By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
"one strength"
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…
Daylon is a masculine name with modern American origins, likely emerging as a variation of more traditional names like Dalen, Dylan, or Waylon. The name blends contemporary styling with a melodic…
Greek
"sun"
The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene and the dawn goddess Eos, Helios is depicted as riding across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. A…
German
"soldier, warrior"
It's hard to believe now that Herman was once, at the turn of the last century, a Top 50 name, remaining in the Top 100 until 1935, and even harder to imagine it making a comeback. But then again,…
The heroic movie figure Indiana Jones was often called Indy, as in the equally testosterone-laden Indy 500 car race. It could also be short for Indigo or Indio, or just use it as is.
Javi is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of the Spanish name Javier (Xavier). Javier originates from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and gained…
Modern invented name, variation of Kyson
A spelling variation of Kyson, possibly with a hint of pop cultural influence (via the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid). Sometimes recorded to mean "son of Kyle" (or maybe "son of Kylie"), in this case,…
Variation of place-name Kingston
Substituting a y for an i is becoming an increasingly common way to make a name "unique". Kyngston, a variation of the place-name Kingston which means "king's town," is one such y-ification that has…
Lipa is a versatile name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it's a masculine name derived from the word for 'linden tree,' a symbol of friendship and peace in many Eastern European…
Marcell is a masculine name with Latin roots, deriving from 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). This distinctive variation combines the strength…
Marwan is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries a rich cultural heritage. It means 'fragrant rock' or 'hard stone,' symbolizing strength and stability. Historically, the name was borne by…
Welsh
"sea hill"
A blend of Mervyn and Marvin that is every bit as dated as either of the originals. That -erv sound is difficult no matter what. Mervin is still used today among Amish families.
Hungarian
"who is like god?"
Cool spin on Miklos, a Hungarian form of Michael.
Hebrew
"comfort"
An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the…
Nolen is a masculine name with Irish and English origins, typically considered a variant of Nolan, which means 'famous' or 'noble.' This surname-turned-first-name has gained moderate popularity as…
Variation of Reuben, Hebrew
"behold, a son"
More familiar to English speakers as Reuben, Jacob and Leah's first son and a founder of one of the Tribes of Israel.
Short form of Russell
Though as a formal name Rusty is a little, well, rusty, it spent half a century among the Top 1000, departing only in 1995. Only 45 baby boys received the name in the US in one recent year and it's…
Viaan is a modern masculine name with Indian origins, particularly popular among Hindu families. The name means "full of life" or "energetic" in Sanskrit, conveying vitality and dynamism. It gained…
Yaziel is a modern masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from elements meaning 'God is my strength' or 'made by God.' It shares linguistic roots with names like Jaziel and Yahzeel found in…
Yossi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive of Yosef (Joseph). Popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, it means 'God will add' or 'God will…
