By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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American invented name
Ryler is one of those names created by marrying two trending sounds, the Ry beginning as in Riley, Rylen, and the literary Ryle, and the er ending, as in hundreds of boys' names trending over the…
German
"people of the dagger"
Saxon is unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that sharp X in the middle and that two-syllable-ending-in-n pattern. Reminiscent of Roman but not yet so popular, Saxon is one…
Spanish and Catalan from Latin
"life, vital"
A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his many products.
Yaqub is the Arabic and Persian form of the biblical name Jacob, meaning 'he who follows' or 'supplanter.' With roots in Semitic languages, it has been used throughout the Islamic world for…
Zyire is a contemporary male name with American origins, possibly created as a variation of Zaire (a former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo) or as a unique invention combining trendy…
Arabic
"brighter, clearer"
Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.
Arhan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it combines 'ar' meaning 'pure' and 'han' meaning 'ruler' or 'leader,' creating the meaning 'pure leader.' The name also appears…
Arlow is a modern masculine name that has recently gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It likely evolved as a variant of Arlo, which itself has Old English and Irish origins possibly…
Armenian
"Armenian"
Naming your son Armen is like naming him Roman, or German -- it's the term that denotes a person of Armenian descent. Armen has been used as a first name for centuries and is an unusual yet…
Ayson is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of the English surname Aison, a contemporary spelling of the name Aidan (meaning 'little fire' in Irish), or a…
Greek
"lordly"
A British-accented Greek name with an intellectual image that has been off the U.S. charts since 1966, but was a Top 300 name at the turn of the last century. We have the feeling Cyril's ready for a…
Arabic variation of David
Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys .
Scottish
"son of Dick"
A relatively common surname, Dixon would be an inventive way to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, the X form a lot livelier than the Dickson spelling, just as Dix is a more modern short form than…
Javen is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a contemporary variation of biblical names like Jason or Jacob, or possibly as a masculine form of the name Haven with the initial 'J'…
Oumar is a masculine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is a variant of the Arabic name Omar (or Umar), which was the name of the second…
Word name
Hard and shiny, Steel projects an image that's smooth, macho...and cold to the touch.
Toren is a masculine name with Nordic and Hebrew origins, carrying different meanings depending on cultural context. In Scandinavian usage, it derives from Thor, the Norse god of thunder, combined…
Zahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pious," "ascetic," or "one who renounces worldly pleasures." The name derives from the Arabic word "zuhd," referring to abstinence and religious…
"king, monarch, emperor"
An Arabic name with a strong, regal meaning, Aahil and its alternative spelling Ahil come from the Arabic word for "emperor" or "great leader" and is generally used to refer to someone who rules over…
Ameir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'amir' meaning 'commander,' 'prince,' or 'leader.' It represents authority, strength, and nobility. This variation of the more common…
