By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"chancellor"
A name halfway between its old milquetoast image and a more jovial Irish-sounding contemporary one.
English
"heart's friend"
Corwin is an upstanding surname name that has been seen occasionally as a first in literature, but rarely in real life. But maybe with the recent acceptance of Darwin, that might change. In the Water…
Greek
"man of Cyprus"
With a long and noble history -- Cyprian was one of the great Christian Latin writers -- this could make a highly unusual but meaningful choice. Cyprian has been in use since medieval times,…
Deaire is a unique and modern masculine name with limited documented history. It may be a creative variation of names like Daire (an Irish name meaning 'oak tree') or a contemporary invented name…
Desean appears to be a modern variant spelling of DeSean or De'Sean, which combines the French prefix 'De' (meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'Sean,' the Irish form of John (meaning 'God is gracious').…
Ellias is a masculine name that represents a variation of the Hebrew name Elijah (Elias in its Greek form), meaning 'Yahweh is my God' or 'the Lord is my God.' This alternative spelling adds a…
Eman is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots, appearing in Arabic, Filipino, and Hebrew traditions. In Arabic, it relates to 'faith' or 'belief,' while in Hebrew contexts it connects to…
Yiddish
"little fish"
Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.
Franklyn is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Franklin, which originated as an English surname meaning 'free landholder' or 'freeman.' The 'y' spelling variation gives the…
"calm, healer"
Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The…
Haidyn is a contemporary masculine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Hayden. The traditional Hayden derives from an English surname meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill,' combining the…
Hindu
"dark, tawny"
Familiar via Harry, but much more worldly.
English virtue name
Honor and Honesty are on the ascent, and now Honest has been introduced into the name pool. Maybe Honestly will be next.
Ilai is a name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'exalted' or 'high,' and appears in Jewish texts as the name of a rabbi. The name also exists in Polynesian cultures, particularly…
Polish variation of Isaac
See ISAAC.
Jabril is a masculine name derived from the Arabic name Jibril, which is the Islamic form of Gabriel. In Islamic tradition, Jibril is the angel who revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. The name…
Jarell is a contemporary masculine given name with documented usage primarily in the United States from the late 20th century onward. The name may be a variant spelling of Jarrell, which itself could…
Javien is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a variant of Javier or possibly a blend of names like Javon and Damien. Javier has Spanish origins, derived from the place name Xavier, which…
Jaydin is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jaden, itself a contemporary name that gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. The name may be related to the biblical name…
Jayren is a contemporary masculine name that represents a modern creation rather than having deep historical roots. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix "Jay" (seen in names like Jayden,…
