By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Shraga is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light' or 'candle.' Primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, it appears in rabbinic literature and has been passed…
Xaviar is a masculine name that offers an alternative spelling of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' This spelling variation maintains the exotic appeal…
English
"animal name"
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…
Lamir is a modern masculine name that has emerged relatively recently in naming records. The name may combine the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with 'mir,' which has roots…
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian, English from Latin
"youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"
A Julian translation that would be easy to wear — Yulian strikes the proper balance between unusual and familiar. Yuli is a common nickname in Russia.
Braysen is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary variation of Brayden or Bryson, names that gained popularity in the early 2000s. The name likely combines elements of popular 'Bray-'…
Riggin is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an occupational surname for someone who worked with rigging, particularly on ships or in construction. The name evokes nautical traditions…
Slovene variation of Andrew, Greek
"strong and manly"
The Slovene form of Andrew, currently falling in popularity in its home country.
Trale is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a modern coinage, a variant spelling of names like Trail or Traill, or possibly derived from a surname or place name. The…
Bentzion is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, typically spelled as 'Ben Zion' or 'Benzion,' meaning 'son of Zion' where Zion refers to Jerusalem or the Jewish homeland. The name carries deep…
English, Latin
"man"
Although now usually considered a female name in the US, Carol actually had a good run of popularity for boys too, peaking at #325 in 1937 and remaining in the US Top 1000 until the mid 1960s, when…
Jafet is a masculine name derived from Japheth, one of Noah's three sons in biblical tradition. The name comes from Hebrew origins, possibly meaning 'enlarged' or 'may God enlarge.' Jafet is the…
Word name
"deliberately setting fire to property"
Sure, Arson is a crime, but anecdotally, many of the parents who choose this name do so because Arson = "our son."
Latin
"of the people"
An ancient Roman forename that has never been on the modern American charts. Famous bearers include Publius Vergilius Maro (the poet Virgil), Publius Ovidius Naso (the poet Ovid), and Publius Aelius…
Turkish
"rock, cliff"
While Kaya is used predominantly as a feminine name in English speaking countries, it is also a Turkish masculine name with a rugged meaning. It has ranked in the English and Welsh Top 1000 for boys…
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Travius appears to be a modern variation of Travis, which itself originated as an English surname derived from the French word 'traverser' meaning 'to cross.' The name Travis gained popularity as a…
African language
Sango is an African lingua franca spoken in Central African Republic. DJ and musician Kai Asa Savon Wright uses Sango as his stage name.
Polish variation of Raphael, Hebrew
"God has healed"
Yoshio is a Japanese masculine name composed of elements that typically mean 'righteous' (yo), 'good' or 'virtuous' (shi), and 'man' or 'husband' (o), though interpretations can vary depending on the…
