By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aryav is a masculine name with Sanskrit or Hindi origins, particularly popular in India. The name likely combines elements of 'Arya' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable' in Sanskrit, with a distinctive…
Athen is a concise masculine name with clear Greek connections, derived from Athens, the historic city named after Athena, goddess of wisdom and warfare. Unlike the more common feminine name Athena,…
Albanian
"exalted, strong"
The Albanian form of Aaron has a stylish look and sound, sharing that Au- beginning with stylish choices like August and Auden.
Modern invented name
Dmari is a contemporary masculine name of American origin that emerged in recent decades. Likely created as a distinctive modern variation, it may combine elements of names like Damari, Demario, or…
Hebrew
"eternal"
One of Noah's biblical grandsons, making it a natural to honor a relative with the name of the ark builder.
Eshan is a masculine name with roots in several cultures, most prominently in Indian and Persian traditions. In Sanskrit, Eshan (sometimes spelled Ishan or Ishaan) means 'sun' or 'lord,' and is…
English place-name and surname
A rarely-used place name (probably because of the last three letters), Essex was the ancient kingdom of the East Saxons and is now a county in England. The singer David Essex used it as his stage…
English surname
"person living near town gates"
Reality TV star Raven Gates gave her on-trend s-ending surname to her son, named Gates Zev. Gates joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including Hillary Duff's Banks and…
Greek
"security, hostage, pledge"
Homer is a name of two halves, associated with the ancient Greek poet of the epic Odyssey and with the (often) doltish patriarch of The Simpsons . So does that make Homer a classic and scholarly…
Diminutive of Howard, English, Germanic, Norse
"high guardian; brave heart"
Old school Howard has fallen out of fashion in recent years, having been a Top 100 choice in the US from the 1880s until the 1960s. Short form Howie, however, might have more potential, with its…
Ishir is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. It carries the beautiful meaning of "wealthy" or "prosperous" in Sanskrit. Some interpretations also suggest it means "god-like"…
Jalon is a name with multiple possible origins and pronunciations. It may derive from the Hebrew name 'Yālon' (יָלוֹן) meaning 'to lodge' or 'to stay overnight.' Alternatively, it could be related to…
Slavic
"spring"
Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
Welsh, variation of Evan
"gift of God"
Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
Jiren is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the Japanese anime series "Dragon Ball Super," where it belonged to a powerful character introduced in 2017. Before its association…
Variation of Capri, Italian place name
A version of the island name Capri that has started to see a little use for boys. Possible influences are the late Kobe Bryant's youngest daughter Capri, and the rapper Kodak Black, legal name Bill…
