By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Donny is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Donald, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "world ruler" or "world mighty." The name gained significant…
Hebrew, diminutive of Ebenezer
"stone of help"
Though most parents would shy away from Ebenezer, short form Eben is affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it. This also makes a fresh new spin on the very…
Eian is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the Welsh name Eirian (meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful') or possibly a unique spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John, meaning 'God is…
Hebrew
"truth"
Looks like a pared-down Emmett, but it actually derives from a difference source.
Scandinavian
"god bear"
Strong and unusual Scandinavian name, but with two possible pitfalls: people might mis-hear it as Aspen, or associate it with sports network ESPN. Variants include Esper and Esben.
Basque, Spanish
"strong"
The name of an ancient saint, a legendary holy man and martyr who is the patron saint of the city of Pamplona in Navarre, Spain. The popular week-long festival Sanfermines, which takes place in…
Irish
"little fire; young"
For fans of Hayden, Aiden, and Logan who are on the hunt for something familiar but unique, Hagan may be a possibility. It comes from the Irish surname Higgins, which itself derives from either Ó…
Isreal is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variant of Israel, with ancient Hebrew origins. The biblical name Israel carries profound significance, meaning "one who struggles with God"…
Jayveon is a contemporary masculine name that represents the modern trend of creative naming with distinctive prefixes and endings. Likely an elaboration combining the popular 'Jay' element with the…
Invented name
@jhayco is the social media handle of rapper Jhay Cortez, which itself was given to 17 baby boys in 2022.
Jianni is a masculine name with likely Italian origins, potentially derived from 'Gianni,' the Italian form of John. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is…
"early rain"
Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your…
Spelling variation of Jordan
Much less successful than other variations.
Arabic
"capable"
Kadir is derived from Qadir (many Arabic K names are phonetic versions of Q-starting names); a classic Muslim name reflecting one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.
Kailan is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Chinese, it can derive from elements meaning 'triumph' and 'orchid,' while in Gaelic contexts, it may be related to 'Caelan,' meaning…
Kairen is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a modern invention combining elements of popular names like Kai and Darren. It may also have Celtic roots or connections to the…
Kalix is a modern-sounding masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Calix, which comes from the Latin word for 'chalice' or 'cup,' often with religious…
Kayceon is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary creation, likely influenced by the popularity of names beginning with Kay- or K- sounds and ending with -son or -ceon. It may be a…
Kendell is a masculine name derived from the Welsh place name Kendal, meaning 'valley of the River Kent.' This contemporary spelling variation of Kendall adds a distinctive touch to the traditional…
Keontae is a masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It appears to follow the pattern of names beginning with 'Ke-' such as Keonte, Keon, and Keyonte, which…
