By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Isacc is primarily considered an alternative spelling of Isaac, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." In the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham…
Iven is a masculine name with Germanic roots, a variant of Ivan which itself derives from John (meaning "God is gracious"). While less common than Ivan, Iven maintains the same strong, concise…
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…
