By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Raife is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, representing a modern variation of Ralph. Deriving from Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr,' combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf,' the name carries…
Ramy is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'archer' or 'marksman' and has been used throughout the Middle East for generations. In Egyptian usage, it can also relate…
English
"rush town"
Originally derived from an English surname, given to someone who lived in a town or settlement near a marsh where grass-like rush plants grew, Ruston feels similar in style to Ashton or Reed, but…
Tidus is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the popular video game 'Final Fantasy X,' where it belongs to the main protagonist. The game's creators derived it from the…
Diminutive of William, German
"resolute protection"
A common surname that was popular as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th century, Willis dropped off the US Top 1000 back in the early 90s, just as alternative William diminutive, Liam,…
Greek, French, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
One of the relatives on the widely-branching family of John names, Yanis is in the French Top 50 and was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022, when it went from being outside the Top 1000 to within…
Modern invented name
A nouveau member of the Aidan/Braden/Jaden group. Yet another variation on a too-trendy genre -- never the most original way to go, even if there aren't yet many Zadens on your block. Still, a Z…
Arabic
"growth and progress"
Closely associated with French soccer star Zinedine Zidane, who became the manager of Real Madrid after retiring from play. One of the Arabic names for boys with modern rather than Quranic origins.
Ziyad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'ziyadah,' meaning 'growth,' 'abundance,' or 'increase.' It has historical significance in Islamic culture, as Ziyad ibn Abihi was a…
Variation of Adlai or Hadley
Adley is one of those rare unisex names that probably developed via different paths on the girls' and boys' sides, with the male Adley a phonetic spelling of the Hebrew Adlai, while the girls'…
Caisen is a modern masculine name with possible Irish or American origins. It may be a variation of 'Cason' or 'Casey,' or potentially derived from the Irish surname 'Cassin.' The name has a…
Daylan is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dylan, the Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea,' or a creative spelling of Declan, an Irish name.…
Derian is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Darian or Darien, which derive from the ancient Persian name of a historical city. Alternatively, it could be related…
Efraim is a variation of Ephraim, a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning "fruitful" or "productive." In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and founded one of the twelve tribes…
Variation of Elian, Elyon, or Eilian, Hebrew, Arthurian, Welsh
"God is Yahweh; supreme, highest; sun; fawn"
With knightly charm, spiritual sentiment, and an ancient yet contemporary feel about it, Elyan is a name with various origins and plenty of appeal. Given to around 40 boys in the States in 2024, use…
Essa is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings across different traditions. In Arabic contexts, it is the form of Jesus (Isa) used in the Quran, carrying profound religious…
English variation of Evan, French place name
"god is gracious; water"
A pleasant-sounding name that might be more popular were it not a brand of bottled water - something that is noted in the 1999 movie Superstar , which features a female Evian. The brand is named…
Word name
Like Silver, a shimmering metallic color name, that may lean too dazzling for some, but more grounded for others, thanks to its similarity of Alden, Auden, Elden and Gordon. Given to 100 babies in a…
Jahlil is a masculine name with possible connections to Arabic naming traditions, though it has developed its own usage patterns in the United States. It may relate to the Arabic name 'Jalil' (جليل)…
Jeshua is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, representing an earlier form of the name Jesus. Derived from 'Yeshua,' it means 'God is salvation' or 'God saves.' This name appears in…
