By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Delton is a masculine name with English origins, possibly derived from place names combining 'dell' (small valley) and 'ton' (town or settlement). It may also function as a variant of Dalton or…
Deonta is a masculine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be connected to other names beginning with 'De-' (a common…
English
"dear friend"
A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.
Elai is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Hebrew, it can mean 'my God' or 'ascension,' while in Basque it may refer to a 'cheerful person.' The name also exists in Filipino…
Greek mythology name
"to keep in, to curb"
Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably…
Scottish from French
"strawberry"
Though TV's "Frasier" made the name famous, and Frazier is a well-used variation, Fraser is the original, used mostly in Scotland.
Variation of Fraser, Scottish
Although Fraser is the more common (and original) form of this surname, Frasier is perhaps more familiar in the US thanks to the eponymous sitcom. Kelsey Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane…
Diminutive of George, Greek
"farmer"
A warm and cuddly nickname name, although he famously "kissed the girls and made them cry" in the old nursery rhyme.
Low German variation of Gerhard
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
English word name
"a curve in three-dimensional space"
A scientific word name that would work wonderfully as a given name, given its similarity to Felix.
Nature name or Greek
"hero"
Heron may feel like a very usable nature name -- the heron is a long-legged wading bird -- but it was also the name of a 1st century Greek inventor and of an Egyptian saint. Highly unusual yet easy…
Imraan is a masculine name of Arabic origin, a variant of Imran, which appears in both the Quran and Bible. In Islamic tradition, Imran was the father of Mary (mother of Jesus), while in the Quran,…
Iziah is a contemporary masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Isaiah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'salvation of the Lord' or 'God is salvation'. This distinctive spelling…
Jadyn is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the 1990s as a variant spelling of Jaden, itself derived from the Hebrew name 'Jadon' meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard.' This modern…
Modern invented name
Jahiem is a masculine name that gained popularity beginning in the late 1990s. The name likely combines elements of the prefix 'Ja-' (which appears in biblical names like Jacob and James) with…
Jaison is a masculine name that represents a phonetic variation of Jason, which originates from Greek mythology. The original Greek name Iásōn means 'healer' or 'to heal.' This alternative spelling…
Jamarr is a masculine name that emerged in American naming practices during the latter half of the 20th century. The name appears to be a variation of Jamar, which itself may have developed as a…
Jaquez is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The original Hebrew name Ya'akov means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,' referring to the…
Javeon combines the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the ending '-veon.' The 'Ja-' element appears in many names and may relate to Hebrew origins (as in Jacob, meaning 'supplanter') or represent a modern…
Hebrew
"God sows"
This little-known Biblical name belonged to Hosea's first son. There is also a Jezreel Valley in Israel.
