By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
Across 755 pages
of 755
Yareth is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be a variation of Jared or Yared, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descends.' In Ethiopian tradition, Yared…
Yuvin is a modern masculine name with multicultural resonance. While not firmly established in traditional naming histories, it appears to have emerged relatively recently with usage in Sri Lanka,…
English, Hebrew, Aramaic
"priest; father"
Abbott is a neglected masculine surname with religious overtones, used to describe the head of a monastery or a prominent church figure, such as a priest. Though the feminine nickname Abby could be…
Akshar is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly from Sanskrit origins. The name literally translates to 'letter' or 'imperishable' in Sanskrit, carrying connotations of…
Alim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'knowledgeable,' 'learned,' or 'wise.' The name derives from the Arabic word for knowledge ('ilm') and holds particular significance in Islamic…
German
"eagle"
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…
English
"dweller near the ash tree meadow"
It may have peaked at #1 for girls in 1991 and 1992 in the US, but Ashley actually has a long history as a male given name, as evidenced by the sensitive Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind . It's…
Spelling variation of Azriel, Hebrew
"God is my help"
Azriel, also found as Azrael or Asriel, is the name of the Angel of Death in Jewish and Islamic tradition. The Asriel spelling occurs as a Biblical name, notably as the forefather of the Asrielite…
Avik is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Inuit traditions, it means 'walrus,' symbolizing strength and resilience. The name also appears in Bengali and Indian contexts, where it…
Avin is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'earth' or 'protector', while some consider it a modern variation of names like Alvin or Calvin. In Kurdish…
Brayton is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'broad town' or 'wide settlement.' It follows the popular pattern of location-based…
Dutch
"short land"
Cortland, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the Dutch elements cort ,…
Darek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland and Czech Republic. It functions as a diminutive of Dariusz (Polish version of Darius), which traces back to the ancient…
Darrius appears to be a variant spelling of Darius, a name of Persian origin meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' The name traces back to several Persian kings named Darius, including Darius…
Derik is a masculine name functioning as a variation of Derek, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' This spelling variant maintains the strong,…
Spanish
"teacher"
Diago is sure to be confused with the more common Diego, the Spanish form of James.
French variation of Stephen
"garland, crown"
It's the French Steve yet feels oh so much more debonair. Well-used and still a popular classic in French-speaking lands, but one of the many French names for boys unfamiliar to most English…
Modern Invention, English, Hebrew
"help"
Likely inspired by popular Ezra, 27 parents used the name Ezryn for their baby boys in a recent count, with alternative spellings Ezren and Ezran being preferred, given to 83 and 69 boys in the same…
Hudsen is a modern variant spelling of Hudson, a masculine name originally derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's son' or 'son of Hugh' (Hugh itself coming from Germanic elements meaning…
Ilay is a masculine name with Scottish and Hebrew origins. In its Scottish context, it likely derives from Islay, the famous Hebridean island known for its whisky production and natural beauty. In…
