By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin, 'life"
A century ago, a handful of boys were named Vivien or Vivian every year compared with thousands of girls. That number has now dwindled to zero.
Tahitian
"night cough"
This royal Tahitian name was borne by four kings and a queen of Tahiti. It was created after a royal baby died of a night cough, perhaps not the happiest meaning.
Padriac is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Padraig or Patrick, which derives from the Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of noble birth.' This Irish-influenced version…
Hindu
"beautiful"
Derived from Sanskrit, Sundar is a name and a descriptive word meaning "beautiful, handsome, good, or nice". It appears in the Hindu epic poem the Ramayana . Sunder, Sundari, and Sundar are other…
Welsh
"golden"
A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.
Hebrew
"the grace of God"
Highly unusual; conceivable alternative to Daniel.
Zergio is a unique masculine name that appears to be a creative variant of Sergio. Sergio itself derives from the Roman family name Sergius, which means 'servant' or 'guardian' in Latin. The addition…
Mathian is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Matthew or Mathias, both derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The suffix '-ian' adds a…
German short form of Friedrich or Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.
Januisz is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the Polish name Janusz, which itself is derived from the name Jan (the Polish form of John). The name ultimately traces back to…
Diminutive of Aleksei, Russian
"defending men"
Lyosha is a common nickname for Aleksei, the Russian form of Alexios.
Latin
"scorpion"
Of all the astrological names —think Leo, Aries, Gemini— Scorpio probably has the most dramatically potent presence, which could prove something of a burden to a young boy. In the soap…
French surname, meaning unknown
Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was one of the most influential names in his field, known for his theories on cognitive development in children. His surname has potential as a given name, perhaps for…
Oromo
"healer"
Alternatively spelled as Fayyisaa or Feissa, this name comes from the Oromo word for "healer." It is used predominantly in Ethiopia, and is borne by long-distance runner, Feyisa Lilesa.
