By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Naseer is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'helper,' 'supporter,' or 'victorious one.' The name is derived from the Arabic root 'nasr,' which refers to victory or triumph. Naseer appears in…
Hebrew
"margosa tree"
Model Trish Goff's Nima is a boy, but the a ending gives this name a feminine feel.
Igbo
"my father is alive"
In the Igbo culture of Nigeria, the name Nnamdi is given to baby boys who are thought to be reincarnations of their grandfathers. The name is familiar via Nnamdi Asomugha, a former NFL player married…
Pinchos is a masculine name with Spanish and Jewish Sephardic origins. The name likely derives from the Spanish word 'pincho,' meaning 'spike' or 'skewer,' which also refers to a popular Spanish…
Promise is a meaningful masculine virtue name that directly expresses the concept of commitment and hope. As an English word name, it carries transparent meaning, representing assurance, potential,…
Randal is a masculine name with Germanic roots, originating as a variant of Randall, which comes from the Old Norse elements 'rand' (shield) and 'varr' (warrior). This 'shield warrior' meaning…
British surname
Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.
Rayhan is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins, primarily derived from Arabic and Persian traditions. The name means 'sweet-smelling herb' or 'fragrant flower,' specifically referring to…
English from German
"powerful counsel"
The surname Reynolds derived from the given name Reynold, which was common during the Middle Ages. Reynolds Woodcock was the name of the designer character played by Daniel Day Lewis in Phantom…
Rodger is a masculine name with Germanic roots, essentially a variant spelling of Roger. It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger' meaning 'spear' or 'warrior,' thus…
Arabic
"true, sincere, loyal"
Derived from the Arabic word sadaga , meaning to "to tell the truth", Sadiq is a name associated with sincerity and honesty. It was most famously borne by the 8th century Muslim scholar and…
Sahas is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "courage," "bravery," or "strength." Common in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu families, the name embodies qualities of determination…
Sahel is a geographical name derived from the Arabic word سَاحِل (sāḥil) meaning "shore" or "coast." It refers to the vast semi-arid region of Africa that forms a transitional zone between the Sahara…
Sidharth is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, representing a variation of Siddhartha, which means "one who has accomplished a goal" or "one who has attained meaning." Most famously, Siddhartha…
English word name
"a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash"
This booming word name has been used every year since 1988, yet at most was given to 30 baby boys in a single year. But with names like Thunder, all it takes is one celebrity to bring it to the…
Scottish habitational surname
"from the hillocks"
Terrence feels stuck in the 20th century, but Torrance could easily be worn by a child born in the 2020s.
"third power of a million"
It's difficult to conceptualize the numerical value of a trillion, but this extraordinarily large number name is a rising choice for baby boys.
Literary name
Tyrion is one of the many new names entering the lexicon thanks to George R. R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book. Tyrion's name shares its first two letters with those of his father Tywin…
Latin
"of the city"
Urban was not an uncommon name through the 1930s (rising as high as Number 435), having been attached to several saints and early popes, but it has completely disappeared from the landscape--both…
"newborn"
There is perhaps no more fitting name for your brand-new baby than Walid, which means "newborn." It is derived from the Arabic word walada , meaning "to give birth."
