By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"honor"
Ikram is an Arabic name used for both girls and boys, though in the US it was given to no babies of any gender last year. The male version is sometimes spelled Ikraam.
Latin from Greek
"oath"
Orcus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hades, god of the underworld. His name is ultimately derived from the Greek word hórkos , meaning "oath,"
Jechú is a masculine name with indigenous origins, likely deriving from Native American or possibly Hispanic cultural traditions. The distinctive accent on the final syllable gives the name a…
Slovene variation of Oswald, English
"divine power"
Ožbej broke into the Slovenian charts in 2004 but has been given to, at most, 52 boys in a single year (2012).
Czech and Slovak variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
A true classic, Tomáš has been a Top 10 name in the Czech Republic since 1968.
Hungarian variation of Gabriel
Particularly popular in its native land, but here just getting over Zsa Zsa and her sisters.
Czech and Slovak variation of Lucas, Latin
"man from Lucania"
Form of Lucas found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Welsh
"fair, blessed"
Gwion is a name from old Welsh literature: according to "The Tale of Taliesin", it was the name of the legendary poet Taliesin before he transformed into a bard. Gwion is used steadily in small…
Finnish
"beautiful"
Kauno was derived from the Finnish word kaunis , meaning "beautiful."
Dutch and Afrikaans
"supplanter"
Dutch short form of Jacobus, popular in South Africa.
Japanese
"sky and heavens"
Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia .
Georgian
"cohabitant; gold"
This Georgian name is of unclear meaning, but it may derive from Persian zar "gold".
"tongue"
Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're…
Latin
"shadow"
Spanish variation of Jesus, from Joshua
Used exclusively and extensively in the Latino community, making it the seventy-third most popular name in America.
Tamás is the Hungarian form of Thomas, a name with ancient Aramaic origins meaning "twin." Pronounced "TAH-mahsh," it features prominently in Hungarian culture and history, including notable bearers…
Jessé is a masculine name with biblical roots, distinguished by its French spelling and pronunciation. It comes from the Hebrew name Yishai (Jesse in English), meaning 'gift' or 'God exists.' In the…
Samsó is a distinctive masculine name with Catalan origins, primarily found in northeastern Spain and parts of France near the Pyrenees mountains. It corresponds to the biblical name Samson, which…
Old Norse
"god of frenzy; poetic fury"
The original Old Norse form of the name we know today as Odin, and the most popular version in modern Iceland. Óðinn was ultimately derived from the Old Norse component óðr . which translates to…
