By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Swedish and Icelandic diminutive of Nicodemus, Greek
"victory of the people"
In Iceland, there is an official government list of baby names you must choose from. Demus was officially recognized as an Icelandic name in August of 2002.
Italian, Spanish
"pink, rosy"
A famous bearer of this name is RJ Rosales, a Filipino-Australian musician.
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Zalán is a very trendy name for boys in Hungary, although its origins are unclear. Zalán's use as a name may be inspired by the Zala River or Zala region, both in Hungary. 19th century Hungarian poet…
Maori
"gift of god"
Maori form of Matthew
Dénes is a Hungarian masculine name derived from the Greek name Dionysius, which refers to the devotee of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. This elegant name has been…
Mongolian
"joy"
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
Vilém is the Czech and Slovak form of the masculine name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' The name combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire)…
Arnór is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'ór' derived from Old Norse 'varr' meaning 'warrior' or 'guardian'. This powerful name has been used in…
Finnish variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
A lively take on Stephen.
Turkish word name
"peace"
Barış has been in the Turkish Top 100 since 1980, the first year for which there are records. It is typically written with the Turkish dotless I.
Najíb is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'distinguished.' The accent on the 'í' indicates a stress on the second syllable. This name is widely used throughout the…
Hebrew
"he is my father"
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.
Invented literary name
Author Suzanne Collins created this soft-spoken Peter variation for one of her heroes in her series The Hunger Games .
Vitan is a masculine name with Slavic roots, particularly found in Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian cultures. The name derives from the Slavic element 'vita' meaning 'life' or 'vital,' symbolizing…
Ianis is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's primarily a Romanian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name is also used…
Hawaiian
"the sweetheart"
Kaipo has only ever ranked for boys, but its unisex style and lovable meaning make it a contender for girls as well.
Rúrik is a masculine name of Norse origin, historically associated with Scandinavian royalty and nobility. Most famously, Rurik was the name of the Viking chieftain who, according to tradition,…
Latin
"little grandfather"
One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.
Turkish
"free, independent"
Properly spelled Özgür, this is a familiar unisex name and surname in Turkey, though little-known in the rest of the world. The pronunciation is not far removed from Oscar, which could be a helpful…
Sanskrit
"astronomer"
Culture-crosser that sounds like a refresh of Josh, but is actually a stellar-cool occupational name.
