By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"God is gracious"
Basque form of John
Paxx is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variant of Pax, the Latin word for 'peace.' With its double 'x' ending, Paxx adopts a distinctly contemporary, edgy style while…
English
"working cattle"
Animal names are booming, but this is one that's never been used — although Boaz, which means "ox" in Hebrew, is starting to see more use. With its connotations of strength, teamwork and…
Latin
"holly; holm oak"
The Latin name for the holly (or the holm oak) tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex and Felix.
English word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
A popular choice for black cats, Jinx has become a quietly used option for baby boys in the US. Previously, it had been largely given to girls, likely because it appeared in the James Bond movie Die…
Place-name
If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.
"blond"
If this name makes you think of Victorian novels, it's because Fairfax was part of Mr Rochester's name in Jane Eyre , and the surname of a minor character in Jane Austen's Emma . It has a distinctly…
Evreux is a distinguished masculine name of French origin, derived from the name of a historic commune and city in Normandy, France. Pronounced roughly as 'ev-ruh,' this place name carries…
French
"the red-haired one"
A colorful French surname that could appeal to English speakers.
"of Evreux; riverbank"
Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of…
Modern nickname
Bix is a cool and jazzy nickname name, thanks to that final x. It's largely associated with the legendary and influential cornet player (and inspiration for the novel Young Man With a Horn ), Bix…
Frisian, Germanic
"blessed"
German painter and sculptor Bendix Passig bore this eye-catching name, a Frisian and German form of Benedict, also found as a surname.
"tenth"
Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.
Bax is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of Baxter, an occupational surname meaning "baker" in Old English. Alternatively, it could…
Word name or short form of Axel
Ax makes a somewhat threatening short form of the popular Axel, given to more than 3000 baby boys last year. It can also be used on its own, though it usually isn't. There were, however, seven baby…
Medox is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a modern invented name or a very uncommon variant of names like Maddox. It has a contemporary, distinctive…
In demonology, Morax leads legions of demons. He teaches astronomy and other liberal sciences.
The Mordax is a species of scorpion found in North America. An offbeat nature name with the punchy "X" factor, Mordax could be a choice for parents looking for something beyond Max, Phoenix, Knox and…
Arnoux is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Arnold,' which combines elements meaning 'eagle' and 'power.' This distinctive variation maintains the noble connotations…
Allex is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alex, which is itself a shortened form of Alexander. The name Alexander originates from Greek elements meaning 'defender of men.'…
