By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"through the marsh"
This rare but meaningful name is bestowed upon the children of Boston Red Sox fans in honor of their home ballpark, Fenway Park. Fenway Park is the oldest in the MLB. It was named after the…
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
Spanish, Hungarian, Portuguese and French form of Felix
"lucky"
Arush is a modern masculine name with Indian origins, particularly popular in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit and carries multiple beautiful meanings including 'first ray of the sun,'…
Mavrik is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Maverick, which comes from the English word meaning 'independent' or 'non-conformist.' Originally a term for…
Short form of Constantine
"steadfast"
Costas is a much better nickname than Connie for the somewhat-forbidding Constantine. Kostas is the Greek form.
American variation of Kwaku, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Wednesday"
The form of Kwaku commonly used by enslaved people in America and the Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. Quaco was sometimes nicknamed or Anglicized as Jack, Jacco, or Jacky.
Turkish variation of Faruq, Arabic
"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
The form of Faruq most common in Turkey. Ömer Faruk is a popular double-barreled first name for Turkish boys.
Mcrory is an unusual masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Ruaidhrí,' meaning 'son of Rory' or 'son of the red king.' As a first name, it…
Rishabh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin that carries significant meaning in Hindu tradition. It refers to the bull or ox, which symbolizes strength, prosperity, and reliability. In Hindu…
Evaan is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Evan, which derives from the Welsh name Iefan, a form of John meaning 'God is gracious.'…
Polish variation of Milos, Slavic
"lover of glory"
Armenian
"sharp, slender"
A cool-soungin ancient Armenian name which has belonged to several historical kings.
Xymenes is an exceptionally rare masculine name with classical roots, representing a variant spelling of Ximenes, which itself derives from the Spanish form of Simon. The name ultimately traces back…
Naïm is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "comfort," "tranquility," or "paradise." The diaeresis over the "i" (as in Naïm) indicates that the vowels are pronounced separately, emphasizing…
Icelandic
"thunder island"
A traditional Icelandic name combined of the Old Norse elements ey , meaning "island," and Þor , "thunder." The Anglicized form is Eythor.
Welsh
"rejoice"
A Welsh saint, the son or grandson of a local king called Caw/Cai. It seems that Caian may be a derivative of that name, which is derived from Caius "rejoice". A church at Tregaian in Anglesey is…
Latin
"birthmark"
Gnaeus was one of the most common forenames used by the ancient Romans (there were only 40 or so to choose from). It is thought to have originated as a name for babies with birthmarks, although it…
Choctaw, Native American
"hunter"
Name bestowed on Choctaw men after a hunting achievement.
Hebrew
"their helper"
Ozran is a one-of-a-kind Hebrew name that easily leads to the stylish nickname Oz. Despite being a masculine name, Ozran refers to a feminine helper, while the possessive pronoun 'Ozram refers to a…
