By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Lovell is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Anglo-Norman origins. Derived from the Old French 'louvel' meaning 'little wolf,' it was originally a nickname for someone fierce or wolf-like in…
Arabic
"shield; protector"
A smooth and soulful Arabic name that travels well between languages and cultures. Lindsay Lohan chose a variation for her son Luai, born in 2023.
Somali
"thanks"
A strong and unusual Somali name with a great meaning.
Modern invented name
Marquan is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in American naming culture during the late 20th century. It appears to be a modern creation possibly influenced by the prefix 'Mar-' (found in…
Matai is a multicultural masculine name with diverse origins and meanings. In Māori culture, it means 'leader' or 'chief', reflecting leadership qualities and community respect. It also appears in…
Variation of Maddox
"son of Madoc"
A cool looking choice, adjacent to Matrix, Max, Matias, and Mack, Matix likely emerged as a modern spin on Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc" or "son of good fortune". It has been…
Mekhai is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Hebrew name Michael ('who is like God?'), a creative spelling of the Greek Makhai (spirits of battle…
English
"sea-bright; pleasant hill"
A once familiar name for boys in the US, Merrill ranked in the Top 1000 from the 1880s to the late 1960s, peaking in 1926 when it ranked at #331. Now, it is a rare choice, given to 7 girls and 6 boys…
Nadeem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "friend," "companion," or "drinking companion." It derives from the Arabic word "nadim" (نديم) which historically referred to a courtier or…
Irish
"little saint"
An Anglicized form of the Irish name, Naomhán, Nevan might feel like an updated Neville or Evan. With a charming meaning, it feels familiar but underused.
Olan is a masculine name with varied cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it's derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Faolain,' meaning 'descendant of Faolán' (wolf). It also appears as a Finnish variation of…
Old English
"God's friend"
Ancient name, near obsolete now, but could make a good alternative to Owen for the adventurous baby namer. Doctor Who fans will recognize this as part of his companion's name, Clara Oswin Oswald.
Parley is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old French word 'parler' meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk.' Historically, a parley was a conference or discussion between opposing…
Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other…
French variation of Philip
"lover of horses"
Philippe, pronounced fill-EEP, is Philip with Gallic flair.
Prithvi is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'earth' or 'the vast one'. In Hindu mythology, Prithvi is the Earth goddess, and the name connects to concepts of stability, groundedness, and…
"distant"
Qusay, which can also be spelled Qusai, was the name of the prophet Muhammad's patrilineal great-great-great grandfather.
Arabic or Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.
Ancient Egyptian
"born of Ra"
One of the most ancient names we still know today, Ramesses ("born of Ra, the sun god") was the name of eleven pharaohs, perhaps including the one in the Moses story. Ramesses first entered the US…
Ramzi is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'symbolizer' or 'one who uses symbols.' It derives from the Arabic word 'ramz,' meaning 'symbol' or 'sign.' Ramzi is widely used throughout the…
