By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Alim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'knowledgeable,' 'learned,' or 'wise.' The name derives from the Arabic word for knowledge ('ilm') and holds particular significance in Islamic…
German
"eagle"
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…
Avik is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Inuit traditions, it means 'walrus,' symbolizing strength and resilience. The name also appears in Bengali and Indian contexts, where it…
Avin is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'earth' or 'protector', while some consider it a modern variation of names like Alvin or Calvin. In Kurdish…
French
"sky"
Heavenly French word name used for both sexes.
Ilay is a masculine name with Scottish and Hebrew origins. In its Scottish context, it likely derives from Islay, the famous Hebridean island known for its whisky production and natural beauty. In…
Spelling variation of Corey or African
"lamb"
While Corey and its variations are losing fashion steam, the sound-alike Kori has new appeal as a name with a trendy animal meaning from the Kikuyu culture.
Maaz is a masculine name of Arabic origin with significant meaning in Islamic tradition. The name derives from Arabic roots and is mentioned in the Quran, typically meaning "refuge" or "shelter."…
Mase is a concise masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Mason, a surname-turned-first-name meaning 'stoneworker,' or could derive from biblical Mace, a variation…
Slavic
"peace, world"
Miro comes from the Slavic root word mir meaning "peace, world". Sometimes Miro is used as a diminutive of longer names like Miroslav or Vladimir, but it can also be given as a name in its own right.…
Rich is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Richard, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." As an independent name,…
Rion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Irish name Ryan, meaning 'little king,' or from the Greek word meaning 'flowing.' Some consider it a variation of…
Spelling variation of Zane, variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
As Zane and Zayn (and Zayne) get more popular, can Xane be far behind? Xane is one of the names that have risen the most on the charts since the turn of this century, though it's still under the Top…
Hebrew
"reserved"
Place name from the Old Testament.
Variation of Aidan, Irish
"little fire"
Egan's likeness to the word eager gives this Irish surname a ready-to-please, effervescent energy, and it would make an appropriate substitute for the overused Aidan. This popular Irish surname…
Greek mythology name
"strife"
In Greek mythology, Eris was the goddess of strife and discord. It's also a planetary name — that of the second-largest dwarf planet in the Solar System.
English
"manservant, young man"
Seems like a redundant name for a lad.
French variation of Louis or Lucas
While there is some disagreement over the origins of this name, it's clearly fashionable and a new idea, for English speakers, of a way to spin either an old classic or a familiar favorite. Still,…
Myer is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Primarily derived from the German surname Meyer, meaning 'farmer,' 'landholder,' or 'estate manager,' it reflects historical…
Romanian, Croatian
"twin"
Toma is one of the handful of names that has different versions for boys and girls. For boys, it's the Romanian and Croatian short form of Thomas.
