By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Place-name
This name's connection to the Caribbean Cayman Islands gives it a nice resortish feel, while still feeling like an in-tune-with-style boy's name.
Aramaic
"rock"
The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament, Cephas is translated into Petros in…
Irish
"strong as a wolf"
Too many Connors in your neighborhood? This name--spelled with one 'l' or two--is equally authentic and much more unusual.
English color name
"rich deep red"
Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls. The word "crimson" was derived from the name of the Kermes insect which produces the dye associated with the color. The…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davy and Davey are certainly short forms that are frequently used but rarely wind up on the birth certificate. And why, since David is such a handsome, classic, yet short and simple name on its own?
Daymon is a modern variant spelling of Damon, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' This alternate spelling, incorporating 'day,' gives the name a bright, positive…
Demonte appears to be a modern given name with potential connections to several linguistic traditions. It may derive from Italian elements, possibly related to 'del monte' or 'de monte' meaning 'of…
English, contraction of Dennison
This could be a possible replacement for the overused Tyson, though it has something of a commercial feel related to the brand of vacuum cleaners.
Irish Gaelic
"born of the yew tree"
Pronounced like Owen, this was the name of several early Irish kings and saints, as well as a celebrated Ulster hero. Often spelled with two 'n's in Scotland, it has been Anglicized as Ewan, Ewen,…
English word name
Epic feels like it could be the boys' version of Saga. Epic poetry tells some of our most celebrated stories - from Beowulf and the Odyssey, to the Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost. Despite being…
Norse
"noble descendent"
A truncated form of Nordic Erling, famously borne by soccer star Erling Haaland.
Variation Eoghann, Scottish, Irish
More popularly anglicized as Ewan and Euan, this is a spelling variation of the Scottish and Irish name Eoghann, likely meaning "born of the yew tree", though some sources connect it to the Latin…
Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
"help"
Ezra is a Biblical name that is being rediscovered, which means its variation Ezri can't be far behind. Ezri is one of the up-and-coming unisex names starting with E , with the gender divide…
Scottish and Irish
"man of force"
In Celtic lore, Fergus was the ideal of manly courage, making it a charming, slightly quirky Scottish and Irish favorite. As a name, Fergus forms a link between Ireland and Scotland, as Gaelic…
English
"trickery"
A fairly common surname, with little appeal but a profit motive as a first name.
"keeper of the garden"
Surely one of the most pleasant and evocative of the occupational options.
Irish surname
Though you might think you were honoring baseball's Ken Griffey, most people would think you were using a term of endearment for GRIFFIN or GRIFFITH.
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Sikh
"guru's crown"
A cool possible nickname: Taj
Hanad is a masculine name primarily of Somali origin, where it carries the beautiful meaning of 'prosperity' or 'success.' In Somali culture, the name reflects aspirations for achievement and good…
Iann is a masculine name that appears to be a distinctive spelling variation of Ian, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic form of John. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning…
