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Alexandros is the original Greek form of Alexander, carrying the powerful meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.' This classical masculine name has deep historical roots, most famously…
English occupational surname
"tailor, barber"
Cutter was an old-fashioned term for a tailor or barber that was eventually adopted as a surname. That gives it more legitimacy than many of the other aggressive boy names — Striker, Shooter,…
Abdulaziz is a masculine Arabic name combining 'Abdul' (servant of) and 'Aziz' (the Almighty, Beloved, Precious), literally meaning 'servant of the Almighty' or 'servant of the Precious One'. This…
Abdurrahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin that combines "Abd" (servant) and "ar-Rahman" (the Most Merciful), meaning "servant of the Most Merciful," referring to one of the 99 attributes of…
Greek
"victory of the people"
This rarely used New Testament name could make an unusual route to the cool nickname Nico. Borne by the person who helps to entomb Jesus following his crucifixion, it has the powerful meaning of…
Spanish version of French Adelard
"noble and strong"
Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
(jyoo-lee-Ah-no), Italian variation of Julian
Less familiar than Giorgio or Giovanni, Giuliano has a lot of captivating Latin charm.
Ibrahima is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variation of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name carries deep religious significance in Islam, Christianity, and…
Zacarias is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Zachariah, which originates from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, meaning "God has remembered." This biblical name appears in the Old Testament and refers to…
Hebrew
"twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew - whale"
Leviathan was a name given to 76 boys in the USA in 2021. It makes a rather unusual Biblical choice, being the name not of a man or angel, but of a sea monster. In literature and popular culture, the…
Abdullahi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant form of Abdullah, which means 'servant of Allah' or 'servant of God.' This name holds deep religious significance in Islamic…
Hebrew, variation of Azariah
"God has helped"
This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is…
Heriberto is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine name derived from the Germanic name Herbert, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The name…
Portuguese form of Hosea, Hebrew
"salvation"
The Portuguese version of the Old Testament name Hosea was the fastest-rising boys' name of 2017, in percentage terms. Almost 12 times as many boys were named Oseias in 2017 as in 2016, though it's…
Aramaic
"son of the furrow"
Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The challenge could be to avoid the Simpson-ish…
One of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017, Miliano can be seen as a cross between trendy unisex place name Milan and the whole Maximiliano/Emiliano family.
Latin
"of the Tiber"
The name of an important ancient Roman emperor, Tiberius might sound a bit heavy for a modern boy to carry, but with the rise of Atticus, Tiberius and brothers begin to feel more baby-friendly, much…
"my god is king"
The name of the late husband of Naomi in the Bible.
Arabic
"servant of God"
Mostly used in the Somali community. Abdihakem Abdirahman is a Somali-American long distance runner who competed in the Olympics four times.
Abubakar is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. It honors Abu Bakr, the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad and one of his closest companions. The name literally means…