By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Amaar is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the root word meaning 'to build' or 'to cultivate.' It can be interpreted as 'builder,' 'constructor,' or 'one who cultivates prosperity.' The…
Hebrew; Sanskrit
"friend; infinite"
Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.
Egyptian
"the hidden one"
In Egyptian mythology, Amun was a major god who later merged with Ra, becoming Amun-Ra. He is the creator deity and was worshiped as Ammon by the Greeks.
Andriy is the Ukrainian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' This name has deep historical significance in Ukraine and is one of the country's most beloved…
German
"with divine protection"
A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
Araf is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it means 'recognition' or 'understanding,' and refers to a place between heaven and hell mentioned in the Quran. In Welsh…
Kurdish
"river and mountain name"
A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"eagle-tree"
Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…
English Surname
A novel way to get to the nicknames Ash or Ford
Greek place name
Athens is one of the newer place names, used for both baby boys and girls. The Greek city got its name from Athena, goddess of wisdom and courage.
Arabic
"determined"
Azzam might be open to some "shazam" teasing.
Persian
"victorious, smiting resistance"
A name from Persian mythology, Bahram is a strong option, associated with a Zoroastrian god of war. Subsequently, it has been used as the Persian name for the planet Mars, making this an astronomical…
Barkot is a masculine name with origins likely rooted in Ethiopian or Eritrean naming traditions. In Amharic, one of Ethiopia's official languages, "barakat" or "bereket" relates to concepts of…
Barren is a masculine name with English language origins, derived from the word meaning 'unproductive' or 'desolate.' While the term traditionally has somewhat negative connotations related to…
Beric is a masculine name with medieval Anglo-Saxon origins, possibly derived from an Old English term meaning 'barley ruler' or 'grain farmer.' The name gained some recognition through George R.R.…
Diminutive of Bernard, English
"strong; brave as a bear"
It's been shown that notable political figures often impact the use of their names, and the same can — sort of — be said about Bernie Sanders. His name increased in use by 47% between 2015 and 2016…
"bright raven"
Last in fashion in the 1930s, Bertram might once have been firmly in the best left in the past category, but with sweet nickname Bertie and the cool option of Bram, Bertram might just be one to…
Brekken is a modern masculine name with likely Scandinavian roots, though its exact etymology is somewhat unclear. It may be related to the Norwegian word 'brekke' meaning 'hillside' or 'slope,' or…
Brylon is a modern masculine name that gained limited recognition in the United States during the early 21st century. This contemporary creation likely combines popular name elements like the prefix…
Latin
"sky; heavens"
In Roman mythology, Caelus was the god of the sky prior to Jupiter. It's one of the few names that's virtually one-of-a-kind yet fits in with current stylish choices such as Caius and Callum (neither…
