By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"youth"
Logan came from nowhere in the past few decades to break the Top 25, and Hogan is a good bet to follow, now that "Hogan's Heroes" has faded from memory.
Humza is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Hamza (حمزة). It honors Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his bravery and…
Word name
Extremely attractive color name chosen by some African-American families for its reference to the West African Ivory Coast; more commonly used for girls.
Jacen is a modern masculine name that emerged in popular culture through the Star Wars expanded universe, where it was the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's son in certain storylines. The name…
Karlo is a masculine variant of the name Karl, which has Germanic origins meaning "free man" or "strong man." This form is particularly popular in Slavic and Mediterranean countries, including…
Turkish variation of Karim, Arabic
"noble, generous"
A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.
Laksh is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It represents a shortened form of Lakshman or Lakshmana, a significant figure in Hindu mythology known as Lord Rama's devoted…
Diminutive of Meine, Dutch
"strength"
The Mennonites took their name from Menno Simons, a Dutch leader of the Anabaptists. His name, which is a nickname of Meine, is still used today in the American Mennonite community.
Mihir is a masculine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, meaning 'sun' or 'radiance.' This name carries significant cultural importance in Indian traditions, where the sun is revered as a life-giving…
Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam,…
Myers is primarily a masculine name that originated as an English and German surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. Derived from occupational roots, it historically referred to…
Armenian, meaning unknown
Narek became a given name in Armenia in the first century, inspired by Saint Gregory of Narek, also know as Grigor Narekatsi. He wrote the Book of Lamentations , an exemplar of mythical literature.
Nivan is a rare masculine name with diverse cultural origins. It has roots in several traditions: in Sanskrit, it relates to 'dedicated' or 'focused'; in Scottish Gaelic, it may connect to 'holy' or…
Serbian
"new"
Tennis star Novak Djokovic introduced this new first name to the English-speaking world, though it had long been familiar as a surname. The celebrity Novak, one of the greatest tennis players of all…
Olson is primarily a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from 'Olsen' which literally means 'son of Ole' or 'son of Olaf.' Ole and Olaf are ancient Norse names meaning 'ancestor's descendant' or…
English
"horseman"
Rider is a rock-and-roll baby name, in every sense of the term, though usually spelled Ryder, as in the sons of Kate Hudson and John Leguizamo.
French variation of Sasha, Russian short form of Alexander, Greek
"defending warrior"
Sasha in all its forms -- which include Sacha and Sascha -- is rising in popularity for both boys and girls. Its most prominent current bearer with this spelling is Sacha Baron Cohen. Sacha is a Top…
"poet"
The name of several ancient kings and princes of Ireland, Tadhg became so common at one point that it was used to represent a kind of Irish Gaelic everyman, or man in the street, as Paddy and Mick…
"animal name"
Other wild animals like Fox, Wolf and Bear are catching on as baby names, and Tiger is a rarer option with several famous namesakes, including golf champ Tiger Woods, who was born Eldrick. Other…
Viyan is a distinctive masculine name with Kurdish origins, meaning "love" or "beloved." In Kurdish culture, the name carries deep significance, representing affection and cherished relationships.…
