By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Jayon is a contemporary name that appears to have emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. Its etymology may derive from combining the popular prefix 'Jay-' (from the bird name or…
Jayvien is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a creative extension of names beginning with 'Jay' or as a variation of Javier. While lacking ancient historical roots, Jayvien exemplifies…
Spelling variation of Jeffrey
Combination of Jerry and Derick, German
"people's ruler with the spear"
Jerick is a rare-but-rising smoosh name for boys, combining the somewhat old-fashioned Jerry and Derick (or Derek). We can see its value as an honor name.
Modern invented name
This recent riff on the theme of Kevin has a pleasant sound but no real history or meaning.
Jovon is a modern masculine name with American origins, possibly derived as a variation of names like Jovan or Giovanni. The name has a contemporary feel and gained some usage in the United States…
Kabeer is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from "Al-Kabir," one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, meaning "great" or "mighty." The name carries significant spiritual…
Kaidan is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, most commonly associated with Japanese and Gaelic roots. In Japanese, it can mean "mysterious story" or "ghost story," while as an…
Kailash is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the sacred Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, which is revered in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions as the abode of Lord Shiva. The name…
Karma as a masculine name has cross-cultural origins but is most prominently associated with Buddhist and Hindu philosophies, where it represents the spiritual principle of cause and effect. While…
Turkish
"rock, cliff"
While Kaya is used predominantly as a feminine name in English speaking countries, it is also a Turkish masculine name with a rugged meaning. It has ranked in the English and Welsh Top 1000 for boys…
Scottish and Irish
"ancient"
This is one of several similar sounding Gaelic surname names that would make perfectly acceptable choices--others are Kennan, Keenan and Kenyon. Another possible meaning is "descendant of the fair…
Keven is an alternative spelling of Kevin, a name of Irish Gaelic origin derived from "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth." The name was borne by a 7th-century Irish saint who was…
Khyzer is a distinctive masculine name with Islamic connections, representing a variant spelling of Khizer or Khidr, a significant figure in Islamic tradition. The name Khidr, meaning 'green' in…
Hawaiian
"leeward"
Kona is strongly associated with the Kona coffee of Hawaii. The Hawaiian word kona means "leeward" or "dry side of the island," and Kona districts are where Kona coffee is grown. In the age of strong…
Greek
"young, sun, lord"
Greek form of Cyrus
Lamonte is a masculine given name that combines the prefix "La-" (meaning "the" in French and Spanish) with "monte," which derives from Latin and Romance languages meaning "mountain." The name may…
French variation of Lawrence
"of Laurentium or bay laurel"
A French accent makes almost everything sound better, especially when attached to a Twilight vampire. Laurent also has a high-style feel via designer Yves St-Laurent. Laurent de Brunhoff is the…
Legynd is a masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling of 'legend,' giving it immediate associations with remarkable stories and heroic qualities. This modern name invention reflects the…
Irish variation of Luke
Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
