By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Param is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly in Sanskrit and Punjabi. The name derives from Sanskrit where 'Param' means 'supreme,' 'ultimate,' or 'highest.' It carries…
Paxon is a masculine name of Latin derivation, built on the root 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It can be interpreted as 'peaceful one' or 'bringer of peace.' With its strong, modern sound and meaningful…
Raeden is a contemporary masculine name that appears to combine elements of traditional names like Raiden, Rayden, or Aiden with a unique spelling. It may be influenced by the Old English word "ræd"…
Randell is a masculine given name that evolved as a variant of Randall, which originated from the Old Norse name 'Randulfr,' combining elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf.' This name traveled to…
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
"beloved, desired"
A form of ancient name newly popular in Eastern Europe, Rasmus is rugged and distinctive - and on trend in Estonia and Finland. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but with its philosophical roots and…
Irish
"bard, royal poet"
Has a legitimate first name history in its native land and an appealing meaning, but pronunciation is far from obvious.
Rondell is a name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Randall or Randell, which derive from the Old Norse 'Randulfr' (shield + wolf). Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Variation of Roper, English
"rope maker"
Country singer Koe Wetzel was born Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel — his given name debuted on the charts for boys in 2021.
Rusten is a masculine name with varied possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ruston or Rustin, which developed from an English surname derived from place names combining 'rush' and…
English surname
"rye hill; roe deer hill"
Ryles may be one of the best-kept secrets in baby names. It has all the trappings of a hit — similarities to fashionable names like Miles and Riley, traditional surname history, that S ending! And…
Samual is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of the traditional biblical name Samuel, which comes from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God.' This…
Samvel is a masculine name of Armenian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning "heard by God" or "name of God." In Armenian culture, Samvel has been widely used for centuries and remains…
Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
A sweet Scottish short form of Alexander which is feeling newly appealing now the era of Sandra is far behind us. Sandy would also work well as a nickname for a child with pale red or dark blond hair.
English
"sandy ford"
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
German variation of Sasha
"defending warrior"
In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.
Place name
Introduced to the baby name lexicon by Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick when they used it as the middle name for their daughter Penelope. As they've proven, it's a nouveau way to honor a Scott.
"little old one"
St. Senán was a famed 6th-century monk, who founded a monastery on Inis Cathaigh whose ruins can still be seen today. Legend has it that before he could found the monastery, he had to banish a great…
Shakai is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can derive from 'shakai' (社会) meaning 'society' or 'community.' In some African contexts, particularly in East Africa, the…
Modern invented name
Shaquan combines elements of both Arabic influence ('Sha' often appearing in names meaning 'king' or 'royal') with African sounds, though it was primarily created as a unique American name rather…
"stony ford"
Even if you're a loyal alumnus, consider something less ultraupright, like Yale or Cal.
