By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Broly is a masculine name that gained recognition through Japanese popular culture, specifically as a character from the Dragon Ball Z anime and manga series. Unlike traditional names with ancient…
Calan is a masculine name with Welsh and Gaelic origins, carrying rich cultural significance. In Welsh tradition, it derives from 'calan' meaning 'the first day of the month' or referring to calendar…
Darrin is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Darren, which itself derived from the Irish surname Ó Darragh, meaning "descendant of Daire" (from an Irish personal name meaning "oak tree"…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davey and Davy are frequently used for little boys but rarely appear on the birth certificate, Davy Crockett exempted.
Edvin is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Slavic origin, representing a variant of Edwin. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' Edvin…
French from German
"the foreigner, the guest"
Depending on your cultural references, you may think of Phantom of the Opera author Gaston Leroux, or the macho villain of Beauty and the Beast . While he's hardly a role model (unless you too use…
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Derived from the same root as the popular name Muhammad, Hamdan is an Arabic name, also used in Indonesia and Malaysia, that means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise". It has aristocratic and…
Herschel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, derived from 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag,' symbolizing gentleness and swiftness. It was traditionally used as a diminutive of the Hebrew name…
German
"bright, shining intellect"
A name that sounds so old-fashioned some parents out there might conceivably find it quirky enough for a comeback, along with other one-time fuddie-duddies like Oscar and Homer. Along with other…
Hebrew
"right hand"
Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Jamin is occasionally…
Jansen is a masculine name with Dutch and Scandinavian origins. It evolved as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jan' (the Dutch form of John), which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name…
"expansion"
This name of a son of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe, was well used by the seventeenth century Pilgrims. With "Ja" names and obscure Old Testament names both trendy these…
English
"son of John"
No competition for Jackson.
Jonny is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive or informal version of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yehonatan" meaning "gift of Jehovah" or "God has given." Jonny…
Irish
"little dark one"
Although this surname name is closely related to the more common Irish name Kieran, Kiernan is also a well used family name, tied to thirty-three ancient chieftains. It has on a few occasions been…
Variation of Kingston, English
"king's town"
This interpretation of Kingston is not quite as popular as the other Y-replacement version, Kyngston.
Kiyaan is a modern masculine name with Persian origins, meaning 'king' or 'royal.' It shares roots with the ancient Persian Kayanian dynasty, symbolizing nobility and leadership. The name has gained…
Japanese
"double happiness; peaceful boss"
Koji, also written as Kōji, is a common name among men in Japan. It is also featured as a character name in many anime series.
Kymere is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by names like Kymer, Kymani, or the prefix 'Ky-' which has gained popularity in recent decades. With…
"rough, fierce"
The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname name, borne by poet Philip Larkin.
