By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"whale-shark"
Jinbe, also called Jinbei or Jimbei is a whale-like character in the anime series One Piece . His name comes from the word jinbei-zame , "whale-shark."
German
"earth worker"
This medieval German form of George could make an intriguing and unique honor name for an ancestral George.
Jokūbas is the Lithuanian form of Jacob, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the Biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin…
"burn and freeze"
If you encounter this name in the real world, it may be written using kanji that mean "bright person," "happy person," "blessed person," or other related meanings. However, in the anime series My…
French
"resistance"
Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!
Hawaiian
"the free one"
Kanoa is a fashionable Hawaiian boy name that resembles Kainoa in sound and style, but not in frequency of use. Kanoa is currently undiscovered, but is definitely a name to watch.
Iagan is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic roots, considered a variant of the more common name Eoghan (often anglicized as Owen). The name ultimately derives from the Celtic word 'eugenos,'…
Variation of Caius, Latin
"rejoice"
Kaius is a K-ization of the Latin Caius, the name of an ancient poet, introduced by style maven Rachel Zoe. More recently, it was used by Derek Jeter for his son. The draw of Kaius over Caius is the…
English
"Lex's town; defender's town"
A modern sounding choice, this surname style option likely blends given name Lex (from Alexander and Alexius) with the popular -ton suffix, indicating a town. It could work as an alternative to…
American variation of Yaw, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Thursday"
Borne by early enslaved people in America and the Caribbean who were born on Thursday. This follows the traditional West African day naming tradition.
Variation of Kwasi, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Sunday"
Quashee was used in America and the Caribbean — particularly Jamaica — among enslaved people. It is derived from the traditional Akan name for boys born on Sunday, Kwasi.
Xavior is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Xavier. The traditional Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house,' and gained prominence through St.…
Polish, Latin
"man from Lucania"
The Polish form of Lucas has long been popular there, but is on the decline now.
Giannos is a masculine name of Greek origin, functioning as a variation of the widely popular name John. Derived from Ioannis, the Greek form of John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name…
Germanic
"glorious reign"
Romuald is an obscure medieval Italian saint’s name which had a surprising run of popularity in France in the 1970s, featuring in the top 100 from 1972-79. It only fell out of the French top 500 in…
"son of Andrew"
This common English surname is rarely used as a first. The S ending makes it a preppy way to update Andrew.
Sahas is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "courage," "bravery," or "strength." Common in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu families, the name embodies qualities of determination…
Italian
"pre-destined"
Lively Italian name borne by composer Ennio Morricone, best known for his film music. If you're interested in Italian names for boys , this makes a choice that's off the beaten track.
Faybian is a modern variant of the classical Roman name Fabian, which derives from the Latin family name Fabius, meaning 'bean grower' or 'of the Fabian clan.' This contemporary spelling adds a…
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…
