By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Loriot is an unusual masculine name with French origins. In French, 'loriot' refers to the golden oriole bird, known for its bright yellow plumage and melodious song. As a personal name, Loriot…
French, modern invented name
Parents outside France may not know this name, but it slipped into the French Top 100 after Insta-celebrity couple Jessica and Thibault Garcia gave it to their son in 2019. It helps that it sounds…
Greek
"stranger, foreigner"
A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.
Artjom is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Estonia, Russia, and other Baltic and Slavic regions. It's a variant of Artyom, which itself derives from the…
Amay is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian contexts, it can derive from Sanskrit, meaning 'immortal' or 'without limits,' conveying a sense of boundlessness or eternal…
Hebrew
"grape"
Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.
English variation of Eisele, German
"iron"
Isley is used more often for girls, thanks to the similar name Isla, but actor Glenn Howerton chose it for his son, born in 2014. The musical connection via the Isley Brothers puts it in the same…
English word name
"cheerful"
With its lively, happy-go-lucky meaning, Chipper could be fun and jaunty nickname – and may work especially well for those looking for more unique options for names like Christopher, Charles,…
Slovene variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
A classic Slovene choice.
Word and occupational name
In this era of Scout and Ranger and Hunter, we suppose Trapper is an inevitability. About 30 baby boys got that somewhat frightening name in the US last year.
Yuvin is a modern masculine name with multicultural resonance. While not firmly established in traditional naming histories, it appears to have emerged relatively recently with usage in Sri Lanka,…
Variation of Roper, English
"rope maker"
Country singer Koe Wetzel was born Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel — his given name debuted on the charts for boys in 2021.
" pure joy or immense satisfaction"
An ultra-positive word name, notably the middle of musician Quincy Jones.
Slovene diminutive of Jakob
"supplanter"
Common Slovene nickname for Jakob that also stands on its own in the Top 100. Jaša rhymes with Sasha.
Kailer is a modern masculine name with unclear etymology, possibly a contemporary creation or variation on the surname Kaler/Kahler, which has German origins. It could also be an inventive spelling…
Ayaansh is a modern masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular among Hindu families. It combines elements that convey powerful meaning: 'aya' meaning 'blessed by God' or 'having come a…
Ulices is a masculine name that represents a variation of Ulysses, the Latin form of Odysseus from Greek mythology. The name carries the weight of its legendary namesake – the hero of Homer's epic…
Luccas is a variation of Lucas, ultimately derived from the Latin name 'Lucius,' meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' The distinctive double 'c' spelling gives this masculine name a more elaborate,…
Variation of Cason
As far as variations of Cason go, Kaisyn is relatively rare.
