By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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of 273
Finnish
"wave"
The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.
Hindi
"intelligent, smart"
If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.
Latin
"village or street"
Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.
Czech
"joy in battle"
Diminutive of the Czech name Vojtech, a cognate of Polish Wojciech.
Hebrew
"my good"
A rare alternative to Tobias, with a lesser-known Biblical story. The Book of Tobit is a part of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian canon. It tells the story of the blind Tobit and his son Tobias,…
Scythian
"ax"
The name of a type of battle ax used in the Middle Ages in the Ottoman Empire and beyond, and the source of the word for "ax" in a host of modern languages, including Russian. Parents have been…
Derivation and meaning unknown
Kaiis is a name introduced to the lexicon when it was chosen by a single celebrity. Geena Davis picked the ancient Roman-sounding Kaiis (which would have been spelled then with a C) for one of her…
"honeycomb or honeysuckle"
This Old Testament name feels feminine to a modern English speaker, thought the Biblical Jarah was male. In the most recent year counted, there were seven girls and five boys given the name. With the…
Kahil is a masculine name with multicultural origins, possibly deriving from Arabic, Hebrew, or African roots. In Arabic, it may relate to 'kahil' meaning 'mature' or 'adult', while some associate it…
Kalab is a modern variant spelling of Caleb, a masculine name with Hebrew origins from the Old Testament. In Hebrew, Caleb (כָּלֵב) means "faithful" or "devoted," alternatively interpreted as…
Cahil is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname 'Ó Cathail' meaning 'descendant of Cathal.' The original Gaelic name Cathal combines 'cath' meaning 'battle' and 'val'…
Kadar is a masculine name with rich multicultural roots, primarily found in Arabic, African, and Hungarian traditions. In Arabic, Kadar means "powerful" or "capable," conveying strength and ability.…
Cornish variation of Kane
"man of the eastern sky"
This name is unusual enough that the spelling variation won't be too much of a further complication. While the Biblical cognate Cain may be more classic, this removes the name from any negative…
Cahan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Irish surname Ó Catháin (O'Kane), meaning 'descendant of Cathán,' with Cathán being a diminutive of 'cath' meaning…
Kaydn represents a modern masculine name variation of Caden, which has Irish origins meaning 'battle' or 'spirit of battle.' This contemporary spelling with the distinctive 'y' and removal of the…
Karem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'generous' or 'noble.' In Arabic culture, generosity is considered one of the highest virtues, making this a name with deeply positive…
Kája is a Czech masculine name functioning primarily as a diminutive of Karel (the Czech equivalent of Charles). This affectionate nickname has established itself as a standalone given name in Czech…
Karli as a masculine name represents an unusual gender assignment for what is more commonly recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. This form is typically a feminine diminutive…
Justs is a masculine Latvian name derived from the Latin name Justus, meaning 'just,' 'righteous,' or 'fair.' While uncommon outside Latvia, it holds cultural significance within Latvian naming…
Ustin is a masculine name that likely derives from the Latin name Justinus, meaning 'just' or 'fair.' It may also be considered a variation of Austin or a shortened form of Augustine. In some Eastern…
