By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English from Greek
"passion, fervor"
Bright, modern, and energetic, Zeal is a zippy word name that might have seemed totally out there a few years back, before Rowdy, Chosen, Halo, and Legend were in the charts, and before YouTubers…
Punjabi, Sikh
"one, single, solitary"
This short and simple but sturdy boy name is used in Punjabi regions of India.
Evin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish, it derives from 'Eimhin,' meaning 'swift' or 'prompt,' while in Turkish, it means 'related to home' or 'one who shelters.' The…
Japanese
"born in the spring; clear weather"
A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.
Yiddish
"roaring lion"
Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".
Majd is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'glory,' 'honor,' or 'magnificence.' This concise yet powerful name has deep roots in Islamic culture and is mentioned in the Quran, giving it…
Short form of Matthew
"gift of God"
Still one of the most appealing short forms, which goes a long way toward explaining the sustained popularity of Matthew. Matt is perennially the popular guy in high school, friendly, attractive, and…
Spanish diminutive of Daniel
"God is my judge"
So much more worldly than Danny.
Diminutive of Opal or Osborn
Reminiscent of more familiar 'nickname' style names, like Odie, Toby, and Coby, Opie has been notably borne by clarinet player Opie Cates, artist Opie Ortiz, and by the characters Opie Taylor from…
Punjabi
"wielder of the sword"
Short and sweet, but not necessarily intuitive in pronunciation
Zein is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'beauty' or 'grace.' This elegant name has roots in Islamic tradition and is found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The name can also…
Avan is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian tradition, it means 'protector,' while it may also derive from Armenian roots. Some consider it a variation of the Hebrew…
Hebrew, diminutive of Ebenezer
"stone of help"
Though most parents would shy away from Ebenezer, short form Eben is affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it. This also makes a fresh new spin on the very…
Eian is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the Welsh name Eirian (meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful') or possibly a unique spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John, meaning 'God is…
Hebrew
"truth"
Looks like a pared-down Emmett, but it actually derives from a difference source.
Luiz is the Portuguese variation of Louis, a classic masculine name with Frankish and German origins. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hlod' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior,'…
Danish variation of Matthew
Mads is a perennial favorite in Germany, the Nordic countries, and the Netherlands, where it is usually to be found in the Top 50. Just remember the D is not pronounced. Famous bearers include Danish…
Rigo is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Rodrigo, which has Spanish and Portuguese origins derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'power.' In…
Siah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Josiah' meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals.' It can also be connected to the Hebrew word for 'conversation' or 'meditation.' As a…
Vian is a concise, sophisticated masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life,' or could be a shortened form of Vivian, which…
