By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic, Hebrew
"worthy, deserving, gift"
Celtic
"from Brittany"
Football great Brett Favre single-handedly kept this name in the limelight, though it continues to sink in popularity. Brett originated in the Middle Ages as an ethnic name for one of the Bretons who…
Modern invention, meaning unknown
Likely inspired by the popularity of Amir, Jamir, Zamir, Kyaire, and Kyrie, Kymir is a modern invention that has more than doubled in popularity since 2020. Given to around 150 boys in the US in…
German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
Cultured and cultivated in an old-style, Old World way, Anton is popular across Europe. It may be associated with the classic Russian playwright Anton Chekhov and also with ballroom dancer Anton Du…
Greek
"of the lyre; songlike; a personal, emotive poem"
Associated with poetry, pop music, and the Greek lyre, Lyric has a light and zippy sound to it. Currently more popular for girls in the US, it was in the Top 1000 for boys between 2007 and 2020.…
Sanskrit
"king of wisdom"
Aariv is connected to the Hindu god Krisha, who represents wisdom.
Aviel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my father.' This biblical-inspired name combines 'avi' (father) with 'el' (God), reflecting its deep spiritual significance in Jewish…
French form of Julius, Latin
"youthful; soft, downy; sky father"
Though Jules hasn't been on the US popularity list in fifty years, it remains a hit in its native France where it's currently in the Top 10 — and has been in the Top 500 nearly every year since the…
Sakai is a distinctive Japanese surname that has emerged as a rare given name internationally. In Japanese, it can mean 'boundary' or 'border,' derived from geographical locations where different…
Word name
Chosen for their daughter by Bruce and Demi (inspired by the To Kill a Mockingbird character), and for her son by Tai Babilonia, an interesting choice for either sex, with overtones of a "good scout"…
Tamil
"unique"
A simple but strong name with a great meaning.
English tree name or surname
"old"
The surname-style Alden has been on the rise in the US in recent years, while tree-inspired Rowan is a top choice. Combine this with the popularity of names ending in -er such as Carter and Parker…
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Sleekened spelling.
Arabic
"skilled"
A dynamic Arabic name with a strong meaning.
Variation of Cade
"round, barrel"
With Cade and Kade creeping back up the charts and Cayden, Kaden, and co. remaining popular, this alternative spelling of the the old English surname is given to around 165 boys each year. Used for a…
Diminutive of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
A nickname of yesteryear that like alongside Reggie, Alby, Archie, and Bertie, is back in consideration. Already in the UK Top 200, a high-ranking choice in Switzerland and a familiar option in The…
Uziel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strength of God.' Found in biblical texts, Uziel appears as the name of several figures in the Old Testament, including…
Kaine is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Celtic tradition, it's a variant of Kane or Keane, meaning 'warrior' or 'tribute.' It can also relate to the Hebrew name Cain, though…
Latin and English
"bear cub"
In the past, Orson has felt like a one-person moniker, tied to film director Orson Welles, who dropped his given name of George in favor of his more distinctive middle. While the Citizen Kane creator…
Scottish
"valley"
Glenn appealed to a lot of post-World War II parents for its cool, leafy image, also calling up the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller and the calm, composed image of actor Glenn Ford, whose name at…
