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Ameen is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest.' It derives from the same root as 'Amin' and is closely related to 'Al-Mu'min,' one of the 99 names of…
Arlan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'land,' suggesting 'eagle land.' Alternatively, it could be a variation of Harlan,…
Asim is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'protector,' 'guardian,' or 'defender.' In Arabic, it is written as عاصم (عاصم) and is derived from the root 'a-s-m,' which relates to protection or…
Spelling variation of Austin
Nearly 350 babies were named Austyn last year, about a quarter of them boys.
English surname
"archer"
Bowman has a lot of winning ingredients: an occupational surname, a cool "Bo" sound, and an archery-related meaning. Given to around 40 boys in the US in a recent year, it could work as a rarer, but…
Modern invented name
Also found as Brason, this is one of an army of Jason sound-alikes, which include Cason, Mason, Kaysen, and so on. Stylish, yes; recommended, no.
Deklan is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Declan (Deaglán in Irish). The original name honors Saint Declan, a 5th-century Irish missionary who preceded Saint Patrick. The…
Devante appears to be a modern variant of the name Dante, with the prefix 'De' added, possibly influenced by other 'De-' names like Devin or Deon. The base name Dante derives from the medieval…
German
"respected friend"
One of the many names with a strong "er" sound, like Bertram and Ernest, that was huge in the 1920s and is languishing in style limbo now. One famous bearer is the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, as in…
English variation of Garrett
Got some notice as a Jared alternative, has musical association with pianist Keith Jarrett.
Kaleth is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, possibly derived from Hebrew or representing a modern creation. Some sources suggest it may be related to the Hebrew name Caleb, meaning…
Italian and Spanish from Greek
"flax"
Lino has two separate origins. It can be a diminutive of Italian names like Angelino, Marcelino, and so on — and it is also the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Linus. With its bright and…
Nivaan is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly popular among Hindu families. The name is thought to derive from Sanskrit origins, possibly meaning 'solid,' 'foundation,' or…
English from Norse
"to split"
This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or it…
Surname-name or spelling variation of Sailor
Used much more often for girls -- about 1000 girls were named Saylor or Sailor last year, versus about 100 boys -- Saylor is a medieval German surname that means ropemaker, which is also related to…
Romanian
"sun"
As opposed to the Scandinavian Soren, Sorin derives from the Romanian word for "sun", and is quite common in its native land. For literary cred, Sorin is a character in Chekhov's "The Seagull."
English, German
"one who lives by the spring or stream; one who extracts salt from seawater"
This last-name-as-a-given-name might be one to watch out for: with the on-trend -er ending and the potential nickname Wells, it may appeal to those looking for alternatives to Wesley or Walker, or to…
Arabic
"full of virtue, pure"
Not related to Zack, Zacky, Zachary, or Zachariah – but many will assume it is.
English
"the hidden spot"
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
Daxtyn is a modern masculine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends. Likely created as a variant of Daxton (itself a blend of Dax and the popular -ton/-son suffix), Daxtyn follows…
