By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Esan
"first born of twins"
Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.
Ogdon is a masculine name with Old English origins, likely derived from place names or surnames combining elements meaning 'oak' and 'hill' or 'settlement.' This uncommon name carries a strong,…
Ogdan is a masculine name with likely roots in Old English or Norse traditions. It may be a variant of Ogden, which derives from the Old English elements 'ac' meaning 'oak' and 'denu' meaning…
Ohann is a masculine name that may be a variant of Johann or Johannes, Germanic forms of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The unique spelling gives this traditional…
Japanese
"small field"
Perfect for a child of Japanese Irish heritage.
Irish, variation of Ossian
"little dear"
This name relates to Oisin, a famous ancient Irish poet, the son of Finn MacCool.
Finnish and Estonian variation of Olaf
"ancestor's relic"
A variation of Olaf that made the Finnish Top 50 in 2022.
Scottish and Manx
"ancestor's descendant"
Also spelled Aulay in Scotland, this is an attractive form of the Scandinavian name Olaf that blends several currently fashionable sounds.
Olaff is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, representing a variant spelling of the classic Norse name Olaf or Olav. The name derives from the Old Norse 'Áleifr,' composed of the elements…
Olave is a masculine name with Norse origins, derived from the Old Norse 'Óláfr' meaning 'ancestor's relic.' It's the English variant of Olaf, a name borne by several Norwegian kings. Olave gained…
Olinn is a masculine name with Norse roots, possibly derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, which means 'ancestor's descendant'. It may also be a variant of the name Olin, which has Swedish origins…
Olynn is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of names like Owen, Olin, or Flynn. It may also represent a creative modern combination incorporating the popular 'lynn'…
Olier is an uncommon masculine name with likely French or Breton origins. It may be related to the French surname Olier, which historically designated someone who worked with or sold oil (from the…
Jenda is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Czech and Slovak contexts, it functions as a diminutive form of Jan (the equivalent of John). The name also appears in some African…
Jamun is an uncommon masculine name with connections to South Asian culture. In Hindi and several other Indian languages, 'jamun' refers to the Java plum or black plum (Syzygium cumini), a fruit…
Jamen is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Jamin (a Biblical name meaning 'right hand' or 'fortunate') or possibly as a blend of James and other popular male names…
Omrey is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'omer' meaning 'sheaf of grain' or 'eloquent'. The name is uncommon in most Western countries, giving it a…
Orrel is a masculine name with possible English origins, likely derived from a surname or place name. It may be related to the Old English elements 'ora' meaning 'bank' or 'shore' and 'hyll' meaning…
Jamyn is a distinctive masculine name with roots in the English name James, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' This modern spelling variation…
Orran is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scottish Gaelic roots, potentially derived from the name Odhrán or Oran, meaning "pale green" or "light-colored." It may also connect to the Scottish…
