By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cornish form of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A rare but appealing and accessible member of the John family. It sees steady low-key use in England.
Russian, diminutive of Nikolai
Could be seen as an affectionate Old World take on Kole.
Korry is a masculine name that typically functions as a variant spelling of Corey or Cory. These names ultimately derive from various sources, including the Gaelic surname Ó Comhraidhe, meaning…
Tophe is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a shortened form of 'Christopher.' The name Christopher comes from Greek elements meaning 'bearing Christ.' Tophe represents a modern,…
Sanskrit
"a boy, a son"
Worldly name often heard in India, familiar here via the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.
Joshu is a masculine name that appears to be a shortened form of Joshua or possibly a variant spelling of the Japanese name Joshu (城主), which means "lord of the castle." The Hebrew name Joshua means…
Jozua is a masculine name of Dutch and Afrikaans origin, representing a variation of Joshua, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This distinctive spelling is…
Josua is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'Jehovah is salvation' or 'God is deliverance.' This variant spelling appears in…
Kilen is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Scandinavian contexts, it may derive from elements meaning 'wedge' or relate to geographical features. As an English-language name, Kilen…
Iosua is a masculine name that represents a variation of Joshua, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This specific form reflects how the name…
Kilan is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Kilian (or Cillian), which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'church' or 'warrior.' Alternatively, it could be related…
Kiley as a masculine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what has become predominantly feminine usage in recent decades. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Caollaidhe' meaning…
Chepe is a masculine name primarily used in Latin American cultures, particularly in Mexico and Central America. It originated as a familiar nickname for José (Joseph), through the phonetic evolution…
Hebrew
"white"
An Old Testament name used by the Puritans, less well known than female relatives Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah and as deserving of revival.
Leban is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may derive from the Hebrew name 'Laban,' meaning 'white' or 'pure,' who appears in the Book of Genesis as Jacob's father-in-law.…
Labon is a masculine name with ancient origins, possibly derived from biblical roots. It may be a variant of Laban, a biblical figure in the Book of Genesis who was the brother of Rebekah and father…
Lavan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew tradition, it appears in the Bible as the name of Jacob's father-in-law, meaning 'white' or 'pure.' In Sanskrit and Hindi, Lavan…
Lache is an uncommon masculine name that could have several origins. It might relate to the French 'lâche' (meaning 'loose' or 'relaxed'), or possibly derive from a shortening of names like Lachlan…
Laddy is a masculine given name that originated as a diminutive form of 'lad,' which refers to a boy or young man. It has Scottish and English roots and carries a friendly, affectionate quality. The…
La'el is a distinctive modern name with possible Hebrew origins, where 'El' refers to God in Hebrew tradition. The apostrophe creates a unique pronunciation and contemporary feel. While not…
