Updated May 2023
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Spanish variation of Gilbert
At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
Irish
"blond boy"
Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.
Gileon is a rare masculine name that may represent a variant of Gideon, the biblical judge whose name means 'feller' or 'hewer' in Hebrew. It could also relate to names beginning with 'Gil' (which…
Greek
"young goat"
One of those names that most Americans find just too too tea-sippingly British to consider; its meaning has led to occasional use for Capricorn boys.
Hebrew
"my joy"
Spirited unisex Hebrew name.
Italian short form of Giovanni
"God is gracious"
Giovanni is the Italian form of John, and Gio is its dashing nickname. A lot cooler than Johnny, no?
Gizmo is a modern masculine name derived from the English word meaning a gadget, device, or small mechanical object. The term gained popularity after the 1984 film 'Gremlins,' which featured a…
Nature name, French
"ice"
Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
Scottish place-name
An undiscovered place-name with an appealing o-sound ending.
Russian surname
The unlikely name of the hero of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake , named for an author his father revered.
Japanese
"aware of emptiness"
Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…
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…
Goldwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'gold' and 'friend.' The name gained recognition primarily through Samuel Goldwyn, the famous…
"exile"
Not a traditional biblical choice, but the Philistine giant isn't a bad character as such, just a champion fighter who lost to the underdog. He has given his name to everything from insect species to…
"to complete"
A rare, unisex Biblical name, with a similar feel to choices like Omar, Haziel, Gideon, and Ofir, but also to Montgomery and Grover. In the Bible, Gomer was both a son of Japheth (and therefore…
Spanish from German
"saved from combat"
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
Animal name
Popular for pets, not baby boys.
Gordo is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word meaning 'fat' or 'chubby,' often used as a nickname for someone with a stocky build. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it's commonly used as an…
Scottish
"great hill"
As this long-term Age of Jordans, both male and female, begins to wind down, the neglected Scottish favorite Gordon, with its more distinguished history, could come back as a distinctive alternative.…
English
"wedge-shaped object"
Surname from a landscape feature, associated with author Gore Vidal and Bill Clinton's Vice President Al Gore. Its alternative meaning - as in gory - may explain why it's never made it into the…