By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Artin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it derives from 'Harut' meaning 'resurrection,' with connections to ancient Persian influences. Alternatively, it can…
Armenian and Georgian variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.
Diminutive of Dennis
Fast-food chain, no longer a baby.
Variation of Leroy, Hebrew
"the king: God is my shepherd/sight"
Elroi can be considered a variation of Leroy, which uses the Spanish "El" instead of the French "Le", and the Roi spelling over the Roy option, either to make the pronunciation clearer, to mirror…
Ethiopian, Geʽez, meaning unknown
Ezana of Aksum was the ruler of an ancient kingdom that is now in Eritrea and Ethiopia. He was the first monarch of Aksum to convert to Christianity and is a saint in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo…
English
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Modern invented name
Name with an Asian feel, thanks to a Japanese city and Imari porcelain.
Jamey is a unisex name, though more commonly used for males, serving as a diminutive form of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' This friendly variant…
Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from Greek
"God is my helper"
With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
Irish surname, or variation of Elouan, Breton and French
"descendant of Leochán; light"
Americans may consider Lohan a surname name forever tied to Lindsay but in France, it's a modern variation of the Breton saint's name Elouan.
Macen is a contemporary masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It functions as a modern variant spelling of Mason, which originated as an English…
Spelling variation of Niles
As Miles begat Myles, so Niles has begotten Nyles, with the name of the effete brother played by David Hyde Pierce on Frasier morphing into Andy Samberg's cool guy lead character in Palm Springs .…
Oriel is a masculine name with multiple fascinating origins. It can be traced to Hebrew roots meaning 'light of God' or may derive from Latin 'aureum' meaning 'golden.' In architectural terms, an…
Oseas is a masculine name with biblical heritage, being the Spanish form of Hosea, a Hebrew name meaning 'salvation' or 'God saves.' Derived from the prophet Hosea in the Old Testament, this name…
Rivan is a sleek, modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Hindi word meaning 'king,' giving it a regal connotation. Alternatively, it could be connected to the…
Romir is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Indian origins, it can be derived from Sanskrit elements meaning "beautiful ocean" or "peaceful ocean." In Slavic contexts, it may…
Russian and Ukrainian form of Reuben, Hebrew
"behold, a son"
The Russian and Ukrainian form of the Biblical Reuben has a slightly sharper sound than its international counterparts, though it keeps that appealing ROO beginning. Also transcribed as Rufim, it is…
Ryzen is a modern masculine name that has gained recognition primarily since 2017, notably sharing its name with AMD's processor line. While appearing to be a creative contemporary invention, it…
Sayed (also spelled Sayyid, Syed, or Seyed) is a masculine name of Arabic origin that functions as both a name and an honorific title. It traditionally means 'master' or 'lord' and historically…
Shaul is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original Hebrew form of the name Saul. Meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for,' it appears in the Bible as Israel's first king. The name…
