By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Swedish variation of Earl
"nobleman"
Just as in English, the name Jarl is a noble title. Jarl was also the name of a figure in Norse mythology who, along with his wife Erna, raised a brood of eleven sons, who all became warriors.
Romanian variation of Simon
This cute as a button variation of Simon could easily blend with other fresh vowel-ending boys names , such as Arlo, Milo, Keanu and Elihu.
Sanskrit
"young"
Bala is both a masculine and feminine name in India. Bala is a famous Tamil film director.
Anglo-Saxon
The underachieving son of a great Saxon leader named Hengist in Arthurian legend.
Swedish diminutive of Elias, Greek
"Yahweh is God"
This short form of Elias is gaining traction in Sweden, it’s culture of origin. The trendy S-ending and similarity to Liam make Lias a gem of an international boy name.
Mail is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Old French 'maille' meaning 'armor made of metal links,' suggesting protection and strength. Alternatively, it…
Turkish
"hope"
Virtue name popular with parents in Turkey. Ümit is another boy name with the same meaning.
Eray is a male name of Turkish origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'bright moon' or 'radiant moon.' Combining 'er' (man) and 'ay' (moon), it reflects masculine strength associated with…
Jaro is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Slavic languages, particularly Slovak and Czech, it means 'spring' or 'springtime,' symbolizing renewal and vitality. It also exists as a…
Lutz is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Ludwig, which means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' As a standalone name, Lutz emerged as a shortened form or…
Raik is a masculine name with Germanic origins. It's a variant of the name 'Raiko' or 'Reiko,' which derives from ancient Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' or 'power.' In some contexts, it may also…
Dutch
"peace"
A lovely meaning and sound -- if you're fluent in Dutch.
Dutch diminutive of Joseph
Joe is certainly easier, but this is quite fun to say.
Dutch form of Christopher or English word name
This Dutch nickname has been in use for hundreds of years in the Netherlands, and is as energetic as they come. Of course, the jokes practically write themselves.
Brand name
Oreo is a masculine name derived from the famous sandwich cookie brand introduced in 1912. As a given name, it represents a modern trend of naming inspired by consumer products and pop culture. The…
French and Spanish nickname name
The most famous male Coco was Britain's beloved Coco the Clown, whose proper name was Nicolai. An adorable informal pet name not recommended for the birth certificate.
English word name
The part of the ship that gives it stability. A short, sweet, Old Englishy type name that has gone almost completely unused so far.
Italian surname name
An unusual name with some real high-low appeal: It was the first name of a bully on The Fosters and the last name of the great Enlightenment philosopher Giambattista Vico. It has many of the merits…
American place-name and Arabic
Zuma was entered in the American name lexicon when musicians Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale chose it for their son. Californians will recognize Zuma as the name of a beautiful beach in Malibu, and…
Chinese fictional name
"peaceful soaring"
The name of the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender was coined for the movie from Chinese characters meaning "peaceful" and "rise; raise". Aang is also used as a given name in Indonesia,…
