By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"hunter"
Once strictly a surname--Chasen's was an old Hollywood hangout--it's now catching on as a first name, both as an elaboration of the popular CHASE, and in following the pattern of popular two-syllable…
Colden is a rare masculine name with English origins that functions as both a surname and given name. Historically, it likely derived from a topographic surname referring to someone who lived in a…
Corvin is a striking masculine name with Latin roots, derived from "corvus" meaning "raven." This name carries associations with intelligence and mystery, as ravens are historically seen as wise,…
Darrien is a modern variation of the name Darren or Darius, blending contemporary style with historical roots. Of English origin, the name carries connotations of goodness and maintains the strength…
Daveon is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of traditional names. The 'Dave-' prefix clearly connects to David (Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved'), one…
Armenian and Georgian variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.
Dayson is a modern masculine name that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It likely developed as a variation of similar-sounding names like Dawson, Jason, or Dayton, or as a…
Demond likely developed as a variant of Desmond, which originated as an Irish surname derived from "Deas-mumhan" meaning "South Munster." Another possibility is that it emerged as a variant of…
Diminutive of Dennis
Fast-food chain, no longer a baby.
Variation of Easton, English
"east-facing place"
Variation of Easton.
Variation of Leroy, Hebrew
"the king: God is my shepherd/sight"
Elroi can be considered a variation of Leroy, which uses the Spanish "El" instead of the French "Le", and the Roi spelling over the Roy option, either to make the pronunciation clearer, to mirror…
Norwegian
"descendant of the chief"
This old-school Nordic name derives from the Old Norse word jarl , meaning "leader, chief". While it has been out of the Norwegian Top 100 since the 1960s, a recent ⁰notable bearer is footballer…
Finlee is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Finley. With Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, the name means 'fair warrior' or 'fair-haired hero.' Finley was…
"one who lives near a grove of trees"
Forget the furry blue Muppet, forget corpulent President Cleveland (not too difficult), and consider this name anew. We think it's spunky, a little funky, and well worth a second look, similar in…
Haniel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin with deep spiritual significance. It derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'grace of God' or 'joy of God.' In angelology, Haniel is known as an archangel…
Harlin is a masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning 'army' and 'lin' meaning 'flax' or 'pool.' Alternatively, it may have developed as a…
Harlyn is a modern unisex name with flexible origins, though it's traditionally used more for boys. It likely developed as a combination of familiar name elements: 'Har' (as in Harold or Harrison,…
"lives where hawthorn hedges grow"
The great American novelist sets this above many other surnames (and nature names , for that matter), but it's still an imposing and adventurous choice. Do nicknames Hawk or Thorne make it more…
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Henryk is the Polish, Czech, and Scandinavian variant of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." This distinguished name combines the…
