By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Sanskrit
"youthful"
English, Scottish surname
"ridge enclosure"
A natural successor to Hunter, Hudson, and Huxley, Hutton is an unexpected yet on-trend unisex name. Associated with Scottish geologist James Hutton, and as a first name with designer Hutton…
Norwegian variant of Ivar
"yew wood, archer, warrior"
Iver is a popular name in its native Norway, but parents in the U.S. are starting to take note of this rugged yet gentle name. Stemming from the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small…
Diminutive of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A variation or short form of the popular Biblical boy name Jacob that has a totally different feel to it. Contemporary, modern, and zippy, it blends the cool air of Kade, Kai, Kace, and Karter, with…
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style…
Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
Sylus is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of Silas, which has ancient Greek and Latin origins. The traditional Silas derives from Silvanus, meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland…
Yeison is a masculine name primarily used in Latin American countries, particularly Colombia and other Spanish-speaking regions. It represents a Spanish phonetic adaptation of the English name…
English
"meadow of the deer"
Mama's boy.
Carsen is a modern unisex name that leans slightly masculine in usage. It represents a contemporary spelling variation of Carson, which originated as an English and Scottish surname derived from…
Cristhian is a masculine name representing a variation of the classic name Christian, with Hispanic and Latin American origins. The distinctive spelling with 'th' instead of 't' emerged as the name…
Cylas is a modern masculine variation of the ancient Greek name Silas, which means 'forest' or 'woodland.' The distinctive spelling with 'C' instead of 'S' emerged in recent decades as parents sought…
Variation of Easton
Mostly reads as a yooneek variant of the very trendy Easton.
Efren is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim, which means 'fruitful' or 'productive.' In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and founder of one of the…
"high meadow"
The name of a British town on the Thames that hosts a famous regatta, so it could be an appropriate middle name for the son of boat-lovers.
Greek
"demi-god; admired, courageous"
A bold, brave choice, that some may worry is a little heavy to bestow on a child, Hero wouldn't seem too out of place alongside Chosen, Merritt, or Noble. Though the mythological Hero was female, as…
Kairav is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit and means 'white water lily' or 'lotus,' a flower with profound spiritual significance…
Modern invented name
A modern mashup of the popular Ky/Kai sound and the trendy -land ending. More than 60 boys were named Kyland in 2022.
"linden tree hill"
An English surname-turned-first-name whose most famous bearer is former US president Lyndon B. Johnson. His appointment in 1963 caused a huge spike in use for his unusual name the following year,…
Spanish variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
This semi-obscure historic name was recently chosen for their son by Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez. A possible namesake is Maceo Grajales, a Cuban guerrilla leader who was second-in-command of the…
