By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"fair"
This lilting Irish saint's name shone in neon lights on Broadway for the classical 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow," later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan, and there was…
Kaio is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be written with various kanji combinations, potentially meaning 'ocean man' or 'forgiveness man' depending on the…
Aycen is a modern masculine name with creative spelling, likely derived from names like Aiden or Jason with a contemporary twist. The letter 'y' and 'c' combination gives it a distinctive appearance…
Ephriam is a variant of the biblical name Ephraim, derived from Hebrew origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive." In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and the founder of one of…
Olvin is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English origins, likely derived from elements meaning 'ancestor' or 'elf' combined with 'friend' or 'protector.' It shares roots with names like Alvin…
Hebrew
"built by god"
An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.
Anav is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "anav" (ענו) meaning "humble" or "modest" in Hebrew. This concise, powerful name reflects the spiritual value placed on humility in…
"little black-haired one"
Extremely popular in Ireland, Ciaran is also well used in England and is beginning to be adopted by parents in the U.S., though usually via the more American-friendly Kieran spelling. The Irish…
English
"number name"
A quirky character name from the Netflix series You , twin brother to the equally quirky Love.
Latin
"strength, health"
Spanish and Italian diminutive of Valentino.
Catalan
"golden"
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Of unknown origins, but speculated to be influenced by English names such as Wallace.
Masculine variation of Clara, Latin
"bright, clear"
One of the few masculine names to derive from a feminine name — in this case, Clara. Clarus is the name of a French saint, the patron saint of tailors.
Arabic, Hebrew
"worthy, deserving, gift"
Variant of Damian
Two Latino men have put this Damian variant on the map in the last decade: Brazilian MMA champ Demian Maia and Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir.
Arabic
"strong, firm, intelligent"
Strong-sounding Arabic name which appears many times in the Quran.
Aliásar is a masculine name with multicultural resonances, potentially drawing from Arabic, Spanish, or Persian influences. The accent mark suggests a specific pronunciation emphasis, giving it a…
Kájin is a rare masculine name with possible roots in multiple cultures. It may be derived from various Asian languages, potentially carrying meanings related to 'strength' or 'progress' depending on…
Kaveer is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in Hindu communities. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots and may be a variant of 'Kabir,' meaning 'great' or 'mighty.'…
Haleem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'patient,' 'gentle,' or 'mild-mannered.' It derives from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, Al-Haleem, which refers to God's…
