By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Treysen is a masculine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variant combining elements of names like Trey and Jensen or Tayson. 'Trey' comes from the word for 'three' or 'third,' often…
Hebrew
"God is good"
Tuvia is the Hebrew cognate of Tobias or Tobiah, found in the Bible and used in this form in Israel. The film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" included a character named Tuvia, who was female,…
Variation of Tiger, animal name
Tyger edges animal name Tiger, as in golfer Woods, closer to popular surname name Tyler. Which may not be a bad thing.
American place name, Ute
"people of the mountains"
This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."
Vadhir is a masculine name of uncertain origin, though it may have Arabic or Indian roots. The name has gained some recognition in Latin America, particularly through Mexican actor Vadhir Derbez. The…
English word name from Latin
"brave"
While still very rare, the name Valiant was given to six baby boys in the US last year. And it's an inspiring choice.
Italian surname
"settlement"
Vigo is both an Italian and Spanish surname and a Scandinavian first name. As a place name, it's found in Spain, Italy, England – and Indiana. Vigo the Carpathian is the fictional villain of…
Weylin is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Waylon, which has English roots meaning 'land beside the road' or Germanic origins meaning 'land of valor.'…
English
"willow ford"
As a whole Wilford still carries a dowdy, dated image, but each component of the name—Will and Ford—are stylish in their own right. Wilford will be a part of the next generation of grandpa revival…
English word name
"surprise mingled with admiration"
A whimsy word name with similar sounds to Warren and Walker and a similar feel to Dream and Prosper, Wonder has been appearing occasionally in the US stats for girls since the 1950s, while for boys,…
Yahye is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily used in Somali, Arabic, and Muslim communities. It represents a variant spelling of Yahya, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name John…
Japanese, meaning unknown
Yasuke was the first African samurai in Japan, who served as a retainer under Oda Nobunaga. He arrived in Japan in 1579 with Portuguese Jesuits and Italian Jesuit missionary Alessandro Valignano.…
Yonis is a masculine name with Somali and Arabic roots. In Arabic, it is a variant of Yunus (the Arabic form of Jonah), meaning 'dove.' In Somali culture, the name has gained popularity and carries…
Zahar is a masculine name with multicultural roots and a strong, distinctive sound. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it derives from the Hebrew 'Zechariah' meaning 'God has remembered.' The…
Zeeshan is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin, popular in Muslim communities, particularly in Pakistan, India, and the Middle East. The name combines 'zee' meaning 'high position' or…
Yiddish variation of Selig
"blessed, happy"
A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.
Slavic, Hebrew
"vigorous, lively; bright, radiant"
Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a…
Spelling variation of Aiden
The more popular Aiden becomes, the more spelling variations we see in the Top 1000. This version was as high as Number 271 in 2009, though we recommend choosing a different spelling if you're set on…
Aarnik is a masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular among Hindu families. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots, possibly related to the term 'aaradhya' meaning 'worthy of…
Finnish variation of Aaron, Hebrew
"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
Classic Finnish name also found in neighboring Estonia.
