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Hebrew
"blessed"
Think of this as the Hebrew equivalent of Benedict or Benito; best for observant Jews.
Brexton is a strong, modern masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the early 21st century. Likely derived as a blend of popular elements like Braxton and Brixton, or possibly…
Latin
"mild, merciful"
Clement, the name of fourteen popes and several saints, has a pleasantly, positive, slightly antiquated feel, like the phrase "clement weather." Clement C. Moore wrote the poem "A Visit from St.…
Variation of Corbin, English and French surname
"crow, raven"
Corbyn is a modern masculine name with Old French and English roots. Derived from "corbeau" meaning "raven" or possibly from a place name meaning "settlement in a deep valley." The name gained…
Spelling variation of Damien
The least popular version of Damien in the Top 1000, this name still enjoyed a bit of a boost in 2013 -- it climbed 83 spots since 2012.
English
"God is gracious"
A cute diminutive of Jack, already technically a nickname for John, famously borne by Hong Kong actor, director and martial artist Jackie Chan.
Variant of Josiah
The jazziest of the many children of Isaiah, Jaziah like Azariah is one of the Biblical-style unisex baby names .
Variation of Luca, Italian
"man from Lucania"
One of the many rising variations of Luca.
Variation of Messiah, Hebrew
"expected savior or deliverer"
No longer a forbidden choice, Messiah has risen up the US popularity charts in recent years, and as a result, some parents have been seeking alternative spelling options. Masiah is one such choice,…
Spanish variation of Matthew
Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo
Nakai is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins, most prominently from Native American Navajo language where it means 'wanderer' or 'one who travels.' In Japanese, it can be written with…
Sanskrit, Hindi
"bliss, liberation"
This Indian boy name is related to the concept of Nirvana — a concept in Indian religions representing liberation from suffering and the cycle of birth and rebirth — or the 90s American rock band.
Modern invented name
"oak land"
Gentle but mighty, Oaklen is one of the "Oak" names that are currently on trend. Inspired by the surname Oakland, it entered the UK Top 1000 in 2022. While Oakley remains the most popular choice by…
Variation of Odhrán, Irish
"little pale green one"
With a cool color meaning and a woodsy, earthy feel, this anglicized spelling of the Irish name Odhrán could rise in popularity thanks to Olympic rugby player, Orrin Bizer. The name did rank in the…
Rustin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word "rust" (meaning reddish-brown) or possibly as a variation of the surname Ruston, which referred to someone from…
Hindi
"guide, leader"
A name that could set an Indian boy on a path to leadership.
"lion, stern"
Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.
Aman is a multicultural masculine name with origins spanning several traditions. In Sanskrit, it means 'peace' or 'tranquility,' while in Arabic it can mean 'security' or 'safety.' The name also…
Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish
"son of the marsh dwellers"
The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.
Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknown
Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen ( Bridget Jones ) Fielding. With its great dash and…
