha Baron Cohen. Sacha is a Top…
French feminine variation of Justin
"fair, righteous"
Justine is a French name that's never reached the popularity we think it deserves. Like its far-more-common brother Justin, Justine is sleek, and sophisticated, but still user-friendly. Justine has…
Hindi
"blue semiprecious stone, bird"
Interesting multi-cultural option.
Spelling variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
A fast-rising variation of Abigail that was shooting up the popularity charts a few years ago, but whose star is now falling now that Abigail is not quite as hot as she once was.
Latin, female variation of Antonius
"priceless one"
An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world.
Scandinavian and Dutch variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Frederik has been borne by numerous European royals, including kings of Denmark and Norway. The spelling variant with a 'k' rather than 'ck' is most common in Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands.…
German variation of Frederick
One of the most familiar German names , with an upright Prussian image. Friedrich might just have been out for long enough to start coming back in.
Spelling variation of Faye, English
"fairy"
Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be…
Modern Greek variation of John and Ioannes
"God is gracious"
A modern Greek variation of classic John, ultimately linked back to the older Greek form, Ioannes. Giannis and Yannis are more popular alternatives.
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Jazara and Jahzara are fast-rising names following in the wake of Zara. Some sources say it's an authentic Amharic name, but Jazara is a modern American invention, combining the popular Ja- prefix…
Hebrew or Hindu
"Greece or swift, fast"
Javin might be considered a spelling variation of Javan, an Old Testament name. Javan was a son of Noah who is the legendary father of the Greek people. Javin is also a Hindu or Indian name meaning…
Spelling variation of Jace
With Jace in the Top 100 and Jase almost there, we're seeing more and more variations -- this is one of the fastest-rising names of recent years.
German variation of Robert
"bright fame"
Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an…
Spelling variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alyce is an aceepted enough variation that there were more than 50 baby girls given the name with this spelling in the US last year. Of course, there were more than 3600 baby girls named Alice,…
French variation of Timothy
You mean like Timothee Chalomet? Yes, like Timothee Chalomet.
Modern invention, or a variation of Zaire, Zahir or Zuhair
Zyheir could be an variation of the African American names, Zaire and Zyaire, which derived from the previous name for a country in Central African, now known as The Republic of Congo. Said to mean…
