By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
Heard most frequently in 18th century Japan, Hanzo is a rarity in modern culture. Hattori Hanzo was a legendary samurai of the Sengoku Era. A modern day namesake might be Hanzo Shimada, from the…
Hesston is a contemporary masculine name with American roots, likely derived as a surname-turned-first-name, a common naming pattern in the United States. The name potentially originated from a place…
Jakeem is a masculine given name that may have emerged as a variation of names like Jakim (a Biblical name meaning 'God will establish') or Hakim (Arabic for 'wise' or 'learned'). It could also be a…
Jasen is a modern variant spelling of Jason, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'healer.' In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece, giving the name heroic…
Jessy is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Jesse, which derives from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning "gift" or "God exists." As a variation of Jesse, Jessy carries the same…
Jeyder is a masculine name with likely Spanish or Latin American origins, though it may also be considered a modern invented name. It potentially evolved as a variation of Jaden/Jaiden or could be…
Hebrew
Little-known Biblical option belonging to one of the heroes who joined David at Ziklag. It means "assembled by God".
Juddson is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variation of the more common Judson. It ultimately derives from the name Jordan or from the surname meaning 'son of Judd,' with Judd…
Kalil is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, most prominently from Arabic traditions where 'Khalil' (خليل) means 'friend' or 'beloved.' This connection has significant meaning in…
Kanen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Kane (meaning 'warrior' in various cultures) or Kenan (a biblical name). It could also be related to the Irish…
Kaylan is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Callan (Irish for 'powerful battle'), Kaelan (a Gaelic name meaning 'slender'), or a modern combination of…
English
"dweller at the farm by the stream"
This British last-name-first-name could make a more masculine alternative to Shelby.
Khylin is a modern masculine name with a distinctive contemporary feel. Created through the trend of innovative spellings and sound combinations, Khylin likely represents a variation of names like…
Kolin is a masculine name that serves as a modern variant spelling of Colin. The name originates from the medieval diminutive of the Gaelic name Nicol or Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.'…
Turkish
"north"
Popular boy name in Turkey.
Leibish is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Leib or Aryeh, both meaning "lion" in Hebrew and Yiddish contexts. Particularly common in Hasidic and Orthodox…
English word name
"valid reasoning"
This smart and sensible word name debuted on the charts in 2012, when the rapper Logic was gaining notoriety. Logic was born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, and his original stage name was Psychological.
Irish surname
"monk"
For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
Markos is a masculine name with Greek origins, serving as the Hellenic form of Mark or Marcus. Derived from the Latin 'Marcus,' it ultimately relates to Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting…
Hawaiian, Polynesian mythology
The name of the second-biggest (and third-most populous) island in Hawaii was one of the fastest-rising boys' names of 2017. A major factor was surely Dwayne Johnson's character in Moana , the…
