By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Muhamed is a variant spelling of Muhammad, one of the most widely used masculine names in the world. The name honors the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and means 'praiseworthy' or 'highly praised' in…
Hebrew
"clear, bright"
Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.
Hindi
"new, novel"
Sleek, and fresh, Navin is a Hindi name that could fit in with the currently popular in/an/en/on-ending boys' names.
Japanese
"screw"
Accessible and attractive name from the Naruto series. The meaning "screw" refers to a metal screw.
German, Scandinavian variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.
French variation of Noam, Hebrew
"pleasantness, charm, tenderness"
A popular choice in France, although Noam is more user-friendly for Americans.
Nolin is a refined masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Irish surname Ó Nualláin (anglicized as Nolan), meaning "descendant of Nuallán" (a personal name from "nuall"…
Obie has multiple origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a nickname. It emerged as a traditional diminutive for names like Obadiah, a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'servant of God.' It's…
Old Norse, Icelandic variation of Odin
"inspriation; rage"
The traditional Old Norse form of Odin, still used today in Iceland as Óðinn.
Surname and nature name
"willow tree or shoot"
A handsome nature name – and an intriguing alternative to Willow – that is also found as a rare English surname.
English
"divine ruler"
Clad in armor. But while this name may have been forbiddingly antiquated not that long ago, the connection to the trendy nickname Os or Oz makes it a real possibility.
Ozzi is a charming masculine name with multiple potential origins. It can be a diminutive form of names like Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn, all with Germanic roots meaning 'divine power' or 'god-like…
Paxson is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the word 'pax,' meaning 'peace' in Latin, combined with the Germanic suffix '-son' indicating 'son of.' This surname-turned-first-name…
Latin variation of Felix
Phar-phetched.
Italian
"first"
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…
Diminutive of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Ralphie is one of those short forms that have been out of style for so long it just might have a chance of coming back in, if you can get past seeing it as a desperate attempt to cute-ify a stodgy…
Rashard is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Rashad, which comes from the Arabic word 'rashād' meaning 'good judgment,' 'guidance,' or 'maturity.' The addition of the '-ard'…
Rehaan is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures, primarily Arabic, Persian, and Indian origins. The name generally means 'sweet-smelling' or 'fragrant', sometimes associated with the…
Reinhardt is a strong Germanic masculine name meaning 'brave counsel' or 'strong decision,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'hard' (strong, brave). With deep roots in German-speaking…
Rhyley is a modern masculine name that serves as a creative spelling variant of Riley, which originated as an Irish surname meaning "valiant" or "courageous." This particular spelling with the 'h'…
