By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Emmit is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Emmett, which originated as an English surname derived from the feminine given name Emma, with Germanic roots meaning "universal" or…
Diminutive of Hutchinson, English
"son of Hugh"
We can see this as a much more likely nickname for a boy named Hugh than we can as a short form of Hutchinson. Starsky & Hutch was a popular 2004 buddy comedy.
Kavon is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Persian name 'Kavan,' meaning 'king' or 'ruler,' or it could be a variation of 'Kevin,' the anglicized form of…
Moksh is a masculine name with profound roots in Indian philosophy and Hindu traditions. The name directly translates to 'liberation,' 'salvation,' or 'spiritual freedom' in Sanskrit, representing…
Irish, English
"lion; scribe, writer with a quill pen"
First appearing in the US stats back in 2013, this wordy choice fits in with the likes of Sonnet, Poetry, Fable, and Story as a literary option for writers, fans of classic literature, and those who…
Hebrew
"friend of God"
This soft-yet-sturdy Biblical name belonged to Moses’ father-in-law (also called Jethro) and was the second middle name of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Fula, African
"sheikh"
Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh . It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is widely used among the Fula people.
French or English
"stain or from the south meadow"
A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc . Some notable real-life namesakes are French poet and essayist…
Arabic
"help"
Arabic form of Ezra or Azariah
Arabic, Azerbaijani
"dove"
Azerbaijani and alternative Arabic spelling of Yunus, from Jonah "dove".
Anias is a masculine name with multicultural roots. It may be considered a variant of Ananias, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has been gracious.' Alternatively, it could be related to Aeneas…
Broly is a masculine name that gained recognition through Japanese popular culture, specifically as a character from the Dragon Ball Z anime and manga series. Unlike traditional names with ancient…
French word name
"hiding place"
A rising unisex word name, along with other money-related choices such as Million, Currency, and Cashlyn.
Calan is a masculine name with Welsh and Gaelic origins, carrying rich cultural significance. In Welsh tradition, it derives from 'calan' meaning 'the first day of the month' or referring to calendar…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davey and Davy are frequently used for little boys but rarely appear on the birth certificate, Davy Crockett exempted.
Edvin is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Slavic origin, representing a variant of Edwin. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' Edvin…
"right hand"
Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Jamin is occasionally…
Jonny is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive or informal version of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yehonatan" meaning "gift of Jehovah" or "God has given." Jonny…
Mahzi is a contemporary masculine name with possible Persian or Arabic influences, though it may also be a modern creative invention. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its open vowels and…
Word name
"rebel"
Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is female, but this name is truly gender neutral, though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest boys' names starting with the letter…
