By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who gathers' or 'collector.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Hashir is one of the names of Allah, signifying 'The Gatherer' who will gather humanity…
German
"estate ruler"
Traditional German names of this ilk have had a difficult time emigrating into the American name pool, mostly because anti-German sentiment during the two world wars of the 20th century drove German…
Greek
"security, hostage, pledge"
Homer is a name of two halves, associated with the ancient Greek poet of the epic Odyssey and with the (often) doltish patriarch of The Simpsons . So does that make Homer a classic and scholarly…
Diminutive of Howard, English, Germanic, Norse
"high guardian; brave heart"
Old school Howard has fallen out of fashion in recent years, having been a Top 100 choice in the US from the 1880s until the 1960s. Short form Howie, however, might have more potential, with its…
Jamaican
"positive and powerful"
Irie is an upbeat and modern name that originated as a Rastafarian term for "positive and powerful."
Ishir is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. It carries the beautiful meaning of "wealthy" or "prosperous" in Sanskrit. Some interpretations also suggest it means "god-like"…
Jahaan is a masculine name with Arabic and Persian origins, where it means 'world' or 'universe.' It's a variation of the more common Jahan or Jehan. The name carries connotations of breadth,…
Jalon is a name with multiple possible origins and pronunciations. It may derive from the Hebrew name 'Yālon' (יָלוֹן) meaning 'to lodge' or 'to stay overnight.' Alternatively, it could be related to…
Slavic
"spring"
Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
Jaythan is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern blend of Jay and Nathan or Jonathan. This creative combination name emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward…
Jermiah is a masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jeremiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This alternative spelling gained some traction in…
Jerson is a masculine name with multiple origin theories, primarily connected to Hispanic and Brazilian naming traditions. It may be a modern variation of Gerson (a biblical name meaning 'exile' or…
Welsh, variation of Evan
"gift of God"
Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
Jiren is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the Japanese anime series "Dragon Ball Super," where it belonged to a powerful character introduced in 2017. Before its association…
Hispanic, compound name, blending Jose with Daniel
"Jehovah increases + God is my judge"
A compound name used occasionally in Spanish speaking countries, which blends Jose with Daniel to create something new. In English, it could also be considered a smoosh of John and Daniel, giving it…
Kadrian is a modern masculine name that combines elements of traditional names like Adrian and Kaden. It likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as parents sought distinctive yet…
Kairee is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variation of names like Kai or Kairi. With Hawaiian origins, Kai means 'sea' or 'ocean,' while in Japanese it can mean 'restoration' or…
Variation of Capri, Italian place name
A version of the island name Capri that has started to see a little use for boys. Possible influences are the late Kobe Bryant's youngest daughter Capri, and the rapper Kodak Black, legal name Bill…
Karlos is a masculine name representing a variation of Carlos, which itself derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' This spelling with a 'K' adds a distinctive touch…
Karon is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Karen, which originates from Danish and ultimately derives from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' whose meaning remains debated among…
