By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"champion"
Though it sounds like a modern invention, Champ actually has a long history as a first name. It hit the Top 1000 several times just before and after the turn of the 20th Century. Champ Bailey was an…
English, French, Irish
"from Arcy; dark one"
The ultimate Jane Austen hero name, Darcy makes a handsome, surname style choice. Predominantly used for girls in England and Wales, across the pond in Australia, it is a stylish Top 100 name for…
Arabic
Variant of Dawud
Welsh; Arabic
"lord; studious"
This variation of Idris brings Edward into the mix.
Irish
"fair or white"
Fionn, the modern Irish form of Finn, is more popular in Ireland these days than Finn, which is rising fast in the U.S. where Fionn is virtually unknown. That's probably a good thing, because few…
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."
Islam is a masculine name derived directly from the Arabic word for the religion of Islam, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender to God's will.' The name has been used for centuries throughout Muslim…
Jomar is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins, primarily recognized in Filipino, Puerto Rican, and Norwegian communities. In many cases, it emerged as a modern compound name combining…
Variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josie and Josey read as feminine names, but a handful of boys are given this form as a first name each year. Josey is also heard as a pet name for Joseph.
Kidus is a masculine name of Ethiopian origin, specifically from Amharic, one of Ethiopia's official languages. The name directly translates to 'holy' or 'sacred' and carries deep religious…
Modern invented name, variation of Kaiser
"king"
Likely another member of the Kaiser, Kyzer, Kaizer, and Kyzir family, Kysir feels especially trendy. It contains the cool Kye sound, has a regal meaning (a la Rex, Kingston, Kingsley, Prince, Reign,…
Leevi is a masculine Finnish name, considered the Finnish variant of Levi. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the…
Italian variation of Leo or Leon
"lion"
An Italian spin on the current European darling Leon, though the final e makes it a tad feminine to the American sensibility.
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
Mehki is a masculine name with variations including Mekhi, Mehki, and Mekai. It likely has African or Hebrew origins, possibly deriving from the Hebrew name Machaiah, meaning "who is like the Lord?"…
"rejoice"
A joyous (if a little rowdy) word name that's still relatively undiscovered by parents, being given to about 10 babies of each sex per year. Glee actor Matthew Morrison named his son Revel in 2017.
Shrey is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, primarily used in India and among the Indian diaspora. The name derives from the Sanskrit word श्रेय (shreya) meaning "auspicious," "superior," or…
