By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"gold"
A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Turkish
"there is the moon"
The exact meaning of Aybars is unknown, but it appears to be derived from ay , known to mean "moon," and a Proto-Turkic root bār , "there exists."
Aymon is a masculine name with medieval French and Germanic origins. It derives from the Germanic elements 'haim' meaning 'home' and 'mund' meaning 'protection' or 'guardian.' The name gained…
Yoruba
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
Azriah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely a variation of Azariah, meaning 'helped by God' or 'God has helped.' The name appears in the Old Testament as several different figures,…
Variation of Barnabas
"son of comfort"
The name Barney is hot among hip Londoners and it has been above the Top 500 in the UK since 2012. You can see why - it's got a friendly happy sound and a lovely meaning and is more easily worn than…
Arabic
"wise"
One of the 99 names of Allah, according to Islamic tradition.
Mongolian
"firm"
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
Benjie is a masculine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This friendly, approachable…
Beri is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from various sources, including as a shortened form of names like Bernard or as a variation of Berry. In some cultures,…
Nature name
If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group.
British surname
"homestead at a hollow"
Bingham is the unusual surname name chosen by Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy for their son. It was Bellamy's mother's maiden name, and the nickname Bing, coincidentally, belongs to almost-stepfather…
Diminutive of Robert, English, Germanic "bright fame"
"bright fame"
While the spelling Bobby is far more popular for boys, ranking in the England and Wales Top 100 in a recent year, Bobbie is also perfectly familiar, in line with Albie, Reggie, and Ronnie. Currently…
Dutch
"gatekeeper"
This upbeat, friendly surname name has appeared on television's Battlestar Galactica a handful of cartoons, and on a literary note, a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick . Sports fans might…
Bowin is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old English surname Bowen (meaning 'son of Owen'), be related to the musical instrument bow, or possibly…
Bradon is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the more common Brandon. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'hill covered with broom' or simply 'broom hill,' it refers to a…
Brander is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could derive from Old Norse 'brandr' meaning 'sword' or 'fire,' or function as an occupational surname referring to someone who marked…
Brandin is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variant of Brandon, which itself derives from the Old English surname meaning 'hill covered with broom' or 'gorse hill.' This contemporary…
Brantly is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the surname Brant with the addition of the suffix '-ly'. Brant itself comes from Old English and means 'proud' or 'steep'. Brantly has a…
