By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Jasen is a modern variant spelling of Jason, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'healer.' In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece, giving the name heroic…
Jessy is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Jesse, which derives from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning "gift" or "God exists." As a variation of Jesse, Jessy carries the same…
Kaled is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'Khalid' or 'Khaled,' meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal.' The name carries significant importance in Islamic history through Khalid ibn…
Kalil is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, most prominently from Arabic traditions where 'Khalil' (خليل) means 'friend' or 'beloved.' This connection has significant meaning in…
Kanen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Kane (meaning 'warrior' in various cultures) or Kenan (a biblical name). It could also be related to the Irish…
English
"dweller at the farm by the stream"
This British last-name-first-name could make a more masculine alternative to Shelby.
Kolin is a masculine name that serves as a modern variant spelling of Colin. The name originates from the medieval diminutive of the Gaelic name Nicol or Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.'…
Though mountain climbers may want to honor the famed Central Asian mountain range known as the Hindu Kush, associations with marijuana and Jared Kushner make this a hard sell.
Turkish
"north"
Popular boy name in Turkey.
English word name
"valid reasoning"
This smart and sensible word name debuted on the charts in 2012, when the rapper Logic was gaining notoriety. Logic was born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, and his original stage name was Psychological.
Arabic
"true, sincere, loyal"
Derived from the Arabic word sadaga , meaning to "to tell the truth", Sadiq is a name associated with sincerity and honesty. It was most famously borne by the 8th century Muslim scholar and…
Sahas is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "courage," "bravery," or "strength." Common in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu families, the name embodies qualities of determination…
Sahel is a geographical name derived from the Arabic word سَاحِل (sāḥil) meaning "shore" or "coast." It refers to the vast semi-arid region of Africa that forms a transitional zone between the Sahara…
Greek
"godly"
Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as…
Latin
"of the city"
Urban was not an uncommon name through the 1930s (rising as high as Number 435), having been attached to several saints and early popes, but it has completely disappeared from the landscape--both…
"verse"
Page, Poet, and Story all get used as names, so why not Verse? Teen Mom 's Kailyn Lowry used it as a name for one of her sons.
"newborn"
There is perhaps no more fitting name for your brand-new baby than Walid, which means "newborn." It is derived from the Arabic word walada , meaning "to give birth."
Spelling variation of Zaire, African place-name, or Arabic
"river"
Ziare is a contemporary name with uncertain etymology but several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Zaire, which refers to the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo and…
Aasim is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'protector' or 'guardian.' It is derived from the Arabic root word that relates to protection and defense. The name is relatively common in Muslim…
Aspyn is a modern masculine name with roots in nature, derived from the aspen tree known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The name gained recognition in the early 2000s, partly influenced by the…
