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Scottish variation of Welsh Ifor, English form of Norse Ívarr
"lord; yew tree, bow warrior"
Ivor, a favorite choice for upscale characters in Brit Lit novels by authors like P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh, is an interesting and unusual name just waiting to be discovered by parents in this…
Basque
"star"
Used more for girls in Europe, but definitely sounds masculine enough for a boy here.
Variation of Israel, place name
This phonetic spelling variation of Israel was given to 7 baby boys in 2024, but the spellings Israel and even Izrael rank much higher.
Jacque is a masculine name that serves as a French variant of Jacob, ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' While Jacques (with the 's') is the standard…
Variation of Jalen, modern invention
"supplanter + lion"
Jalen was made popular fby basketball player, Jalen Rose, whose name was made up of his father and uncle's names, James and Leonard. Jaelin is one of many spelling variations.
Malay, variation of Jalen
"road; supplanter + brave lion"
A word name in Malaysia that means road, or, a modern invention in the English speaking world, taking inspiration from Jalen.
Jamon appears to have multiple possible origins, making it an interesting cross-cultural name. It may derive from the Hebrew name Benjamin, with Jamon emerging as a diminutive form. Alternatively, it…
Jarel is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Jarrell, which originated as an English surname derived from the Norman French personal name 'Gerold,' composed of…
Jeanpierre is a masculine name of French origin, created by combining the names Jean and Pierre. Jean derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' while Pierre comes from the…
Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew
"Beloved by the Lord"
Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the…
Jerzey is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Jersey, which itself can be derived from various sources. It may reference the Channel Island of Jersey or represent a…
Johnie is a masculine name that functions as a variation of Johnny, which itself is a diminutive form of John. Derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' this spelling variant offers…
Joji is a masculine name with Japanese origins, where it serves as a shortened or casual form of George (Jōji in Japanese). The name has gained international recognition partly through…
Joshuah is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Joshua, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is deliverance." This biblical name…
Arabic or Hebrew
"excellence, praised"
A cross-cultural name which derives either from the Arabic jada "excellence" or from the Hebrew name Yehudah/Judah, meaning "praised".
Julyan is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Julian, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julianus, meaning 'belonging to Julius.' This distinctive spelling gives the classic…
Variation of Justin, Latin
"fair, righteous"
Justen is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Justin. Derived from the Latin name Justinus, it ultimately means 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' This alternative spelling…
Kacy as a masculine name represents a modern usage of what has traditionally been a unisex or feminine name. It likely derived as a variant spelling of Casey, which originated from an Irish surname…
Kikuyu
"quiet warrior"
Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.
Invented name
A uniquely Puerto Rican choice. Keniel is a modern creation with the appearance of history, thanks to the biblical -iel ending.
